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02-07-2011, 04:58 PM
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The world of car audio outside of local retail brands is pretty large. People who are serious about car audio don't even bother with the likes of Kicker, Kenwood, Sony and Rockford Fosgate. There are so many absolutely amazing audiophile brands that you've never heard of that would make you realize real quick that money is MUCH better spent not on a name brand, but on a small business that is serious about sound. Sundown, RE, Fi, eD, ID, DD, Focal, and more than I can't even remember at this point put any retail brands to shame.
02-07-2011, 06:06 PM
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The world of car audio outside of local retail brands is pretty large. People who are serious about car audio don't even bother with the likes of Kicker, Kenwood, Sony and Rockford Fosgate. There are so many absolutely amazing audiophile brands that you've never heard of that would make you realize real quick that money is MUCH better spent not on a name brand, but on a small business that is serious about sound. Sundown, RE, Fi, eD, ID, DD, Focal, and more than I can't even remember at this point put any retail brands to shame.
02-07-2011, 06:16 PM
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Keep in mind subs also have different sensitivities. Example, my ID subs will produce good sound with as little as 50w. They're very musical and although they're rated for 250W each, they will sound excellent with very little power. Some subs need a lot of power just to make any noise at all.
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Keep in mind subs also have different sensitivities. Example, my ID subs will produce good sound with as little as 50w. They're very musical and although they're rated for 250W each, they will sound excellent with very little power. Some subs need a lot of power just to make any noise at all.
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I am now running the same subs as a temporary setup but the Aluminized CVR'* on a Soundstream XTA600.2 (600w rms) bridged at 4 ohms and it hits my charging system just a little. not bad at all when at full tilt, u will be fine
02-07-2011, 08:48 PM
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You'll grow out of it. Its a stage and nothing more. You'll soon realize that there'* more to music than just deafening bass. Might as well get rid of your stereo speakers and put in a 1980'* boombox in the passenger seat and hook up the sub to it. Don't get me wrong I enjoyed my 15" sub and the sheer loudness, but it got old after about a year when I discovered I couldn't enjoy my finer music and some of the rock songs I love because the bass was too uncontrolled.
02-07-2011, 11:19 PM
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I need you to keep something very clear in mind. Wattage ratings will vary between companies and are a very inaccurate way to compare subs. MyMontels on here who has been giving you flawless advice just bought a Digital Designs sub for $300+ and its only rated for 500W, yet you can give it over 1000W on a daily basis and it will take it without a problem, and people know this. These Sundown subs are a similar situation. They are heavily underrated, whereas those Kicker subs are OVER rated. Last I remember MyMontels had two of these SA-12'* in his car and the side body panels in his trunk were flexing like mad. There'* a video here somewhere. These subs take an enormous amount of power and have extremely high output levels.
As for the Sundowns, hellafied subs!!! Those are rated at 600rms, I was giving them about 1600rms for the pair and they took it like champs! Laughed at it, actually. Never any coil smell, cones hardly ever got warm, and when they did it was ever so slightly warm. Don't get it twisted, I beat on them nicely, i'm not one of those guys that babies his subs.Yep, he did have the SA-12'*. I found the thread with his video. This should convince you.
https://www.gmforum.com/showthread.p...hlight=sundown
https://www.gmforum.com/showthread.p...hlight=sundown
. Thank you SIR. You saved me a few dollars. I wonder how much the amp would be for 2 thoughI like how you're thinking, I agree 100%. However, it'* not necessarily true. Follow me.....If you get, for example, a Sundown SAZ-1500D and a single SA-12 D4, you can wire that sub down to 2 ohms and the amp will put out about 800rms @ 2 ohms. Then you can get another D4 sub later on and wire both of them together to a 1 ohm load and that same amp will now put out 1500+rms of clean power. That is the exact scenario I would recommend to you, although you don't have to spring for the SAZ-1500, I just used that as an example to show you that you won't necessarily have to buy a different amp when you added the second sub. But if you plan on getting 2 subs, D4 is the way to go. So what you need to look for in an amp is what power it'll put out at 2 ohms (for your single sub setup) and what it'll put out at 1 ohm (for your dual sub setup), look for an amp that'll do at least 600rms @ 2 ohms and at least 1200rms @ 1 ohm.
