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Well, as some may know (from my thread in the subwoofer/speaker forum) I have an RE Audio seX 15D4 coming my way. So, I am in need of building an enclosure for it. So, this will be going in the back of a Chev S-10, and will be powered by a JBL 601.1 amp (receiving ~600 watts RMS) This will not be for competitions of any kind, however I do enjoy listening to music, as such I want something that has the ability to sound decent and yet still get fairly loud for just general driving around use. So, for dimensions, I can go up to 40.5" wide by 18" high by 14" deep (outside measures). I am looking to do a ported enclosure. Not decided on whether I should go slot port or round, so looking for opinions there. I did some pre-calculations on my end already, and with using my max dimensions heres what I got. Sub facing forward (centered in enclosure) with ports facing up Box outside dimensions 40.5" wide by 18" high by 14" deep. Dual round ports (4" wide will this be enough port area or will it create too much resistance/noise?) Ports would be 10.526" long (each) This would get me (after subtracting wall thickness, port displacement and sub displacement) a net enclosure volume of 4.332 cubic ft and tune to 34 Hz. Then I planned on adding two braces (made of wood) which would take up 0.0537 cubic ft each, so after the two, net volume would be 4.2246 Cubic feet. My main questions are: 1) will (2) 4 inch round ports be sufficient port surface area so as to prevent port noise? 2) is sub forward ports up a good configuration? As this is the best way I see of doing this. 3) Does this enclosure look good? Any opinions greatly appreciated. Thank you.

looks to me you did a pretty good job from what I can tell. If you're happy with the result then that's all that matters. Have fun with the setup.

well, did some looking around and saw only good reviews on the SEX line of Subs, and couldn't really find anything else in the same price range that overly appealed to me. Managed to get the price down to $159.99 as well, so after shipping/duties/brokerage/taxes it comes out to just over $230 at my door. So not too bad, especially considering when there was an RE dealer here in town, an SE 15 was ~$400. Once it comes in I'll likely be looking for ideas as to an enclosure, as well as taking pics and giving my own review. Will keep everyone posted.

up to $175.00 US before shipping etc.

The SSD line would be the one near what I'd be looking for, but their site won't give me any info on that line for some reason.

yeah, but budget is the big issue. Too many other things that needs spending on right now. And being in canada, shipping/duties/brokerage/taxes crossing the border play a huge role. The RE SEX 15 is 174.99 after shipping/duties/brokerage/taxes it comes out to 249.48 (approx 253.09 CDN) Although those SA's do look good...

Well, got the green light from the wifey, wondering though if this is the sub for me. Looking at getting it to replace the OZ ME 12 that I currently have. Will be run off of a JBL 601 amp (rated for 580 watts rms) Would be installed in a vented enclosure, I personally like tuning in the 30-34 Hz range. Will build the enclosure my self to suit the driver. Going in the back of an x-cab S-10, can go up to ~4-5 cubes no sweat if needed. What does every one think. I like something that can get fairly loud while still maintaining decent sound quality. Not going to be used for comps (not interested in competing), just use it to listen on my drive to work and back, and when driving around. Can anyone think of another 15" sub that comes in at $175.00 or less that is comparable or even better? Not really looking to buy used but maybe for the right sub. Would need to be able to be hooked up at 2 ohms and run off of ~600 watts as I'm not looking to buy a new amp at this time...

the whole reason for the rather poor response I would assume is due to the fact that likely the values differ from x-over set to another. Whenever your company is based on just getting the cheapest b-stock you can find and then sticking your name on it, then you wind up with no two "same model" parts actually winding up the same. They can't tell you the values or slopes because they just don't know. Those x-overs probably have over 100 variations depending on what went on the line when. I'd say try running them active. Use the front output from your deck to go to the tweeters and the rear output to go to the mid ranges. Use the high pass filter on your rear outputs set at what you want them to stay above and then use the lpf on whichever amp you choose to run the midranges. Start around what thy gave you say in the 2.8 to 3.2 KHz range, and then use the high pass on the amp to the tweats and set around the same, then go from there for changing slopes (if you can) as well as what frequency (up/down) to get the sound to where you want.

