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10k Subwoofer, What Am I Getting Into?
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<blockquote data-quote="kmacmcfarlane" data-source="post: 8553599" data-attributes="member: 666167"><p>I had the great fortune of finding a custom Digital Designs sub on craigslist for a great price. It has an additional motor attached to the back of a DD diaphram. The surround and dust cap were upgraded as well. The previous owner was running 10k watts to this beast. I also have two JuiceBox banana AGM batteries (110AH each).</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">Sub:</span></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/AdGSG7f.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">Batteries:</span></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/Ow9iygj.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>I am curious for some advice about how to deal with such a powerful sub. I know it's not going to be a great SQ sub, but I am not trying to build a one-note wonder for competing with. I just want to see what it takes to install an extreme speaker like this.</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">Things I know I need to do:</span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Big 3 with 0 AWG, all copper<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Need to get another AWG battery for the engine compartment<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">0 AWG from engine compartment back to trunk<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Battery isolator between two batteries<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Use bars to attach batteries together in the back<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Use dual 0 AWG cables for the sub amp's positive and negative poles<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Dynamat the entire inside of the car to control resonances<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Strengthen the sub enclosure with cross-braces<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The sub is so long, that when mounted horizontally, the back of the magnet will need to be held in place by some sort of mdf "craddle".<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Remote sub control to leave the bass at musical levels most of the time<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Run a 1 ohm amp to power it (4 total voice coils configured down to 1 ohm)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">My windows can break running this sub<br /> </li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px">Things I am unsure of:</span></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Is there any reason not to run the Lanzar Opt110001D? (the price tag is very appealing)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Should the amp be grounded to the chasis AND the negative terminals on the batteries in back? (this makes more sense than only grounding to the chassis)<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Do I need a third JuiceBox banana in order to run 10k to this speaker?<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Will I need to build a double baffle enclosure for this sub?<br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What can I do to strengthen my windows without spending thousands on special windows for car audio?<br /> </li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 10px">What am I missing here? How can I get the most out of this speaker without exploding my car (literally)?</span></strong></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="kmacmcfarlane, post: 8553599, member: 666167"] I had the great fortune of finding a custom Digital Designs sub on craigslist for a great price. It has an additional motor attached to the back of a DD diaphram. The surround and dust cap were upgraded as well. The previous owner was running 10k watts to this beast. I also have two JuiceBox banana AGM batteries (110AH each). [SIZE=18px]Sub:[/SIZE] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/AdGSG7f.jpg[/IMG] [SIZE=18px]Batteries:[/SIZE] [IMG]http://i.imgur.com/Ow9iygj.jpg[/IMG] I am curious for some advice about how to deal with such a powerful sub. I know it's not going to be a great SQ sub, but I am not trying to build a one-note wonder for competing with. I just want to see what it takes to install an extreme speaker like this. [SIZE=18px]Things I know I need to do:[/SIZE] [LIST] [*]Big 3 with 0 AWG, all copper [*]Need to get another AWG battery for the engine compartment [*]0 AWG from engine compartment back to trunk [*]Battery isolator between two batteries [*]Use bars to attach batteries together in the back [*]Use dual 0 AWG cables for the sub amp's positive and negative poles [*]Dynamat the entire inside of the car to control resonances [*]Strengthen the sub enclosure with cross-braces [*]The sub is so long, that when mounted horizontally, the back of the magnet will need to be held in place by some sort of mdf "craddle". [*]Remote sub control to leave the bass at musical levels most of the time [*]Run a 1 ohm amp to power it (4 total voice coils configured down to 1 ohm) [*]My windows can break running this sub [/LIST] [SIZE=18px]Things I am unsure of:[/SIZE] [LIST] [*]Is there any reason not to run the Lanzar Opt110001D? (the price tag is very appealing) [*]Should the amp be grounded to the chasis AND the negative terminals on the batteries in back? (this makes more sense than only grounding to the chassis) [*]Do I need a third JuiceBox banana in order to run 10k to this speaker? [*]Will I need to build a double baffle enclosure for this sub? [*]What can I do to strengthen my windows without spending thousands on special windows for car audio? [/LIST] [B][SIZE=10px]What am I missing here? How can I get the most out of this speaker without exploding my car (literally)?[/SIZE][/B] [/QUOTE]
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