Help Me Build My System

[macsdad 10+ year member]

Alpine makes a power pack amp, that is class d, 4 channels, 45 x 4 at 4ohm or 2ohms, and 90 x2 at 4ohms, for about 150 it goes behind the hu in the dash. You have to get the universal unit, if you don't have an alpine hu. For a budget build, it may suffice for your needs.

 

[silver07 10+ year member]

If you don't mind buying used, check polk amps on eBay. Got a nice 4 channel from them for $80. It takes a lot of space but it's hard to beat that deal... They also have a couple monoblocks too. All refurbished equipment.

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

Nice little classified that just popped up

http://www.caraudio.com/forums/amplifier-classifieds/616836-skar-1000-1d.html

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

You can go two sundown SD 10s ported or SD 12s sealed. 8s ported vs 12s sealed, I'd take the cone area of 12s sealed unless you want emphasized lows.

 

[Scathed]

Nice little classified that just popped uphttp://www.caraudio.com/forums/amplifier-classifieds/616836-skar-1000-1d.html

That amp will only give me 700watts at 2ohms and the subs call for 600 a piece

You can go two sundown SD 10s ported or SD 12s sealed. 8s ported vs 12s sealed, I'd take the cone area of 12s sealed unless you want emphasized lows.

Now this is an interesting thought. I think the only problem is space. Anymore thoughts on this?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

That amp will only give me 700watts at 2ohms and the subs call for 600 a piece
Now this is an interesting thought. I think the only problem is space. Anymore thoughts on this?

You don't have to meet RMS. That's a test done on a sine wave for a extended amount of time.

 

[Scathed]

Gotcha. Well I took some measurements behind my seats and this is the space I have to work with.

Width: 52"

Height: 20"

Top Depth: 6"

Bottom Depth: 10"

According to the RE online sub builder, this size enclosure will give the box a volume of 3.24, much more than what I was expecting to fit back there. I'm now looking at getting 2 10" SD-2s. Thoughts? Let's talk wiring. I'm assuming 4 gauge?

 

[adulbrich 5,000+ posts]

The RE box calculator is the least accurate one out there. It looks nice ans is easy to use, but several people have disagreed with its figures

 

[Scathed]

Hmm seemed like 6 or 7 years ago everyone was using the RE box calculator haha. But let's just assume that I have roughly 3 cubic feet of space back there. That's still a good size for a couple 10s in a ported box right?

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

[quote name='Scathed']Hmm seemed like 6 or 7 years ago everyone was using the RE box calculator haha. But let's just assume that I have roughly 3 cubic feet of space back there. That's still a good size for a couple 10s in a ported box right?[/QUOTE]

you have 3.5 cubes gross so thats good for a pair of SD 10s. I think @CSCStang did a box like that with the SD series before.

 

[Scathed]

[quote name='Jeffdachef']you have 3.5 cubes gross so thats good for a pair of SD 10s. I think @CSCStang did a box like that with the SD series before.[/QUOTE]

Yep actually got in contact with him today! He'll be building the box for my setup

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

oh wow thats a lot of space you got there...

 

[C1500martin 10+ year member]

Let's talk wiring. I'm assuming 4 gauge?

ofc

http://www.amazon.com/KnuKonceptz-Kolossus-Gauge-Amplifier-Installation/dp/B005CIJBKK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1431729083&sr=8-2&keywords=knukonceptz+4+gauge

cca

Amazon.com : KnuKonceptz KCA Complete 4 Gauge Amp Installation Kit : Vehicle Amplifier Wire And Wiring Kits : Car Electronics

theyll both be fine for around 1200w

 

[Scathed]

oh wow thats a lot of space you got there...

Yeah I have a lot more space than what I had originally thought. Plus I'm 5'9" so the seats sit pretty close up.

ofc http://www.amazon.com/KnuKonceptz-Kolossus-Gauge-Amplifier-Installation/dp/B005CIJBKK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1431729083&sr=8-2&keywords=knukonceptz+4+gauge

cca

Amazon.com : KnuKonceptz KCA Complete 4 Gauge Amp Installation Kit : Vehicle Amplifier Wire And Wiring Kits : Car Electronics

theyll both be fine for around 1200w

Checking those out now. Thanks man you're a huge help.

 

[Scathed]

What do you mean by "ofc" and "cca"?