Can't decide what i should do about amps

[KenC210 3]

So i currently have an aq2200 and i am wanting to get more power. So i was thinking about selling or trading my current amp for either a crescendo bc3500 or an aq3500. But i was thinking maybe i should just buy another aq2200 and strap them. Only thing is i have no clue on how to do this and would not want to mess things up. Is it hard to strap amps and would it be worth to strap them?

[ricksi30 923]

What subs do you have? Why do you want more power? What does your electrical system consist of?

[KenC210 3]

I am looking into different subs. more power to get louder. i have singer alt 230amp yellow top at front xp3000 at rear

[Impious 1,476]

IMO don't waste your money, unless you are actually competing in SPL.

Difference between 2200w and 3500w is 2db before power compression, so you'll be lucky if the difference is even audible. Chances are very good it won't be.

Buying a 2nd 2200 and strapping them or running one per sub would be a 3db difference before power compression, possible it would be audible depending on circumstances but is it worth $400 plus the cost of wiring, the time installing, etc for something that might be audible (it very well might not be if depending on power compression), and if it is audible isn't a significant audible difference?

If you're trying to get louder, power is the least effective and efficient means of doing so.

[KenC210 3]

so to get louder i should look at subs? i was thinking the xcon 12's

[SS Teacher 177]

What subs do you have? What box are they in? What is your budget? How much room do you have? Did you do any sound deadening?

If you answer those questions we can give you more specifics, but your box is going to be a very large factor in determining your loudness.

[pmureika 31]

so to get louder i should look at subs? i was thinking the xcon 12's

Those xcons would get plenty loud with that aq2200 @ 1 ohm. Using the proper box! Edited October 8, 2012 by pmureika

[KenC210 3]

who is a reputable box designer i could purchase a design from?

[jonbearsmt 919]

i use ramdesigns, and i have a local guy here in san marcos that does all my wood work for me. hes cold. and proven i have been competing in usaci for 3 years and streetspl for 1, never had a box blow out,

before i found him i was always sad from blow outs.

[pmureika 31]

D C Creations they have a site on the ssa forum.

[jonbearsmt 919]

one of my old boxs is for sale its for 2 15's.... not sure wwhat your running yet you seem to be in the air about everything

[pmureika 31]

one of my old boxs is for sale its for 2 15's.... not sure wwhat your running yet you seem to be in the air about everything

He has a ford escape not much room in there.

[jonbearsmt 919]

one of my old boxs is for sale its for 2 15's.... not sure wwhat your running yet you seem to be in the air about everything

He has a ford escape not much room in there.

for some reason i was reading ford exploerer

[pmureika 31]

one of my old boxs is for sale its for 2 15's.... not sure wwhat your running yet you seem to be in the air about everything

He has a ford escape not much room in there.

for some reason i was reading ford exploerer

Almost the same.lol

[slim2fattycake 85]

so to get louder i should look at subs? i was thinking the xcon 12's

you should learn to build and design your own boxes and do testing on different firing and placement positions.

[CrazyKenKid 64]

I used ram design for my brother ford escort 95~ i believe trhe year was. It was 2 SA12's in a ported enclosure!

http://www.ram-designs.com/quote.php

that is his link for a quote and here is what my brother and I made from it!