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  8. Dropping Below 1 Ohm

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    Impedance rise should keep you over 1 ohm most of the time but you're probably pushing the limits a little.

    The amp will draw huge current at this load, I suspect your voltage is dropping causing the amp to protect. Put a volt meter across the power terminals at the amp and burp 50hz as loud as you can, see what the voltage drops to. If it's lower than 12 you need to upgrade your electrical really.

    It don't drop below 12.7 (the lowest). The average was 13.7 - 14.3. At really hard bass notes it dropped and went into protect but the voltage was above 13.0 (13.1 -13.4).

  10. Dropping Below 1 Ohm

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    It's POSSIBLE that the '1 ohm' coils are actually closer to 0.7 ohms or thereabouts so your nominal load might be around this... but you need a really good multimeter to read resistance this low accurately.

    Impedance rise should keep you plenty above 1 ohm actual load. Get a multimeter and watch the voltage at the amps terminals when you're bumping.

    Boon, I got a reading of 0.6 - 0.7 ohms off the subs with my DMM

  11. Dropping Below 1 Ohm

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    Posted · Edited by m4a3master

    Why do you have a 300amp alt and a stock battery get a some kinetik, powermaster, or stinger.... You need a high performance battery as much as a high performance alt.

    Will do. Is this the reason for the protect cutting on?

    ETA: I was told that the amp only draws from the alt, while the car is on.

  12. Dropping Below 1 Ohm

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    what is your electrical system look like? Maybe your starving the amp for power.

    I got a stock bat and a Irraggi 300 amp alt. The big three Steve Mead style, and multiple runs of RF 0/1 wire. I basically copied what you did to this car (wire wize).

    SMD

  13. Dropping Below 1 Ohm

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    I have two Fi q's dual one ohm wired at 1 ohm, and one T20001bd. The amp at hi volumes goes into protect mode at hard bass notes. It doesn't stay in protect mode it just does it for a second, but throughout the whole song. I can strap the subs at 4 ohms but I'll be under powering the subs big time. Its annoying and I would really like to know if theirs a fix for it.

  16. Need Some Guidance Deciding On Subs

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    Posted

    On another forum I was asked...

    (hayes55987 @ May 17 2008, 09:08 PM)

    I'd say take the Type-X out of the equation. While not a bad sub, I much prefer the Q or trash or Havoc or any of those other lines above the Type-X.

    Secondly, why pick the Q over the BL?? I'd say either the Q or the BL will fit your needs, you just have to decide if you want a bit more of a louder set-up or a bit more of the nicer sounding. Do you have any subs you've referenced these to? I run a BL now and it gets loud and for the type of bass lines jeezy has and what not, I'd say it sounds "quality" if you can use that word in that sense.

    When you say hear all the notes...do you mean your highs? or you just mean not having a peaky, one note wonder box?

    Answer these questions and we can help you out a bit more, but from what I've seen I think maybe 2 12" BL's will be perfect for you. They kind of fit right into the category you've been hoping for I think.

    I answerd...

    Secondly, why pick the Q over the BL?? I've heard the BL or BTLs push air, and not much sound... That's whet I was told. Not that I would know. Now I ask you, what is the difference. I just know that's what ppl recommend.

    Do you have any subs you've referenced these to? I have never heard anything other than Kickers, I'm completely new to all of this.

    When you say hear all the notes...do you mean your highs? No, I've been spending time setting up my front stage. I want 20 - 100hz to be loud and accurate. Accurate as in my daily drive I don't bang the music much, But when I'm in the mood to bang it, it shakes the car and sounds Loud but still good.

    or you just mean not having a peaky, one note wonder box? Yes, I'm getting my box made by Pound That Sound, so I have to decide which sub before he starts making it. I just want to be happy and not regret getting something that don't perform and sound grate.

  17. Need Some Guidance Deciding On Subs

    in Subwoofers / Enclosures

    Posted · Edited by m4a3master

    I need some help deciding on which subs to get. Depending on the load I got two amps I know I want. One is the T20001bd (my first choice) or two Alpine PDX 1.1000 (But that's second on my list). My gold is running 2000 RMS for a pair of twelves.

    I need some experience to guide me, because I have no way to hear them for my self. So I ask, for your opinions. I have three I picked from some recommendations, and I would like to know which is the best, which one would last longer, hit harder, and be a better investment.

    FI Q 12" 1000 watts rms

    *** trash 12" 1000 watts rms

    Alpine Type X 12" 1000 watts rms

    I'm getting a ported box & I listen to everything, but mostly boomy rap (Jeezy, Lil Jon...) But I want to hear all the notes, and have some good SQ, while at the same time have a loud hard hitting system (not SPL).

    Thanks.

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