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  3. Inverted Rockford punch P1

    in Subwoofers / Enclosures

    Posted · Edited by lagexe

    I don't see a question posted anywhere in the first post.. Are you askin to have a box designed? An no they done have to be ported, that's just dumb to think that.. Inverting changes almost nothing but gives the box more room inside..

    My apologies, yes I'm asking if the dimensions in the second post are good for a P1 12 inverted?

    I'll edit the first post. My apologies again.

    Also, I'm wondering if someone has some better dimensions than my second post. Smaller or a little bigger.

  6. Inverted Rockford punch P1

    in Subwoofers / Enclosures

    Posted · Edited by lagexe

    Forgot to post question. What is a good box for this P1-4ohm inverted sub? Thanks for any and all help!

    I have an SSD 15" for my bass, I'm wanting something now to better play my 150hz-200hz. I could buy a 8" for this, but I already have a 12", and I don't think it should be a problem.

    Reason for inverted:

    1.) The front has some sun-fading spots

    2.) Inverted subs ALWAYS look cooler than non inverted

    /fact!

    /or at least should be fact ;)

    EDIT: (But the sub still registers 3.8 ~ 3.9 ohms, so it is still a good sub, just old. I'll be pushing it with 150rms, but it can take a little more)

    But I have no idea of what boxes are supposed to be like for inverted subs. I also don't know if I should reverse my + and - terminals. I would like some suggestion on boxes, but please keep in mind it need it to be semi-small. This is gonna go behind my center console, and in front of my back seat (Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo). It will need to have a shape like below to fit over the hump in my floor.

    Things to keep in mind:

    1.) I don't need it to be the loudest thing ever, just make the notes audible.

    2.) If inverted subs 'Must' be ported, I would like for it to be symmetrical.

    I will post the dimensions in a few min, I need to go measure. But either way I want it to be as small as possible. I think regular mounted subs are better for small boxes, but still... I want what I want (I just hope it's possible :pardon:)

    I know the hump on bottom is 11" across. I'm not sure, but I think that is all that is need for it to be a small box. Either way actual dimensions coming up soon. At work, you know how that is :(.

  7. Time To Upgrade The Subs

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

    Posted · Edited by lagexe

    Since we can't compare here, where could I get a VS of 2 companies? Preferably a forum with no bias, but facts?

    Did not mean to quote you... I don't think I hit reply :nea:

  8. 6Volts vs 2Volts

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

    Posted

    IF you are gonna post, please read everything. (so you don't answer questions I already know the answer to ;))

    Also, I'm looking for 'facts', not; theories, opinions, or hearsay.

    Since I have joined this forum I have learned what these numbers on my amp's level/gain mean. Now, I'm wanting to look a little deeper.

    I have my amp's Gain @2Volts, or what I think is 2Volts, I don't have any tools and the only indicators are the min/max. Even though my amp needs to be at 2Volts to give me the full RMS, I would think every little turn adds distortion even if I can't hear it.

    So... If I got a 6V (my amps max) head-unit, would that give me better sound quality than my current 2V head-unit?

    Obviously I mean:

    6V-HU @ 6V on amp

    vs

    2V-HU @ 2V on amp

    Thanks!

  9. upgrading system

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

    Posted · Edited by lagexe

    well the old system has been out of my truck for awhile now and i was using the factory radio but now have the pioneer head unit i mentioned before, and the only thing that is worth saving from the subs is actually just one sub, the amp broke, the wiring was fried and the box that the subs came is was getting torn up. After reading what you wrote Lagexe, i see how as you upgrade your system you need to change all the wires and grounds but i guess im just looking for simple bass...if thats even possible...not sure if i want to tackle changing all that stuff i my truck

    Changing wires are simple. I could point you to a better amp to push that 1 sub, but I'll need the full specs (ohms, rms, coil count) Then I may be able to steer you toward a better sub to compliment that amp for cheap(ish) ;)

    EDIT: If I start leaning your in the wrong direction someone will step in to help you further ;)

  11. upgrading system

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

    Posted · Edited by lagexe

    the subs came from crutchfield as a bass package thing, again they were fine for me for awhile, then i...well i "elbow dropped" one of the subs by accident, it stilled played and i could probably seal it even though it wouldn't be worth it and yes i actually thought about buying a better amp for them as well or at least the one that doesn't have two rips in the cone, just can't decide if i want to work with those or get new ones.

    I would upgrade all wires (including speaker) to a bigger gauge. As far as the rest is concerned, It's hard to say without an actual number My 'Cheap upgrade' was about $600. My definition of cheap and yours may be very different.

