HELP Choosing tweeters to Pair with ds18 midrange

[cmidrange]

Ah, okay, been awhile since I looked at that xover (had to go look at a set I have), running active, don't use them anymore. When I do use them I usually mount the crossovers in the upper kick panel out of the way but accessible, run the leads to the two components. That way I can get to them and can play with the setting. If that is not possible, you'll want to test them out before you decide. I usually leave then on 0 then if they seem to loud, compared to the 6.5" I change it to -3. It's a Subtle difference but a difference nonetheless.

Quick question, can I ground my head unit or do I have to run negative to the battery, iv always grounded it and the amps and never had a problem but the Manuel says not to for some reason.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

I always ground the HU to the inside of the dash if I can't find the original HU ground. Find a good spot right behind the dash, drill a hole or find an existing bolt to metal and sand it a bit, that should work fine. The reason you really don't want to run it all the way back and ground the HU at the amplifiers ground is that you run the potential for grounding loops to occur. Behind the HU, dash metal, good to go.

 

[cmidrange]

I always ground the HU to the inside of the dash if I can't find the original HU ground. Find a good spot right behind the dash, drill a hole or find an existing bolt to metal and sand it a bit, that should work fine. The reason you really don't want to run it all the way back and ground the HU at the amplifiers ground is that you run the potential for grounding loops to occur. Behind the HU, dash metal, good to go.

Do you know anyone who would know what size spade connecters the nvx speakers use? I know I asked before but the customer service didn't know and they don't check their email. Also my hardware store doesn't have it. Is their a form I could ask in?

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

The larger side is 5mm the smaller side is 2.28mm, as measured by my calipers.

 

[cmidrange]

The larger side is 5mm the smaller side is 2.28mm, as measured by my calipers.

I ended up just soldering it to the speaker, much easier. Seperately, my buddy has a early 90's honda accord with a single optima yellow top battery and a power bastards alternator. He currently has a skar sdr duel 12 setup hooked to a skar amp. He wants to upgrade to this ds18 subwoofer (listed below) or something that could handle a 3,000 watt amp. For the amp, he wants something like a taramps smart 3k bass. I have had one of those in the past, and while their excelent amps, they are extremely power hungry. Is their another amp you could direct him to that is 3,000 watts and that would pair with the sub listed below (or if you have a different sub in mind lmk). Also, what prefab box what you recomend? Thanks!

Amazon product ASIN B0973JVWDP

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Would need to know what the objective is and whether he has room for a pit of 12-1500 watt subs instead of one 3000 watt sub. @ 12s are preferable. AS for the amplifiers, there are a lot on the market. At the higher end, (what I;m running currently) is the DS18 Hooligan, K-K03. Stable down to .5ohms

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Taramps 1 ohm

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Stetsom 2 ohm

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CTsound

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CT Sounds engineered the CT-3200.1D Compact Class D Monoblock Car Amplifier for anyone in need of a powerhouse amplifier that fits just about anywhere in your vehicle and won’t destroy your wallet. This 1-ohm stable monoblock amplifier features a Low Pass Filter (LPF), Subsonic Filter, and Bass...

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3000 watt amps ar a bit of an odd duck. 2-2500,manymore. Then it jumps to 4000, so depending on the goal and the budget...

Sounds like the electrical is good, what is the goal, what is being paired with and what is the budget?

 

[cmidrange]

Would need to know what the objective is and whether he has room for a pit of 12-1500 watt subs instead of one 3000 watt sub. @ 12s are preferable. AS for the amplifiers, there are a lot on the market. At the higher end, (what I;m running currently) is the DS18 Hooligan, K-K03. Stable down to .5ohms

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Taramps 1 ohm

Taramps SMART 3 BASS Amplifier 0.5~2 OHMS 3000 Watts + T-Shirt Taramps 7898556847414 | eBay

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Stetsom 2 ohm

Stetsom EX 3000 Amplifier 2 Ohm Full Range Monoblock Car Audio Amp | eBay

Stetsom EX3000 Black Edition 2 Ohms Mono Car Amplifier, 3K Watts RMS, 2Ω Stable Car Audio, Full Range HD Sound Quality. Other notable features of the EX 3000 Black Edition include its compact size, making it easy to install in any vehicle, and its sleek black design, which looks great in any...

