I need an amp for 2 SA-12s 1 ohm

[Based]

https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_43567_AudioControl-LC2i-Ships-as-New-Black-Version.html

Should I just get the LC7i if I plan on upgrading my front stage later?

 

[kr15 5,000+ posts]

Yes, you might as well.

The video on the product page of the lc2 is pretty informative. Explains your problem in a nutshell

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/291801710107

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[Based]

Yes, you might as well.
The video on the product page of the lc2 is pretty informative. Explains your problem in a nutshell

Ok man thanks I ordered it! It'll be here Friday! Yeah I watched the video and I really do think this will help! I didn't bother ordering the bass knob with it. It's like $30 for a bass knob... I already have a PAC LC1 that I can use. I can't wait to set this up and I hope it makes my sub LOOOUD!

and to the person that linked the thing on eBay, I already ordered the LC7i so I'm gonna see how that works out. Thanks.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Ok so you guys are suggesting I get a better LOC first? I really don't think I can change my HU. 

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wow! Ok I'll order one tonight!

AVOID audiocontrol locs. get something that fixes the factory EQ and high pass filter like a jl cleansweep or digital sound processor. Audio control can give just as garbage ****** of a result as your LOC

Too many recent threads lately with people using audio control units having fked up results because they dont realize all it does is boost the signal strength, it doesnt process audio meaning it doesnt fix any inherent major issues with the signal aka factory eq curve, factory high pass filters that basically eliminates bass from the signal from the start.. thats to protect your factory speakers from blowing from playing too low. This means you never had a bass signal to begin with. Theres a reason why theres dedicated sub outputs in aftermarket head units. The audio processors actually decode out a dedicated bass information only signal which then gets amplified properly rather than trying to grab a speaker signal and trying to pull subwoofer information from that.

Ive fixed too many stock head unit + audiocontrol setups its fking annoying and amazing the level of difference they get from either a proper head unit, a proper dsp or that cleansweep

Highly advise you to return that lci7 and get something proper instead.

 

[ncdrtyhoe]

I ran a DD M1c to two sa15's for a while with good results.

 

[Based]

AVOID audiocontrol locs. get something that fixes the factory EQ and high pass filter like a jl cleansweep or digital sound processor. Audio control can give just as garbage ****** of a result as your LOC
Too many recent threads lately with people using audio control units having fked up results because they dont realize all it does is boost the signal strength, it doesnt process audio meaning it doesnt fix any inherent major issues with the signal aka factory eq curve, factory high pass filters that basically eliminates bass from the signal from the start.. thats to protect your factory speakers from blowing from playing too low. This means you never had a bass signal to begin with. Theres a reason why theres dedicated sub outputs in aftermarket head units. The audio processors actually decode out a dedicated bass information only signal which then gets amplified properly rather than trying to grab a speaker signal and trying to pull subwoofer information from that.

Ive fixed too many stock head unit + audiocontrol setups its fking annoying and amazing the level of difference they get from either a proper head unit, a proper dsp or that cleansweep

Highly advise you to return that lci7 and get something proper instead.

so what is wrong with the audiocontrol units? I think I'm going to just use the lc7i but I will also be researching more into different things.
Ok after reading your post again (I just woke up); you're saying that the reason the JL Cleansweep is better is because it fixes all the signal modifying that the factory HU does, so you get a flat signal? The LC7i does have accubass but idk about high pass filters. I'm interested in getting something that gives me a flat signal though //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif. Maybe that's why my sub box seems peaky. Anything after like 45hz just gradually begins to get lower in volume.

Maybe it's better that I DONT fix my low end signal response just yet lol because the amp I'm running doesn't have a subsonic filter haha.

 

[kr15 5,000+ posts]

The AC unit does correct the sloped eq curve of factory units. I dont have vast experience, but when we swapped 1 in over a standard cheapie loc, the difference was huge.

Perhaps user error on those other installs. Because I dont see how boosting line voltage to 6-7v and restoring the factory eq curve wont help

 

[Based]

The JL Cleansweep is discontinued anyway. I was trying to find a price for it but I can't.

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

The JL Cleansweep is discontinued anyway. I was trying to find a price for it but I can't.

You need to look at the FiX units.

 

[Based]

You need to look at the FiX units.

Oh ok thanks. Man the FIX86 is expensive as ****! Idk if I need that just yet. I'll see how I like the LC7 first lol.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

so what is wrong with the audiocontrol units? I think I'm going to just use the lc7i but I will also be researching more into different things.
Ok after reading your post again (I just woke up); you're saying that the reason the JL Cleansweep is better is because it fixes all the signal modifying that the factory HU does, so you get a flat signal? The LC7i does have accubass but idk about high pass filters. I'm interested in getting something that gives me a flat signal though //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif. Maybe that's why my sub box seems peaky. Anything after like 45hz just gradually begins to get lower in volume.

Maybe it's better that I DONT fix my low end signal response just yet lol because the amp I'm running doesn't have a subsonic filter haha.

you need full dsp

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[Based]

Alright well I cancelled my LC7i order. I want to do some more research on what to get. The JL FiX 86 looks very good.

I guess buying a DSP/LOC is equivalent to buying a head unit. You don't want to skimp on it because it's the source of your audio pretty much.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

Alright well I cancelled my LC7i order. I want to do some more research on what to get. The JL FiX 86 looks very good.
I guess buying a DSP/LOC is equivalent to buying a head unit. You don't want to skimp on it because it's the source of your audio pretty much.

the fix is the easiest to work with. its automatic but less control. just depends how deep you want to get into it

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

Alright well I cancelled my LC7i order. I want to do some more research on what to get. The JL FiX 86 looks very good.
I guess buying a DSP/LOC is equivalent to buying a head unit. You don't want to skimp on it because it's the source of your audio pretty much.

exactly, its the future. I did not change my headunit on my vw. has navigation etc. I bought a helix dsp loc (german) because it plugged directly in with a wiring harness. Was lazy.