quadcab ram setup

I just registered to this site and its my first post.. just want to let you guys know that these are by far the best car audio forums ive come across so far. keep up the good work boys

I have a ram quad cab and this is what I'm looking to put in but i have some questions and concerns...

HU: Alpine 9856 (from my old truck)
Clarion 7 band equalizer

Highs Amp: Alpine F600
Fronts : 6.5" Alpine Type - R Components
Rear : 6.5" Alpine Type - R Coaxials

Subs Amp : Alpine M1000 or Alpine PDX 1.1000 or Hifonics 1608d
Subs: 2) Alpine 1222's OR 1242s?
Box : Ground Shaker dual sealed 12" box that fits under the back seat.
the box has 1.85 ft3 total volume


1) Will one of these alpine sub amps be powerful enough to properly power 2 of these 12s or should i get the hifonics amp? I want the subs to be properly powered but i also want them to sound good, so the amp quality is important to me.

2)Do i get dual 2 ohm, or dual 4 ohm subs? the last thing i want to do is under power the subwoofers with an amp that will only be putting out 200watts per sub.

3)Due to the small volume of the sub box.. should i go with 2) 10s instead? or stick with 12s


Appreciate the help guys

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Hifonics and quality amp should not be used I the same post. lol thats my advise I have the Alpine amp

in my wifes car it is BAD*** amp and it sounds great.(PDX)

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My wife thinks bagging a truck means you kick it in the truck nuts

Ive heard that a couple times about going down to 10s but I dont understand why.. wouldnt i want the subs that push more air?

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The problem is the air-space inside the box.  If it's too small for 12's, 10's sound better.  A lot of people think "well, they're bigger so they're louder," which of course if both are given the correct air-space, then yes, 12's are louder than 10's.  However, in this scenario, you have a fixed amount of air-space to use, and it's too small for 12's.

i gotcha.. does anyone have an opinion on the alpine M1000? I'd love to get that pdx but its a lot more money

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DO the pdx, it is a more suitable amp to the application. I would also eliminate the EQ. If you think you need a outboard EQ, then it is time to re-evaluate your speakers or head unit. A simple upgrade would be a Eclipse cd player and it would deliver far superior tonal results that would bring the balance of your system to life. Hifonics = merde and we are talking about the kind you find on the pig farm......

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Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.

I have my old kenwood excelon kac x542.. it got great reviews in car audio magazine.. would this amp put out enough juice to power the type-r components and coaxials? its rated at 124w x 4 @ 2ohm.. 67w x 4 @ 4 ohms

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Does that box even have enough mounting depth for your subs. From what I remember the subs are like 6-7 inches deep and the Dodge has pratically no room mounting depth wise.

The rear seat in most of those vehicles can be easily raised a few inches to allow for a little extra airspace. 4 bolts and 4 larger couplers that are a size larger than the bolts. Unbolt seat set couplers under and run new bolt through. If you cut the front off of the little Cargo areas, 2 12's firing forward sound really nice. We have not tried building a downfire with the 2 12s but you should be able to get the airspace to do it.

I ordered a Fox Acoustics box last night.. Its 1.8 ft3, ported, 35hz. It holds 2 10" subs with large magnets and deep mounting depth so I'm gonna go with the 10" Alpine Type-r's... Ive heard good reviews on the box's construction all over the ram forums at dodgetalk.com... how do you think these subs will sound in the box?

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