SSA Icons- 2x10 ported or 1x12 ported or 2x10 sealed?

[manbeer 0]

Hi everyone, i started to describe my plans in the noob section but i figured i would bring it over here so it would get some more attention and i could begin ordering some parts. The car is an '07 G35 coupe, and i am looking for a system that can get reasonably loud, sound good soing it, and add the least amount of weight as i don't wanna kill the weight distribution on the car. I was originally looking at the FI Q's but i decided that i wanna go with the Icons instead. There were a few different plans i had as far as enclosures, but i think that having them in a conventional style mdf box close to the rear seat would be best since there would be less weight hanging past the rear axle. As far as power i was planning on running a Sundown SAZ-1500 or US Amps MD3(about 2kw @ 1ohm) 1/0 gauge KnuKonceptz Wire and a Batcap 800. I am working with roughly 33w x 13d x 13h so figure a bit under 3 cubes and would prob tune somewhere in the low 30's. I will remove the stock bose 6x9's in the rear deck to get some air flowing through also. My goal would be to get into the low 140's if possible without tuning crazy high. I doubt i will be able to do that sealed, but what about 2x10's or 1x12 ported? what would you go with and is there anything i should be looking at besides the icons? remember i am trying to keep the weight down, so woofers that are 75lbs are out of the question, i am thinking that 1 12" might be my best bet? A box that size with a 12" icon might be like 60-70lbs, the SAZ-1500 should push it nice and i could probably touch 140's depending on the right setup? I know this is a dumb question, but i have always loved type r's in the past as a good all around sub. how are the icon's in comparison? Thanks to all for any input!

[JimJ 11]

I'd prefer the two 10's sealed.

If a Type R is your reference, these will shatter it, easily

[tezin87 0]

but he's asking what will get him into the 140's also....not just sound the best. i don't think two tens sealed will break a 140 but it will definitely sound great.

[manbeer 0]

is an SAZ-1500 enough for the 2 10's? i always liked running more power as opposed to less and i feel like 1500rms is a lil too much for 1 but a lil too small for 2. opinions?

[tezin87 0]

i've read on here a few times that the saz1500 is a perfect match for two icons. i think you should get two 10's and build a 2.5@32hz and never look back.

[JimJ 11]

IMO, the Icons run fine off of 400-500W

[manbeer 0]

also if i port should i go traditional slot port on the baffle or side, or instead...use two aeroports firing directly into the holes in my rear deck, and protruding past the top of the box to be level with the shelf?

[tezin87 0]

slot port would more than likely require a box with external dimensions of much more than 3ft^3 in order to get the proper tuning and required port size. why not go with two 3'' aeros or one 4''?

[johnecon2001 82]

If you port through the deck, the majority of the sound you'll hear is the tuning frequency. Not that that's bad.. just letting you know.

[manbeer 0]

If you port through the deck, the majority of the sound you'll hear is the tuning frequency. Not that that's bad.. just letting you know.

good call, i didn't think about that but it makes alot of sense. so would you recommend firing from the side or from the baffle pointed towards the rear? also, how would having a trim panel in front affect the sound? i just wanna make a false face for it to make it look less like just a box and more like a clean custom install. should i use aeroports or a slot? i've made a bunch of ported boxes in the past and always done slot ports.

[manbeer 0]

slot port would more than likely require a box with external dimensions of much more than 3ft^3 in order to get the proper tuning and required port size. why not go with two 3'' aeros or one 4''?

sorry, didn't see your post. i WAS thinking that since i am trying to keep it on the small/light side of things i should go aeroport. now the question is do i put them on the baffle or to the side?

[tezin87 0]

i dont think it would really matter as long as you aren't blocking the port. if you have enough room with the ports fireing back towards the rear then do it that way.

[manbeer 0]

btt. after seeing accordman's videos and pics of that single 12" install i am kinda tempted to do a single 12" off an SAZ-1500d. how do you think output would be in comparison to dual 10's in the same size enclosure?