DC Audio XL 18 Power Handling.

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

I know I already made a thread about running it on a Crescendo 3k but I'm just wondering how much I can realistically run to it, I've been researching and am thinking probably 2.5k? What are your guys' thoughts?

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[Wingsfreak9 10+ year member]

clean power you might get away with it but i wouldnt want to push it to far past rated if you're running it daily. burps it would be fine daily i wouldnt push it that much

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

clean power you might get away with it but i wouldnt want to push it to far past rated if you're running it daily. burps it would be fine daily i wouldnt push it that much

then how does an AQ2200D sound? My AP is barely moving the thing.

 

[Millertime1028 10+ year member]

A 2200@ 1ohm with gains set properly will get that sub moving nicely. I've sent well over 3k to my xl's. After a 30 sec demo they do get stinky. XL's can hold their own. Box design plays a big factor in this.

 

[CL1CKCLACK 5,000+ posts]

i would say in the right enclosure youd be fine running 2k-2500 daily

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

There's really no reason to run more than 2k or so to that sub for just daily.

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

well I'm torn between running an AQ2200d or a Sundown 1500. I was told it'll get a little warm after an hour on the AQ and I like to run long distances like that.

 

[Wingsfreak9 10+ year member]

well I'm torn between running an AQ2200d or a Sundown 1500. I was told it'll get a little warm after an hour on the AQ and I like to run long distances like that.

id say sundown. they do more than rated and its clean wattage. overpriced yes, worth it maybe, but your xl will love it. id love to hear an 18 ive got a 12 and absolutly love it. gets low for a 12 and i cant wait to upgrade.

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

try 7 cubes at 32hz for that sub thats what we ran for my buddies dc and he ran an aq 3500

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

id say sundown. they do more than rated and its clean wattage. overpriced yes, worth it maybe, but your xl will love it. id love to hear an 18 ive got a 12 and absolutly love it. gets low for a 12 and i cant wait to upgrade.

well I'm looking for a big difference from the AP to the Sundown because like I said, the AP barely moves the damm thing

 

[Wingsfreak9 10+ year member]

my audiobahn moves mine quite a bit. ive never had anyone after a demo say "ive heard way louder" or "thats not that impressive"...just saying its pretty **** loud...

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

yours was rebuilt by PSI to take 2k though.. so you have different soft parts?

 

[Wingsfreak9 10+ year member]

yours was rebuilt by PSI to take 2k though.. so you have different soft parts?

yes but that 500 rms isnt going to make it a totally different woofer. yeah its louder and i dont have to worry about blowing it as much but its still a strong, loud speaker. if i were you id beat on it with an ap 1800 and then when it gets soft and flabby, send it to sundown get a recone for 2k daily (should be about 150ish after shipping and what not) and then buy a motor then have that one reconed as well. thats my plan anyway.

 

[MONSONwarrior Premium Member]

yes but that 500 rms isnt going to make it a totally different woofer. yeah its louder and i dont have to worry about blowing it as much but its still a strong, loud speaker. if i were you id beat on it with an ap 1800 and then when it gets soft and flabby, send it to sundown get a recone for 2k daily (should be about 150ish after shipping and what not) and then buy a motor then have that one reconed as well. thats my plan anyway.

I switch up woofers rather quickly so once i'm sick of this one I'll switch it up again.

 

[Wingsfreak9 10+ year member]

then i wouldnt blow it...not worth the risk. someone will pick it up quick here if it works the motor may take more time. switch to a btl and send 3k to that instead