One Subwoofer ?

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Topic: One Subwoofer ?

Posted By: murphy286
Subject: One Subwoofer ?
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 3:27 PM

I'm getting ready to install a system in my durango. My wife does not want me to install two 10" subs. My ? is can I use only one 10 at this time and maybe add the other 10 later? While this give me enough bass? I'm not really interested in a heavy bass system. I just want to have good quality sound. Should I try to convince her to let me put two 10s in and lower the gain?? Here is a list of items I have at this time.

1-Pioneer DEH-P740MP
1-Power Acoustik OV4-800 4 channel amp
1-Power Acoustik OV2-520 2 channel amp
1-Power Acoustik 1.2 farad capacitor
4-Power Acoustik SPX-653 - 6.5" 3 way speaker
1-Power Acoustik FUBR-10 10" subwoofer

Any help would be greatly appreciated. I want my system, but I want to keep my family also.

PS - I'm looking at getting the Prestige APS-996 or 996A alarm.

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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 3:33 PM

If your not interested in a bass heavy system, keep it to one sub. The output will be more determined by the box rather than the number of subs. Consider a ported enclosure if more output is what you are after vs. the tradeoff of the output of two subs. Consider the new Compustar alarms as well. I don't think they are up on the website yet but they have been a awesome alarm system for years. The 2wama has proven to be a great alarm / pager combination and the 2wfm series a similar unit with remote start.

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Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 4:13 PM

one fubr sub is more then enough boom for most people. If you are looking for boom when you want it and a little less when you dont go with a slot port enclosure tuned failry low, I have found that slots dont give as drastic of a peak as round ports and also seam to remain cleaner....I think if you are not happy with the output of your 1 10 you could up your power and really do some damage... here is your example.....but 2 subs, 1998 honda civic ex, 2 10 inch eclipse 7100's 400rms per sub...144.7db on the term lab hows that?

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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 4:23 PM

You finally got humpty put back together again, good to see Jeff. Nice score for a pair of SQ subs.

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

Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: October 07, 2004 at 4:26 PM

hahaha thanks rob...I will get some pics on here whenever I finish so that will be never, we may run 4 next year

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2009 0-1000 Trunk WR 154.0DB 2009 1001+ Trunk WR
2007 USACI World Champion
2007 World Record
2006 USACI Finals 2nd Place