I haven't really been keeping up with all the buzz around ecoustics lately, been studying too much. I am in need of a new system - tired of mine now (one 15" BL running off of a kicker sx1250.1, it's amazing I just want more, like everybody else).
I had originally planned to get the BTL but now that I've been thinking I may want a different brand. I have a couple questions:
1)Where is the best place to purchase a HO alternator? 2)I have 0 gauge wire and am going to get a battery, what else do I need electrically? 3)What is the best sub in comparison to the BTL for under $700 (that can be one sub or two). 4)I want SPL, so what is better 15s or 18s (I may only want a one sub setup but we'll see where the budget leads) Someone told me 18s are "muddy" I just want SPL. 5)Also along with the sub options can you please give me amp options to go along with them preferably under $600.
Sorry so many questions but I wanted to get it all out in one post. Beware, I am still a audiophile in training, so please help me :-).
Well lets start with the alternator. I recommend DB Electrical or MCR for that. Wire the big 3 in 0 gauge and a good battery i.e. odyssey or kenetik that will make you a solid electrical system.
what kinda amp you going to try running? "18" muddy" never i had a 18" Q and it sounded so clean!! and it was on a sx1250.1 too. the new BTL's look a lot better then the old one did. you can try like mark gots two 18" Alpha's, HW or some TC 18" if you can find one. umm DD 9518/9917. well there some
Quentin, I'm not sure what kind of amp I'm going to be running. I was kinda going to pick the sub first and then get the best suited amp from there. That's what I've done in the past.
SQ= something that accurately reproduces the original recording. To achieve this, the sub system's design must include things like input power, of course its enclosure (size/type/alignment/positioning/etc), and the rest of the system it is to be paired with. You can make a decent subwoofer sound very good if you attack all the variables with equal thought.
Why did you just tell me that? I know what SQ is. I want to know opinions on the RD Elite SPL V.2 and other subs comparable in sound and price, please.
I would go with the dd9917 but thats just me. I loved my dd for spl and it sounded great also. you can pick up a dd 9500 motor and send it to them so they can upgrade it to become a 9917 much cheaper way rather than buying a brand new one. Then buy a 3000+ rms amp and youll be happy. after you get a alt and big 3 going
Charlie, that sounds like a great idea. Where can I pick up a 9500 motor, and how much would it cost for it and then the upgrade to the 9917? If you don't know exact prices, just lead me in the right direction :-)
if you want the rd sub i can hook you up. i have 2 12" alpha/elite d2 these were custom to my application. what they are is a elite coil with a alpha spider stiffened up so basically a high powered alpha. they sound great off of 3k or more. i can sell them to you for 450.00 shipped and that my friend is a sweet price. there are alot of people that can vouch for me here.
Scott, unfortunately I don't have the money right now. I am trying to decide what I want and then I am going to sell mine and save a little, but I want to make sure everything is lined up. But I will definitely keep your subs in mind
