subwoofer

  1. J

    What would I need to run this?

    Im wondering what it would take to run a single soundrive 18 inch subwoofer at 2k rms? I'm wondering things like would I need to upgrade my stock alternator and how many batteries (and what kind). Im kind of unexperienced when it comes to this size of subs so any help would be greatly...
  2. T

    Subwoofers Won't Work on Working Amplifier? HELP

    I have two alpine type r 12 in dual voice coil 4 ohm subs that I haven't been able to listen to. I'm too stubborn to take it to an audio shop, and the closest one is miles away. So I was wondering if someone could help me out. I ran my multimeter on the outer terminals and got a 2.4 ohm reading...
  3. AtillaTheHung

    Sundown SA-8 V.3 getting warm/hot on occasion.

    Not really a noob question, but it can be if you look at it right. :P So I have an SA-8 V.3 in a T-Line running off of a Hifonics ZRX 1000.1D It's tuned using a DD-1 and the MOST this subwoofer sees at full tilt on certain songs is about 450-500 watts (Hifonics is a little off with their RMS...
  4. T

    Speakers and Sub stopped working

    Hey guys, this is my first post on this site and I'm hoping one of yall can help me out here! Here is my current setup I'm working with: 2009 GMC Sierra Door Speakers - Focal Integration ISC 165 Amp for Door Speakers - MTX THUNDER75.4 Subwoofer - Rockford Fosgate P3D4-12 Amp for sub -...
  5. Dunsmoor

    Is my amplifier busted?

    Installed a sub in my silverado single cab behind the seat. Boss amp purchased brand new off amazon. The sub is a kenwood brand new off amazon too. For 3 months it worked perfect but then things went down hill. First, the sub would sound distorted like it was blown but then a short while later...
  6. R

    Help designing system for Porsche 911

    Hi all, I started building a system for my 1985 911 quite a few years ago and for one reason or another never finished. I'm pulling the car back out of storage this year for a cross country trip and need tunes! If I could list my gear and explain the current state of affairs it would be great...
  7. A

    Mtx Terminators or Kicker comp r 12'

    Hey all, as what the title says, what should I get? I'm just starting out in the subwoofer world. What should I get between these two? Dual 12' Subs? (Mtx Terminators) or a single 12' kicker comp r. Kicker would be powered with a 300w rms kicker amp. Mtx subs will be powered by a 400w rms jvc...
  8. S

    BassHeads Youtube! Check it out

    Hey Everyone, Im starting up a new Youtube channel that will contain nothing but subwoofer videos, cars flexing, and Banging Beatz. I am excited to start this journey with people of similar interests. If you wanna stop by and leave a follow or subscribe here are the links. YOUTUBE TWITTER...
  9. B

    Help Upgrading 2011 Ram 1500 with alpine system

    hello all-new to the forum in search of help.. local guys were i spent hundreds if not thousands on tint and previous installs wont even look or listen to me without charging me, and im determined to learn and do this on my own. so i have a 2011 ram 1500 big horn with the alpine 8+ subwoofer...
  10. 6

    Need Opinions

    I had two JBL GTO1014D's in two sealed boxes, but they couldn't handle the power from my amp. One of the cones came unglued, and on both the wires going to the voice coils burnt up. The amp is a Rockford R750-1D. Space is my real issue and I was wondering which subs I should get to replace...
  11. A

    JL Sub + Kicker amp.. Good?

    Hey all, new to the form, and somewhat new too car audio. I'm looking to put in a sub in my car, I was looking around and I found a JL Sub/Enclosure combo, And I also found a Amp. Links are below. Would this be a good combo? AMP: Right here Subwoofer: RIGHT HERE I already have a wiring kit...
  12. eddie_93

    WTB: Cheap 10" Sub for 375 RMS @ 4 ohms

    WTB a cheap 10 inch subwoofer that will perform well on a Kicker 750.1 @ 4 ohms (rated 375 rms) and a ~1cf sealed enclosure (EPB
  13. M

    Cannot get a signal out of head units to Sub Amplifier

    So I've just wired up a mono amplifier in my boot. Let me fill you in on the story so far: I have a power cable running from the battery through a fuse to the amp. I have RCAs running from head unit to amp. I have control wire running from head unit to amp. I have the audio cables running...
  14. W

    Any recommended audio equipment?!

