System Build Help. Subs And Amp.

[XKawN916]

For me if I had them (I primarily listen to metal) going for sq I'd probably go a little smaller than their recommend airspace tuned probably 35 36 ish. I'd want to model to pin point airspace and tune.
Enclosure is key. You'll notice a difference
If I were you I'd put them in a better enclosure then decide before throwing a lot of money at it.

awesome. thank you guys. i think i'll start with the ported tuned to 35 and the electrical upgrade. then we'll go from there.

 

[Ripkon]

The X's play music just fine and would do great off of 3000 watts. Sometimes I wonder about some of y'all.

Lol

 

[XKawN916]

actually, gonna change my mind. i want to make a big difference and make sure i'm happy rather than just get a custom box and make a moderate difference. i don't mind spending a few bucks to make that big difference. so, here's what i'm thinking after reading the posts. thinking of going with the sundown audio rev.3 and a taramps amp. so, the ohm's thing is a bit confusing though. the rev.3 comes in dual 2ohm and dual 4ohm. the taramps md 1800.1 has a 1, 2 and 4ohm. questions.

1)will these match up well?
2)good sq and spl?
3)is ported box best for these?
4)which ohm loads for these woofers and amp would match up?

thanks for all your help everyone. still plan on getting a H/O alt and doing the big 3 (4).

 

[BCotrell]

Two dual 4ohm wires to one ohm final load.

 

[XKawN916]

another question. i have an infinity k1000 which is 1000 watts rms at 2 ohms. would it be better amp wise if i just got another k1000 and have one each of these amps pushing these subs rather than get the taramps?

SA-12 D4 REV.3

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Buy the Taramps MD3000.1 one ohm and sell your Infinity.

 

[BCotrell]

Dual sub amp connection challenges and that small amp is going to cost you more than the taramps and the combined amperage draw on two of those amps is going to be more than the taramps with less output

 

[XKawN916]

So, this is what I'm looking at. Thoughts on these subs for the money vs. Eachother. Sq/spl. The box will be built by gately is a ported pre built 4.75 tuned at 35hz for a pair of 12"s. Amp will be 3000.1 rms. H/O 300 amp alt, big 3, extra battery, etc. So here are the subs I'm looking at.


American bass xr-12d4 $312 each but 30% off right now.

Sundown u-12 d4 $420 each

Sundown x-12 d4 v.2 $520 each

Just checking on peoples thoughts on these. Thank you.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

actually, gonna change my mind. i want to make a big difference and make sure i'm happy rather than just get a custom box and make a moderate difference. i don't mind spending a few bucks to make that big difference. so, here's what i'm thinking after reading the posts. thinking of going with the sundown audio rev.3 and a taramps amp. so, the ohm's thing is a bit confusing though. the rev.3 comes in dual 2ohm and dual 4ohm. the taramps md 1800.1 has a 1, 2 and 4ohm. questions.

1)will these match up well?
2)good sq and spl?
3)is ported box best for these?
4)which ohm loads for these woofers and amp would match up?

thanks for all your help everyone. still plan on getting a H/O alt and doing the big 3 (4).

you wont get any windows blown with anything like that. even less if its a sealed box, you wont get jack sh*t for results with a sealed box, absolute trash results with sealed when it comes to output those subs are made to thrive in ported. not all subs are sealed box friendly. Your signal is important as well, make sure you have a dedicated subwoofer RCA output not some kind of LOC. Your midbass needs to be very strong to keep up with the subs or else you'll have a void in the sound spectrum especially with your rock music choices.

Why not just hold off on upgrading till your budget doubles or triples and you can have a real upgrade?

 

[Petrdragn33]

Why not get yourself two XR's and a Taramps MD3000.1 one ohm version? $575

 

[XKawN916]

Why not get yourself two XR's and a Taramps MD3000.1 one ohm version? $575 View attachment 19371 View attachment 19368

Yeah, looking at that taramps amp. And also looking at the american bass 1200w xr-12d4

XR 12, D4

Speakers -20% off Coupon code: AB XR 20 Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coil, 1200 Watts RMS/2400 Watts Max,200 oz Magnet

www.americanbassusa.com

Wondering if the sundowns i listed would be worth twice the money. Don't mind spending the extra dollars if it's worth it. Any experiences with these models?


4.75 ported 35hz gately box.

 

[XKawN916]

Or

Amazon.com: X-12 V.2 D4 - Sundown Audio 12" 1500W RMS Dual 4-Ohm X V.2 Series Subwoofer

Amazon.com: X-12 V.2 D4 - Sundown Audio 12" 1500W RMS Dual 4-Ohm X V.2 Series Subwoofer

www.amazon.com

Or

Amazon.com: Sundown Audio U-12 D4 12" 1500W RMS Dual 4-Ohm U-Series Subwoofer: Car Electronics

Buy Sundown Audio U-12 D4 12" 1500W RMS Dual 4-Ohm U-Series Subwoofer: Component Subwoofers - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

 

[marc2112 10+ year member]

Do you plan on competing? If not I'd suggest that you get only one badass sub and a properly made box.

 

[XKawN916]

Do you plan on competing? If not I'd suggest that you get only one badass sub and a properly made box.

Not competing. Just would like a huge upgrade.

 

[marc2112 10+ year member]

I say one nasty sub over two good subs.