Posted September 13, 200817 yr I want to build a console box in my single cab truck and im trying to see which would be the best.Setup 1: 2 Fi X 12 D4's portedSetup 2: 3 Fi X 12 D4's sealedSetup 3: 2 Re SE 10 D4's ported or sealedSetup 4: 2 Fi SSD 10 D1's ported or sealedOnly reason im considering Setup 3 because I can save about 80 dollars on the subs over Setup 4.And im trying to be louder than a buddy of mine with one RE SX/BL 12 Hybrid ported as a console box.
September 13, 200817 yr What kind of space are you working with? You really haven't told us the pertinent information.
September 14, 200817 yr Author What kind of space are you working with? You really haven't told us the pertinent information.I think i can get around 3.5 cuft. I'll be able to know for sure when i install my bucketseats.
September 14, 200817 yr Author im confused.. your sig states you already have 3 fi x'sWell I updated my sig after i bought my 3rd but i never had the time to build the box for 3 instead i left my box for 2 behind my bench seat.. But i don't really like how the X's sound behind my seat so i want toget rid of that by adding bucket seats and then building a console box.
September 14, 200817 yr Author You know what they say about guys who say they are "big"...No, really don't. The damn sig isn't the issue.. i just wanted someadvice on which setup would be louder and still sound good.
September 14, 200817 yr You know what they say about guys who say they are "big"... i dont know what your getting at.
September 14, 200817 yr You know what they say about guys who say they are "big"...No, really don't. The damn sig isn't the issue.. i just wanted someadvice on which setup would be louder and still sound good. ok.
September 14, 200817 yr I want to build a console box in my single cab truck and im trying to see which would be the best.Setup 1: 2 Fi X 12 D4's portedSetup 2: 3 Fi X 12 D4's sealedSetup 3: 2 Re SE 10 D4's ported or sealedSetup 4: 2 Fi SSD 10 D1's ported or sealedOnly reason im considering Setup 3 because I can save about 80 dollars on the subs over Setup 4.And im trying to be louder than a buddy of mine with one RE SX/BL 12 Hybrid ported as a console box.#2 would be pretty appealing to me, because it would allow the most output sealed while keeping cone travel to a minimum. If you want to save some space, #4 sealed would be my choice.
September 15, 200816 yr Author #2 would be pretty appealing to me, because it would allow the most output sealed while keeping cone travel to a minimum. If you want to save some space, #4 sealed would be my choice.Well if i were to go with #2 then i'd have an ohm load of either 2.67 or 0.67 and i plan to use myAutotek MM1000.1D and i posted awhile back if anyone had ever ran a MM at 0.67 and how'd it do.But unfortunately i never got in touch with anyone that knew anything about the Autotek MM's buti think i could run 3 X's at 2.67 with my Bass EQ (which i assume is bass boost) turned up a hair and with my "subwoofer system" on my Alpine 9855 on system #2 which is suppose to boost the preamp voltage some. But on the other hand i would with #4 i could buy two D1 10's but the Bl is a lot less with the D1's(9.3) overthe D2's(14.1) but i am really not sure if this is a big deal or if i the copper coil or flatwind coil opition will make the reduced Bl not matter.. but back to the point.. i could the D1's at 1ohm and put about 600 to each subsince the amp is rated at 12volts. Or the other option which will be more costly is to buy the D2's and buy another MM1000.1D and run an amp per sub.So at the time.. option #2 looks the best since i wouldn't have to buy subs and i could probably get awaywith using my MM1000.1D
September 15, 200816 yr Author #2 would be pretty appealing to me, because it would allow the most output sealed while keeping cone travel to a minimum. If you want to save some space, #4 sealed would be my choice.Well if i were to go with #2 then i'd have an ohm load of either 2.67 or 0.67 and i plan to use myAutotek MM1000.1D and i posted awhile back if anyone had ever ran a MM at 0.67 and how'd it do.But unfortunately i never got in touch with anyone that knew anything about the Autotek MM's buti think i could run 3 X's at 2.67 with my Bass EQ (which i assume is bass boost) turned up a hair and with my "subwoofer system" on my Alpine 9855 on system #2 which is suppose to boost the preamp voltage some. But on the other hand i would with #4 i could buy two D1 10's but the Bl is a lot less with the D1's(9.3) overthe D2's(14.1) but i am really not sure if this is a big deal or if i the copper coil or flatwind coil opition will make the reduced Bl not matter.. but back to the point.. i could the D1's at 1ohm and put about 600 to each subsince the amp is rated at 12volts. Or the other option which will be more costly is to buy the D2's and buy another MM1000.1D and run an amp per sub.So at the time.. option #2 looks the best since i wouldn't have to buy subs and i could probably get awaywith using my MM1000.1DAny feedback on this would be greatly appreciated!!!
September 15, 200816 yr Oh dear.Bass boost?Preset bass boost?That will not give you more power. Ever. Your amp will merely clip and destroy your subs. No good.I'd say just run it at 2.67 ohms and set your gains properly with the 3 X's sealed.