Single cab 12" BTL

[popwarhomie 0]

I have a 94 Ford Lightning and currently have a Alpine CDA-9883, Kicker KS components,4 gauge wiring, 12" L7 and Hifonics 1508D amp. Im wanting to get as much bass possible out of a single cab truck without cutting my truck up. So im looking into the BTL 12".Should I go fully loaded? I will be playing this sub everyday. At 1st I will have it running off my Hifonics amp putting out 1500rms at 1ohm. Do I need the dual 1 or 2 ohm to run it at 1ohm load? Then when I get some more money ill get a better amp. How much power can a fully loaded BTL 12" take daily? Im thinking about the Power Acoustik BAMF 5500 amp putting out 3200rms at 1 ohm. The biggest box I can fit in my truck will be 2.0-2.5 cubes. What size port? Im wanting to do a round aero port(seems easier).

Slowly im upgrading to a Optima yellow top,200 amp alternator, overdrive alt pulley, 0 gauge wiring,and big 3 upgrade.

So im thinking the Fi BTL 12"

Dual 2 ohm ?

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Thanks.

[Duran 387]

You have all the options right. But I wouldn't touch the PA amp with a 10 foot pole. For your port anywhere between 24 and 40 sq. in. of port area would work.

[popwarhomie 0]

You have all the options right. But I wouldn't touch the PA amp with a 10 foot pole. For your port anywhere between 24 and 40 sq. in. of port area would work.

Wow thanks for the quick reply. What amp would you recommend for the BTL 12" I cant afford a Sundown or anything. Im looking for under $400 for an amp.

Only reason I picked the PA amp was the price and my buddy at work has the BAMF 4000 pushing 2 PA 15s pretty good.

Thanks

Edited May 5, 2009 by popwarhomie

[jrod1050 5]

sundown 2000d is on presale for 425

[Duran 387]

You have all the options right. But I wouldn't touch the PA amp with a 10 foot pole. For your port anywhere between 24 and 40 sq. in. of port area would work.

Wow thanks for the quick reply. What amp would you recommend for the BTL 12" I cant afford a Sundown or anything. Im looking for under $400 for an amp.

Only reason I picked the PA amp was the price and my buddy at work has the BAMF 4000 pushing 2 PA 15s pretty good.

Thanks

You could get a refurb Sundown SAZ-1500D for $339, or a new SAZ-2000D for $425.

Both are phenomenal amps, they put out about 300 watts more than rated. The 2000D is a much better deal, and new.

[Duran 387]

sundown 2000d is on presale for 425

[popwarhomie 0]

sundown 2000d is on presale for 425

Will 2000rms be enough for a fully loaded BTL 12" though? $425 is alittle tight.. Idk yet ill have to see if I get my bonus

[popwarhomie 0]

You have all the options right. But I wouldn't touch the PA amp with a 10 foot pole. For your port anywhere between 24 and 40 sq. in. of port area would work.

Wow thanks for the quick reply. What amp would you recommend for the BTL 12" I cant afford a Sundown or anything. Im looking for under $400 for an amp.

Only reason I picked the PA amp was the price and my buddy at work has the BAMF 4000 pushing 2 PA 15s pretty good.

Thanks

You could get a refurb Sundown SAZ-1500D for $339, or a new SAZ-2000D for $425.

Both are phenomenal amps, they put out about 300 watts more than rated. The 2000D is a much better deal, and new.

Just saw your post. Ill have to look into that. Never dreamed I could own a Sundown amp.. Will the 2000 be enough power?

[Duran 387]

sundown 2000d is on presale for 425

Will 2000rms be enough for a fully loaded BTL 12" though? $425 is alittle tight.. Idk yet ill have to see if I get my bonus

You don't "need" a certain amount of power to use it, you will be happy with the output.

[popwarhomie 0]

sundown 2000d is on presale for 425

Will 2000rms be enough for a fully loaded BTL 12" though? $425 is alittle tight.. Idk yet ill have to see if I get my bonus

You don't "need" a certain amount of power to use it, you will be happy with the output.

Ok thanks. Any other amps I could look into if I cant afford the Sundown?

[jrod1050 5]

that 2000d will sound great with the btl. I have heard a memphis 1000d on a btl and it still pounded on 1000 rms

[Duran 387]

sundown 2000d is on presale for 425

Will 2000rms be enough for a fully loaded BTL 12" though? $425 is alittle tight.. Idk yet ill have to see if I get my bonus

You don't "need" a certain amount of power to use it, you will be happy with the output.

Ok thanks. Any other amps I could look into if I cant afford the Sundown?

Kicker, and Rockford amps are really good. The Crunch GP-3000D Pro is okay.

[antonmiller 8]

i forget how much they are but you could look into the aq 2200.

[popwarhomie 0]

sundown 2000d is on presale for 425

Will 2000rms be enough for a fully loaded BTL 12" though? $425 is alittle tight.. Idk yet ill have to see if I get my bonus

You don't "need" a certain amount of power to use it, you will be happy with the output.

Ok thanks. Any other amps I could look into if I cant afford the Sundown?

Kicker, and Rockford amps are really good. The Crunch GP-3000D Pro is okay.

I loved my old Kicker 400.1. Just wish they were stable to 1ohm.