2 15" L7's not loud enough

[Justinh722 10+ year member]

I'm currently running 2 15" L7's on a planet audio 2250D. They arent low end monsters like most people think. I have a 9.5 cubic foot box tuned to 33hz. It's all in the back of a 96 blazer. They dont get loud enough for me. They tend to annoy the hell out of me because they hit nothing but higher notes. They arent the best daily drivers.

I was wondering what subs, around the same price range, would be louder than the the L7's. It could be the vehicle that they are in. They hit low, just not loud. When I really turn it up, the voltage drops down to 11 volts and the subs start to smell like they are getting hot. Does the low voltage cause distortion? I appreciate any help.

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[DaveVT 10+ year member]

low voltage can damage your system yes.

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

focus on more power and a new box design.

 

[Flipx99 5,000+ posts]

focus on more power and a new box design.

He already has voltage drop. I dunno if more power is a good solution.

 

[Towncar 10+ year member]

He already has voltage drop. I dunno if more power is a good solution.

x2, you need to get your electrical system adressed first. New subs at this point wont help a bit.

 

[Bumpin-Thumper 10+ year member]

Big 3, Fresh Yellow top, Good aftermarket Alt, all 0-4g wireing, and possibly a cap. That wouldn't cost alot and will get you a constant 14.4v if not more. (I hope I am right)

 

[jeepintn 10+ year member]

if you're wanting to upgrade batteries.. i suggest pm'ing scottiej, he has some g31 yt's for real cheap! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[djman37 5,000+ posts]

I'm currently running 2 15" L7's on a planet audio 2250D. They arent low end monsters like most people think. I have a 9.5 cubic foot box tuned to 33hz. It's all in the back of a 96 blazer. They dont get loud enough for me. They tend to annoy the hell out of me because they hit nothing but higher notes. They arent the best daily drivers.
I was wondering what subs, around the same price range, would be louder than the the L7's. It could be the vehicle that they are in. They hit low, just not loud. When I really turn it up, the voltage drops down to 11 volts and the subs start to smell like they are getting hot. Does the low voltage cause distortion? I appreciate any help.

box isn't right.

check for clipping also.

I've heard those subs w/1000 watts do a 150 in a blazer.

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

He already has voltage drop. I dunno if more power is a good solution.

alternator is in the power equation if you didnt remember

 

[wlmrs 10+ year member]

Big 3...Big 3...Big 3!

 

[80INCHES 5,000+ posts]

if 2 L7 15's r not loud enuf ..then theres 2 possible reasons y...either your going deaf or your electrical is not 100%

80

 

[zachzchw 5,000+ posts]

if 2 L7 15's r not loud enuf ..then theres 2 possible reasons y...either your going deaf or your electrical is not 100%
80

Or maybe both.

 

[gl0ck 10+ year member]

What year L7s are they?

 

[Justinh722 10+ year member]

I have already done the big 3 upgrade a long time ago. The subs are loud. They just dont get loud in the frequency i want them to. It seems as though the subs distort after the voltage drops extremley low. I have heard a guy say how 1 15" L7 made his friend jump out of the car because it made him sick.

It's louder in the front seat than it is the back. You would think that sitting directly behind the subs would be extremley loud. I Know I need an alternator. I know that low voltage can do damage, but does it cause a clipped signal? Is that why they get hot after about a minute and a half at full volume?

 

[Justinh722 10+ year member]

What year L7s are they?

They are the 2004's I think. All Chrome with the blue L7 logo.