Would a Memphis 1000D be suitable for a 12" Q w/ BP option?

[i be bent 0]

Ok this is a repost from yesterday, but I never received any responses. So i am reposting in the technical section.

I currently have a Memphis 1000D left over from a previous setup (4 - memphis PR 12"s) in a blazer.

I have since sold that vehicle, but still have the amp and speakers laying around. After learning about Fi Audio and reading more and more about them over the past week. I am interested in purchasing one 12" Q to go under the rear seat of my 05 Ext Cab GMC Sierra.

I want to use the existing amp to power the sub. If my memory serves me correct, it is capable of 1100x1 RMS Power @ 1 Ohm Mono (14.4V). I'm wondering if I should add the BP option to the sub to allow for future changes to my setup (ie. addition of another 12" Q and 2400D, etc.)?

I'm also looking for any suggestions on a box design/size as well. I know subthump sells a single sealed down firing 12" ultra deep box for my truck that wouldn't require raising the seat. According to the specs on their site it should be fine other than it doesn't have the optimal amount of air space for a sealed enclosure (only .92 as opposed to the 1.2-1.3 suggested in the recommendations thread). I am also considering having one custom built for my application. Just looking for some suggestions/layouts/ideas.

Would a sealed box be the way to go?

Downfiring/Upfiring?

I guess I'm looking more for SQ.

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

[Fi Car Audio 64]

You should be fine with that amp and the standard version of the sub. Is .93 cuft after sub displacement? You can always add about 3/4 - 1 lb of poly fill loosely fluffed to the enclosure to bring down the QTC of the smaller enclosure. But its hard to say if itll need it or not given your specific taste in sound until it breaks in (which does take some time on the Q). Sealed is considered by most to be the most accurate and natural sounding setup. Most SQ people run sealed (I prefer sealed for pure SQ setups as well). Up or down isnt an issue, but the sub does need to have space between it and whatever else it is firing into. I like to use 1/4 of the subs diameter as clearance... but most people simply make sure that there is no mechanical interference at full excursion and use that (not optimal or suggested, but it is better than having it run into the floor when pushed harder).

As for upgrading to a 2400D and a pair of subs, its still 1200 or so Watts to each, and most likely the BP isnt necessary either. In the 1000-1200W range most people are fine. Its only the ones that push things 110% all day and dont like to back down until something breaks that I would recommend it to at that power level. Saves you a little $$$

[///M5 2,833]

Now that you know the power is fine, I will point out that 1000w in a pre-fab box isn't a good mix. In fact it is a terrible mix. Build your own and put a real baffle and some bracing on it please.

[i be bent 0]

I still may go with the BP option, cause after some further reading I'm considering upgrading my memphis amp to a sundown 1500D (What's a good price for this amp?).

I'll have to run the setup underpowered @ 1000x1 for a few months until I've got the money for a new amp. That shouldn't be an issue should it?

I've never been one to settle for the lower end line of anything. So I'd prefer to get all the bells and whistles. I guess I had the answer to my original question before I even asked it.

Now that you know the power is fine, I will point out that 1000w in a pre-fab box isn't a good mix. In fact it is a terrible mix. Build your own and put a real baffle and some bracing on it please.

Will do. Planning on stopping by to discuss with my local installer later this week/weekend. Just wanted to get some "professional" opinions from you guys first.

Any ball park estimates on what a box might cost for such an application?

[jmenace 0]

well if you have access to saws andall that it shouldnt cost that much at all a sheet of 3/4" MDFher only cost me 20 bucks plus glue and screws so lets say under 100 but if you got to a audio should they usually charge arround 200plus to build a box

im no professinal but i built my own took my 15 out the prefab and its like 2000times better