marleyskater420
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As title states. I am going to make a FAQ thread so we don't get all these repeated threads. If the new people dont use the search button maybe they can see the sticky at the top of the page //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
List the questions you most commonly hear asked and PLEASE answer them as well to make it easier on me. Suggestions also work well with answers
1. What amp works well with my XXX/D2/A sub?
Any amp that puts out it's rated RMS that will match the RMS of that sub will work. Normal "usage" :
XXX-1kw-2.3kw
Magnum D2-600-1.5kw
eD A-800-1.5kw
Just because you do not fully power the sub (give it its RMS) does NOT mean it will hurt,damage,kill the sub. It WILL be fine, mind your gains and set everything properly and you will be fine. It WILL be ok if you give less or a little more power to the subs listed, it is fine as long as you are smart about it.
Suggestions for commonly used amps:
Hifonics BX1500d
Hifonics BX1000d
PG 1200.1
JBL 1200.1
For all subs: Any amp that will give your sub the RMS power it lists that it can take, will be fine. Try to stay within 100watts of what the manufacturer recommends if you are worried at all.
2.What sub is best?
There is no best sub, the only thing we can help you with is what will best fit your situation. No sub is best overall, but there CAN be a sub that best fits your situation. Give us your situation and we can help you.
If you have small trunk space, go with a sub that requires little space to work with.
If you have lots of space and wonder what sub will be loudest, figure in cone area,power, and what kind of box you can use. All of these go into this equation.
FOR EXAMPLE:
QUESTION:
"What is better? 2 12" l7's vs. 1 15XXX. I have 1.5kw to work with and I want to know what sub will be loudest."
ANSWER:
If you have the same amount of power to give both of these subs, then you would want to get the 2 l7's because of the added cone area these give you. Yes,the XXX is a stronger sub(meaning the motor is stronger and the sub has better SQL) BUT in a situation like this, assuming the buyer will build, or buy their own box,and it is an approriate box to fit the sub, the 2 12's would be my suggestion. If you have to ask what sub will be better in the first place then the difference in these two will be minimal to you.
Its very hard to give a once and for all "what sub will be best" answer, but I hope that helped.
*If anyone wants to add to this please do, simply quote what I said and add what you would like*
Thats all I have for now. Feel free to add what you would like to be put in this thread. Thank you.
List the questions you most commonly hear asked and PLEASE answer them as well to make it easier on me. Suggestions also work well with answers
1. What amp works well with my XXX/D2/A sub?
Any amp that puts out it's rated RMS that will match the RMS of that sub will work. Normal "usage" :
XXX-1kw-2.3kw
Magnum D2-600-1.5kw
eD A-800-1.5kw
Just because you do not fully power the sub (give it its RMS) does NOT mean it will hurt,damage,kill the sub. It WILL be fine, mind your gains and set everything properly and you will be fine. It WILL be ok if you give less or a little more power to the subs listed, it is fine as long as you are smart about it.
Suggestions for commonly used amps:
Hifonics BX1500d
Hifonics BX1000d
PG 1200.1
JBL 1200.1
For all subs: Any amp that will give your sub the RMS power it lists that it can take, will be fine. Try to stay within 100watts of what the manufacturer recommends if you are worried at all.
2.What sub is best?
There is no best sub, the only thing we can help you with is what will best fit your situation. No sub is best overall, but there CAN be a sub that best fits your situation. Give us your situation and we can help you.
If you have small trunk space, go with a sub that requires little space to work with.
If you have lots of space and wonder what sub will be loudest, figure in cone area,power, and what kind of box you can use. All of these go into this equation.
FOR EXAMPLE:
QUESTION:
"What is better? 2 12" l7's vs. 1 15XXX. I have 1.5kw to work with and I want to know what sub will be loudest."
ANSWER:
If you have the same amount of power to give both of these subs, then you would want to get the 2 l7's because of the added cone area these give you. Yes,the XXX is a stronger sub(meaning the motor is stronger and the sub has better SQL) BUT in a situation like this, assuming the buyer will build, or buy their own box,and it is an approriate box to fit the sub, the 2 12's would be my suggestion. If you have to ask what sub will be better in the first place then the difference in these two will be minimal to you.
Its very hard to give a once and for all "what sub will be best" answer, but I hope that helped.
*If anyone wants to add to this please do, simply quote what I said and add what you would like*
Thats all I have for now. Feel free to add what you would like to be put in this thread. Thank you.