Need more bass

[Daryl rsv4]

Been awhile since I posted. Currently have a single SSA Icon 12” being pushed by a SQ 1200.2 in a BMW 435, but want more bass. Is it possible that another single 12” with more power would make a substantial difference, or really need to go with 2 12”s? Appreciate it..

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[firey_kimchi 10+ year member]

Is the sub in a sealed or ported enclosure? What do you have the sub wired at (1 ohm / 4 ohm)?

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

Icons are great subs so either your box is subpar or you're a basshead, if the latter is the case adding another Icon and more power should do the trick. I'm betting you need a decent box though.

 

[Daryl rsv4]

Box is built to spec (ported) . I believe it’s wired to 1 ohm.

 

[BCotrell]

Are you hooked up to the factory hu using a crappy loc? You may have factory eq and resulting rolloff. Probably need a dsp to give you a flat and complete signal

 

[Daryl rsv4]

Factory hu with an Audison bit 10. Really wanted to retain the factory aesthetics as much as possible.

Don’t get me wrong, this 12” hits pretty hard and I believe 90% of people would be plenty satisfied. I’m the 10% that wants more.

Would a Sundown Z 12 paired with a SQ 2250 hit substantially harder or no?

Appreciate the feedback..

 

[SlugButter]

Double the power, or double the cone area. was always my rule when I was not satisfied.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Factory hu with an Audison bit 10. Really wanted to retain the factory aesthetics as much as possible.

Don’t get me wrong, this 12” hits pretty hard and I believe 90% of people would be plenty satisfied. I’m the 10% that wants more.

Would a Sundown Z 12 paired with a SQ 2250 hit substantially harder or no?

Appreciate the feedback..

would be the limiting factor. Guaranteed that sub is at 60% capability. DSPs are nice for the SQ kind of bass but the signal strength for SPL output is lacking due to the cut off signal from the stock head unit and the DSP trying to rebuild it(which is FAR from perfect)

 

[Daryl rsv4]

So pretty much have to replace the stock hu?

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

you can do that or you can just go nuts with your bass setup and give up our whole trunk just to compensate lol.

 

[Daryl rsv4]

What hu would you recommend?

 

[Cheech]

you can do that or you can just go nuts with your bass setup and give up our whole trunk just to compensate lol.

haha just go nuts and do that

 

[Daryl rsv4]

Is the Pioneer 80 prs the head unit of choice around here?

 

[Slo_Ride 5,000+ posts]

Is the Pioneer 80 prs the head unit of choice around here?

Pretty much.

 

[Daryl rsv4]

Appreciate it all..