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[blowthemup 10+ year member]

Running my 2 sa 10s off a memphis mc1000d and feel like they want more power. I've read that you have to pretty much double you power if you want to notice a big difference. If I went up to an amp that did around 2kw rms would they still sound good and be a lot louder? Thanks for any opinions and advice.

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[Timmy13091 10+ year member]

Running my 2 sa 10s off a memphis mc1000d and feel like they want more power. I've read that you have to pretty much double you power if you want to notice a big difference. If I went up to an amp that did around 2kw rms would they still sound good and be a lot louder? Thanks for any opinions and advice.

What are your box specs . ? Throw a 3.5k in there //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

 

[blowthemup 10+ year member]

What are your box specs . ? Throw a 3.5k in there //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif

Im at 2.5 cubes tuned to 32hz, first box i built but it sounds good. Might build a new one and do an aero port to give the subs more air space. I dont think my alternator will handle anything more than 2k and that might be pushing it. I would upgrade alternator but im in a new 2013 civic si and has some ELD charging thing that prevents the alternator from charging all the time.

 

[Timmy13091 10+ year member]

Im at 2.5 cubes tuned to 32hz, first box i built but it sounds good. Might build a new one and do an aero port to give the subs more air space.

Leave the box about that size grab a 3.5k and play with multiple aeros. A 2k wired lower works too but I'd just go with a 3.5 save yourself from having to do another amp upgrade later

 

[blowthemup 10+ year member]

I have the feeling if i get the box tuning right for the car then it will help the sound a little. I know what you mean about saving now by going bigger but i figured if i wanted to be louder after 2k then I would get a second 2k and strap them.

 

[bbeljefe]

I have the feeling if i get the box tuning right for the car then it will help the sound a little. I know what you mean about saving now by going bigger but i figured if i wanted to be louder after 2k then I would get a second 2k and strap them.

Good thinking. Also, while the SA series is a tough speaker, I wouldn't run them on more than 1-1.2kW daily, so a 2K ish amp would be plenty.

 

[Timmy13091 10+ year member]

Good thinking. Also, while the SA series is a tough speaker, I wouldn't run them on more than 1-1.2kW daily, so a 2K ish amp would be plenty.

I've seen plenty of em take that power .. You just have to be aware of what your doing is all

 

[Timmy13091 10+ year member]

I have the feeling if i get the box tuning right for the car then it will help the sound a little. I know what you mean about saving now by going bigger but i figured if i wanted to be louder after 2k then I would get a second 2k and strap them.

That's a option too .. Personally I'd still go with a solid 3.5 tho depending on what 2k your thinking about.. You can always wire higher or tune it low till you get your electrical handled

 

[blowthemup 10+ year member]

Was thinking of a sundown audio saz2500d or crescendo 2500d bass cleff. Leaning more towards crescendo because of the price.

 

[Timmy13091 10+ year member]

Was thinking of a sundown audio saz2500d or crescendo 2500d bass cleff. Leaning more towards crescendo because of the price.

Nendo has a 2k not 2500 but the sundown I'd say is a good amount beefier .. Either one is a solid choice tho

 

[garychurch84 10+ year member]

Bc2000 is a good amp.no problems from mine so far

 

[blowthemup 10+ year member]

Will it be noticeably louder going from the memphis mc1000d to the crescendo bc2000d?

 

[Timmy13091 10+ year member]

Will it be noticeably louder going from the memphis mc1000d to the crescendo bc2000d?

Yes

 

[blowthemup 10+ year member]

Wheres the best place to pick up a bc2000d right now? I see there on back order through crescendo for the time being.

 

[garychurch84 10+ year member]

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