Recent content by tinmanchris217

I can't speak for other companies, but the DC alternator I bought last year has been a great product. My RAV4 alt started as a Denso HO alt for a 4Runner V6. Swapped the pulley and the rectifier/regulator circuits. It fit perfectly and there was no wiring to do. I'm able to power my...

My gain is roughly 1/3 to 1/2 up on my Audiopipe amps, but that's for competition. You were pushing it little too hard. Mojo's can handle plenty of power, but it has to be clean power. sqrt( 1500w * 1 ohm) = 39 V AC Using the 50 Hz tone, and the volume at your maximum listening level (side...

Don't run at 1/2 ohm. I've been using AP1500's for a year now and they couldn't handle 1/4 ohm guaranteed. Even during a burp. As others have mentioned, the key to getting loud: - test for optimal box size - test for optimal box placement - test for optimal tuning - seal and stiffen...

Sorry for not updating the CA guys. I built a new box for The $150 Challenge. My last build was just tossed together from an old setup. 3 cf for 4-12's. Only hit ~138 dB. The new setup is huge, deep, and very loud to the ear. I'm expcting mid-140s, but can't get it metered for a couple...

1) Declare your intentions to the world! 2) Build a setup according to the rules. 3) Go to a local show, shop, or friend with a Termlab meter. 4) Take a video of your run including a shot of the equipment used. As long as it's legit, Pro-Rabbit will give you a thumbs up. Then your score...

Woot! I'm managing the thread on USACI. Too good of an idea not to get more people involved. BTW, if anyone is competing the the LA, TX, AR, MS area... let me know. I'm trying to get people together for the Shreveport Import Face-Off show on March 27th, if there's enough interest. If there...

I appreciate the link. I've been a competitor long enough to know that the rules are the rules... work within them. But with the link I provided above, you can stuff 16 12" subs in a clamshell and burp on a cheesy amp that will give them 20 watts each. That makes it a $600 challenge and...

Is it rules-legal to have a $15 woofer with $23 shipping? Just sayin, if it is... Pyle 12" for $6 that's a $6 sub with $32 shipping. Where do we draw the line?

The Audiopipe APSM1300 seems like a good choice, even if it eats 2/3 of the budget. 1000 watts @ 1 ohm (might do rated). Has anybody found a good sub setup that could match that? A pair of HFi12d4 go $2 overbudget ... and they'd probably hold the power for a few burps. Four Legacy LWF8X will...

@ Mclerico Go Bulls. I'm on CA.com instead of working on my Mech. E. thesis @ University of Houston Your explanation is correct for the most part, but I'll clarify the designation between distortion and clipping. Distortion is when unwanted harmonics appear. If you play a 100 Hz tone, and...

You do know, in the southern hemisphere (Brazil) the gain knobs turn in the opposite direction... like the toilets. Good suggestion otherwise. Seriously though, SD's have the best technology I've seen... and are actually quite a bargain, if you *need* the power.

As in the thread below... and many others, try any of these You're looking for an amp that does 400 wRMS @ 2 ohm or more You can either get a decent 4 channel (bridged) or get a small Class D mono 4 Channel: Hifonics HFi 55.4, Crunch GPV1600.4, etc. Mono: Audiopipe AP15001D, Hifonics...

i lol'd. The Kicker ZX300.1 puts out 300wRMS @ 2 ohms. It's a perfect match for your subs, and should retain its value and handle some abuse. Kicker 10ZX300.1 300W RMS Class A/B, ZX Series Monoblock Subwoofer Car Amplifier If you want something that will give you some headroom, the Audiopipe...

MRV-F409 Power Ratings at 14.4V Per channel into 4 ohms ........................... 60W, 0.08% THD Per channel into 2 ohms ............................ 80W, 0.3% THD Bridged into 4 ohms ................................ 160W, 0.3% THD It's designed to power your side speakers, but could work...

Interested. Sent you a PM. If you're looking for a trade, I've got 2 Pioneer TS-W2501D4's, 1 Pyle Pro PDW21250 21" sub, 1 Lanzar Vibe 268 (older style), 2 Profile Baja HA600 amps, and a few other goodies. Sadly no XBOX360.