Recent content by sbuswell

I'm looking for a sub that's capable of handling more power than what I currently have. I have an Image Dynamics IDMAX124 being run in parallel paired to a Kicker CX1200.1. The VC is only 2" in the IDMAX and when pushed it sounds good in the cabin but it gives off a popping sound like it's being...

Got the IDMAX installed in the Zenclosures sealed box at 1.4 Cubic Feet pushing 1200RMS to it through a Kicker CX1200.1 and it sounds great. I'm not pushing it too hard yet as it needs to break in, but it is very loud and the SQ is great. Playing the album The Link by Gojira is nuts. Lamb of...

Solid I will add a few screws too.

I think I'm just going to use 2x4 to reduce the interior volume. 1.3-1.4 cubic feet seems like a good spot to be for the IDMAX. I want to make sure my estimates are correct. 2x4 is actually 1.5x3.5 inches or 5.25 cubic inches for every inch in length. 18" in length is 94.5 cubic inches which...

I plan on getting some foam board from Michaels and gluing it inside the box to bring the interior volume down to 1.4 cubic feet. 1.5 is the max sealed enclosure recommended.

Thanks for there advice. Yeah I need this enclosure in my car due to lack of space and wanting it to be centered for weight distribution as I drive aggressively and want the best handling I can get so no go for a side of the trunk box and amp. So don't use the poly fill and instead add some...

I got an IDMAX 12 it'll fit in the Zenclosures box no problems too. The box is 2.0 cubic feet which is a little bigger than the recommend 1.5. I have a ton of poly fill. Should I use that to reduce the interior airspace? I plan on running the sub in parallel so I can get 1200RMS from my Kicker...

Should I just stay with the Kicker?

I have a 2011 G37x sedan and I ordered a Zenclosure 1-12" sub box. Stated mounting depth is 8.25". I'm going to call them tomorrow to find out if that's the actually depth from the hole lip to the bottom or if that's the max size sub I can put in the box. If it's the max size I'll be getting an...

thanks for the advice. I will work on it some more today.

Also I have the HPF on my 4 channel set higher to eliminate a lot of the bass coming out of the F&R speakers so the sub can take over that roll as it should.

My speakers are powered by a JBL GTO1004. The sub frequency on my HU is set at 80hz, on my amp it's between 90-100 so that should be fine, if a little high right? anything over 90 or 100hz won't play. The pre-amp voltage is listed at 4V. Not sure if it's a true 4V and I don't it is. What size...

OK. I will get that done first and report back. Some times it's the simplest things.

I've been thinking of getting rid of the cap. I got it for free with a wiring kit I bought years ago. Figured it's free so why not use it, but I agree it's not helping me so get it gone. I set the gain by ear, I plan on getting a DMM and doing it that way, but I'm not thinking it needs to be...

I am looking for some suggestions to improve my setup. I listen to 90% metal and 10% hard rock/classic rock. I want to get powerful, hard hitting, deep bass especially when the double bass hits. I like my current setup, but I don't love it. Here is what I've got. Power Accoustik PNX-761 HU...