Deciding on 15s

[cyclone268 0]

Hello all! Well im certainly a noob around here. I've been looking at the boards for quite a few months but I've finally decided to post. Anyway, onto business...

I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra with 2 12" RE SE's in a custom 4 cu ft at 34hz enclosure (the old ones, not the seX) on a nasty TMA 1000.1 (I didn't know much about this, bought it cheap from a friend). I'm right on that 1000 rms borderline so I have not performed any electrical upgrades and my car is fine (no dimming etc).

Problem is, this system doesn't really seem loud anymore LOL so I'm considering moving up to 2 15" Fi's. For amplifiers, I was considering a Sundown 1500 or Sundown 2000. I will perform the Big 3 upgrade, run 1/0 obviously, put a yellow top under the hood and a big Stinger spv70 or something like it in the trunk. I also plan to add sound deadening and a 4 channel amp with some new components.

SO my question is, on somewhere around 2000 rms, what would be better for me, 2 15 BL's or 2 15 SSD's?

Thank you

[shizzzon 461]

you should stick with stinger starting battery as well if using stinger rear battery so u don't have to purchase a solenoid to prolong the life of your batteries.

Also, this is gonna be iffy so i'm not gonna suggest it now but if you start getting dimming not long after u install your 1,500w-2,000w setup, you will need an alternator upgrade.

Keep tabs on your voltage levels before starting your car every now and then as well.

I think you'd like the BLs. Either way, you'd be happy i'm sure since you're upgrading both subs and power together.

Before going with 2 15s though, make sure you have the room! 2 15s will typically require almost twice as much room as 2 12s do.

[cyclone268 0]

Thanks for all that information! I looked into HO alternators but i was surprised to not find much apart. Although that is a primary concern for me so I will be sure to pay close attention.

Regarding the battery brands, wow I knew nothing about that. Opinions for a good brand for both the front and rear? Thanks

Regarding trunk space, I've been playing with a few box calculators only for L-Port boxes (RE calculator). Is there a calculator for any other box designs?

And does anyone have any reccomendations for amps?

Sorry for all the questions

[Mac N Cheese 90]

you could go with Stinger, kinetik batteries...a hc2000 in the back

You should get the BLs so you could go with a Sundown (SAZ 2000d)...

[kjones 2]

Whats your goal? how would you like your sub stage to sound?