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New member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 1 Registered: Oct-05 | I was wondering if n e 1 can help tell me if my system is good or not, i have a 2 channel power acoustik 980 watt amp max 220 rms per channel at 4ohms and 2 power acoustik 300 watt rms dual voice coil 4ohm subwoofers? |
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Gold Member Username: Mikechec9Http://www.cardomain.c... Post Number: 1222 Registered: May-05 | "good" is a relative term. how do you mean? |
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New member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 3 Registered: Oct-05 | I mean like how loud would it be? Could it be heard from a distance? Or is it not that loud? I havnt hooked it up yet. |
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Silver Member Username: TdisantoPost Number: 399 Registered: Sep-05 | It depends on the install. You can lose a lot of acoustical energy if you enclosure is poorly built. As far as quality of the gear goes, power acoustic isnt great. However, based on the RMS of the amps and subs, its not gunna be heard from blocks away. It might be loud to you, but nothing super loud. If you like than thats all that matters. Hook it up and see, thats the only way to know for sure. |
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New member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 4 Registered: Oct-05 | Thanx cuz im only 16 and thats all i could afford but later on i want to upgrade by buying another of the same amp putting them both in bridged and pushing 2 subs dont know what kind yet but how loud do you think that will be?(the rms in bridged on each amp is 560 watts) |
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New member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 5 Registered: Oct-05 | would it then be heard from at least 1 block? |
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Silver Member Username: SpyderEglin AFB, Florida USA Post Number: 148 Registered: Jun-05 | being heard for a block is really not the goal of a truely great sounding setup.....but if you just want noise....then even getting a block away and hearing it is harder then you think....just did a install of 2 w712's in a downfiring box that was slot ported to JL's specs on a MTX 1501d it is only felt for maybe 60 feet. loud as hell inside the cab of the ranger and sounds good to. something that loud is hard to atain. they might hear the rattle but that doesn't sound good tho!! |
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New member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 6 Registered: Oct-05 | I dont want to shatter windows i just want ppl to turn their heads at stop lights or what ever could i reach this goal? |
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New member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 7 Registered: Oct-05 | would they be able to hear it at the lights? |
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Bronze Member Username: RideredderCornell, IL USA Post Number: 42 Registered: Sep-05 | All depends on what type of car you have also. Do you have the subs in the trunk, in a hatchback car, or in an SUV? Box size and placement also play a role in sound. My system (2 12" 500wrms each, in a sealed box, in a hatchback car) can be heard over half a mile away. |
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New member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 8 Registered: Oct-05 | Ford focus with seat down and subs in trunk and in a sealed enclosure. |
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New member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 9 Registered: Oct-05 | How would it sound?? |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 12 Registered: Oct-05 | N E help from n e 1?????????? |
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New member Username: Moondog1212New York United States Post Number: 1 Registered: Oct-05 | that wont be a bad system to start out with, dont let these guys give you a bunch of crap. i Started out with 2 10" bazooka master p series subs, and a MA Audio 800watt monoblock amp(it was junk), I had them in a 1988 chevy nova, and people could hear me coming, for a little ways. |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 1273 Registered: Jul-05 | Why not post a budget so the guys can help u get something better for the same costs ........ |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 13 Registered: Oct-05 | Ok so it wont be that bad for a first?? |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 14 Registered: Oct-05 | Does n e 1 know if i should put those subs in a vented or sealed enclosure?? |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 1275 Registered: Jul-05 | Generally speaking alot of ppl here had bad experiences with PA subs - some say they are loud but sound crappy , others report that the main issue with them is that they tend to fall apart , poor quality construction & durability . There are better sounding/built subs around that price range ...... |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 15 Registered: Oct-05 | Or bandpass?????? |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 16 Registered: Oct-05 | Could n e 1 give me a list of some subs that are better at same price range?? |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 17 Registered: Oct-05 | N E 1? |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 1276 Registered: Jul-05 | Alpine type S Cerwin Vega vmax Diamond audio D3 Infinity Kicker comp vr MTX thunder series Orion P1 Phoenix Gold Pioneer Rockford Fosgate P2 there are ALOT - go through each on an easy site like www.sonicelectronix.com this link is a general guide http://pub14.ezboard.com/fcaraudiotalkfrm27.showMessage?topicID=27.topic |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 1278 Registered: Jul-05 | is this your amp ? |
