Help with AudioQue sound system in Hyundai

[GhostMemphis 10+ year member]

Hi I am Ghost memphis and I am not completely new to the forums here, I have read around alot and visited for about 2 months. I have finally decided to create an account to try to get some help on getting the most out of my sound system.

ok so here is what I have so far:

Pioneer Avic D3 Double Din HU

2x 12" AudioQue HDC3

2x AQ 2200D (linked @ 2ohms)

2x Cresendo Audio CCx6.5

1x Cresendo Audio 1000c4

1x XS Power D3400

1x XS Power D2700 (in trunk 1 more coming soon)

waiting for mechman 220amp HO alt.

(very s***** 1/0 gauge wire soon to be replaced with either Shok or KnuKoncepts Kolossus)

numerous layers of Second skin damp Pro in trunk 1x layer on door panels

All in a 2009 Hyundai Sonata Limited

k so now here are the problems I am having (nothing is causing really bad problems so far but I would like to correct them.)

- I have all kinds of different 1/0 gauge wire running through my car, I am sure none of it is worth anything so I will be replacing it but I would like to know if it would make that big of a difference. (I have Q power 0 gauge for the big three, some crap called power surge running from the front to the back, then the same Q power wire connecting the back battery to the amps that are master and slave output). So my big question is do I need to replace all of this and would it be wise for me to have to runs of which ever wire I get.

- Next issue is my box I have a custom made box but it was built for two orion XTRPROs so it is only about 2 CF per chamber before displacements and it is tune to 35 Hz. I have measurements from Mike at AQ for a bx that would give me 5.5 CF before displacements and tuned to 35 Hz. My biggest thing here is that I want my setup to kill the lows (since it is very loud on higher frequencies but dies on the lower ones) so would it be ok for me to tune to 32 Hz instead f 35 and it still sound good.

- Ok my last issue is my voltage. As of right now I am sure I do not have much voltage drop because the amps are turn maybe 1/4 of the way up and I dont listen very loud. But once spring and summer come around I will listen much louder. So will 1 220 mechman alt,1x d3400, and 2x D2700 be sufficient or should I go for more. I want to keep my voltage as high as possible (near 14.4 volts).

Ok so all this is in (or will be in) a 09 sonata. I have plenty of space in the trunk since the amps and batteries will be in the wheel well (not smart not to have a spare, but I could access it any way). My trunk measurements are 30" deep X 19.5 tall X 38" from wheel well to wheel well. I have had these since OCT so I am quite sure they are pretty well broken in by now.

ANY HELP would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys (P.S. sorry for such a long post.)

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[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

sounds like a nice setup...id try to help but way too much reading for me....

 

[1rockford1 5,000+ posts]

u should try to stay around 35 . get all new wire u talked about geting new wire so just get the wire and b done with the wire issue u think u might have.

 

[95BlackGA 5,000+ posts]

Replace the wire. Sell the old wire to help recover costs. Look at Knu or Shok, both VERY good, and VERY reputable. You shouldn't see any problems with your setup once you get your new HO alt in. Do you happen to know what you're running at while playing now?

 

[GhostMemphis 10+ year member]

I do not have a clue what it is right now. I was going to buy a stinger voltage meter with the new wires. Yes it was alot to read sorry about that.

 

[daboyfrumdabx 10+ year member]

I do not have a clue what it is right now. I was going to buy a stinger voltage meter with the new wires. Yes it was alot to read sorry about that.

Pick up a DMM while you're at it. Can be found pretty cheap and it'll easily pay for itself if you stick with the hobby.

 

[GhostMemphis 10+ year member]

What exactly does a DMM do? I have read alot about them but I still don't quite understand it what use they would serve me.

 

[1rockford1 5,000+ posts]

u can do alot,here 2 basic things. u can read your battery voltage and what your subs coils read

 

[95BlackGA 5,000+ posts]

What exactly does a DMM do? I have read alot about them but I still don't quite understand it what use they would serve me.

It'll read your voltages, and check ohm levels on subs. The two most common things you get a DMM for.

 

[GhostMemphis 10+ year member]

I see. ok I will grab one of those also then.

 

[1rockford1 5,000+ posts]

walmart has them for 13 or so. get a digital one.

 

[GhostMemphis 10+ year member]

rgr that. One last question. When doing the big three should I ground the alt to the neg. post on the battery or just a good ground close by?

 

[1rockford1 5,000+ posts]

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[1rockford1 5,000+ posts]

if u got 15 to spend get one of those cig plug in voltmeter or most parts store's have them . the one walmart sells read the same as my volt meter .there a eye sore there big

 

[GhostMemphis 10+ year member]

I will be hitting up walmart tomorrow. Money isnt to big a deal right now I just want to have everything hooked up right before I head overseas, becuase there it will be expensive.