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I've had those subs in the 10" version and an older model, but on plenty more power and to be honest, they're below average as far as output. To improve bass response with the current amp (claims to do 500w rms into 2ohms, but probably does less):
1. Look into soundqubed HDS212 (I'd really look into a 15" if you can fit it). It's outstanding value.
2. Custom built ported box will give you far better output.
3. Sounds simple, but folding your rear seats down add a noticeable amount of output as well.
If I were you, I'd scrap the amp as well...sell the whole setup on craiglist or something. If you're not happy now, you don't want to build it right and be happy. If you start building around a sub-par amp, you're risking being unhappy with the system again.
Jeffdachef
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you arent gonna achieve either of your goals if you keep wasting money on prefabs.
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Being unhappy with the next upgrade does make sense, however being in College and living on campus, I will rarely be seeing my car, and my current set up is alright, but I wish it is better.
1) I shall look into the HDS212 and maybe the 15 inch version.
2) The custom built box for a 15, will it be about the same size as the the double 12s, or would it be smaller? If I were to get a 15, I would remove the current 6x9s and probably face it up ward towards the bottom of the rear deck. The 6x9s in the 1st gen TSX are purely woofers, and I have them disconnected for the current set up via SPL for the Kenwood amp.
2.2) Or were you suggesting a custom box for my current set up?
3)I think that maybe removing the currently disconnected 6x9s in the rear deck might help a little bit, but have not removed them because the MDF box stinks, and do not wish to let it vent into the cabin. Here is a link to my problem: (Sorry if we aren't supposed to link other forums, but I think this would save time.)
TSX: Sub box smells nasty. - AcuraZine Community
What do you think about the E-15D4 Sundown Audio
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True, I am most likely going to be building a box. I personally feel like I would feel more accomplished.
I forgot to mention, I bought everything used, since my old set up got stolen out of my old car. This current set-up ran me $175 for everything.
Jeffdachef
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Just letting you know that current box for your 15s is probably only big enough for a pair of 12s or a single 15. Port area is absolutely horrible, tuning is too high, usable airspace is utter crap. any sub in a properly designed enclosure will sound 10x better than a prefab. Cheap smell is another indication of a cheap chinese pre - made box.
Meant build a new custom ported box for the new sub. You don't want the box firing up. Either firing toward the rear of the car or toward you. You can build your own box for under $70, the sub is like $110 and you can look at classifies for a new amp if you need to.
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Alright. Oh and the speakers are 12s. Idk why the serial number has a 15 at the beginning, but it does
http://www.amazon.com/PR12D4V2-Memphis-Power-Reference-Subwoofer/dp/B003AXIMMC
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What about a wedge box with it facing towards the trunk. A 15 won't fit vertically perpendicular in my car, leaving me with accessible space.
What do you think about this sub?
Amazon.com : E-15D4 - Sundown Audio 15" Dual 4-Ohm E Series Subwoofer : Vehicle Subwoofer Systems : Car Electronics
No experience with sundown anything, but it is a bit less sub than the HDS and costs more. I'd do HDS212 in a custom box. If you're gonna build it yourself, make sure it's right.
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Okay, thanks! So, the HDS212 single in a box would be better than my current set up (in the right box?)
Jeffdachef
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I'd go with an hds 312 if you going with a single sub setup.
There was a guy in your same situation and we persuaded him to build his own box(he had zero experience) Here's the outcome vid.
In a correctly built box. Keep in mind, you're working with very little power, so it'll never be super loud. If I were you, I'd see what you can get for your current setup on craigslist, get HDS312 and find a solid 1.5kW amp in the classifieds.
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I'd go with an hds 312 if you going with a single sub setup.
There was a guy in your same situation and we persuaded him to build his own box(he had zero experience) Here's the outcome vid.
There was a guy in your same situation and we persuaded him to build his own box(he had zero experience) Here's the outcome vid.
If that thing moved it like that, yours should be able to do just about the same.
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Sweet
I was just thinking though, that the movement could aslo be cause by the other 4 speakers, couldn't it, due to them being located on metal?
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