Looking for a pair of Subs, 1ohm
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Topic: Looking for a pair of Subs, 1ohm
Posted By: Sebastian018
Subject: Looking for a pair of Subs, 1ohm
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 1:08 PM
HI, I need to buy two subs, they have to be Dual 4 ohms so i can wire then into 1 ohms, My amp gives me 1100 W rms at 1ohm. Whichs subs are good>>> like (500 w rms)each one
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Posted By: mross014
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 2:05 PM
You can't beat these Titaniums for the price. I just bought a pair and they are great. I'm thinking of buying a second set. https://cbrstereo.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=500&HS=1 ------------- LivnLouder by the paycheck
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 2:18 PM
I reccomend Eclipse aluminums. They go for $259 each for the 12" version on that same website, but say good bye to the warranty and tech support.
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 2:32 PM
Yes but those are single voice coil 4 ohms,,, I need DVC 4 ohms,,
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 2:36 PM
and about the eclipse, to spend 300 for one subs and not to get the warranty... Im looking for a dealer here in miami, but i cant find it....
Posted By: Ketel22
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 2:42 PM
Infinity kappa perfect, and the alpine type Rs will work good in pairs. if you got 1 diamond audio tdx dvc 2ohm it would run nicely with 1100wrms
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Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 3:00 PM
My amp gives 1100.w rmn into 1 ohm at 2 ohm 600w rms. I used to have the Pioneer SPL series, they sound great but i sold then ....
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 3:04 PM
Sebastian018 wrote:
Yes but those are single voice coil 4 ohms,,, I need DVC 4 ohms,,
There is a box about 1/3 of the wy down the page that asks you if you want 4 ohm DVC or SVC. 2 dual 4 ohm subs wired in parallel = 1 ohm load on amp.
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 3:19 PM
It says they SOLD out THE DVC
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 3:26 PM
Where does it say that? And cbrstereo.com supposedly has a warranty... kind off, on their products. If your product is found to have a manufacturing error then... never mind just read this page if you're interested.
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 3:34 PM
IN descrption
right next to Impedance: it is ( )
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 6:31 PM
Does anybody know how the Kicker L7 this model S10L7
Its DVC 4 ohm, Its 600W rms Each one the 2004 model.. abybody know how it sounds
Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 6:34 PM
Is your amp a stereo amp or a mono amp? if it is a stereo amp, you need two 4 ohm woofers. 4 ohms in parallel with 4 ohm equals 2 ohms, bridgd to the amp IS one ohm... PER CHANNEL. if it is a mono amp, then, yeah, you gotta keep lookin for DVC 4 ohm woofers, but may I suggest these? I think you'll be very happy with them run with 500 watts each... ------------- It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 6:45 PM
MY amp is the Memphis 16-MC-1000D which im running it at 1 ohm, that why i was looking at dvc 4 ohms..
the ones you suggested me are the eclipse, i know they are really good but also really $$$, which now I dont want to spend that much..
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 7:26 PM
The Eclipse aluminum dvc subs are just amazing, another close contender is the very similar Lightning Audio Strike aluminum subs, S3.12.vc2. If you can't quite stretch for the Eclipse, I have had great results with the Lightning subs.
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Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 8:16 PM
I was looking at their website and looks good, Does play loud, better than kicker, i dont know that brand.. ANd where can i get it...
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 8:17 PM
and the storn model? better than the strike or not>
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 8:37 PM
Well, the Kicker is a great sub for SPL but is a moderate performer for every day SQ. The Storm subs are an entirely different hockey game, designed for some serious hardcore use, they are a step up from the Strike series. The Strike aluminum subs like I said sound great, work in either a small sealed enclosure of a large ported enclosure. We have one VW GTI that consistently hits in the mid 140's with these subs in a ported box and it sounds just fine. However they still do not compare to the Eclipse aluminum subs, save a couple of extra beans and buy the Eclipse.
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Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 8:41 PM
I PM bberman, i know he carrys that brand,Eclipse, because i cant find any dealers here in miami,,,... I will see how much are they. I think im just going to go with the eclipse.
