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  2. New System Help

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    Posted · Edited by Shakespeares

    Thanks guys. I'll probably grab two just in case. I'll also check out the XP? series.

    Any other advice? Input is greatly appreciated! I'd like to try to do a build on here when I do it, but being at a college dorm I'd rather not openly advertise the bank in my audio.

    EDIT:

    I'll probably be buying: http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/store/products/Stetsom-7K2--E-%252d-1-or-2-Ohm.html

    Unless I can find something better and cheaper.

  3. New System Help

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    For amps I would look into brands like sundown, AQ, DC... thats just to name a few. For how much wattage, what I would do is add the RMS of each sub together, then add 500 per sub. So lets say they do 1500rms each.. thats 3k. Then add 1000 (500x2). That's 4k. So you'll need an amp (or amps) that can do 4k rms. The reason I add 1000 is because those subs can EASILY push an extra 500 rms each if you know what you're doing. You also want your amp to have some breathing room. So if you want to buy an even bigger amp, that would be even better. Mechman makes great alts as well as DC Power. You should do the big 3 in 0ga wire (which you can find a tutorial for here: http://www.stevemead...big-3-tutorial/)

    After you do the big3, you can have your alternator installed by a shop or your dealership even... as long as you tell them to use the upgraded wire you should be fine.

    Then you need to start planning your enclosure size. When that's done, see how much room is left. Then start measuring the space for batteries. Put at least 2 or 3 supplimental batteries in. You will need lots of power to get those DD's to their full potential.

    You can do a lot with 5-6 grand. You came to the right place to save money and do it right.

    Thank you a LOT for this. You don't think I could get away with my stock red top and a D3100, do you? I was thinking about getting a Stetsom 7k if I could find prices or a place to buy them. I'll probably pay someone to draw up enclosure plans for me once I get the car and the dimensions. I don't want to wall completely because I enjoy seeing out of my rear view mirror.

    You couldn't go off stock man, nothing at all stock. Basicly hes saying those brands base there RMS at a very safe level.. they can be played well above that if your smart about it. Bigger amp will help you a ton, that way your amp's not working so hard to push whatever it has to push.. DC FTMFW I think ;) grab up 2 level 5's and you'll be on your way.. :) Sundown, AQ, more of the brands you'll find on here will do over rms rating.. If you want you can PM me if you have some questions on electrical, been learning alot on it actually I'd be willing to help always on the forums.

    Eh, I've read a lot and I've fully decided that I want DD 9518s. I know that for fact. I've heard of people pushing them at 3k each and more without a problem. I know they can't take too low of bass, but that's fine with me. Eh. I guess I can look at a smaller XS battery and a D3100. Steve has 10? for 30k? I'd imagine I could do fine with one.

  4. New System Help

    in General Audio - Can't find a category for your question? Ask here.

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    For amps I would look into brands like sundown, AQ, DC... thats just to name a few. For how much wattage, what I would do is add the RMS of each sub together, then add 500 per sub. So lets say they do 1500rms each.. thats 3k. Then add 1000 (500x2). That's 4k. So you'll need an amp (or amps) that can do 4k rms. The reason I add 1000 is because those subs can EASILY push an extra 500 rms each if you know what you're doing. You also want your amp to have some breathing room. So if you want to buy an even bigger amp, that would be even better. Mechman makes great alts as well as DC Power. You should do the big 3 in 0ga wire (which you can find a tutorial for here: http://www.stevemead...big-3-tutorial/)

    After you do the big3, you can have your alternator installed by a shop or your dealership even... as long as you tell them to use the upgraded wire you should be fine.

    Then you need to start planning your enclosure size. When that's done, see how much room is left. Then start measuring the space for batteries. Put at least 2 or 3 supplimental batteries in. You will need lots of power to get those DD's to their full potential.

    You can do a lot with 5-6 grand. You came to the right place to save money and do it right.

    Thank you a LOT for this. You don't think I could get away with my stock red top and a D3100, do you? I was thinking about getting a Stetsom 7k if I could find prices or a place to buy them. I'll probably pay someone to draw up enclosure plans for me once I get the car and the dimensions. I don't want to wall completely because I enjoy seeing out of my rear view mirror.

  12. New System Help

    in General Audio - Can't find a category for your question? Ask here.

    Posted · Edited by Shakespeares

    I've dabbled in car audio for a few years now, but never gone more than about 1000w.

    I'm getting ready to sell my truck and buy an '08 Hyundai Tiburon.

    Using left-over college scholarship money to buy two DD 9518's. I want to use this as a high powered daily driver. Preferably, I can go above 3-5k. I need information on what kind of amp I can get for clean power without spending too much money. I also need to know what kind of wiring I'll need for this.

    Overview: 2x DD9518s. Need Amp ideas, how much wire, how to wire(I know how to wire normally, but I know I'll need large wire and possibly several runs), and anything else I'll need to support a lot of power.

    Thanks, guys. I'd like to keep my budget between $5-6,000.

    JM

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