Dan208

tl;dr My wife got stopped a few weeks ago. The cop said she was doing 90 in a 55, which I know is bullshit. $350 ticket. My cousin is a county deputy and even he doesn't believe it. Anyway, her name still hasn't shown up on the court docket, so we're hoping for some reason he didn't turn it in and it will get dropped.

HOLY CRAP!

I vote for the legalization of gay marijuana.

My thoughts exactly.

Yes, I am an idiot. I'm going to second this and say spend a little extra money and go with a Dcon. Best money I've ever spent on a sub.

What's everyones thoughts/opinions on bass knobs? I'm using my factory HU and am in the market for a new sub amp, and was wondering if I should be looking for one that has a bass knob.

This possibly? http://www.hifisoundconnection.com/Shop/Control/Product/fp/vpid/1770955/vpcsid/0/SFV/30046

Yeah, from what I've been reading it looks like that's what I'm going to do. Gives me a lot more choices within my budget too.

Nice.

Nice. I LOVE my Dcon. I'm sure you'll love the Icon.

Bass knob? I'm using my factory HU, so I really want something that has a bass knob. I noticed that too, but under "Bridged RMS Power" they are both listed at 350 x 1 channel.

I sold my amp (thanks, ulrisa) so I'm in the market for a new one to power my 10" Dcon. For my budget I've narrowed it down to these two: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/compare_items.php?sort_order=%2Fviewcat.php%3Ff_72%3D14%26manufacturer_id%3D63%26category_id%3D26%26sort_order%3Dbest_match&product_id%5B%5D=23185&product_id%5B%5D=23872&button=Compare Does anyone here have any experience with Soundstream amps? I don't have any experience with their products, except for the SPL 12's about 10 years ago (they belonged to a friend). I obviously don't know much about the technical stuff, so is the $70+ dollar difference between these two worth it (other than the cool factor )?

Don't do business with this guy! He bought a sub and amp from me. After several PM's, he said he'd take them. The money was in my account less than half an hour later. Excellent buyer!!

Sounds like a pretty good deal. I've heard a few good installs with lower end JL subs, and they were impressive.

I'm not sure if anyone here knows anything about this type of thing, but I'm needing some advice. I had a company come out today and give me an estimate for a new heating and cooling unit, as ours is over 20 years old and needs replaced. He gave me 8 different options ranging from $5000 to a little over $6000 (everything included, labor, mileage, etc). Anyway, he brought up the subject of air conditioner vs heat pump. I've been doing some research on them all morning, but still can't decide which would be the best route to go. The difference between the two range anywhere from about $450 to almost $1000. We live in Kansas, so there's everything from very cold winters to extremely hot and humid summers (this past summer was HORRIBLE). From what I've read, heat pumps are efficient down to around 30-32 degrees outside, so we'd have a separate gas furnace for when it gets really cold (then we need to decide between single stage and 2 stage furnace). I'd appreciate any help or advice with this. I know next to nothing about these things and don't want to make the wrong decision with a purchase this big. Dan

Thanks for all the info. I've talked to a few other people in the area that have or have had a heat pump, and they've said that they work just fine around here. The furnace qualifies for the tax rebate, but not the heat pump or A/C. He did explain the 2 stage furnace, and I do understand it. I just don't know if it is worth the extra $500 or so. On a side note, we only plan on staying in this house for another five years at the most.

Thanks. Yep, 10" Dcon and it gets VERY low.

Not much, but here's a few videos I shot tonight. Song is White Girl. Dan :: 100_3218.mp4 video by ddwhalen - Photobucket Watch the mirror in this one: Dan :: 100_3219.mp4 video by ddwhalen - Photobucket I did get another one but it didn't turn out. The hatch was flexing a little bit, but the camera didn't pick it up at all.

With as impressive as the Dcon is, I'm almost afraid to see the kind of damage an Icon or Xcon can do. I dare you find out Thanks for the kind words, very glad to see another happy customer. Thanks for your business! MUAHAHAHA!!! Thank you for the awesome product. It was built using the optimal ported Dcon specs on SSA's website. Giving it 300 watts. Trust me, if I had the money and an extra vehicle, I'd do it.

UPS dropped off a little somethin' somethin': First impressions. I didn't have much time to play around with it (gotta go to work soon), so I was pretty careful with the settings. Still, this thing is amazing. Gets loud and LOW. Hopefully I'll get some more work done this weekend (moving bass knob and replacing the crappy cable) and get it tuned a little better, but so far I'm extremely happy with my purchase. SSA's got a customer for life.

I just got my Dcon and I'm extremely happy. SSA all the way. Sell that JL Audio W7-8. Then you will haz monies.

^^This.

Man, ya'll are really analyzing my pics. Anyway, just thought I'd drop back by and say, "ZOMG!" This sub just keeps impressing the hell out of me more and more. It absolutley slaughters anything that I've ever run with this little power. Even the Shiva that I used to have, which was a hell of a driver. A few ways to describe it: feels like someone is thumping me on my chest with their fist; smooth as hell; feels like there's a wind tunnel coming up on either side of my seat. I can't keep my rearview mirror in place, and it's pretty solid. I've never even had a pair of 12's that could do that. With as impressive as the Dcon is, I'm almost afraid to see the kind of damage an Icon or Xcon can do.

10". If there were 8's I'd have bought twins. I heard the UPS truck and went running for the door. That's Sassy. I've never seen a cat put up with a child like she does. Lets our daughter lay on her, pull her fur, etc. I can't wait until I get it all tuned right and it gets fully broken in. Edit for spelling fail.