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HU: Eclipse 8053 Fronts: Memphis Sync8's (not in yet) Front Amps: (2) Coustic Amp-505DR (unless I go active, then it'll be (2) Coustic Amp-510DR) Sub: Undecided Sub Amp: Soundstream Rubicon 702 And these will be included if I don't run the internal eq/xovers on the deck and decide to use external units: EQ: PG EQ230 Xover: Coustic DR DX28 Or I may switch those out, use the deck's internal xover and use something like the Audiocontrol DQS for equalization. I dunno yet.... Pretty simple, yet should sound superb when finished (if ever finished.......)

Life sucks. Nothing ever goes my way. The kid didn't have it setup to where we could demo the sub on those amps :crying: :crying: We might be able to try later on....but it's an 1.5hr drive over there, and I don't know if I'll be able to make the trip again in the near future. However, Adam (the guy in ohio) and Dave (audiolife) both like the sound of the sub, even off of this little power. Very clean, smooth, natural sounding. I think, overall, I like the sound of the Rl-s over the Rl-p. The Rl-s seems to have a little more "full" sound in the lower frequencies (~25-45hz), is a little more natural sounding and a little more clean in it's bass reproduction. But below ~25hz the Rl-p takes over in output in my setup....probably due to the low power levels. I'm sure with ~2000w the Rl-s would fill out the low low end much better. And as Kent said; the Rl-s has no top end extension. It's a true subwoofer, and only really for someone with strong midbass (which, if you're spending this much on a subwoofer, I'd presume you had an overall decent setup). But man I'd like to see what this thing can really do!!! I'm half tempted to pick up a Behringer EP2500 from PE and just return it after I send the sub off.

Well, I have the afternoon off, and have okay'd it with the ole lady to be gone for a while. So if I can get ahold of Dave, we're going to head over to Ohio for a while. Should have a good 4kw on tap to give 'er over there If that's not power, I don't know what is..........

Well, finally got my box jerry-rigged to accept the Rl-s From my calculations....should be ~3.8cuft less sub displacement and a small brace. So, we'll just call it 3.5cuft. Only had about 10 minutes listening time so far hooked up to my Soundstream Rubicon 702. Man this sub is power hungry. The 702 is throwing everything it has at the Rl-s (~800w), and it's just tickling it. I can hear the Rl-s in the trunk just laughing. Seriously, I think it's laughing at me. Has decent output despite the low power levels. For a "pure" sound quality install, this power level wouldn't be bad.....not overbearing and overpowering the front stage, but enough to let you know it's there. Definitely not getting it anywhere near it's output potential though.....not even close. Sound wise; clean. Little to no noticeable distortion thus far. Though, given that I'm barely even moving the damned thing, this would be expected Not much I can really say other than that right now given the limited ear time I've had with it. I'll get some more listening time on it tommorrow, and hopefully be able to hook up with Dave (audiolife) and toss some real power at this thing We'll see.

I have a garage....but lighting in it sucks, and it's piled full of crap

Well, it would be in the box pounding away right now if it wasn't freaking raining outside!!!!!!!!!!!!

LOL....no, I've had an Rl-p for about 9 months now

My g/f called me at work to tell me that there was a big, heavy package delivered to our doorstep today. Wonder what it could be.......

Which is why I'm glad I picked up the D2 version back when I got mine

Well, told my g/f, who told her mom. We'll see what comes of it.....

Was pretty fun though.....LOL. At one point I tried convincing the other kid that he was gay and just didn't know it yet

Okay guys.........My g/f's little sister (13 years old) came over here the other day and signed into Yahoo Messenger under her boyfriend's username, and for whatever reason set it so that at startup it logs us into yahoo messenger under her boyfriend's name. Now, today I'm sitting at my computer, and one of her boyfriend's little butt-buddies IM me. So, being the jakcalope that I am....I play along acting as if I am this Brandon kid. I tell this kid that I'm sitting here looking at porn on the 'net (not just regular porn..."granny" porn...LOL ), and HE brings up the fact that *I* (seeing as how he think's I'm this Brandon) has had "live porn" before, and in paranthesis after that sentence he puts in my g/f's sister's name. So, seeing as how the conversation was struck up, I figured I might as well play along and see just what all is going on. Now, apparently they've done more than simply kiss. It isn't wrong for me to tell my g/f, and let her decide whether or not to tell her mom, is it? I don't really like the little sister...at all (little freaking brat!), and think it would be pretty comical to get her in trouble. But I'd hate to be *that* kinda guy, if you know what I mean?

http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/showth...rless+exclusive Here's some reviews of a lot of the other speakers I listed aswell: http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=7 http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=8

Seas G18RNX/P: http://www.diymobileaudio.com/shop/product...&products_id=32 - All the rage in the DIY community right now Seas CA18RNX: http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi...4.6470&pid=1043 Seas L18RNX/P: http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi...4.6470&pid=1037 Dayton RS: http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.c...tnumber=295-364 - Very highly regarded as a great mid. Not "for the price". But simply a great mid. Power hungry though. 75w is probably just barely enough to get it excited. These are the mids used in the infamous "Ology Audio" comp sets. Max Fidelity MF-170-75L/4 http://www.meniscusaudio.com/products/maxfidelity.cfm - Supposed to sound very, very similar to the Dynaudio mids. Be sure to get the High Qts version though for IB installs. Peerless HDS: http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi...04.6470&pid=871 - Great mid. Very highly regarded by most. Peerless Exclusive 7": http://www.madisound.com/cgi-bin/index.cgi...4.6470&pid=1949 - Look very, very interesting. Npdang did a review of the 4" I believe. Did very well.

