Opinions on this setup?

[jgruberman 10+ year member]

Yes, I know they're opinions... yes I know I might not agree with them.

I don't want anything crazy, just some nice response and good SQ.

I was thinking:

Two Polk Audio MM1040's(SVC bridged to 2ohm): Polk Audio MM1040 Ultra Marine Mobile Monitor Series 10" marine subwoofer at Crutchfield.com

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MB Quart Discus 1500.1: MB Quart DSC-1500.1D (dsc15001d) - Monoblock Car Amplifier, Power Amp - Sonic Electronix

What do you think about

A. The choices I made for that same price area and

B. The match between subs and amp?

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[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Step up to the Polk SR 12".

The amp is fine and would give you room for a subwoofer upgrade...

 

[jgruberman 10+ year member]

Don't have the room for 12s. They're going to go in one of those custom boxes under the strut bar in the 350z trunk and they only make those boxes for 10s

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Don't have the room for 12s. They're going to go in one of those custom boxes under the strut bar in the 350z trunk and they only make those boxes for 10s

Oh, you mean they're going into one of those overpriced, flashy looking, prefabricated 350z enclosures.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

The SR comes in a 10" model too. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gifPolk Audio SR104-DVC (sr104dvc) - 10" Subwoofers - Sonic Electronix

 

[jgruberman 10+ year member]

Oh, you mean they're going into one of those overpriced, flashy looking, prefabricated 350z enclosures.

If by overpriced, you mean $60 then yes.

The SR comes in a 10" model too. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gifPolk Audio SR104-DVC (sr104dvc) - 10" Subwoofers - Sonic Electronix

Each sub though is 700RMS. Wouldn't that be severely underpowered for this amp? Its ratings are only

* 4 ohms: 375 watts x 1 chan.

* 2 ohms: 750 watts x 1 chan.

* 1 ohm: 1500 watts x 1 chan.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Each sub though is 700RMS. Wouldn't that be severely underpowered for this amp?

No, it's damn near perfect. A pair of Polk SR's would be rated for 1,400 watts rms @ 1 ohm. The amp does 1,500 watts @ 1 ohm.

 

[jgruberman 10+ year member]

Ahhh I gotcha.

Then I may wait a bit. That's a little out of my price range, and I think that much bass is even overkill for my setup and what I'm trying to achieve.

Maybe the 1040s, and a smaller amp. Oh well.

What other subwoofer enclosures would you recommend for my setup then? The only reason I'm going for the strut bar box is because I play ice hockey and i need the trunk open for my gear

 

[Maxipads 10+ year member]

Build your own? Make a quality box with baffles or bracing that will last you a hell of a lot longer time than that prefab and most likely sound better if tuned and made to spec

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

The Polk SR's aren't really the type of sub that gets loud or overbearing, man. Sure, they'll make some noise, but they shouldn't beat the block down.

As far as enclosures for your vehicle, there aren't a lot of alternatives. You could have someone design a custom enclosure around the strut bar or a traditional box that pretty much emcompasses all of your useable trunk space, but that's about it.

Do you know the internal volume of the enclosure you plan to buy? If so, tell me and I'll find you a pair of subs that'll do okay in that amount of space.

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

Ahhh I gotcha.
Then I may wait a bit. That's a little out of my price range, and I think that much bass is even overkill for my setup and what I'm trying to achieve.

Maybe the 1040s, and a smaller amp. Oh well.

What other subwoofer enclosures would you recommend for my setup then? The only reason I'm going for the strut bar box is because I play ice hockey and i need the trunk open for my gear

I feel ya, even my little hatch gets cramped. With that in mind, you could build your own version of that box for roughly 40$ materials. However if you can get the box pre-made for 60$ and it's well made (no experience with them) the extra 20$ is probably worth the convenience.

Your idea to get the MoMo's over the SR's would help reduce the need to pay closer attention to voltage effects. 1500rms running through stock electrical can be sink or swim.

IMHO i would try looking into the SSA Dcon 10" for $120ea or a DC Level 2 10" for not too much either. 300-400rms ea would make them excel. Both categorized as SQL.

Edit: Not putting down the SR's. Just trying to help OP remain within budget with no further need to upgrade the vehicle's charging system.

 

[jgruberman 10+ year member]

Problem is though, that I don't have the time or the resources to build my own anymore. I used to build boxes, but between work and school... time is VERY limited. Plus I don't have the tools from my parents garage that I did years and years ago //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Build your own? Make a quality box with baffles or bracing that will last you a hell of a lot longer time than that prefab and most likely sound better if tuned and made to spec

Dude has a 350z. There's a bar in the cargo area that makes for a bad time if you want a system and a bit of functional space. I'm not saying a custom enclosure is out of the question, but it may not be the easiest task for someone just starting out.

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

The 350z box sounds better and better as long as it is sturdy and sealed up. Mind if I ask what team you play for?

 

[jgruberman 10+ year member]

Your idea to get the MoMo's over the SR's would help reduce the need to pay closer attention to voltage effects. 1500rms running through stock electrical can be sink or swim.

That was part of my concern' date=' I don't want to go overboard to where I need to start overhauling stock electrical components. Plus I don't need anything crazy... just a little bit of bass.

IMHO i would try looking into the SSA Dcon 10" for $120ea or a DC Level 2 10" for not too much either.

I'll have to look into those. Part of the decision for the MoMo's was because I have the Polk in the front and rear speakers too. I think it's a weird OCD thing that I want them all to match. Who knows lol