MattB

ANyone done this? How much of a pita is it? Seems like that schutz gun would get it everywhere. MattB

Ok, got that. What is a 'CRX' style? Is that an acronymn for something, or just slang for certain style box? Any pics you could link?

Well, I'll let ya'll know how the speakers sound, I bought a pair of 4" 2-ways, 5.25" 2-ways, and 6.5" components, all for $70 shipped..

So, 90% of on speakers means the ALS16 components would only be $27.00 + shipping??? I might have to try a set for that price. Can I just use the contact page, or do you have an inside contact that I/we need to talk to?

?? all I see on the site are the Q.xx models? ..and the pdf was for the Q. models..where are the Vr's at?

,,amen to a brotha..!

ok, but if a recommended port size si 25in^2, then wouldn't that be a specific tuned length? So, I would need to decide at what hz I want it 'tuned' and then that will determine port size?

Well, got the top of the box sanded, bondo-ed, and sanded agian. Loaded the RL-p, and gave it a test run. Now, granted, I am using a loaner amp that is not quite 300w, but i just HAD to hear it. I think my dissapointment is the box. I love the way it turned out, but as you can see in the pic below, due to my air-tanks, I had to raise the woofer up higher than I wanted to, so, I think what I am hearing is some cone noise..I dunno. I put up a piece of wood in between me and the speaker, and it sounded MUCH better. I should have a good amp in a week or so, and then I'll have more power going to it. In the mean time, I'm gonna try and think of another box design. Anyways..here is the pic..and I am open to suggestions on design changes, or confirmation that the woofer should not be that high.

I am working on my enclosure, and am wondering which way to face the sub. I have 2 options with my limited space, either face the back side of the back seats, or face the rear hatch glass. If I go towards the rear hatch, I cant get much of an angle towards the glass, it would be about 3" below the horizontal line. Sub in question will be a 12" RL-p. MattB

Here are some updated (today) pics. Should have the box done sometime this week- or at least, ready to paint, and upholster. enjoy.. the side wings are where the amps will go..one on either side..

Ok, I have 1 RL-p 12" d4 en route to me right now. I have a 1.4cf sealed enclosure awaiting its arrival. My task now is to select an amp for the beast. I see the rms watts listed for the sub @ 500. Should I be looking for an amp that produces less that that (300-400 rms), or is the 500-600 range rms gonna be ok? I have certain size restrictions, as the amp cant be much over 14" wide. I am open to really any model, I guess I dont have a preference. This is my first dive into 'real' equipment, as in the past, I have only used, what I would call entry level stuff. I have considered phoenix gold, mtx, planet audio, hifonics..but, I dont know what by todays standards, is not 'entry level' equipment. I mean, I dont want this badda$$ sub, with some cheapo amp, and people wondering why I am using that amp. Any thoughts would be appreciated. My price range on the sub amp would be not more than, say $350ish. MattB e-Autotrim.com

cool, I'll keep a watch on that, and a few others. I did manage to pick up a new in box 16mc-2004 for $150. Hopefully that will do alright for my misc. other spkrs. ..getting closer..

woot woot..got the rl-p 12 in today. ..and WOW , that puppy carries some weight! SO..gonna work on teh box more tonite, and my last box question is: Is there a certain amount of distance, or 'minimum amount' there should be between the bottom of the magnet, and a wall of the box?

There is a st500d memphis on ebay, ends tomorrow, current $ is about $150. I dont find any spec sheets online for it though. The auction says it is 500x1 @ 2, but, sometimes you get bad info in the descriptions. Is it truely a 500x1 @ 2?

cool, thanks..back to watching auctions.. oh the joy..

..oh, and are eclipse amps decent, or stick with memphis..?

ok, one more opinion poll here..looking at the memphis mch1300 (i know, way out of my original price range)..but, this amp is LONG,which means I would have to offset my sub to one side, making things "un-symmetrical" (sp) in the back end. SO: 1. screw the looks, get the one amp to run everything.. 2. looks matter, make both sides even looking..get 2 amps.. 3. that rl-p will make my passenger rear sit lower than the driver side...dont do it. I'm still watching a few aucitons on the 1000d too..what I dont know is what is a good $ for a good used one? I dont even know what they retailed for, since there is not a memphis dealer within 100 miles of me..

true.. thanks!

hmm. I looked, was it in the classifieds, or the main site..musta missed it..

Cool, thanks. I was looking at that MTX, read some good reviews on that. back in the day, I used to run the orion stuff, but I think with my size limitations, those might be too big. Hopefully have a decsion by this weekend. On another note, I took some time off work today, and went to 4 diff. stereo shops around here. What a dissapointment....I guess I'll be internet ordering.

We have 40" and 80" width 'trunk liner'. The 80" is un-backed, the 40" has a latex backing. 40" retails for $11.49, and the 80" is $19.99 yd. We do have qty. & shop prices too though.

true that. Appreciate all the fast help from you guys! MattB

yeah, I really dig that style. Not too sure about the indo audio dude though. I remember reading something a while back on the12v bbs, or sound domain site..

I like the looks of that one, personally. The trick now is finding a memphis dealer around me. I'm gonna research some more online, and then hit every stereo shop in town this weekend. MattB

..dang...instant replys...this is better than AIM! MattB