more sub q's...

[brent338 0]

So I found an Orion 2500D, and its getting shipped out tomorrow... hopefully

I can't really decide what to go with for the build, getting the most DB's outa what space I have... So ask the expert time....

Its a jeep cherokee, this is the space I have to work with...

43.5" in between the wheel well,

25" deep to tailgate,

and 20" to top of back seat...

that nets almost 13 cubes, before sub disp., port, 2x the walls...ect.

if I go to 24" high, it gets to 15.5 cubes....

but would like to stay as low as possible.

I would like to do 2, 18"s if possible, but feel this might be choking them...

of course, Fi audio of some kind, or even the Havocs...which is fi anyway right?

the 2500d wouldn't be too much for the q's or havocs? but I'm kinda debating adding another 2500 later anyway if I'm gonna do it right... I mean for putting this much $ into a system, 2x your amps is an easy automatic 3 db's...

So I'm thinking maybe the loaded BTL's, and not worry about beating them up, how would they run off a single 2500 for a little while? should be fine right? what size sub...?

thanks, guys!

[muddybass 13]

they would still hit hard with the right box but, they could definately take a bigger beating then that id upgrade to that second amp once they are broken in

[brent338 0]

O.k.

So I guess I only have 8.76 cubes to work with, so its 15"s for sure.

now here is where I am lost.... How big of an alternator would be needed to run a 2500D? or two...?

any H.O. Alt. manf. recommendations...? there is a calculator to figure this out I bet.

one 2500d and a couple havocs would probably beat plenty hard, just need to know what I need to power them....

[Captain Kev 0]

One 2500D will be enough to power the Havoc's nicely. As far as an alternator goes, a 200 amp would be sufficient.

http://www.excessiveamperage.com/

That's a good company. I bought mine from them 2 years ago and have had no problems.

[brent338 0]

O.k.

so after much researching....

an orion 2500D draws 300A of current at full tilt. Obviously there are not many 300A alternators out there, have seen a few 240-250 for my jeep, but that does not take into account the mid amp (Orion 8004), drawing probably another 100A, or the cars required 30-40amp draw to run smoothly.

So kinetik says, a HC1400 up front and twp HC2400'sby the amp... for one 2500d and a 8004, sounds about right to me. I already have a yellow top...up front.

I'm thinking a 240-50A alt. , 1/0 runs, and two batt. per 2500, should cover it....

just can't decide to go with 2-15"havocs+1-2500, or 2-15"BL/BTL's and 2-2500's...tuff one.

probably would never fully use the BL/BTL's unless at comps, but sure would be fun...

hmmmmm....

[Captain Kev 0]

Just decide if you want more SQ (Havoc) or more SPL (BTL). I wouldn't run each BL on 2500W. That's a bit much for them. The BTL's would handle it fine. They are decently musical for being an SPL sub.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Unless you are on a mission, the Orion will not draw that much current for more then a few moments at a time and rarely at that on music.

[Captain Kev 0]

Unless you are on a mission, the Orion will not draw that much current for more then a few moments at a time and rarely at that on music.

Correct. You shouldn't need more than one battery in the rear to keep up with the current draw.