A ton of possibilities and I need help!

[jacketfan89]

Hey Guys,

I've been over at caraudioforum.com asking a few questions, and I know a lot of members of that forum are also members here, but this one seems to have a bigger member base. I wanted to ask the same question to a bigger group of people and see what type of response I get.

Right now, my system isn't "amazing." I have a Sony Head unit which runs to a 4 channel alpine amp in the trunk. That amp controls my 4 interior speakers (polk audio components in the front and sony xploads in the back.) I have a 4 gauge power wire coming off the battery and running to a distribution block in the back. One 8 Ga. wire goes into my alpine amp, and I'm going to use another for my new amp.

Now I'm having a tough time trying to figure out which subwoofer(s) to buy and which amp to power them. I'm really leaning towards one of the cadence 1000.1 amps. Either the cadence DCA-1000.1 or the TXA-1000d.

I know that pushes 1000 w RMS at 1 ohm, and I want to get the most out of it. Now the tough part.

I was in my friends car the other day and he only had 1 12", but when he turned it up, it was amazing how much bass you could actually feel. That's what I like in a sub/ subs. Sound quality is important too though.

Alot of people have recommended the Fi Q, Fi BL, and the Alpine type x. I have an 05 toyota corolla with a ton of trunk space, so I am trying to decide between like 2 500 W RMS 12"s...or 1 1000 W 15"...I am going to build my own box, and I'm leaning towards going ported.

Any input is greatly appreciated.

Matt

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[Insupasmomsom01]

i think two type r's would get you the most bass for a budget, but get two audioque hdc12's or RE audio SX12's if you have a little more to spend.

2 type r's can easily hit 140 db ported.

 

[SavageBlackout 10+ year member]

i love my Q

 

[jacketfan89]

I can afford to sx12" no problem...and I can build the ported box...BUT with my electrical system what would I need to do as far as an amp...I'm assuming since I have 2 subs...if I get a mono amp I can probably wire it to a 1 ohm load and push 2000 w rms...which sub would do that for me...and what would I need to do electrical wise. Like I said right now I have the 4 ga wire off the battery breaking in to 2 8 ga wires going to my amps.

 

[Insupasmomsom01]

I can afford to sx12" no problem...and I can build the ported box...BUT with my electrical system what would I need to do as far as an amp...I'm assuming since I have 2 subs...if I get a mono amp I can probably wire it to a 1 ohm load and push 2000 w rms...which sub would do that for me...and what would I need to do electrical wise. Like I said right now I have the 4 ga wire off the battery breaking in to 2 8 ga wires going to my amps.

you will need to upgrade electrical, maybe 200 amp alternator and a 2000-2500 watt mono amp. Upgrade to 1 gauge as well.

BTW: Your system is going to be awesome man, good luck

 

[jacketfan89]

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=6638

Could I use that hifonics bxi2008D? It hits 2000w RMS at 1 ohm...with 2 hdc 12s in a ported box...run by that amp, I'd be in good shape...lmao

 

[Insupasmomsom01]

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=6638
Could I use that hifonics bxi2008D? It hits 2000w RMS at 1 ohm...with 2 hdc 12s in a ported box...run by that amp, I'd be in good shape...lmao

no, get the hifonics bxi 2608, or audioque 2200

Get a dual 4 ohm sub as well.

 

[jacketfan89]

Instead of upgrading to to the other alternator...I saw a tutorial for dual alternators and a second battery...is that an option too?

 

[Insupasmomsom01]

Instead of upgrading to to the other alternator...I saw a tutorial for dual alternators and a second battery...is that an option too?

i'm not an expert on alts so i don't know.

 

[jacketfan89]

Okay so the alternator upgrade will fix my electrical problem...so your recommendation is the hifonics bxi 2608 which puts out 2600 w RMS at 1 ohm...and 2 12" hdcs in a ported box. If I order the HDCs will it let me choose 1 ohm 2 ohm or 4 ohm? If I get 4 ohm, how will I wire the subs to the amp to push the most power? Will 2600W RMS push those things over their limit...I've already completely melted the voice coil on a kenwood 400w rms sub with a 500w rms amp in a matter of minutes...lmao. I'd hate to destroy a system like this.