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Gold Member Username: James1115Wilton, Ct Post Number: 4027 Registered: Dec-04 | why not just put a big sign on your front and rear windows that say I have a system you might not be able to hear it a block away but I do have one! will make it easier for the thieves to pinpoint you out. Its people like you that have the authorities passing DB laws so people like me cant listen to my stereo with the windows up as loud as I like(which is Bull SJ!T) keep your sound in your own car no one else wants to hear what you are listening to anyways! |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 18 Registered: Oct-05 | thanx |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 19 Registered: Oct-05 | Ya it is my amp |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 20 Registered: Oct-05 | Ya i might do that. Thanx! |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 21 Registered: Oct-05 | vented or sealed?? |
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Anonymous | Not bad system. |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 1281 Registered: Jul-05 | Well Thomas - u have 2 choices with that amp 4 Ohm Rms : 220W x 2CH 2 Ohm Rms : 280W x 2CH Mono Rms : 560W either buy 2 subs that are 2ohms 300wrms OR 1 12" or 15" really good 2ohms dvc sub so that u can connect 1 channel to 1 coil check out Diamond D9 & RE SE - basically u are looking for a single 2ohms dvc sub (preferably a 15" !- lol) .... |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 22 Registered: Oct-05 | Rovin could i put those 2 power acoustiks 300wrms 4ohms together in series and connect to bridged for 560 rms?? |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 1284 Registered: Jul-05 | click here http://www.poweracoustik.com/main.html & post a link to your subs .... Did u already buy them ???????????? |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 23 Registered: Oct-05 | Rovin could I? |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 24 Registered: Oct-05 | Yup i did |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 1286 Registered: Jul-05 | Patience , Patience .... i need to see or know which model b4 i can rec anything |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 25 Registered: Oct-05 | They are the BL-12. The link is http://www.poweracoustik.com/bl.html |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 26 Registered: Oct-05 | How do i find a vented enclosure for them that is tuned for 32Hz? |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 1288 Registered: Jul-05 | your subs are 4ohms dvc as u mentioned so they can be wired like this http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/ISEO-rgbtcspd/learningcenter/car/subwoofers_wi ring.html?view=all so now u understand that u have to connect 1 sub/channel - this is your ONLY choice . these are the specs right there in that same link u sent me # Sealed box: 1cu.Ft # Ported box; 2.15 cu. Ft. so basically u are looking for a ported box which each chamber has a volume of 2.15 cu.ft ...... Start searching all over online & measure your space cause this box will be BIG cause usually most 12" subs require a 1.5-1.75 or so volume . U may not find the 'perfect' box that does 32HZ but try to find 1 thats as close as possible ... |
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Anonymous | He go bye bye |
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Bronze Member Username: Thomas_gNM Post Number: 27 Registered: Oct-05 | Rovin what would you put them in sealed of vented?? Do you think they are ok subs?? How do you know how to find the tuning on a box? |
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Anonymous | he go bye bye |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 1291 Registered: Jul-05 | ported is louder so i rec u do that . U already got them so what can u do - like i told u reasons above Y experienced car audio guys won't buy em . I'm sure they did not cost u that much so use it, experiment & later on buy better both amp/subs . If buyimg a pre-fab box - the seller should have the HZ stated somewhere . this is a good read http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/S-TRINuJBLrCq/learningcenter/car/ If making your own pvc ported box read/follow calculators on www.the12volt.com or www.bcae1.com has a ton of info ..... |
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Gold Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 1292 Registered: Jul-05 | Now i'm really going bye bye .....as that guy stated - lol got some stuff 2 do , may be back later 2night not sure .............. |