4 Image Dynamics ID8v.3's, Distorted Sound?

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Topic: 4 Image Dynamics ID8v.3's, Distorted Sound?

Posted By: tmorefi
Subject: 4 Image Dynamics ID8v.3's, Distorted Sound?
Date Posted: May 23, 2005 at 12:10 AM

I just installed 4 Image Dynamics ID8v.3's and it doesn't sound very good. They sound pretty distorted when I'm pushing them. I'm using a Hifonics BX1500D amp. I know this amp has enough power but isn't the best quality. Could it truely be because of the amp quality? If I get a JL or other high end amp, will the sound be THAT much better? Right now I'm regretting getting this set-up instead of a couple 10's. Thanks for the help...

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Posted By: wrathchild281
Date Posted: May 23, 2005 at 1:29 AM

i dont think that its the amp. How is it wired to your subs and what is the subs rms rating.

Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: May 23, 2005 at 10:12 AM

how did you build the box? Separate chambers for each sub i hope.

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Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: May 23, 2005 at 4:42 PM

RMS power handling for each sub is 150 watts.

https://www.imagedynamicsusa.com/products_page.php?id=id&type=sub

What do you have, the DVC 2 ohm or 4 ohm models, and how are the wired? If you have the DVC 2's series/paralled to a final 1 ohm load on the amp, they're being overpowered. Even if you have the DVC 4's series/paralled to a final 2 ohms, they're being overpowered. You should have those subs at 3 to 4 ohms on that amp.

So, which ones do you have?

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