what would you do?
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Topic: what would you do?
Posted By: astro88
Subject: what would you do?
Date Posted: November 10, 2004 at 3:31 PM
I now have the kicker 1200.1 running 2 fosgate xlc 8s and im really not happy with my bass! Im running 2 ohms for 600wrms so i'm thinking i need to get the 1 ohm load here to get the 1200wrms the amp is capable of. The 8s are 200wrms a peice and there taking the power this amp is pushin like champs,but theres no "boom" So heres my choices: Get 2 more 4 ohm 8s(ive heard mixing sizes is a no no) or find some dvc 12s, Seems i'm wasting alot of potential on the 8s? Any suggestions?
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Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: November 10, 2004 at 3:35 PM
See ya later 8's don't let the door hit ya on the way out! ------------- Top Secret, I can tell you but then my wife will kill me.
Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: November 10, 2004 at 3:54 PM
If I already had an amp like that the very first sub I would buy is the Adire Brahma 12. ------------- New Project: 2003 Pathfinder
Posted By: boxmaker85
Date Posted: November 10, 2004 at 5:05 PM
Dude trash those 8"s. Get a good 12" (or two) or a couple of 10". 8" are good for some midbass. They really can't "boom" as good at 10" and 12".
Posted By: Rushman
Date Posted: November 10, 2004 at 5:36 PM
Just a testimonial............Im using the same amp and push 4 Kicker Comp. CVR 10s. I have the bass levels all the way down those things hit so hard. I agree with everyone else and ditch the 8s.
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99 F-one fitty
Pioneer Premier H/U
Alpine EQ
Kicker 1200 amp
4 Kicker comp 10s
6 kicker SS65.2 components
Posted By: carguy411
Date Posted: November 10, 2004 at 5:55 PM
go with some JL10W7's or com kicker subs
but anything is better than 8's
Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: November 10, 2004 at 6:09 PM
The only 8's I have ever been impressed with are the w6 jl or the w7 jl, but thats about it with 8's they are mainly only for mid's Go with some 10's or 12's or 1 quality 10 or 12
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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
Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: November 10, 2004 at 6:12 PM
well the best I think your are going to be able to get is a 2.66 ohm load, but wiring the coils in series, then wiring all the sub in parallel
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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
Posted By: jeffchilcott
Date Posted: November 10, 2004 at 6:13 PM
whoops wrong post
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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
Posted By: vinspo
Date Posted: November 10, 2004 at 6:24 PM
If you are interested, I have several Diamond Audio DVC4 12" Subs. They will give you the bass your looking for. Mac Daddy Dual 4ohm 12's (qty 4), M5 Dual 4ohm 12's (qty 2). Will consider any reasonable offer or interesting trades? Dave
Posted By: astro88
Date Posted: November 10, 2004 at 6:51 PM
forbidden wrote:
See ya later 8's don't let the door hit ya on the way out!
LOL thats a good one, So does everone recommend dvc to get the 1 ohm load? prolly wanna get 12s eh? with dual 4 ohm coils. Or would two 12s with regular 4 ohm coils just plain hit alot harder than the 8s? (and stick with the 2 ohm load?) Ive never really heard of diamond audio? Thanx for the offer, if i cant find somthing around here i'll get back to ya,
Posted By: astro88
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 4:05 PM
Heres what i did! Since its just 6 weeks b4 christmas and money is very very tight i went "bargain" shopping. Took a little trip to xs cargo and found a pair of visonik tens in a (i know) bandpass box for 149 bucks,even has the neon strobe lights in it,lol But the box is rather "pretty" haha, and it will serve the purpose for now, its actually pretty well built and sounds pretty decent for the cost! Only problem is its a final sale so if it takes a terd its my terd!
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 4:11 PM
Oh my God, sorry about your luck, astro. What will you get for Christmas, bad boy? Coal........or Visonik??
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Build the box so that it performs well in the worst case scenario and, in return, it will reward you at all times.
Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 4:23 PM
$149 for a visonik 10" is not what I would call anywhere near decent for the cost. Not even close, sorry.
If I was under an extreme budget I'd buy a GOOD subwoofer at a discount somewhere and build a box myself.
If I wanted something prefab this option would have been 1000x better:
https://www.cardomain.com/item/MTXSLHT4510A
Not to make you feel horrible about your purchase, but hopefully by pointing out your blunder I can help others avoid making the same mistake. ;-)
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New Project: 2003 Pathfinder
Posted By: astro88
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 4:34 PM
Please dont launch an all out assault on me,lol the topic is not called "visonik haters" Cheapest subs i coud find elswere in the used department was 250 for pair of 12 inch mtx 6000s
Posted By: Rushman
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 7:13 PM
kfr.............the $149 was for a PAIR of visonic 10s PLUS the bandpass box. Thats a deal in my book , even if it is just temporary till after the Holidays. You ARE going to update after the holidays arent you Astro ???? Just messin with ya. Its all good. You had to remind us X-mas is ONLY 6 weeks away?
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99 F-one fitty
Pioneer Premier H/U
Alpine EQ
Kicker 1200 amp
4 Kicker comp 10s
6 kicker SS65.2 components
Posted By: astro88
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 7:23 PM
Yes i will be getting somthing in the new year! These are definatly temporary. The bass has improved quite a bit for now, the severe lack of b4 was untoloerable, For now im happy, Presents under the tree for my two boys is more important right now than a couple of subs for me,Mabye santa will bring me some L7s
Posted By: Rushman
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 7:37 PM
Im hoping for Santa to stop by the dealership and pick up my 05 F-150 4 door for me. Ive been a good boy. ------------- 99 F-one fitty
Pioneer Premier H/U
Alpine EQ
Kicker 1200 amp
4 Kicker comp 10s
6 kicker SS65.2 components
Posted By: astro88
Date Posted: November 15, 2004 at 10:31 AM
Been using the visiniks for a few days now and ive gotta say they sound pretty good! They hit pretty good and shake the car alot,i would recommend these subs to anyone on a budget. There recommended wattage is 250rms each and im throwing 300 each to em and they seem to like it! I may throw em into a sealed enclosure and see how they sound
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