glad to hear you're happy with the the turn out. I built a custom box for a pair of these a while back that a friend put in his car. They slammed like a mofo... Post up some pics once you've got it all done.

this amp here he's down to $275.00 shipped I believe... 1500 watts @ 2 ohms this sub here http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/store/products/15%22-SSA-XCON-D1%7B47%7DD2.html for $389.00 1750 watts rms and available in dual 1 ohm coils, wired in series for 2 ohm at amp. total is $664.00 before shipping on the sub. This would not be a system to laugh at by any means.

well, being who I am (very inquisitive by nature) I constantly find myself loomking at audio equipment, and as such, I always wonder to myself, hey that would be neat to have etc... So, I keep looking at 15 inch subs lately for some reason, and more specifically, at the RE SEX15D4, has anyone on here have experience with it? I just may, and a big "may" be able to convince the wife to let me buy one..... maybe... It'll be powered by a JBL GTO 601.1 amp. Again "if I can convince the wife" Thanks for the advice in advance, even if it is for naught...

I've been running JBL amps for 4 or 5 years now. No issues. And I'm not easy on them either. They handle abuse very well. JBL has a good name for their amps, and from my personal experience, they earned it. I emailed a question to JBL about a month or so ago, about one of my amps (a five year old product, well out of it's warranty) and they got back to me the next day, no problems, with a very nice explanation. I definitely would not complain about their customer service. I however have absolutely no experience with any Sundown products, and as such, cannot make any comment on that company. Have seen multiple people with pioneer stuff who liked it, had a pioneer deck, worked well and did what it was supposed to, however, no experience with their amps, so cannot comment there either.

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I work somewhere where you don't snitch, Unless someones life is at risk.. Just plain doesn't happen. If you do, you get run out real fast, or make your life a living hell. But the rumour mill, well, it runs overtime, everyone has to know everyones business. And people don't care about truth, just popular myth.

couldn't find them on their website, if you could give me a link to one, then I'll check it out

well, finally got ahold of the AA distributor for canada, well, after conversion on the fi ssd, the AA Chaos is $100 more, and it'll only be ~$10 more for shipping on the SSD, considering brokerage/duties, the SSD would still be ~$70 cheaper (more or less) so, looks like, unless there's another serious contender out there in it's price bracket, I will if I'm lucky, possibly order one for christmas. We'll see. oh, and nick, at 800 watts rms, I would say it should be more than "entry level" the fi X series would be entry level with a 250 watt rms rating. IMO

forgot about mach 5, will have to check them out. just checked them out, couldn't find the mj18-m just the IXL 18 and it only comes in dual 2 ohm coils so it won't work (need 2 ohm final ) too bad though. oh, and as for the SA presale, one little line in that first post says - for US residents only - so I couldn't anyway.

Oh, she's generally pretty good about it. The only issue I can forsee being maybe that I just bought a pair of 12's about 2 months ago (bored with them already), oh that and we're trying to finish our basement, saving for a trip to PEI, oh and I forgot to mention, she is now pregnant with what will be our second child, so, that's why looking at doing this as my christmas gift, she's usally agreeable, as I buy my own gift every year (I'm picky and don't want to end up getting crap). Any opinions though between those two? or another 18" that might work? Sefugi - looked at those, but I think I really want to go with an 18", thanks though as they look like they could do some damage.

friend of mine snapped that picture as he was calling the power company and fire dept. Said there were about half a dozen people standing about 10 ft away just watching. Also said about a minute after that pic it was dripping black melted metal and spitting like crazy, that's when he took off...

For screws I usually use either a 1 and 1/4" or 1 and 1/2" #8 wood screw. The threads tend to be tighter/closer together (more winds) than a drywall screw which gives you more surface holding the screw in. If your enclosure is made of MDF remember to pre-drill your holes (slightly thinner than the screw) otherwise you will split the wood and compromise it's integrety. I personally have never used a line driver. But if you absolutely want to have one, like said above, stick with something tried tested and true, for your peace of mind. Again, for RCA's, a decent pair of twisted or shielded can make all the difference in the world, depending on ambient noise in the vehicle, as well as where they are run. I generally try to run my RCA's on the opposite side of the vehicle from any power wires. Personally I am running Streetwirs LN2 series rca's they are braided. I have two runs of them (one for mid/high amp, one for sub amp) and they cost me $20 each. I wouldn't suggest buying anything too expensive though.

