Chris1309ny

Does anybody have any experience with this subwoofer? I managed to pick one of these up on craigslist and couldn't find much information on it other than that it is SSA. It is VERY heavy and seems bigger and stiffer than my HDC3 18. I plan on building a new box for it since the one it came with seems small. I bought this because I wanted to put the HDC3 in a car application but most advised it would not fit with the space I had.

Thanks for the advice Gary. I currently only have one 18 hdc3 so maybe I should just stick with one. I can't download the torres box calculator as all I own is a netbook so if someone is willing to design a box for me and I'll shoot them some paypal please pm me or if someone knows someone let me know. I'm very anxious to get this going all this equipment is just sitting in my garage and teasing me. Ughh these programs aren't very much for the beginner are they. I will try my best...any other help is greatly appreciated

Thanks for the advice Gary. I currently only have one 18 hdc3 so maybe I should just stick with one. I can't download the torres box calculator as all I own is a netbook so if someone is willing to design a box for me and I'll shoot them some paypal please pm me or if someone knows someone let me know. I'm very anxious to get this going all this equipment is just sitting in my garage and teasing me.

I assume I would need about 10.5 cubes of space since this is about what 2 hdc3 calls for. However with the measurements above I'm still confused on how to properly use the re calculator. I would really like to start building this box asap so any help or advice is greatly appreciated.

Hello, yes if I have enough space I would like to build a box for two. And yes I plan on running .5 ohm and eventually I will strap another. I will be purchasing a mechman alternator and two xs power batteries also. Thanks

Hello, yes if I have enough space I would like to build a box for two.

I would just like to start off by thanking everyone here as I have learned so much reading everything here in the past year. As a start to the new year I am starting a new project on a 2002 Chrysler 300m. My previous setup is as follows: 2001 Ford Windstar LX Soundqubed HDC3 18 (2 ohm) SQ2200@ 1 ohm Enclosure built by me designed by Joe X Clarion cz702 Mechman 270 alt As one could probably tell already is that the box does not fit in the trunk. The trunk is designed very strange and impossible to put the box in so I will need to build a new one. I would like to build this box for (2) hdc3s if space is available. I could slide the box in through the back with the seats being down or I could design the box completely in the trunk however I just do not understand how to design a box other than using a simulated program. Any help or feedback or criticism is welcome. My dimensions are.... Heigth 1' 2.5" Width 3' 5" Depth 3' 9" As you can see there is not much space. I can provide any other knowledge when I come home from work tonight if its needed. I just really want to start this as all my equipment is just sitting there and teasing me. Thank you -Chris

The alternator is grounded to front battery using 0 gauge. My question is do I need a run from the - front battery terminal to the body? I apologize for the confusion.

I am not sure I no longer have them here but it seems like the overall response is to ground both batteries in addition to a parallel run. Thanks guys now can anyone help me with the other questions?

I thought your response was very confusing at first but I reread it and used my brain a little more now I understand. Thanks -chris

I have: mechman 270 amp 2 kinetik hc2000s 0 gauge knuknoceptz with big three -1 hifonics brz1200 (subs) rockford prime (highs) I installed the mechman alternator it said in the instructions to NOT ground to the body as it will cause problems so I skipped this step. My question is do I need to ground the battery in the back if the one up front is not grounded to the frame? I have ran the batteries in parallel using 0 gauge on the - terminals amd + terminals so is this step really necessary? My next question is using a distribution block. I have a 0 gauge distribution block that splits into two 4 gauge terminals. I have my hifonics grounded to the frame with 0 gauge and my rockford grounded with 8 gauge to the frame. My question is how do I ground these now that I am using a second battery? Diagrams tell me to run a - wire from the battery to the amp but I have 2 amps. Also do I use fuse blocks before or after the distribution block? I have all the proper equipment on hand for this (terms, solder, dmm, charger, fuse blocks etc.) I am just confused. If more info is needed let me know. Any helps is greatly appreciated as always. Thanks -Chris

I actually think it sounds pretty loud and deep to be honest so I really can't wait for a new enclosure as it seems like that is what people are suggesting. I was mostly in a toss up on the box or the HU.

Thanks for the input and the quick response!

Hey there everyone I was just looking for some opinions on what my next upgrade in my car stereo should be to improve overall loudness and sound quality... Here are my specs: 2001 Ford Windstar Van 270 mechman alternator Kinetik HC2000 under the hood knukonceptz 0 guage all soldered with big 3 upgrade 2 Alpine type r 12s (d4s) Hifonics Brz 1200d @ 1ohm Superbass probox prefab fart box Sony CDX-M8800 head unit 4 Infinity 6x9s on Rockford p300 4 pioneer 6x8s on JL 500/5 Metra speaker wire I am completely unsure what item to replace to improve my sound (louder and deeper bass mostly) the most or if someone suggests adding another battery I'm not sure but I would love to hear from everyone all input is welcome. $200-$500 is about what I like to spend on a new part to make it easier. Thank you -chris

It seems as though a nightmare has occured because yesterday my voltage was very low and my battery light kept flickering on and off. I went to O'Riellys and they told me my battery was bad. I have owned the Kinetik HC1800 for only about 6 months now and I have a custom 240 amp alternator (12v). I need advice please! If in fact the battery is bad what to I change to? Here are the specs: 2001 Ford Windstar LX Pioneer Head Unit 0 gauge & big three 2 alpine type rs hifonics brz1200d @1ohm Kinetik HC1800 (claimed to be bad after 6 months?) The gentleman at O'Reillys told me to switch to an Optima? As a car audio guy I though Optimas weren't the way to go? I was thinking XS? I need advice so anything and everything is appreciated. -CHRIS