setup, what sub and amp should I get?!?

[Sliver 0]

Hey guys!

Like the title says, I'm getting a brand new setup on a new car, but i'm not too familiar with subs and amps. I stumbled upon this site (an awesome site by the way ) and learned so much already!

So now I turn it over to your thoughts and opinions! Here's what I'm looking for.

I want a 12" sub in a sealed box.

I want a good amp that works very well with the sub.

I don't want to loose too much trunk space (need to fit my mountain bike in there.)

I've been leaning toward the rl-p after everything i've read, but I'm not sure if I should wait for that new D2. I would like to get the sub in a week or two.

I want something that sounds good and hits hard and low, but isn't too overpowering. Am I making sense???

What would be a good amp to power the rl-p?

Should I go with the 2ohm or 4ohm? Whats teh diference with this anyway?

Thanks for all the help!!!!

[Supa_c 1]

Ohm load is dependant on the amp

Makes no difference which impedance you choose

[mrray13 30]

with one sub, and the corrosponding power required, impedence isn't going to be a big factor..except maybe for brand preference..

with wanting to run a smaller sealed enclosure, i'd agree the rl-p would be the choice to make (especially considering ur wanting a sub in aweek or two)..

i've got my rl-p in 1.25ft^3 sealed off a hifonics nemesis nx750d..and love it. and by u not wanting ur bass overpowering, i'd suggest power in the same range..750-800wrms..of course, u could get a bigger amp and just keep it set a lil lower...lol....

amp suggestions would contain the above mentioned hifonics, mtx makes a sweeet 800 watter...and i'm having a major brain fart lol....

i'll touch back in here later, when i can put thoughts together...lol...

ans welcome to SSA!!!!

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Tirefryr 1,742]

We have no word as of yet when the New D2s are going to be out, but I can tell you they will be more impressive than the previous version(s).

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

from what I understand we could flip a coin on the RL-p and D2 and be very happy either way, its a win win choice,

just that the D2 is not finished quite yet but it will be soon

I believe that Sound Splinter is dropping the DVC2 ohm models for now, not sure

[Sliver 0]

Thanks for all the help guys!!! And thanks for the welcome!

I was actually looking at an MTX amp. I heard they were pretty sweet! I'll have to check on the Hifonics as well.

Inserting a bit of ignorance here....if I get the 4ohm sub, should I get an amp that runs at 4ohms as well???

Thanks again!!

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Thanks for all the help guys!!!  And thanks for the welcome!

I was actually looking at an MTX amp.  I heard they were pretty sweet!  I'll have to check on the Hifonics as well.

Inserting a bit of ignorance here....if I get the 4ohm sub, should I get an amp that runs at 4ohms as well???

Thanks again!! 

they are a dual voice subs, you would need an amp that does 2 ohms if the sub is dual 4

[SoundSplinter 1]

Thanks for all the help guys!!!  And thanks for the welcome!

I was actually looking at an MTX amp.  I heard they were pretty sweet!  I'll have to check on the Hifonics as well.

Inserting a bit of ignorance here....if I get the 4ohm sub, should I get an amp that runs at 4ohms as well???

Thanks again!! 

You can also run a pair of 4ohm dvc's in either 1ohm or 4ohm configuration.

Check out sounddomain's woofer wiring guide for other common wiring options.

[Sliver 0]

SWEET!!! You guys ROCK!!!

I compared the Hifonics and the MTX and I'm definately leaning toward the MTX. You were right mrray13, MTX does make a sweet 800!!

Take a look and let me know what you think!

http://www.cardomain.com/shop/compare.pl?c...%3D14&x=19&y=15

Run it at the 2ohm and I'll be good to go!!!

Thanks again!!!

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

between those two its an easy choice, for me atleast

[Supa_c 1]

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[mrray13 30]

SWEET!!!  You guys ROCK!!!

I compared the Hifonics and the MTX and I'm definately leaning toward the MTX.  You were right mrray13, MTX does make a sweet 800!!

Take a look and let me know what you think!

http://www.cardomain.com/shop/compare.pl?c...%3D14&x=19&y=15

Run it at the 2ohm and I'll be good to go!!!

Thanks again!!!

i love that thunder801...i know of one pushing a pair of thunder7512-4 mtx subs in an tahoe (used to be in an explorer..) quite a nice lil amp...

grab a dual 4 twelve and wang away! i think the mtx and the soundsplinter will make an awesome combo!

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Sliver 0]

Yeah, I can't wait until I get this all set up!!! MTX amp + Soundsplinter sub = great times!!

Thanks again for all the help!!!! You guys are AWESOME!!!

I'll have to let you know how it sounds when everything is hooked up.

I'll probably order the rl-p tomorrow. It's Mike that I talk to right???

[mrray13 30]

Yeah, I can't wait until I get this all set up!!!  MTX amp + Soundsplinter sub = great times!!

Thanks again for all the help!!!!  You guys are AWESOME!!!

I'll have to let you know how it sounds when everything is hooked up.

I'll prolly order the rl-p tomorrow.  It's Mike that I talk to right???

that would be the man...

[email protected]...

don't forget to tell him i sent ya!! lol

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee