BigPun1982

I recently bought a 2010 GMC Sierra Crew Cab My situation: Ive already installed an Alpine IVE-535HD DVD receiver, 2 sets of Kicker RS Components, a Kicker IX500.4 amp. I have a Sundown 1200 mono amp that has been installed also and will be building an enclosure and buying subs next weekend. My issue is I am torn on what config to go with... Option 1 - (2) Sundown SA-8's in a 1.5cf, front firing, side ported enclosure under the seat tuned to 30-32hz. Option 2 - (4) Infinity Reference 860w 8's in a front firing, front ported enclosure under the seat tuned to 32hz My main objective is to grab the lows into the mid 20's with authority. Has anyone had experience in a similar vehicle with either two setups? Thanks in advance for any help/recommendations!

New JBL W12GTi MKII waiting for a home. Need to do sealed as space is limited but plenty to work with for a proper enclosure. Looking for it to attack the lows and have a flat(ish) response. Not a ground pounder, rather a SQ build for this old man.

So I pulled the trigger on a JBL W12GTi MkII. I changed the amps up from to Kicker ix1000.5 to the ix500.4 and ZX1000.1. I will be building the enclosure either this weekend or next. Going to stay sealed and looking for a good mix of a flat(ish) response and I really want it to attack the lows. JBL reccomended a 1cf sealed box but I have read that this solution is a bit peaky and does not handle the lows well. Has anyone had experience with these subs and may shine some light into an enclosure reccomendation?

Hey fellas! So I got a new ride and designing a SQ(L) setup as I need to make room for a baby and I have limited space. Here are the details: 2011 Chevy Malibu LTZ Source - Alpine IVE-W535HD Fronts - Kicker QS65.2 components Rears - Kicker KS693 Amp - Kicker IX1000.5 (5 channel. 65x4 & 500.1) Sub(s) - TBD! I need help choosing a sub! I have 500-600 watts rms to work with and going to be doing a sealed enclosure no larger than 1.5cf. Here is what I've narrowed to down to, any and all advice appreciated! I can have them all for between $240-350 each: JL 12W7v3 ID IDQ12v3 ARC Black 12 JBL GTI MkII Boston G512.4 SSA GCON I am looking for the most output I can acheive from a single 12" sealed setup on 500-600w. I am coming from a 15" Fi Q in a huge box on 1200w and just dont need that much anymore, Thanks guys!

Yeah I was debating an IB setup. I havent had the opportunity to work with a setup like that much. What are the pros and cons? Is there any other options as far as sub(s) I should look at? Budget is $350 and working with 500-600 rms

P.S. I listen to hip hop, R&B, Dubstep and rock. My passion is for the lows though so I need something to dig deep. I LOVED the Q, just needing to downsize

Ok guys here is the deal. I am putting together a system for a buddy with a budget of $800 for sub, amp and seperates. Details: 2004 Hyundai Sonata Source- Alpine INA-W910 4- Channel- Diamond D3 500.4 He WANTS rear 6x9's and 6.5" components for the front. I narrowed it down to: Rockford T1693 & T1652-S or Alpine SPR69 & SPR60C Now, for the sub. He is going to buy a Diamond HEX750.1 (1 ohm stable). My debate is going with either 2 12" DCONS ported or 1 12" GCON ported. Space is not an issue and I will be building a box to suit the needs of the sub. Any reccomendations on the sub choice or components???

Well guys he is just too bought into his 6x9's... I tried, even pounded it into his head. Oh well, I will be setting it up with a focus on the front stage and possibly not even amping the rear, just run off of the supplied power of the Alpine. We chose RF T1652-S components (fabric dome tweets) and T1 6x9's (for $90). We opted for the Diamond Hex750.1 and a 12" GCON which was ordered Thurs night. I will be building a box this next weekend and awaiting the subs arrival. Does anyone have a GCON and have any input on internal volume and tuning frequency that works for your particular setup? I am thinking 2.75cf @30-31hz. He is replacing an older Diamond d3 10" on a Diamond 400.1 and his goal was more output while retaining listenability. I will be sure to post pics of everything when completed.

After the amp, components and rear coaxials, he is left with $250 for sub(s)

Yeah I have went round and round with him about only running a nice set of components up front (Focal, Morel etc.) and he is not having it. I even showed him my car which has no real fill. But he insists on 6x9's... And I am a lead installer at Best Buy (insert joke here!) and have a ton of Dynamat extreme at my disposal. Anyhow, I am really looking for sub suggestions if you guys have em! Or suggestions on components that may be a step in a better direction rather than the RF or Alpine.

I purchased a 15" Q back in 2009 and the cooling portion "blew" out of the sub, cracking/destroying the dustcap in the process. I have repaired the sub but still need a dustcap! Any help? I have tried to order one on the website but cannot find an option to do so... thanks for any help guys.

