Best Bang for your buck?

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

What did ya put in it? Were they under the seat?

Im gettin a head unit and speakers also. I have more money for that. I was just tryin to keep the subs and amp under 2 g's.

 

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

Those SI mag subs only operate at 2 ohms. That wont give me the hit im lookin for. I know putting them in a sealed enclosure is gonna give me what im looking for but how much will it cut down on volume. Is it worth it?

 

[mrogowski 5,000+ posts]

Those SI mag subs only operate at 2 ohms. That wont give me the hit im lookin for. I know putting them in a sealed enclosure is gonna give me what im looking for but how much will it cut down on volume. Is it worth it?

Don't correlate 'hit' with impedance //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/nono.gif.eca61d170185779e0921b0faa9704973.gif

Set your goals, power requirements, budget and then match the equipment to it. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[JayRich 10+ year member]

This Guy is selling this 15" that can handle 1500 and I know first hand it has very little distortion

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170214598087&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=007

 

[SocMunky 10+ year member]

Funky pups? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/confused.gif.e820e0216602db4765798ac39d28caa9.gif

 

[mrogowski 5,000+ posts]

This Guy is selling this 15" that can handle 1500 and I know first hand it has very little distortionhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170214598087&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=007

Really? Were you able to measure it? If so, can you post the graphs? I'd be most interested in the 2nd and 3rd harmonics of that metal cone. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[snb778 5,000+ posts]

Might be worth waiting a month or so and getting the new Stereo Integrity Mag subwoofers. They should be available by then, and would fit under the rear seat of your truck.
(1) Sundown SAZ-1500D - $300ish

http://www.sundownaudio.com/pp1500d.html

(2) 12" SI mag subs - $250 each

http://www.stereointegrity.com/mag.php

http://stereointegrity.com/forums/index.php

The sub will do perfect in a 1 cubic foot enclosure and 500 - 1000 watts. The sundown will be able to throw about 750 watts to each sub, and you have enough room under each seat for them. Factor in wiring, an deep cycle (or additional) battery, and you're still well under budget.

That would be an absolutely amazing substage.

Are you looking for headunits, component speakers, or a component amp?

Is that reallly what the 12's are going for from SI?!?!

 

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

Don't correlate 'hit' with impedance //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/nono.gif.eca61d170185779e0921b0faa9704973.gif
What do u mean? explain please.

 

[Electrodynamic 10+ year member]

Is that reallly what the 12's are going for from SI?!?!

Yep. The new Mag's will be available for that amount once they arrive.

But back on topic - how does a dual 2 Ohm driver not give you the "hit" you desire? As mrorgowski said, impedance has nothing to do with the 'hit' with all else being equal. Two Mag's in a truck will be VERY loud (even off of 400 watts each, let alone 700-1000 watts). With all the technology packed into the Mag and BM's, they will provide a solid solution for any small box application. Not to mention that they'll do with with about 2/3 the weight and space of the competition.

So far I've gathered that you have:

A truck

Not a lot of room

...and that's about it.

How much power are you looking to run? Do you know how much power you should be running? Are you going to have a stock alternator and single battery?

For amplifiers I suggest the Sundown SAZ-1500D also. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[Electrodynamic 10+ year member]

Don't correlate 'hit' with impedance //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/nono.gif.eca61d170185779e0921b0faa9704973.gif
What do u mean? explain please.

The OP is referencing the 'hit' from subwoofers to impedance. mrorgowski is trying to tell him not to confuse impedance with a type of sound or 'hit' from subwoofers.

 

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

Well i thought 2 ohms didnt have enough resistance so they arent gonna hit as hard as the same sub with 4 ohms. Assuming I run enough power to it. Im gonna be running a stock battery and alternator. I dont wanna mess around with any of that.

 

[mrogowski 5,000+ posts]

A rough rule for Alternator current draw is about 70 amps for every 1000 watts of power. So, if you know what your alternator is rated at, this can help you to determine your system limits.

From there, you can begin looking at how much area within your vehicle you are willing to sacrifice for your system. Oh, and don't look at all of the 'brand/model X' posts everyone likes to throw out all the time - at least not yet. Determine what it is you want vs. what it is you can get first. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

OK under the left side of my backseat I have 1 cu. ft. Under the Right side I have 1 cu.ft. Under the middle I have .66 cu.ft. This all adds up to 2.66 cu.ft. and I still need to fit the amp under the seat as well. Im running a stock alternator at 90 amps.

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

OK under the left side of my backseat I have 1 cu. ft. Under the Right side I have 1 cu.ft. Under the middle I have .66 cu.ft. This all adds up to 2.66 cu.ft. and I still need to fit the amp under the seat as well. Im running a stock alternator at 90 amps.

I also suggest the 2 mags off the SAZ 1500d. Would be pure *** and perfect for your truck being you don't have a lot of room to work with.

I have a sedan, but have to make room for the baby stuff, so I currently have a 1.5cft sealed box and once I order my new Mag, will be 1.2cft sealed. Nothing wrong with going smaller. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[dpu2014 10+ year member]

well I have gotten a lot of different replies about what subs to use so that is going to be the main difficulty in choosing. Also what makes a good amp, watts are watts arent they? How do u get "better" watts?