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 28, 2004 at 8:43 PM
Oh one more think, I know soundstream is not the same as the Old Soundstream, but i hear the subs i think tarantula models are really good, also how about the Rockford Fostage, Im actually looking for SPL subs.
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 29, 2004 at 10:51 AM
Guys WHat would be the difference between a 15" subs with 500W rms and a 12" sub with the same RMs 500W
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: May 29, 2004 at 11:17 AM
3"?  Sorry, couldn't resist.. Don't get hung up on power ratings as they mean very little to how a speaker will sound. In general, a 15" loudspeaker driver will have more authority and generate more SPL at the lowest frequencies than a 12" from the same manufacturer. It will also tend to be "flabbier" and not sound as tight, especially in the higher ranges. But that is also a function of the enclosure design and the intended application and lots of other design and installation factors, so it is not a generally true statement. Also, if you're talking about a 15" loudspeaker from Brand A and a 12" from Brand B, you cannot acurately compare them based on cone size or printed specs. You have to compare them side by side with the same amplifier and similar enclosures to really see any differences. And there are plenty of 12" drivers out there that will outperform some 15" drivers... ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: May 29, 2004 at 11:41 AM
I think Sound Advice, 12200 SW 88th Street, Miami, FL 33186 is an Eclipse dealer. Give them a call. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 29, 2004 at 11:57 AM
OH, I have a SOund advice like 5 minutes from my house, I will take a look at it. t hank you for your help....
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 12:00 PM
I went to Sound Advie, they didnt have the DVC dual 4 ohms only single voice. but they were 430.00 EACH ONE the 12, and they can order for me and it takes like 2 -3 weeks. I told them not way... That too much $#$$$$$. Which other subs Not THAT Expensive could i get.
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 12:18 PM
Yes, Eclipse drivers do cost about that much. But remember that you almost always get what you pay for! They are about in the middle of the price spectrum, though, as you could spend a lot more than that on high quality speakers. How much do you want to spend? ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 12:27 PM
YYEs, I know they were expensive, the think is i just got new setup for my new car which i spend like US 3.500 ANd I used to have the PIoneer Premier SPL series, which they sound nice, BUt i sold them and Now I want to spend like $500.. I was looking looking at the Kicker L7 the 12",
Because my amp is 1100 W rms at 1 ohm., so i need to get like a 500W rms each subs DVC 4 ohm
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 12:29 PM
Oh I want MORE SPL than SQ
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 12:37 PM
SPL eh? Two 12" DVC 4-ohm drivers that can handle the power from your amp at 1100 watts, eh? $500 eh? Buy a pair of these Kove drivers from Parts Express and have a ported enclosure built for them. Pound, baby, pound! ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 12:41 PM
Is that brand good? have you ever hear them.
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 12:43 PM
Good eye spotting that one, DYohn. If that doesn't fit the bill, I don't know what will!
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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 12:53 PM
Sebastian018 wrote:
Is that brand good? have you ever hear them.
Kove speakers are quite good for SPL applications. The ones PE has available are a buy-out from the 2000-02 model design and are perfect for your application, IMO. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 12:59 PM
OK, I will defenely get those.,,. THANK YOU FOR YOUR BIG HELP I WAS CONFUSED WHICH ONE TO GET<
now i was reading the description where coul di get a a 2.75 cu. ft. vented box with a 5" diameter port 13" long . that's why it said to used,
what would be the difference is i used a sealed or a vented.
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 2:04 PM
My recomendation is to go to a shop in your area and have an enclosure built to the right size specs that will properly fit into your vehicle. That's the best way to go. There are enclosures available for mail order, but by the time you pay for the "box" and the shipping you end up close to what a local shop would charge you. Plus, by patronizing your local shops you will generally get better build quality and a local warranty, you'll create a relationship with pros in your area that can really help you out in the long run, and you can be sure it fits into your vehicle. In general the difference between sealed and ported is sealed is more musical and creates higher SQ while ported is more boomy at specific (tuning) frequency and creates higher SPL for the same power input. This is a gross generalization and not always true, but will give you an idea of the difference. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: Sebastian018
Date Posted: May 30, 2004 at 2:09 PM
ok, THANK YOU FOR YOUR BIG HELp man, I appreciated......
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