Hello i recently finished up my system but already have the itch for a potential upgrade, i will post the specs of the system and then explain what i am trying to do.
Pioneer DMH-WC6600NEX
Focal ISU 690 6X9 component set - Front
Focal ISU 165 6-1/2 component set - Rear
Fox Acoustics custom box ported
Kicker Comp Q 10'' dual 2 ohm, wired to 1 ohm
Kicker CX800 Mono
Kicker CX360 4 channel
Big 3 1/0 upgrade
1/0 feed to a Stinger distribution block
Kicker Q Class rca cables, Stinger 14/12 gauge speaker wire throughout
Dynamat sound deadening
The box specs are 1.7 cubic feet and tuned to 36hz. The only issue is because its a custom box designed to sit under the rear seats the mounting depth is compromised. The Comp Q has performed well so far and is very musical but i would like to maximize every square inch that i can. The box has a cut out already marked for a 12'' sub and the mounting depth is 6.5'' so i would need something that meets those requirements. I found a Alpine Type R 12'' that fits but i feel like for the $ it should have a higher rms rating or maybe it can take more abuse so i would be okay. The Kicker CX800 dyno'ed at almost 875 watts so i know there is some breathing room on the table. I also considered just using a spacer to gain more mounting depth but that would push the sub up to high and would hit the bottom of the sit under excursion. Basically i am looking for the experts here to point me in the right direction, will the extra cone area and power handling make enough difference in performance to justify the upgrade ? I know i am limited to mounting depth space but perhaps there is the perfect sub out there you guys can recommend that would let me maximize what i have available.
As you can see they bored the bottom out for more depth but there is a plate there that covers the hole, its sealed with screws and glue so its a tight seal. The box overall is of extremely high quality.
Pioneer DMH-WC6600NEX
Focal ISU 690 6X9 component set - Front
Focal ISU 165 6-1/2 component set - Rear
Fox Acoustics custom box ported
Kicker Comp Q 10'' dual 2 ohm, wired to 1 ohm
Kicker CX800 Mono
Kicker CX360 4 channel
Big 3 1/0 upgrade
1/0 feed to a Stinger distribution block
Kicker Q Class rca cables, Stinger 14/12 gauge speaker wire throughout
Dynamat sound deadening
The box specs are 1.7 cubic feet and tuned to 36hz. The only issue is because its a custom box designed to sit under the rear seats the mounting depth is compromised. The Comp Q has performed well so far and is very musical but i would like to maximize every square inch that i can. The box has a cut out already marked for a 12'' sub and the mounting depth is 6.5'' so i would need something that meets those requirements. I found a Alpine Type R 12'' that fits but i feel like for the $ it should have a higher rms rating or maybe it can take more abuse so i would be okay. The Kicker CX800 dyno'ed at almost 875 watts so i know there is some breathing room on the table. I also considered just using a spacer to gain more mounting depth but that would push the sub up to high and would hit the bottom of the sit under excursion. Basically i am looking for the experts here to point me in the right direction, will the extra cone area and power handling make enough difference in performance to justify the upgrade ? I know i am limited to mounting depth space but perhaps there is the perfect sub out there you guys can recommend that would let me maximize what i have available.
As you can see they bored the bottom out for more depth but there is a plate there that covers the hole, its sealed with screws and glue so its a tight seal. The box overall is of extremely high quality.
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