I looked up the same box he has and didn't get a price. I was going to call them later on to see how much it would be. I personally would like to have a custom box built. I really wish someone here knew how to though. :/. Shops around here charge anywhere between $100-$250. :/
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Cut 45ed bracing
Routed speaker openings.......
Rounded port edges........
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I am gong to offer several packages like i do for my regular builds including everything you need to fully build a box minus carpet glue.(Please note that we will not offer kefered ports with our D.I.Y. kits. Sorry)
Things you will need to assemble our kits.
Cord or cordless drill
1lb box of 1-5/8" coarse drywall screws-----------------------------$4.95
3/32" Drill bit------------------------------------------------------$2.10
#2 phillips head bit----------------------------------------Less than a dollar
Small bottle of wood glue-------------------------------------------$4-6
Can of primer spray paint (If you wish to paint the port)--------------$.99-5
Can of spray paint (If you wish to paint the port)--------------------$.99-5
Can of 3M Super 77 spray glue (If you wish to carpet your box) ------$9.99
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Please note that these prices are based on total volume before sub/port displacements.
Up to 2.0 cubic feet-------------$70 shipped
2.1 up to 3.0 cubic feet---------$95 shipped
3.1 up to 3.5 cubic feet---------$110 shipped
3.6 up to 4.0 cubic feet---------$125 shipped
4.1 up to 5.0 cubic feet---------$140 shipped
5.1 up to 6.0 cubic feet---------$155 shipped
Larger enclosures available please email me for exact quote. Mike.AmiCreations@gmail.com
Prices are based on novice package and include one sub cutout. For each additional cutout please add $2. Example 3.0 cubic foot box for 4 eights will run $110+ 6 dollars so $116 shipped.
Odd sized or oversized enclosures such as truck boxes are subject to change.
Novice package includes
-3D Plans with measurements
-Cut to measure panels
-Routed speaker opening (For each additional sub add $2)
-Double flush mount or double baffle
-Screw placement guide
Advanced package includes----------$10
All features of the novice package
-Rounded port edges
-45ed corners
-Dado groves for carpet
-Terminal cup
Expert Package includes----------$15
All features of the advanced package
-8 FL OZ bottle of Tight Bond II Wood Glue
-1-5/8" Drywall screws
-Box carpet in either Jet Black or Charcoal Grey
Additional add-ons
Terminal cup------------------------------$6
Binding posts------------------------------$3 per set.
8 FL OZ bottle of Tight Bond II ------------$3
1-5/8" Drywall Screws---------------------$3
Rounded over port edges------------------$3
45 degree corners-------------------------$5
Custom routed baffle----------------------$15
Custom routed brace ---------------------$10
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Specializing in custom enclosure design and fabrication
******* Now offering Do it yourself Box Kits *******
XenonWorks HID Kits as low as $41
Our Work
Enclosure Pricing
For information on custom enclosures, DIY kits or HID kits please PM or email us at Mike.AmiCreations@gmail.com
Now anyone can build a quality box with minimal tools and all the guess work has been taken out.
What we are offering is D.I.Y. sub enclosures so if you are on a tight budget or you love do it yourself projects then look no further.
What comes in the kit..............
Designed enclosure built to your specs...
3D Plans with measurements.........
All panels cut to measure........
Cut 45ed bracing
Routed speaker openings.......
Rounded port edges........
These kits will take all the guess work out for you. We label every panel and mark where all screws need to be placed.
I am gong to offer several packages like i do for my regular builds including everything you need to fully build a box minus carpet glue.(Please note that we will not offer kefered ports with our D.I.Y. kits. Sorry)
Things you will need to assemble our kits.
Cord or cordless drill
1lb box of 1-5/8" coarse drywall screws-----------------------------$4.95
3/32" Drill bit------------------------------------------------------$2.10
#2 phillips head bit----------------------------------------Less than a dollar
Small bottle of wood glue-------------------------------------------$4-6
Can of primer spray paint (If you wish to paint the port)--------------$.99-5
Can of spray paint (If you wish to paint the port)--------------------$.99-5
Can of 3M Super 77 spray glue (If you wish to carpet your box) ------$9.99
D.I.Y. Box Kit Pricing
Please note that these prices are based on total volume before sub/port displacements.
