Need Help with SB2 Rebuild

[Supercharged DD 10+ year member]

Before I post anything, please do not flame or spam this thread.

So guys, I'm here to ask for opinions on a rebuild. Now, my wall with two DC Lv5 18s didn't turn out the best, I have no problem admitting this. I am still working to improve the wall, but I like to have a plan B. Definitely in over my head with the wall, and do regret attempting it with such little experience. I do love my Lv5 18s though, I just don't have the power to push them much (only single BC2000) nor do I have the space without the wall (which is a failure.)

With the rebuild, I'm looking to keep everything below the windowline in my 2000 Dodge Dakota Club Cab. I do not have dimensions at the moment, as the wall is still in. I'm considering keeping a single Lv5 18, selling the other and using the money to purchase electrical upgrades to support the addition of another BC2000, but if anyone else has thoughts on equipment that can get me loud, I'd appreciate it. I'm not looking for an all out, low end monster. Whatever I decide to do will be for a daily ride, but to put up some numbers. I am open to try any equipment and any enclosure, so long as space and budget permits.

So far, I'm thinking something along the lines of 2 12" subs powered by 2kw before rise each (with room to add power.) I've been wanting to do a SB2 build since I got into car audio, so 2 12s would be allowed (as would 8 8s, 4 10s, and 1 15.)

TL;DR

I fail at life. Need suggestions on subwoofers, sizes, and enclosures to fit below the windowline. I can get at least 8 cubes net below the windowline. Power will be along the lines of 4kw (unclamped). Budget for woofers will be along the lines of $700-$800

I am not against trying anything at all, and am only looking for advice, knowledge, and to learn a bit about this hobby so I do not drop loads of cash and get **** results due to my lack of talent.

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[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

well DD is always good. i have a 9515g for sale. 450 shipped. u can do 2 of those on a RD D9 which is very popular in usaci territory. i would say you could SB around a 157 with 2 9515s and a d9

 

[sacsking916 5,000+ posts]

why not keep the level 5 turn it into a 15 and run a little more power onto it. i have no idea how SB2 works cause i never done usaci.

 

[Supercharged DD 10+ year member]

Basscort, that would place me in SB3, right? Definitely something to consider, but with my skills I would not expect anywhere near a 157. I'm horrible at this stuff IMO lol.

Sacs, if I decide to run a single Lv5 I will just keep it as an 18 and throw 4kw to it.

 

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

oh i though SB@ was allowed 2 15s. i guess its just 1. well then just make your level 5 18 a 15 so u can run it and you would be able to SB around 54s with that i would guess if setup properly

 

[Supercharged DD 10+ year member]

Tempting lol. Just got pricing for recones as well, that may be what I do.

But what do you think about running two 9512s on a BC2000 each? Always wanted to run a 9500 subwoofer.

 

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

that would be nice too but with small power like that you will need a huge box to compensate

 

[Supercharged DD 10+ year member]

Seems like the single Lv5 15 is winning for rebuilds then. Appreciate the help bro

 

[basscort2009 5,000+ posts]

no problem. i had a level 5 15 in a trunkcar and on only 3k it did a 150.2. so im thinking with 4k and a hatch you should be able to SB a 50-52 depending on your build. now if you do like 6k or so in a burp bassrace box then u start getting interesting //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif