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Topic: budget sub system

Posted By: audio402
Subject: budget sub system
Date Posted: December 04, 2004 at 5:55 PM

My sealed box has two seperate chambers .67 cubic ft ....5 .75 depth...what would be amp strength necessary?to push 2 10" moderatelly priced subs...I have acess to an mtx 500 amp.....would a shallow sub be a better choice[kole] rather than filling box depth to the max...how should I wire amps/paralal??



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Posted By: audio402
Date Posted: December 04, 2004 at 5:57 PM
I meant how to wire speakers paralell...thanks




Posted By: furflier
Date Posted: December 04, 2004 at 9:03 PM
What are the specs on the subs? Paralell means + to + & - to - series is + of fisrt sub to - of second than take remaing wires & connect + to + & - to - of amp. Make sure the amp you get can handle the ohm load.

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Posted By: kfr01
Date Posted: December 04, 2004 at 9:15 PM

You need to find a sub that 1) fits in the box .. and 2) works well at that box volume.  0.67ft^3 is on the small side.  Look for subs that are designed for small box performance. 

This will involve looking at the T/S parameters .. or the volume recommendations by the manufacturer.  All subs also have different efficiency and power handling specifications.  You need to pick your subs for the box.  Don't worry about PARALLEL wiring yet. 

If I may make a recommendation, check out Image Dynamics IDQ line.  0.67ft^3 is just about perfect for that sub.  I have my sub in a 0.60 box.  It has a small mounting depth, was designed for sound quality in small boxes, and does not require a lot of power.  A 500w MTX amplifier would be perfect for 2 of them. 

Here's a link:

https://www.cardomain.com/item/IDSIDQ10D4V2

Post exactly what amp you have access to, as that will determine which model you get.



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