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mystereobangs

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Posted: April 17, 2007 at 3:56 AM / IP Logged

right now I have the Directed d1200 amp and 2 directed sx subwoofers. http://www.drdetailshop.com/sx12d4.htm

I want to know what do you think of the set up and the subwoofers. Are those some good competition subwoofers?

And what subwoofers do you recommend that the subwoofer bass will shake every car at a stoplight? I need a earth pounder subwoofer that will shake cars for days. I don't want to really do that but I jut want you to get a feeling of the type of subwoofers i want. Any suggestions?

Pioneer DEH-P6800MP

5.25 kicker fronts

6 1/2 kicker rear

Directed D1200 Amp

2 Directed Audio SX Subwoofers

zhalverson

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Posted: April 17, 2007 at 2:55 PM / IP Logged

What you really need to do is define your goal. You mention competition subwoofers? Are you going to be competeing or is this for a daily driver? Do you want pure SPL (ground shaking loud as you put it) or to try to retain sound quality as well? I'll assume the former. Most people on this forum will correctly tell you that most subs can get quite loud given the correct ENCLOSURE. So you do not need to upgrade subwoofers necessarily but build the enclosure that optimizes them to your goal, that is for pure loudness, SQ, or some comprimise of the two. Think about it and get back to us...

By the way include what kind of enclosure you currently have, as well as electrical system upgrades? And how do you like those licker speakers in your sig.? directed sub upgrade 2 ground pounder? -- posted image.

sedate

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Posted: April 17, 2007 at 3:54 PM / IP Logged

zhalverson wrote:

What you really need to do is define your goal.

Haha.. I think he did.

mystereobangs wrote:

what subwoofers do you recommend that the subwoofer bass will shake every car at a stoplight

Ahaha. That's hilarious.

If that is what you really want, I think you should start by building a big ported box tuned real high.. like maybe 42~45hz or so.

Believe it or not, the actual diaphram choice you make doesn't really make the difference you might think. Your enclosure and vehicle have alot more to do with this than you'd imagine.

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tubbs04

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Posted: April 17, 2007 at 4:14 PM / IP Logged

Those speakers should do the trick depending on the box and vehicle. Look into the specific volume needed for the speakers for a vented box and then find yourself a box builder that has a good rep. Its all money after that...

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mystereobangs

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Posted: April 17, 2007 at 4:15 PM / IP Logged

zhalverson wrote:

Okay well this is the box I have.. Its kind of small 3.0 cubic feet http://www.bassslammer.com/images/prodCarpetBS212V_750.jpg

I have another box sitting at home , it's a little bigger. I think its like 3.25 or 3.50 cubic feet and it is slot vented on one side. Do you think I should use it?

And I hate those kicker speakers. The sound quality sucks..

I don't compete in competitions or nothing but I want it to sound like I do..I do want to comprimise the two for alot of spl and some sound quality. I did have the rockford p3 in that box and the bass slammed but there was no sound quality..

Oh and guess want. I was driving home from work yesterdau and I look at my volt meter on my cd deck and it dropped to like 11 volts and my VOLT BATTERY light came on and still is on.. What happen? Is my battery draining?

Pioneer DEH-P6800MP

5.25 kicker fronts

6 1/2 kicker rear

Directed D1200 Amp

2 Directed Audio SX Subwoofers

mystereobangs

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Posted: April 17, 2007 at 4:35 PM / IP Logged

tubbs04 wrote:

I can't find the specs on the subwoofer. it is not listed anywhere on what size box it needs.

Pioneer DEH-P6800MP

5.25 kicker fronts

6 1/2 kicker rear

Directed D1200 Amp

2 Directed Audio SX Subwoofers

aznboi3644

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Posted: April 17, 2007 at 4:35 PM / IP Logged

means you need to upgrade your electrical system...start by upgrading your BIG THREE and have your battery load tested.

mystereobangs

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Posted: April 17, 2007 at 4:44 PM / IP Logged

aznboi3644 wrote:

means you need to upgrade your electrical system...start by upgrading your BIG THREE and have your battery load tested.

Does anyone have any suggestions on how to upgrade big 3 for 99 chevy monte carlo..my alternator is a little bit confusing. There s a boot over the wire the snaps on the amplifier..

Did anyone purchase the online car repair book thats on here?

Pioneer DEH-P6800MP

5.25 kicker fronts

6 1/2 kicker rear

Directed D1200 Amp

2 Directed Audio SX Subwoofers

mystereobangs

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Posted: April 17, 2007 at 4:47 PM / IP Logged

tubbs04 wrote:

will this kenwood amp work with the subwoofers. It will be short of about 150 watts per subwoofer. http://www.sonicelectrnix.com/item_4351_Kenwood+KAC-9152D.html

Pioneer DEH-P6800MP

5.25 kicker fronts

6 1/2 kicker rear

Directed D1200 Amp

2 Directed Audio SX Subwoofers

jmelton86

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Posted: April 17, 2007 at 6:01 PM / IP Logged

Model	SX12D4
Size	12"
Magnet	109 oz.
Power Handling	600 watts RMS
Power Peak	1200 Peak
Impedance	Dual 4 Ohm V.C.
Freq. Resp.	25Hz - 2500Hz
Efficiency	84dB (1W/1M)
Fs/Hz	32
Re	7.8
Qts	0.62
Vas/liter/ft3	32.07/1.13
Xmax	16mm
Depth	7 3/8"

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