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CTsound

CT Sounds CT-3200.1D 3200 Watt RMS Power Class D Monoblock Subwoofer Amplifier | eBay

CT Sounds engineered the CT-3200.1D Compact Class D Monoblock Car Amplifier for anyone in need of a powerhouse amplifier that fits just about anywhere in your vehicle and won’t destroy your wallet. This 1-ohm stable monoblock amplifier features a Low Pass Filter (LPF), Subsonic Filter, and Bass...

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3000 watt amps ar a bit of an odd duck. 2-2500,manymore. Then it jumps to 4000, so depending on the goal and the budget...

Sounds like the electrical is good, what is the goal, what is being paired with and what is the budget?

Thank you. Not exactly sure what his buget is, but probably around 500-1k. Its being paired with some kenwood coaxiles on no amp. Personally I think it would over power them, but he just wants a ton of bass.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

1 of these on sale at $129.99

VCW152v3 3000W Peak (1500W RMS) 15" VC-Series v3 Dual 2-Ohm Subwoofer

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And 1 of these: $139.99

Amazon product ASIN B0BN2BG2M1
Nice box $139.00

SPL Boxes SB112VL

Single ported 12" subwoofer enclosure

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For the coaxials to keep up $119

DI650.2 Full-Range Class-D 2-Channel Car Audio Amplifier, 1,400 Watts, 2-4 Ohm Stable, MOSFET Power Supply, Bridgeable – Recoil Audio

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All the bass/volume he'll liley need - $530

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

He'll need to make the cut out a little larger as the sub is a 5", but that box is ideally suited to it.

 

[cmidrange]

He'll need to make the cut out a little larger as the sub is a 5", but that box is ideally suited to it.

Hi Doxquzme, just wanted to share with you that I finished my system. It far exceeded my expectations, everything worked perfectly and it sounds amazing, just wanted to thank you again for all of your help. Have a great new year!

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

Nice build, looks awesome! Glad it worked out, ENJOY!!!

 

[cmidrange]

Nice build, looks awesome! Glad it worked out, ENJOY!!!

Hi, thinking of planning another project for my old school regal. Speakers are allready taken care of, im trying to come up with a subwoofer system that's capable of beating down the block with a single subwoofer. Something thats at least 2,000 watts rms. Below are the links I found for a rough idea of what the system would be. My question is, what would I need to do for my electrical system. Right now it has a 0 gauge big three and a powerbastards high output alternator. I honestly have no idea what I am doing when it comes to crazy systems and probably wouldn't pursue this, Im mainly just trying to figure out what it would take and what it would cost. I know it would be better to have a more entry system, however I really want something that REALLY bangs.

X-Series 12" 2000W X-12 Subwoofer

The X v.3 series is the entry into the Sundown Audio “ultra-high excursion” suspension and frame designs. They all feature our custom tooled and patented frames (US Patent Numbers D691596, D691597, D691598, and D741841). We mate these new platforms to a triple stacked 225mm (8.86”) diameter...

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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BZJXRNXY/?tag=caraudiocom-20

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

I'm running a smart3...it's a solid amp and I've had zero issues with mine. I'd suggest a 15 or even 18 if you're doing a single sub and got room for it though

 

[cmidrange]

I'm running a smart3...it's a solid amp and I've had zero issues with mine. I'd suggest a 15 or even 18 if you're doing a single sub and got room for it though

Ok. What does your electrical system look look like? How many batteries what type?

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

Ok. What does your electrical system look look like? How many batteries what type?

I got a 320a alt, 50ah agm under the hood and 100ah agm in the rear

I got the smart3 running 2 sql-15's and a 6 channel crescendo running minds and highs plus a 10" sub up front...I haven't had any voltage issues