2 15 lightning audio subs

well i have 2 15" lightning audio vc2 subs and i want to build a custom box. if anyone can help i would greatly appreciate it. each speaker is rated at dual 4ohm, 500 watt RMS or 1500 watt max, 2" 4-layer voice coils, witha mounting depth of 71/8", and recommended vented enclosure air space would be 3.25 cu.ft., is ther any way someone can help me build this or show me the way to a diagram like this i would appreciate it

yeah im trying to work the calculator now a little confusing how i create the 6.73416 cu.ft. of interior volume and alos if you have a opinion of what type or wattage of an amplifier you think i would need for this setup that would be great.

The amp specs to look for would be: 1 class D mono-block amp rated 1000x1@1ohm or 2 class D mono-block amps rated 500x1@2ohms (each) Several suggestions on make/model... Off the top of my head I would say either (2) Rockford Fosgate 500bd's (500x1@2ohms) or (1) JBL BP1200.1 (1200x1@1ohm). I've installed both amps before, and used to run a 500bd before I got my 1000bd. They are pretty good for the price, and the JBL BP1200.1 is 1ohm stable (the RF is only 2ohm stable). I installed a BP1200.1 for a friend running (2) 12" Rockford Fosgate Punch HX2's in his Civic and it thumped. They were 4ohm DVC's rated 500RMS 1000Peak (similiar to your wattage specs). The last I heard several years ago, Lightning Audio is also subsidiary of RF (just FYI). Amp selection is mainly personal preference and cash flow. Not everyone can afford a Tarantula or Eclipse. The most important thing to remember is to make sure that the ohm and wattage level match (like I showed above). If you want to get a smaller amp then go for it, but most people in here will agree that it is best to properly match up the subs and amp. In the long run though, it's all in what you can afford and how you want it to sound. willdkartunes No, no more "underpower" arguments However I do have an ohms inguiry concerning your suggested amp rating. - What type of amp are you suggesting that he get that is rated 400-500watts RMS@ 4 ohms? A mono-block class D or a class A/B multi-channel? You weren't specific. 400-500x?@4ohms - You are you talking about wiring the subs in series/parallel for a 4ohm total rating, right? If so only putting out apx 200-250watts RMS per sub. I'm just curious why you wouldn't recommend a rating more suitable to the subs ability and ratings (a 1 or 2ohm rating [depending on the number of amps and/or channels] and apx 500watts per sub). I agree with you concerning watching how the gains are set, it's extremely important to set them correctly. But do you realize that most people that don't know any better turn the gains up too high because they are trying to get more out of the amp?! So starting off with an amp that is under-rated for the subs isn't the best idea IMO Squirrel

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setting up an amp isnt hard, it takes trial and error to get it right for begginers as more experienced installers can do it easily. if you turn the gain and bass up on the amp to get the most out of your subs they will most likely clip which isnt good. i believe there is a thread on how to set up an amp so none of us have to explain it again

How about the Fujitsu Ten DA7232...its 2 channel class d...best of both worlds

thank you so much for all your help on this i currently know not much at all about most of this but it is going in an 04 corolla and i have 2 performance teknique amps (1) is a digital monoblock amp2000w max with a 24dB crossover, and (2) is a mosfet bridgeable amp max 125w X4ch, also same crossover. not sure if i should run both or just run the 1st one to subs and use the other for my componets and 6x9's and i also have a koiler 800w max amp as well but once again i am completely walking in uncharted territory here and dont understand any of the calulator things on this site and just know how to plug things in . so any thing anyone can recommend i appreciate cause i dont care to pay someone a outrageous amount of money when i know its not as hard as im making it seem. i mean people at shops wanted like 100 - 200 dollars just to install my h/u and i did that for like 40 dollars for wiring kit and harness. so thanks toall for your support on my diy corolla would really love to try fiberglass but i think i'll practice on my one 10" DHD sub that i am taking out of my car to see how i do first.

aznboi3644 wrote: How about the Fujitsu Ten DA7232...its 2 channel class d...best of both worlds

Man...still working on how I can get the scratch for that baby!!! My T1s would love it!!!

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