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tysonm

On the verge of buying 2 Icons

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First off I have been wanting to try out new subs so a couple months ago I started a thread asking which subs you guys would recommend for my application and two 12" Icons seemed to be the most strongly suggested. Right now I'm running a RD Alpha 12" (2000 rms) sub on a Cadence ZRS-8 amp (1500rms @ 1 ohm) in a 2011 Mazda 3 sedan in a box tuned @ 33hz. The sub does get decently loud on bass heavy songs but if it's heavy metal or pretty fast beats, it doesn't hit as hard, but still has a little bump to it. My question is, if I order two 12" Icons, and if I put one of the subs in my current box while I work on building the box to hold 2 subs, will I get the same output or is it possible it will differ at all, the Icon will be in the EXACT same setup as my current RD Alpha, unless output would be the same? The setup would be temporary just until I can get a box built for the two 12's. I know this is a completely different sub, but I also found a fully loaded 12" FI BTL 2500RMS D1 for $300 + Shipping. Would most of you choose the two 12" Icons or the fully loaded 12" BTL?

Another question I had, since I will be making my own box, I got a 3d drawing of the box off this site I think it was and for the port they show it as the rectangular shape so it's almost the same height as the box with maybe a 1"-2" width. I was thinking about doing one of the flared ports if it would give me more output?

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With the power you have, I would definitely do the Icon's...

Flared ports can produce slightly more output when done properly, but not that you will be able to "hear" it as much as see it on a meter b/c of the exponential nature of spl.

Is this the first box you will be building?

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I built my current box and it was my very first box. I do have plans off SSA's website for the box build for 2 12" Icons so it should be easy to build the box.

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I'd go for the Icons. Nice amp btw, I miss my ZRS-9, and love my ZRS-4.

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I built my current box and it was my very first box. I do have plans off SSA's website for the box build for 2 12" Icons so it should be easy to build the box.

I just got one new icon and it is great. :eek5wavey:

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I built my current box and it was my very first box. I do have plans off SSA's website for the box build for 2 12" Icons so it should be easy to build the box.

I just got one new icon and it is great. :eek5wavey:

What did you have before and what are your thoughts of the Icon compared to your old sub(s)?

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