Hey fellas. I just started back installing at Best Buy and have moved my old setup (Fi Q15 and Cadence iA7) to my winter truck. Its time to upgrade the 300C. After getting a damn good accomodation price I am awaiting the arrival of a Kicker ZX1500.1 Details: 2007 Chrysler 300C, Big 3 upgrade, 160 amp alt., room for a 6.5 cf. box. Want: More output then my Q15! Love the Q, just want it louder. I want to purchase a single 15" or 2 12"s for a budget of $500 or less. I am looking for a high output driver that is at least musical enough for daily listening. I did like the Q for the lows and would like to keep that in a higher output sub. So far I am thinking of the following: 2 12" Kicker L7s (i can buy both for $250) 2 12" JBL Gti MKII (both for $480) 2 12" Sundown SAs ($390) 2 12" IA Lethal Injection ($380) 1 15" DD3500 ($549) 1 15" Sundown Audio Z v3 ($440) 1 15" SSA XCON ($389) Any input on which of these choices would give me the groundpounder I am looking for being run off of the Kicker ZX1500.1???

Those SP4s looks amazing! But I dont think my 1500 rms will be enough to get the most out of them.

I have not seen the new Fi SP4. Thanks for the info, I will look into them! I have looked at ICONs... cant remember why I ruled them out. The reason I was looking at the Kicker and JBL subs is because I can get a ridiculous deal on them through the company for being an employee of Best Buy. The L7s get loud as hell but will another option get even louder??

So I am currently running a Cadence iA7 and couldn't be more pleased with it's performance. I just ran across a deal from friend who is selling a RF Power T1500-1bdCP brand new for $300. I know I will get substantially more power from the Rockford and I think I am going to switch the two out unless someone tells me why they would keep the Cadence over the RF. Give me your thoughts!

Ok guys, I am going to do my best to describe my setup and goals for my next system. Please help if you have had experience with any of these subs! Right now I am running: 2007 Chrysler 300C 1- Fi Q15 4 cubes tuned to 30 hz. Cadence iA7 Optima Battery Big 3 I really like my Q but I want something LOUDER. I am willing to sacrifice some SQ for SPL. I miss my head splitting bass!!! However I DO NOT want to rid of the low end output that i love so much. Im sure any of these subs will sound good enough to suit my needs... that being said which one will be the loudest and still low on approx 1200w RMS power and i will make a new ported box to suit any subs need. I will be replacing my Fi Q15 with any 2 of the following: (2) DC Level 3 12's (2) Skar VVX 12's (2) SA-12's (2) IA Lethal Injection 12's

I have Infinity Kappa 3.5's in the dash, JL XR Midbass 6.5's in the doors and Infinity Kappa 6x9's in the rear deck. And the Q15 is out of commission right now and that is why I am interested in new subs. I have not heard the SA's or the Skar's so I was looking for opinions. I figured 2-12's in a ported enclosure tuned slightly higher than the Q would be louder with the same given amplifier power... am I not right? I thought adding an additional sub with more total surface area would benefit me and give me what i was looking for. Please elaborate on this guys, I'm interested in learning something new.

Thanks for the help! There is glue on the cooling plug that needs to be removed and glued back on. CA glue should do the trick right? And if you see this Nick will you give me a price on a new dustcap?? Zip Code is 49224.

I opened my trunk this morning to find my Q15 had puked out a fairly hefty metal object and blew the dustcap off. I believe this happened listening to the sub well below tuning freq. (tuned to 30 hz. and playing "late Nite tip" by Three Six Mafia) What is this piece of metal and what purpose does it serve? You could stick your hand through the middle of the sub and this piece would have prevented that from happening. If this can be glued back in what do I use? CA glue? The sub still works but i want to fix it before playing it again. Thanks in advance for all of your help!

That would make sense, do you remember what the purpose of the BP power plug was? The sub was purchased late 2009. And I am going to attempt to upload a pic I just took. Can I buy just a dustcap from Fi?

I am installing a system for a friend in an older Monte Carlo. He has an Alpine head, US Acoustics US 2200 (old zed amp) and a prefab 12" enclosure on the small side, I need to measure but I am guessing .75cf per driver. His budget is $200 for 2-12" Subwoofers. I have found the following and want your input on which one would deliver more output. He listens to a lot of Hip Hop. Kicker 07CVR124-2-Pack (2subs_07cvr124) - 12" Subwoofers - Sonic Electronix REF-TM12.4 - Image Dynamics 12" Dual 4 Ohm OEM Tidal Audio Subwoofer Both subs handle 400rms and both can be had for under $200 for a pair. Any input is appreciated. I have heard the CVX's but have never heard of Tidal. I know they are made by Image Dynamics. Thanks in advance!

Box is 1.2 cf. per chamber, just did measurements. I thought it looked really small but there is enough available air space for either application sealed.

lol, just like that.

Back in my Best Buy installing days, a guy came in with a Dodge Neon wondering why he kept blowing subs. When I open his trunk I look in amazement as I witness 2 RF Punch 12's hot glued into the open end of pickle buckets. I have the photo at home and if I can find a scanner I will post a pic for all to enjoy!

BigT - Shes gotta HEMI! But I sure do lose a lot of get up and go when I slap the 22's on for summer. Chicken - Great choice. I was thinking of tuning to 30hz, however went with 32. I'm sure not an awfully big difference seeing as how I have played low-mid 20's on this setup with no problems.