pmureika

I was running a single 15 icon on a aq1200 and was pushing close to 140 on a spl meter. It will be different for different cars, but with a proper sized and tuned enclousure I bet 150db is possible on two 15 icons.

Dont waste your money!

Thats alot of amp for a dcon or E12. I would go with a gcon.

Here's a CLASSIC example of what I was referring to when it comes to what sounds good. Everyone has different tastes, different vehicles, and different installations and these all play a part in what "sounds good" from one person to another. I've heard the Type R's in a very standard installation and thought they were OK for the money. That meaning stock locations with stock mounting and no sound deadening at all and for the given installation and HU power they did about as well as I expected them to. I would love to have listened to them with a proper install and power but that wasn't in the cards. That's why you really do need to listen to as many as you can so you can form your own opinion on what sounds good to you. Be sure to ask as to the details of their installation and the amplification that's feeding them to help you get the big picture as well. If at all possible the more of them you can listen to actually installed in a car, especially one that is shaped and sized like your Jeep will give you a more accurate understanding of the final result. That's RARELY possible, but you might get lucky, it will all depend on the shops and other enthusiasts you can come across. I came across a shop while traveling for work once that had a room specially designed to replicate the interior of a vehicle. They had special baffles made up with the speakers mounted in them that allowed them to put them in locations that matched your vehicle and things like that. It was quite elaborate and had a few inherent flaws but was much better than just a regular 'ol sound board with speakers mounted in it. Wish every place had that. I am running 4 channel amp 80rms a channel.

I have used mb quart amps and have been happy with them.

Will the Xcon sound better?

For every day use I liked the Icon on a AQ1200 amp. For loudness the xcon won on a Skar1500d. The Icon needed less electrical. Sound wise about the same except for spl the xcon was 7db louder.

I have a 2009 jeep liberty and I love my 6.5 type r Alpines. Another good component speakers are Incriminator audio sold here on SSA.

Dont get in a rush. It will take about 30 days for you to get it.

Good luck.

Have you done the big three? Voltage at amp x amps from the alternator. if you had 12.5v x 136amps=1700 watts x eff. of the amp .85= 1445 watts. This is just a example the voltage at the amp is a key part.

A battery charger/maintainer will help most only put out 25amps. Make sure its agm compatible.

Ohms Law!!!

That is some great news! So what was better about these vs the type r's? Louder? More midbass? Better SQ overall? You had them amped correct? I felt with the proper amp the SQ was better.

I have ran those IA components and have used the best alpine type r. The IA's are the way to go for the money.

Are you running the SA-8v.2 subs. If the box is tuned to 34hz why is your subsonic filter set so low?

It would have to put out the same or better amps the your alternator. How big is your car system?

How many watts rms do you need?

I would use a volt meter and check your voltages.

I have used xcons and they have never disapointed me. One of the best sq/spl drivers made in the USA.