    I am the new owner of a brand new 2015 VW Jetta. It was the right price and I was in the right place, so I got me a new vroom vroom. The problem I'm having is that the system I have in there, a kicker CompR 12" DVC and a kicker Class D 1200w amp, isn't producing the sound I like. I've been told...
  15. B

    Unknown Subwoofer Arrived on my doorstep

    So basically what happened was a family friend of mine was cleaning out his shed and found a subwoofer that he doesn't want anymore. He was going to install it in his car but never got around to it and sold the car. I can't seem to find any documentation about it anywhere on the internet so i...
  16. C

    1986 Corvette Custom Sub Enclosure

    Vehicle : 1986 Corvette Coupe Location in the vehicle: Passenger rear storage compartment Space available (Length x Width x Height): ?? don't know if I modify or use fiberglass existing belly. Subwoofer make and model: ? Subwoofer Size: 10" Number of Subwoofers: 1 Type of Port (Kerfed...
  17. S

    apline MRV-M500 - Causing spark when I connect speaker wire to subwoofer

    I have an Alpine MRV-M500 powering my subwoofer - Have checked ground connections, and everything else I can think of but when I connect the speaker wire I get a spark from the connection. Then, when I turned on the radio, the voicecoil started MELTING!!! Please help, not sure what else I can...
  18. R

    Need help with identifying this speaker

    Hi everybody. Can anyone tell me the model of this speaker. I looked for any model marking on it but can't find anything. Thank you in advance http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn179/wavenebula/WP_20150913_14_18_33_Pro1_zpsood80br0.jpg...
  19. Madness0528

    3 Way Active With Subwoofer And Rear-fill

    My headunit is Pioneer DEH-80PRS. I have two sets of CDT 6.5" component speakers I have one 8" subwoofer I have three 4 channel amplifiers. ------------- I am considering switching the DSP from standard to 3-way. My question is this: With 6 channels of headunit RCA outputs supplying the...
  20. D

    Blown subwoofer

    I have Crunch GPV 2100.1 amp Polk Audio db1222 woofers. I think I have blown woofer because both woofers stop randomly and one of them has a rattle at certain frequencies, and when they stop working i gently move the rattly one up/down or in/out and they start working again. I assume they were...
  21. ekah

    How to shake buildings?

    Pretty much what the subject title is asking. How much power do I need to shake buildings? Sub brand, size, rms amplifier to push. Not looking for an expensive system but I'm sure there's no such thing as a poor man's power system just open to anyone opinions to shake buildings.
  22. H

    Should I Install a Capacitor?

    I've got a Polk dxi 124 connected to an RE 2000.1 amp in my 1991 Honda Civic. When I play music at louder volumes, the light on the remote dims a lot and the sub seems to lose its power. I haven't really noticed any headlight dim when driving. I was wondering if this is an issue that could be...
  23. ekah

    need a new box for sub.

    i have a 12" Power Acoustic 124x in a nissan versa 2008. need some specs on a good size box since i was told the box i have is way small.
  24. H

    Distortion When Trunk is Closed?

    So I have a Polk dxi 124 DVC subwoofer inside the trunk of my '91 Honda Civic. I have set the gain so that it sounds great with the trunk open, but I noticed that as i close the trunk I can hear it distort. Is there a way to fix this issue? The enclosure is ported by the way and it is firing...
  25. 350zkid

    Wtb/wttf: Sa-8 v2

    Product I'm looking for: Looking for a SA-8v2. Working or not as long as it's rebuildable. learning to recone so i would prefer blown, motor and basket.. Only need 1 but more wouldn't hurt. Budget: Whatever is fair. Also got audio to trade (2) mint Skar DDX 12s d4 American bass vfl 4480...
  26. G

    Subwoofer Choice

    I am trying to do a simple build for my girlfriends car and I am trying to decide on which sub to get. I am looking into not so name brand things due to the price. Like right now I am looking at the soundqubed hds200 series, dc level 2, American bass tnt, or possibly the sundown sa. I have a...
  27. T

    Best setup for ~$400

    I already have a 4 gauge amp kit from NVX. I'm just wondering the best setup for this price now? I was thinking the SA-12 600 watt RMS sub. With this box :Custom Slot Ported MDF Enclosure Box for 12" Car Subwoofer 2 0 ft 3 Tuned 32Hz | eBay And maybe the pioneer Gm-D8601 at 1 ohm? Any thoughts?
  28. S

