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<blockquote data-quote="Thotus" data-source="post: 8600925" data-attributes="member: 654993"><p>So I decided to get back into car audio. Bought a new car a few years ago and was ok with the stock sound system (15 sonata with nav/dimension audio). Now i am getting a little bass antsy. I decided to finally upgrade the stock 8 sub and add a 12. One surprising this is how flat the mids and highs are for the dimension system, I cannot argue the good enough for me quality of the system overall.</p><p></p><p>If anyone would like to chime in to let me know their thoughts as it has been a couple years since I have played attention to car audio, it would be appreciated.</p><p></p><p>With that being said, I have been bargain hunting for good deals and here is what I have come up with:</p><p></p><p>Sub: Alpine Type-r swr-12d4 wired to 2 ohms in a 1.8 cuft ported box. I did not want to lose too much space in the trunk so kept with a single 12. I managed to pick this up basically new with box for $100. From what I can tell I will be tuned around 42hz. Anyone with more knowledge able to confirm the belva bbx112bk which shows 42hz will be accurate for this?</p><p></p><p>Amp: originally, i was going compact on an Alpine MRV-M500 (bought one for $60 locally also near new) but decided I should go with an amp that has ssf (most my previous builds were sealed so didn't matter). Decided to give the newer Kenwood a try. Managed to find a deal on the KAC-9106D. Spent just under $150 shipped new.</p><p></p><p>Wiring and additionals</p><p></p><p>The factory sub is dvc and I was able to confirm it does play down to at least 35hz (didn't bother testing lower). That said, I plan to take those wires directly to an lc2i converter. I went with knuconcepts kolossus ofc 4 gauge and, despite controversy or whether or not it even help, a tspec v8 cap. It only cost me $25, so why not?</p><p></p><p>Let me know what you think. Suggestions, comments or opinions welcome. Consider this post more less a confirmation I am on the right track before I start digging into my car for the first time.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Thotus, post: 8600925, member: 654993"] So I decided to get back into car audio. Bought a new car a few years ago and was ok with the stock sound system (15 sonata with nav/dimension audio). Now i am getting a little bass antsy. I decided to finally upgrade the stock 8 sub and add a 12. One surprising this is how flat the mids and highs are for the dimension system, I cannot argue the good enough for me quality of the system overall. If anyone would like to chime in to let me know their thoughts as it has been a couple years since I have played attention to car audio, it would be appreciated. With that being said, I have been bargain hunting for good deals and here is what I have come up with: Sub: Alpine Type-r swr-12d4 wired to 2 ohms in a 1.8 cuft ported box. I did not want to lose too much space in the trunk so kept with a single 12. I managed to pick this up basically new with box for $100. From what I can tell I will be tuned around 42hz. Anyone with more knowledge able to confirm the belva bbx112bk which shows 42hz will be accurate for this? Amp: originally, i was going compact on an Alpine MRV-M500 (bought one for $60 locally also near new) but decided I should go with an amp that has ssf (most my previous builds were sealed so didn't matter). Decided to give the newer Kenwood a try. Managed to find a deal on the KAC-9106D. Spent just under $150 shipped new. Wiring and additionals The factory sub is dvc and I was able to confirm it does play down to at least 35hz (didn't bother testing lower). That said, I plan to take those wires directly to an lc2i converter. I went with knuconcepts kolossus ofc 4 gauge and, despite controversy or whether or not it even help, a tspec v8 cap. It only cost me $25, so why not? Let me know what you think. Suggestions, comments or opinions welcome. Consider this post more less a confirmation I am on the right track before I start digging into my car for the first time. [/QUOTE]
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