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Posted: May 13, 2004 at 5:23 AM / IP Logged

I use as a general rule, no more then 300wrms more then the total of all your subs. now somebody may not agree with this theory, and thats fine, that is just what i use and have all ways used and have never had a problem. with the gains set properly and the HU volume at a lower setting you will induce less distortion, the better it will sound.

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Posted: May 13, 2004 at 7:43 AM / IP Logged

I agree with forbidden. Just set your gains right and you can play your subs forever with out any problems. What type of amp do you have? Some amps have on the settings for input voltage listed around the gain dial. Just match that to your subs and you are good to go.

Normally if your amp gain is half way or a little over half it is at a gain setting of 0.5 for low voltage rated radios. At about a 1/4 of the way you might be close to the range of a radio that puts out about 2.5 volts. This is only estimates. If you really want to see when distortion is hitting your subs connect a low wattage interior auto bulb in between your positive wire and your box connectors. If the bulb lights up your subs and seeing distortion and you should turn down your gain a little.

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Posted: May 13, 2004 at 8:20 AM / IP Logged

Divide the box in the middle and treat each side like a separate enclosure. Each side would get the specified port. Caulk where you run the wires through. Make sure to measure the inside of both sides separately to get the right interior volume.

Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.

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