    Help diagnosing + improving subwoofer installation

    Hi, I'm hoping this is the correct board to post this to, so forgive me if it's not. Before I explain my issue, I'd like to list what equipment I'm using. Amps: Kenwood Excelon x500-1 Boss AR1500 Armor Subs: JL Audio 12w3v3 Kicker C124 Batteries: Duracell gold (Not good for subs, I...
  29. B

    Looking for advice concerning subwoofers and amps

    Right now in my 04 silverado i have a 5 channel rockford fosgate amp (P10005XD). I have two 6.5" infinity speakers in the front and two 4x6" kicker speakers in the back. My subwoofer is a 10" JBL sub. It has peak power 500 watts and RMS of 150W with 4 Ohms impedance. I am happy with my...
  30. K

    Questions about facing my Rockford Fosgate 12" subs facing UP....

    Hey all, I have a pair of Rockford Fosgate 12" subs mounted in a nice ported box (ad you can see from the picture). The absolute most optimal position to maximize cargo space in my expedition is for me to mount the facing UP as you see in the photo. I'm not worried about any change in sound...
  31. C

    Broken basket, how should I repair?

    I recently was gifted a Sundown E15-D4, but it has a broken basket/frame. The connection isn't entirely severed, but its enough to distort the sound. Although perfectly functional when mounted upside down, I would really like to repair this and get it in a box correctly. Any advice on what to...
  32. AtillaTheHung

    Subwoofer impedance selector help?

    Hey guys, I have a Cerwin-Vega V122D and it has some nifty little feature that I need help with. This subwoofer is a DVC and is 2ohms. It has only one set of terminals on it. Here is the sub Now, this sub has one set of terminals, and a switch that lets you go from 1ohm to 4ohm. How would I wire...
  33. L

    good first setup for less than $500 subs

    looking for a good setup for my mustang for under $500 want the bass loud enough to be heard across the parking lot i can build my own box if i get and idea of what its supposed to look like where to put ports and dimensions just looking for what you guy got
  34. AtillaTheHung

    Hardly any excursion?

    So I have a Cerwin Vega V122D paired with a JVC KD-R850BT and a Hifonics ZRX 1000.1D. It sounds good and bumps loud, but for some odd reason I don't have hardly any excursion. I figured it would be because I'm running 8AWG wire to my amp from my battery. I guess that would be a dummy mistake...
  35. spamynator_1

    Looking to replace my old 15"...

    I am on a budget and would like to replace my 15" subwoofer. I have a cheap boss cx15 svc. It is good for $45. For something new i would like to stay under $150. I only need a driver. I was looking at the Hifonics brutas 15", the mtx rts15", and the sundown audio E-15D2. I know that the people...
  36. S

    Professional Help Needed For Subwoofer Box

    Hello all! This is my first post here! I recently purchased an Re Audio XX 12 v2 and i need help building the perfect box for it. I'm also wondering about the material to build it with. I've done some research and I'm under the impression that the most dense wood is the best. So would oak work...
  37. AtillaTheHung

    Is this amp to much?

    I just have to say thanks for helping a noob out on this forum. You guys are awesome and I come here for all my needs and searches. I finally bought a new amp for my subwoofer. I currently have a Cerwin-Vega V122D which is 450rms and the peak is 900. I recently purchased a Hifonics ZRX 1000.1d...
  38. R

    Help with first sound system!

    Hello everyone, I'm looking to upgrade my sound system in my 2012 ford focus SE hatchback. I have never installed one, nor am i to good with cars. I was looking to bring the parts to my friends shop and have them install it. My question for you guys is it these parts are a good pick for me. So...
  39. okurk5

    suggestions for new system

    i have a 2000 chevy blazer 4 door all stock electrical space doesn't matter my budget would have to be under 800. What would you guys recommend
  40. VWSundownAudio

    12" Kicker sub won't bump at all? Help!

    Alright, I have a 2006 Silverado 1500 crew cab with the Bose system in it. I replaced the stock HU with a Pioneer double din. I got a Kenwood 1000w class D mono amp and paired it with a 400W RMS Kicker CVR 12" DVC 4 ohm subwoofer. And I have a medium sized ported box. I ran all 4 gauge wire. I...
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