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Need some help, I have an 09 Silverado ext cab truck, and currently I have 2 type r 10's and a PA BAMF 2000/1 amp, the box is tiny, fits under the back seat and down fires (sealed .6cuft each sub) . My buddy with the exact same truck, just put in the same box with JL 10w3's and a JL Slash 500/1 amp. His system KILLS mine!! My type r's sound terrible. I thought it was the small box but a local shop told me it was most likely the crappy amp that I have. So, I have decided to throw my current set up in the trash and do it right this time. My question, should I go with the SSD 10's or wait for the new Q's? The amp I will use to power them will be a Sundown SAE-1200D (unless you suggest something similar in the same price range.) My price range for the subs is $500 for both, max. Looks like the new Q's will fit my tiny box specs of .6 cuft, but looks like the SSD's barely make it as well. I'm not looking for the best quality sound sub, but I want it to pound the $hit out of the JL 10w3's while still sounding decent. I listen to everything but mainly hip-hop, rap, ect just for the bass. Here is a similar box just in case you wanna give it a look, http://www.subthump.com/images/silverado/2007/cxb07-a.jpg Thanks for your help,

Is it normal for the gain to be that low?? The 50hz test tone on the CD seems VERY loud but when I set the correct gain and then listen to the radio, I have to turn the bass on the HU to max to get some output? What are your thoughts on this?

Here are the settings on my amp before the DMM. And after DMM (33 - 34)

Its just barely off of 0. Should I be able to turn it up more?? I need a DMM so that I can set it up with that. I have some guys at work that I can borrow one from. I guess I will try that next.

I have done some searching around and have not found out what I'm looking for, I understand the calculation for volts on a DMM to set the gains properly. In my particular case, I have (2) Fi SSD's (800rms/each) and a Sundown SAE-1200vD2 (1200rms). Now what I have been seeing is everyone says to take the lesser of the two then do your calculations for proper volts on the DMM. So, would I use 1200 from the amp or 800 from (1) sub or 1600 for both subs?? Im guessing since my subs can handle 1600 combined, I would then use the 1200 from the amp, which would be 34.64v (dual 1 ohm subs and wired that way). Please clarify for me. Next question, I have several wiring diagrams for dual 1 ohm subs wiring them together for 1ohm. If my box is sealed with a divider in the middle, can I just wire each sub for 1 ohm and them run the wires to each set of out puts on the amp? Or do I need to wire them together via the outside box terminals, then to 1 set of outputs on the amp?? I figured it would be the same either way. Please clarify I'm using a Stinger LOC STINGER SGN11 FIXED LINE OUTPUT CONVERTER , I know its not the best, but would it have any negitive effects on SQ or distortion? Also, I took both + and - leads on the LOC and put them together with the left rear speaker. Is this ok? or do I need to seperate them with both rear speakers?? Last thing, I have a Sundown amp (which I already mentioned) what setting do you all recommend? I'm looking for overall output bass, on your best guesstimates, where would the x-over be? Bass EQ and Sub Sonic?? I am going to use a 50hz test tone to get the gain, but a little help with the other would be very helpful. Any other info that I left out?? This site has been extremely helpful over the last few weeks!! Thanks in advance!!!

I didnt install any mid bass speakers, only have the stock speakers in the truck doors. So the 60hz - 80hz on the x-over will be ok? Earlier this morning I tried to set the gain by ear and used a 50hz test tone on a cd and did everything accordingly but then when I listen to the radio stations, I found that the bass was not near as loud. I even turned the bass setting all the way up on the (stock) HU. Another thing that I noticed, is that I can not turn the gain a 1/8 up from 0 before distortion. Is this normal?? What about the LOC?? Could this be an issue? Or is it ok the way I have is wired??

Got the SSD's installed today. Not a HUGE difference over the type r's but they do hit harder. I still need to do some tweeking on my amp. Seems as though the subs are bottoming out. Gain is only about 1/4 turn up on the amp. But still I would say it hits harder than the type r's and the JL's at this point. It took about 10 days total to recieve the subs once I ordered. They would have been here a few day sooner but I noticed on the tracking that they got held up in Cali for some reason. I also thought that was weird, they went from NV to CA then to TX??? Oh well, no complaits here, these subs ROCK!!

Get the Sundown and get another sub, you will be happy!!!

*Update* Got my SAE-1200Dv2 in yesterday and hooked it up today and WOW!!! HUGE difference!! It sounds exactly like my buddies truck! Loud and crisp! My FI SSD's should be here Tuesday, cant wait to see the difference!!

Thanks for all of your help CJ!! I i know its hard answering noob question all the time, but I appreciate your help.

Last noob question, If I get 2 dual 1ohm subs, I can wire them both for a 1ohm load correct? Just you would with 2ohm to get 2ohms or 4ohm subs to get 4ohms, same way right?

Can someone tell me what the "H-Qts sealed" option is for the SSD10? Is this for using them in small sealed enclosures? Thanks,

Ok cool, I live right off of 30 and cooks, right down the street from both stadiums..When I get these subs in, maybe you can hear my truck from there lol.

Hey whatsgoing on CJ? What part of DFW area are you located? Can you give me any advice on my post? I think Imma go with the SSD's but just wanted to get some opinions. Do you know if they will perform well in the tiny sealed inclosures? .6cuft??