So, I knew starting to read more on car audio again would get me in trouble, so.... Looking at convincing my wife to let me maybe get an 18" sub for myself for christmas. This will be going into my extended cab chev s-10. Will be using a JBL GTO 601.1 amp to push it (600 watts at 2 ohms) (reason for the amp is, I already have it, and if I can even manage my wife to OK the purchase of a new sub she will never go for ok'ing a new amp as well) Looking at doing a 6 cubic foot enclosure slot ported tuned around 32 Hz Was looking at either the Ascendant audio Chaos 18 (dual 1 ohm coils) or possibly the Fi SSD 18 (again dual 1 ohm coils) Both call for up to 800 watts rms, and will work in ported enclosures in the 6 to 10 cubic foot range. first question: is there an online dealer for ascendant or do you have to contact them directly for pricing? if anyone knows.... second: Does anyone here have any direct experience with either sub, and what is their thoughts? third: Can anyone think of any other 18" subs that fit the bill (run at 2 ohms, off of 600 watts, in a 6 cubic foot box tuned around 32 Hz) that would be in the same price range as the fi SSD ($229.00) fourth: if you can think of another, what is the reasoning behind the suggestion? As for why I'm looking at doing this, well, I have ran single 10's and 12's, dual 10's and 12's, hooked up and listend to 15's in others vehicles. Currently have a single twelve in the truck (switched back today from dual 12's) and quite frankly, I'm bored and need something to tinker with. My ADHD is acting up and I'm going stir crazy....

bunch of guys on carstereos.org/soundillusions.net were talking about. This is way back now. since it went down, elitecaraudio.com went down, well, I needed to find somewhere other than just the audio section of s10forum to get my audio fix. And since I have way too many financial responsibilities right now, I must live vicariously through reading up on others purchases/progress online.

well, was bored today, th little guy was out running through the sprinkler, so.... pulled the two clarion 12's out, started putting the OZ ME 12 back in. Need to get the amps/wiring all back in to place. Cosidering bugging the wife into maybe letting me get either an AA chaos 18 or a fi SSD 18 for christmas. Never ran an 18 before, so who knows.

never used one. Have subwoofer level control on my head unit, use it if I have to. Other than that, st th gains and forget it, good enough for me. If I need to turn it down ral quick, that's what the mute button on my deck is for. Works minty.

1. How old are you? -- 25 2. When did you get into car audio? -- when I was 14 3. How did you first get into car audio? -- my older brother started getting his first system 4. Whats your favorite color? -- Blue 5. Male or female? -- male 6. Your first Car? -- 1992 ford ranger xlt 8. How did you find out about this site? -- on soundillusions.net 9. What was your first system? -- sony deck, phoenix gold 10's, earthquake amp 11. Were do you live? -- Canada 12. Whats you favorite car audio brand? -- OZ Audio R.I.P. 15. Who is our hero in the car audio industry? -- don't really have one 16. Whats your dream system? -- my dreams keep changing, just enjoying what I've got 17. Whats your dream car? -- VW caddy pickup 18. Whats the fastest car you have driven/ridden in? -- dunno, don't much care about fastest, fast just gets you in trouble 19. Were do you buy most of your car audio products? -- wherever offers a good deal 20. What is your job? -- Prison Guard 21. Whats your favorite saying? -- don't really have one I guess.... 24. Whats your favorite brand of cars? -- ones that work 25. What do you like better, cars, vans, trucks, or suv's? -- trucks 29. Whats is the most recent thing you have purchased? -- Car audio wise, a pair of clarion sw 1251 subwoofers 31. Who do you think is the most knowledgeable person on SSA? -- knowledgeable in what regard? we all have our areas of expertise, no one person is all knowing 32. What is your personal best on the TL? and with what equipment? -- hit a 136.4 but not on the TL (it was an IASCA comp) with an OZ ME 12 off of a JBL 601.1 in a box tuned to 32 Hz (not optimal for SPL burps) 33. SQ or SPL? why? neither really, just like a little extra bump for the day to day driving that I do. Doesn't need to be one extreme or the other.