RL-i8's are installed!

[jj_spike 0]

I installed the subs tonight and wired them to my MMATS class D amp. I must say these play quite LOW for 8's! I did not have much of a chance to adjust parametric EQ settings or gain. I figure that I was able to only feed 1/3 to 1/2 of total power into the subs tonight. At this level they played quite loud and tight.

I was also made aware that the electrical system in my Toyota Matrix is not up to the task as my lights dimmed during the hard hits. I could only imagine what will happen when I set the system up properly!

As a recap, I am running a pair of RL-i8's in a sealed enclosure with a total volume of .828 cu^f after sub displacement. I added 1 pound of polyfill to bring up the volume a bit for a lower response. I may remove some of the polyfill in hopes of bringing up the 60-80Hz region.

These subs play MUCH better than the high-end 10's and 12" Eclipse aluminium sub that I had in the past. Simply amazing! I will attempt to run a single 8" later this summer. I am building a second setup for times when I reqiure more cargo area.

Cheers to Mike!

Thanks

JJ

[Eldorado 0]

Without pictures this thread is useless

[XTRMEASURES 0]

need pics

[jj_spike 0]

Sorry for the lack of pics. I will attempt to score a digital camera and take some pics of the install. Will camera phone pics be OK for this weekend?

Thanks

JJ

[Eldorado 0]

Pics are pics

just have something

[flakko 1]

why do people not have digi cams? its like they are 20 bucks now hehe

jk man

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

sorry we are picture whores here, even if the picture has nothing to do with audio

[jj_spike 0]

Here are the pics. I am not an installer by any means. Please be nice. Amps are under drivers passenger seats. Will post those later if ya want.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2395349

Cheers!

JJ

[Eldorado 0]

Have you tried it rear firing ?

[jj_spike 0]

No, not yet. I am afraid if I do I will like the results too much. I built the enclosure to fit partially under the floor. The box actually sits 5 inches under the floor. I prefer it this way as it does not look as large. I will try it rear-firing tomorrow. I bet it will rattle the hell out of my rear hatch.

I played some old-school hip-hop tonight for the kids. They loved the way the rear view mirror went into a total blur! My wife could not take the booooooooooom.

I think I will be doing the "big 3" shortly in order to maximize the potential of my setup.

Thanks

JJ

Have you tried it rear firing ?

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[Eldorado 0]

Bah, who cares about rattles, you wont hear them over the bass anyways

Rear firing in hatch's sounds best

[jj_spike 0]

Any comments on the setup - beside crappy color matching on the carpet? All of the abuse I took for not having pics and no feedback apart from the rear-firing thing. I figure I did a half decent job for a I.T. guy that has little to no clue when it comes to power tools.

Thanks!!

JJ

[Eldorado 0]

Its nice ?

Whats to hate

DLS components

Alpine 9861

SS RL-i 8 subs

I wouldnt mind trading you

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Any comments on the setup - beside crappy color matching on the carpet? All of the abuse I took for not having pics and no feedback apart from the rear-firing thing. I figure I did a half decent job for a I.T. guy that has little to no clue when it comes to power tools.

Thanks!!

JJ

I think it is a great set up.

[mrray13 30]

Any comments on the setup - beside crappy color matching on the carpet? All of the abuse I took for not having pics and no feedback apart from the rear-firing thing. I figure I did a half decent job for a I.T. guy that has little to no clue when it comes to power tools.

Thanks!!

JJ

i thought it was pretty damn clean. nice job...

and like eldo said..what's not to like? real nice choice of equipment.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

here is a good review >> Rl-i 8 review