Hey fellas. New member with a couple questions.

[BigSicily954]

Have been lurking on here for a bit and finally decided to sign up. Looking forward to learning alot from you guys.

Anyways...here's my story...

Have been using (4) Kicker CVR 15's on (1) Audioque 2200D in a trunk vehicle. Was planning on a sub upgrade and an additional 2200D but then I sold the car. Bought me an Escalade so now I'm ready to step my audio game up to the next level.

I was at SBN and sat in a car with (2) Fi 18's ported with only 1k on each sub. I fell in love.

With that said, I've decided to keep the (4) 15's for my other car and upgrade to 18's for the Escalade. I really want (4) 18's but I'm willing to start with 2. Gotta crawl before I walk, if you know what I mean. I plan to keep the 2200D I already have and add another one. Now for my questions...

*Meade has a Tahoe, which is the same size as my Escalade, and he has (4) 18's...so I shouldn't have any issues with air space, correct?

*Anybody located in South FLA or know any trust worthy shops in the area that can build me an enclosure?

Thanks alot guys, and look forward to learning from yall.

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[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

On average, 18's are going to want anywhere from 5 to 8 cubes per speaker, ported. Do you physically have the room for 4 18's? Yes. But if you are willing to put that large of a box in your ride is up to you. It may require a wall. At the very least it will go above the window line.

I dont know about south Florida, but I lived in Daytona for 12 years and SoundCrafters is a very legit shop with knowledgeable people and a solid record. They are the 'local host' for SBN, or at least they use to be when I lived there. It might be worth the drive from Lauderdale to use them.

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

Start a build log on this.....It sounds like its gonna be nice

 

[BigSicily954]

I have no problem at all with going above the window line. I figured I would have to anyways. Since I only have so much room horizontally, I figured the box would have to be build more vertically to get proper air space.

Thanks for the recommendation but I'm gonna see if I can find someone closer for my box build. I don't wanna have to add gas funds into my system build. LOL

Thanks for the help bro.

 

[audioholic 5,000+ posts]

Thanks for the recommendation but I'm gonna see if I can find someone closer for my box build. I don't wanna have to add gas funds into my system build. LOL

Understandable. Good luck with your build.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

So im guessing your going with Fi for your next subs

 

[BigSicily954]

So im guessing your going with Fi for your next subs

I'm open to anything really. I was thinking about the AudioQue 18's. I like their products. I'm open to anything that won't kill my wallet though. I still have other stuff I wanna do to the truck. I can always upgrade subs/amps later.

 

[350zkid 10+ year member]

You already know whts up fool!

no shops around you that you trust just to build the box, you know I can design ya up and send it to ya.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

I'm open to anything really. I was thinking about the AudioQue 18's. I like their products. I'm open to anything that won't kill my wallet though. I still have other stuff I wanna do to the truck. I can always upgrade subs/amps later.

Whats your electrical like?