Subs are not hitting hard enough.

[predxen 10+ year member]

I have 2 MTX Thunder 8000, Single voice coil subs powered by a Hifonics Zeus 1500.1D i have the subs running in parallel, I have a Kenwood KRC-1005 Head unit, and a 6 gauge Power wire running back and a 6 gauge ground. I am using a cassette adapter that i plug into my ipod as that HU is about 15 years old. On youtube i have seen one of these subs running at 400 watts RMS Flex like crazy



I Have 2 of them running at 500 RMS each. and i cant even get my tassel to move on my rear view mirror. The most i can get is a little trunk flex. Is there something i am doing wrong ?

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[RangerDangerV2 5,000+ posts]

*facepalm* @6ga. wire...

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Enclosure and installation mean a ton overall.

Also, flex does not equal loud.

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

*facepalm* @6ga. wire...

It is better than 8awg, think about it

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

I have 2 MTX Thunder 8000, Single voice coil subs powered by a Hifonics Zeus 1500.1D i have the subs running in parallel, I have a Kenwood KRC-1005 Head unit, and a 6 gauge Power wire running back and a 6 gauge ground. I am using a cassette adapter that i plug into my ipod as that HU is about 15 years old. On youtube i have seen one of these subs running at 400 watts RMS Flex like crazy

get a real HU, it may help

 

[predxen 10+ year member]

At least its not a stock HU =D

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

It is better than 8awg, think about it

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At least its not a stock HU =D

A stock unit with a quality LOC would be better actually.

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

You got me there :/

 

[predxen 10+ year member]

Stock radio = 27 years old. Its a 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado, BTW what does LOC stand for ?

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Stock radio = 27 years old. Its a 1985 Oldsmobile Toronado, BTW what does LOC stand for ?

LOC=

Line

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Basically your stock radio would simply be a gain control and with of the better LOC units you wouldn't even need to use the stock radio lol...

I would upgrade your power/ground wire. Upgrade your radio.

Then see where you are at.

 

[Sub Woofin 10+ year member]

what kind of enclosure you running dem mtx's, boy?

 

[predxen 10+ year member]

LOC=Line

Out

Converter

Basically your stock radio would simply be a gain control and with of the better LOC units you wouldn't even need to use the stock radio lol...

I would upgrade your power/ground wire. Upgrade your radio.

Then see where you are at.

So, i should pick up a LOC, and hook it up and upgrade my power/ground.

Thanks.

I think my box may also be a problem but i am not sure, it is a nice box built with 3/4 MDF. but it may be too small, i will look at the box Dimensions tomorrow.

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

I would simply buy a new stereo actually. Easier and better overall option.

 

[cyn 10+ year member]

I might have an Eclipse 5303R for sale soon... I just have to install it and make sure its 100% before I list it... or my clarion thats in my sig

 

[cyn 10+ year member]

and btw... I have almost no flex on 1200watts... which is what I want.. and it gets LOUD... wish people would quit thinking flex = loud