Up to 2.0 cubic feet-------------$70 shipped
2.1 up to 3.0 cubic feet---------$95 shipped
3.1 up to 3.5 cubic feet---------$110 shipped
3.6 up to 4.0 cubic feet---------$125 shipped
4.1 up to 5.0 cubic feet---------$140 shipped
5.1 up to 6.0 cubic feet---------$155 shipped
Larger enclosures available please email me for exact quote. Mike.AmiCreations@gmail.com
Prices are based on novice package and include one sub cutout. For each additional cutout please add $2. Example 3.0 cubic foot box for 4 eights will run $110+ 6 dollars so $116 shipped.
Odd sized or oversized enclosures such as truck boxes are subject to change.
Novice package includes
-3D Plans with measurements
-Cut to measure panels
-Routed speaker opening (For each additional sub add $2)
-Double flush mount or double baffle
-Screw placement guide
Advanced package includes----------$10
All features of the novice package
-Rounded port edges
-45ed corners
-Dado groves for carpet
-Terminal cup
Expert Package includes----------$15
All features of the advanced package
-8 FL OZ bottle of Tight Bond II Wood Glue
-1-5/8" Drywall screws
-Box carpet in either Jet Black or Charcoal Grey
Additional add-ons
Terminal cup------------------------------$6
Binding posts------------------------------$3 per set.
8 FL OZ bottle of Tight Bond II ------------$3
1-5/8" Drywall Screws---------------------$3
Rounded over port edges------------------$3
45 degree corners-------------------------$5
Custom routed baffle----------------------$15
Custom routed brace ---------------------$10
__________________
Ami Creations: Professionally Built Affordable Enclosures
Specializing in custom enclosure design and fabrication
******* Now offering Do it yourself Box Kits *******
XenonWorks HID Kits as low as $41
Our Work
Enclosure Pricing
For information on custom enclosures, DIY kits or HID kits please PM or email us at Mike.AmiCreations@gmail.com
I'm sure he would be more than willing to build you a box and ship it out. $100-$250 is right on the money for a good built box. You have to realize that this stuff isn't cheap. To build a GOOD box, you need 3/4" MDF ($26 a sheet), strong wood glue ($5), carpeting ($10), fiberglass resin ($10), 3m adhesive spray ($5), and you also have the option to use screws to hold it all together. Granted, screws aren't really that necessary since the MDF usually fails before the glue does, but its an option and at minimum, you can use them to hold the wood together while the glue dries, at which point you can remove the screws and fill up the holes with wood filler. After all is said and done you're looking at ~$60 after tax in materials, and people don't work for free. Add shipping for a box that size, and you start to realize why they cost so much.
It may cost you a little more than you expected to spend, but it'll sound way better than those CVR'* that'* for sure!
02-08-2011, 07:59 AM
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Wow. That was a lot to take in. Thank you for the responses. I am serious about this build. When I get back from Florida is when I'll be ordering my first Sundown. Reason being is because the CVR'* were supposed to be a Christmas present that I never received. So instead of them, I'll substitute them with one of the Sundowns. So you're saying that the AudioQue AQ2200 would be a nice matchup to run both of them? $389 isn't too bad considering it'* pushing both of them. Would this amp underpower them? I kinda want to get the most out of them. lol. The first sub will be ordered hopefully by Monday. And the second one will probably be ordered by the following week. The amp might take a little more time but I will definitely be getting that AudioQue AQ2200 if it'* a good match up. You've been a great help so far and I appreciate it. 
02-08-2011, 09:00 AM
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Hmmm. If the amp just has enough power to push them, is there another one that I can get that will push them harder without destroying them? The subs have 600 RMS each, combined is 1200 RMS *I did the math myself. haha*. You said you're giving yours 1500 daily. 1200 RMS hmmm. Is there anything you can compare that too? You already know what I'm looking for. haha. Is there a way I can feed them 1400 watts and not damage them? They're a bit expensive for me to replace for my situation...I'm only 20. haha. Is it a good idea to do that or no? I don't want to risk anything.