Well, im not going to lie, this build might take longer then i really want. i have BIG plans for the setup im wanting to do. i plan on running 2 DC level 5 12s. Im also going to get a stetsom 7k amp to power them. the box is going to be 5.5ft^3 tuned to 32HZ. i already have all the port material, i just need to start cutting them. i am going to make 6 4" round ports. i will have 75 sq inches of port area. these are the only pictures i have as of right now. ill get more in depth tomorrow, seeing as im about to pass out now haha. to tired to really get to work tonight. here is the port material im going to be working with.

tuned in.

I'll be watching this one.

well, ran into a small problem. i cant cut the ports quite yet. i have the wrong type of blade on the chop saw. i need to pick up another one.

Oh yea, I think I'm gonna like this one.

I used pvc in my enclosure too.

Tuned In.

That is a lot of PVC.

do u already have the lvl 5's? i have read on smd ALOT and everybody says the 4xl's are louder up till 5k each.

That is a lot of PVC.

haha oh yea. about $70 worth. have the pipe and everything cut. just need to get some pictures. should have them by the end of the day.

forgot to mention, im going to be picking up 2 sheets of MDF today. i have to make a platform for the box, batteries, etc.. to sit on. then im going to start building the box.

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do u already have the lvl 5's? i have read on smd ALOT and everybody says the 4xl's are louder up till 5k each.

That's true, but can the lvl4xl's handle 5k each? don't think so.

Lvl 5 subs are better for daily if you put that much power to them.

This is going to be a nice build.

well. here are the pictures i promised yesterday. couldnt get them on here considering i got stuck out in the gulf of mexico in a boat haha. so that also means i couldnt get any MDF. anywho, here the the ports almost completed. i to finished rounding the edges over, and i think i might use some type of small router and see how that goes. i have around 76in^2 port area. which should be perfect.

forgot to ask eariler. what would be the best 6.5 mid-bass subwoofer to run? im looking to glass some door panels and the kick panels.

forgot to ask eariler. what would be the best 6.5 mid-bass subwoofer to run? im looking to glass some door panels and the kick panels.

That is going to come down to mounting locations, budget, power, active or passive and so on. Give us more information to help you find out what would work in your application to meet your goals.

im mainly going for active. for the mounting locations, im really wanting to do the door panels and kick panels. i can fit them in there once i glass the door panels and all. budget really isnt a problem, i just dont want to be spending a fortune on mid-bass.

and thanks everybody for being patient with the build. i SHOULD start building the raised floor and all tomorrow.

well. i finally got to start working on the "false floor" if you want to call it that. i still have alot to do, i only worked on it for about an hour today. i wanted to see if screwing the MDF was better then nailing. I think if you do it right, it is more sturdy and strong in the long run. i still need to do the side, i plan on keeping the seat mount post so i can take the system in and out. i plan on putting all the batteries etc etc under the platform itself. i just need to find a way to make it easier to access. i will more then likely finish it tomorrow, just cant promise it. enough with the talking, here are the pictures.

What type of vehichle?

^^

its a 95 GMC Sierra. I traded my dad my old 99 Chevy Silverado single cab ONLY because i wanted more room to build the audio install i want. plus the truck has a brand new 350 in it

Nice ride! I have a 98 GMC Sierra!

ok guys,, i NEED HUGE HELP. should i go with a stetsom 7k amp? or should i just a Sundown 4500? either way it goes, i plan on dropping a good bit on the amp. Im kinda leaning towards the 4500 just because of all the good reviews on it. what should i do?

What fits the budget better?

Can't go wrong with Sundowns CS! Plus that amp is a monster!

Sundown FTW!

i dont know how much the stetsom 7k cost yet. i know it will probably be close to the same price as the SAZ4500d. i know i will have to put a couple of batteries in the truck, but it will be well worth it. im just trying to decide it the 4500d will be enough to get the lv512s moving.

The Sundown SAZ-4500D should have no problem getting those 12" to move! What ohm config?

the subs are D2 coils. im not that great at wiring everything up, but couldnt i get both subs to go to the amp at 1ohm?