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Posted: March 24, 2006 at 5:27 PM / IP Logged

That's not really what I was saying. I was giving you some info so you could decide for yourself. I wanted to find out what size and type of enclosure you are going to use - re: the difference in power handling.

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Posted: March 24, 2006 at 5:36 PM / IP Logged

Im going with the sealed due to space in my car, I can get a box for 2 subs at 4 ft.cu. and it is easier to build and all, but later on may change it up to a ported depending on how I like it. But I think the two 12'' kickers at dual 4 ohm Voice Coils to make a 4 ohm load and hook it all up to the 2006 HiFonics Zeus ZXi1006 which handles 1000W RMS at 4 ohms. You think that is good??? Or do you suggest something else???

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Posted: March 24, 2006 at 5:50 PM / IP Logged

The box size for a sealed application with those subs is great. But since you haven't decided on an amp yet, I would recommend using a mono amp instead of a class A/B for subs...it'll pull a lot less power from your car's electrical supply. But if you already have a big H.O. alternator with plenty of power to spare, go ahead with the Zeus. The amp would be powering the subs at 2 ohms/ channel (4 ohm bridged).

If you haven't gotten the subs yet (I forgot if you said), use the dual 2 ohm version if you want to arrive at a final 2 ohm load, and use a mono amp that will output around 1000 watts into 2 ohms. The mono class D amp is more efficient than A/B and is perfectly suitable for subs.

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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Posted: March 24, 2006 at 5:58 PM / IP Logged

Alright sounds good then, maybe i will go with the 2 Ohm class D better, I dunno we will see how money is since I havent got the amp yet. Thanks a lot for your help my man!!!

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