13w6v2 Popping sound

[therealnitty]

I have 2 -13w6v2's with a JL A1800 on each. They are in 1.488 cu ft. sealed enclosures each. They are both making a popping noise when I turn the volume up(not max). The amps should do 800 rms and the subs should handle around that. Although I've heard many people say these subs really like 800-1000 . The noise is sounds like the cone itself popping. No other distortion in the subs. It happens at multiple frequencies but some more than others. I have used different amps, HU's, RCA's, checked grounding, wiring, voltages, polyfill in the enclosure etc. I don't think I am running them to hard, like I said before no distortion just the popping. Has anyone else heard of something similar? Thanks in advance.

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[tc300 10+ year member]

they are prolly bottoming out.... how much movement(xmax) are getn??

good chance you are sending a clipped signal too

 

[therealnitty]

I haven't measured the xmax, but they are moving some air. Why/what would make you think the signal is clipped. Please explain.