The Rl-s, unfortunately, is not very practical for most people in-car it seems. Large enclosures, big power at high impedances, etc etc. The Rl-p will definitely give you good low bass. If output is a primary concern, ported would be the way to go with one. Sealed, they are no slouch either though. Give it a good ~800w RMS and you'll be happy.

Oh, I've got another one :D Add an input to the amp so that they can also be ran from a wall socket I'm not electronic enough to know if this is even feasible.........but if you could figure out a way to do it....think of the possibilities No more of those annoying "I want to put my car amp in my house, how do I do it" threads.......

And I want to see some "old school" cheater amps again. Something like the Orion 2100 HCCA: 100W X2 @ 4 OHM 200W X 2 @ 2 OHM 400W X 2 @ 1 OHM 800W x 2 @ 0.5 OHM 400W X 1 @ 4 OHM 800W X 1 @ 2 OHM 1600W X 1 @ 1 OHM .5ohm/channel stable....YUMMY!! Oh, that's one thing I forgot to mention. Make the 2 and 4 channel amps 1ohm/channel, 2ohm/bridged stable!!!

Pure gain blocks. No internal crossover/boost/etc. (a la Linear Power, Coustic DR, etc) Accept balanced inputs; either via dual RCA's or mini-Din connections. Independent gain controls for each channel. Unregulated PS. 200-400w x 2 @ 4ohm 200w x 4 @ 4ohm And a solid subwoofer amp.....whatever size doesn't matter. I'm not a bass head anymore Then a 25w x 2 @ 4ohm amp for those high efficiency users (horns, ribbons, etc). Maybe a nice 3-channel for comps and a sub.....200w x 2 @ 4ohm of A/B power, then 1000w x 1 @ 1ohm of class D power all in one chassis with separate inputs for the front and sub channels. Physical size? Something on the order of the Helix amps would be cool. Thin. Smaller sized. Able to put anywhere. Class A/B for comps, Class D for sub.....then make that baby amp a pure class A Who needs efficiency anyways?!? I'll try anything once Well, not anything....but you get the idea.

Awesome new logo Great to see you bring back the D2's aswell!

Congrats on the move guys! It would be great to see SS gain more exposure in the HA/HT world, especially with the release of the new Rl-s (which should be at my house in a few days :D )

I may. We'll have to see. If nothing else I could pick up a Behringer EP2500 (2400w @ 4ohm) just for the review, then send it back to PE for full refund after I ship the sub off Only thing is I wouldn't be able to drive around with that amp...given it runs on 120V AC rather than 12V DC

I dunno....I think I'm going to make the transition. 7yrs+ of dabbling in car audio, time to try something new. See how long it takes me to get bored there. I think I have most of my HT setup planned.... Dayton 8" MTM for my front mains: http://www.objext.com/Dayton8.htm Dayton D3 for my rear surrounds and center (assuming they work well for a center): http://www.speakerbuilder.net/web_files/Pr.../D3/dayton3.htm Rl-p in a low tuned PR enclosure mated to a Behringer EP2500 (heh...nothing like having 2500w available ) Just need to find a good integrated receiver/amplifier. Use my 5-disc DVD player as my CD player aswell. I'll think I'm going to still keep a decent stereo in my car though. Probably still pick up those Memphis Sync8's. Nice low end extension, so I could get away without any subs (for the time being atleast....maybe throw some Rl-i 8's or Crystal CMP8's in my doors if I miss my subbass still). Probably keep the SS Rubi 702 and run those on the comps. Might switch back to my factory deck and sell the Eclipse....still haven't decided there. Sell everything else....and I mean everything.

SQueers? There's nothing wrong with enjoying high fidelity sound.......played at a level that will wake the neighbors a block away

Really depends on what you are after. LPG and Peerless are some of the best on the market in terms of price to performance. Really hard to beat. But, Seas and Morel are some of the best on the market. However, their gear is generally more expensive than the former aswell. If you are after great products on a budget, Peerless and LPG all the way. If you want upper end gear, Seas and Morel is the way to go.

Not really. Pick up a nice Nad receiver/amp for ~$300 and a pair of $200-$300 DIY towers. Add my Rl-p and a nice plate amp for the low end, and use my 5 disc DVD player as my CD player.......and overall I'd have approximately the same $$ into a pretty killer home audio/theater setup than I do into my half-assed sounds-like-chit car stereo. If you wanna go nuts and spend $7500/m on your speaker wire and snatch up a $300,000 dual monoblock amp....yeah, it'd be expensive. But on the whole, I'd say expensive wise it's pretty even.