    But My alternator (120amp) and battery (720?amp) are pushing a 1.1500D Onyx and Fi SSD 15" (dual 1ohm). those 2 things together would put you in the $400 range. I'm sure that you could push it too. However you would need to upgrade you Ground wire (from neg-terminal -> frame), Alternators hot wire, and run some 4-5gauge to your amp. I'm using 14guage wire for my sub, but I used positive and negative together (to make slightly bigger wire) for both negative and positive leads. Then I replaced every piece of speaker wire in my jeep with 14gauge wire.

    My previous upgrade was buying 2 Rockford amps to push my tweets and rear 6x9s.

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    I would say upgrade your tweets and mids. A week or two into that, you'll be so thirsty for better bass you might (like me) go out and buy Fi ;)

    EDIT: One day, one day I'll learn to spell, I swear it!

  12. How to make additional speaker holes in my door?

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

    Posted

    I had ample space between by door and frame to fit my 6.5" speakers and it came out pretty nice IMO. The only reason it's changing I explained above and I am also adding more speakers and want a more custom look.

    Do you know of any good tutorials. I mean, I can cut perfect circles in my door, but that doesn't mean it will look good. I'm looking for some strong guidance.

  13. How to make additional speaker holes in my door?

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

    Posted

    I didn't do glass on my doors the first time and I think it came out great but then again I am very limited on space between door and seat so I had to make it work. I will be doing pods this time around but only because I want to seal them in for a better response but cutting directly into the door won't look trashy if you do it right.

    I'm not trying to question you, or be condescending, but are you sure? I have looked at a lot of doors on google, and a lot of people seemed to make theirs look trashy. (IMO)

    If they is a chance it will look good and save me some money I will do it in a heart beat. However, I would like to see someone in a video or detailed tutorial. I don't have a lot of space between my panel and door frame (maybe a millimeter or so), so I would also have to cut into my frame. Is this possible?

  14. How to make additional speaker holes in my door?

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

    Posted · Edited by lagexe

    I've been looking and some sites that people are suggesting on other forums, and it looks like most people use some kind of template and make a fiberglass mold of that. Then bolt/screw it to their existing panel. Is that all there is to it?

    Aside from cutting holes, painting, and installing the speaker?

    If so, Hell I think I can do that.

  15. upgrading system

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

    Posted

    Hey Guys, i have a 2003 Ford Ranger Edge ext. cab and i had a starter system i guess you could say of 2 12" MTX Magna Magnums with the paired amp. I know they are crap but it worked for me for awhile. Well I'm looking to upgrade to something better, but i don't have too much to spend. I also have a pioneer DEH - 6300UB head unit. Any suggestions would be greatly apppreciated!

    How much is "don't have too much"?

  16. How to make additional speaker holes in my door?

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

    Posted · Edited by lagexe

    I think steve has a video, but I'm having trouble finding it. I was wondering if someone can link me to that video and tutorials that go a little more in depth. Thanks!

    What kind of car and are you trying to glass or are you just cutting directly into the door?

    I would like to add on to the door. I assume people use fiber glass and mdf like the guy below you said. I'm not 100% sure though.

    Either way I do not want to cut into my doors, I feel that may look trashy.

    Oh and Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 1994

  18. alpine type s and r

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

    Posted

    I want to put some speakers in my 2001 Camry. I have type s door speakers and type r for the rear speakers. My car came with the jbl sound package where there is a amp running them. Should I get a new amp to run them or use the one in it? If so what amp and size?

    What head-unit do you have? After market, stock, some jbl? chances are that you can get a better speaker amp. If you are feeling froggy you may even be able to get a few boxed 6x9s to add to your system. ;)

    personally, I would start looking at Rockford amps. They cost a little bit, yes. However, they are damn good amps.

  20. How to add second Alternator to 1994 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo

    in Electrical-battery- Alternators- Wiring

    Posted

    This will be a later project, but I wanted to get educated on the basics, and hardware now. I hear a lot of people talking about brackets to mount an additional Alternator. Do I need one? If so, where do I buy, or is this something I need to make? Is there a better/easier way to do it? I'll ask more questions as I know to ask them. At the moment, I have many.

  22. amp shutting on and off

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

    Posted · Edited by lagexe

    Sounds to me like a ground or hot wire are not as secure as you think. And because you didn't mention it, I'll ask: Do you have a fuse on both sides of your hot wire? I don't think that is the problem, but could be a problem one day. Also You said the fuses are okay, but what about the wires running into and out of them? Are they nice, tight, clean, and still copper colored?.

    edits in red

  24. How to wire 2 caps

    in Electrical-battery- Alternators- Wiring

    Posted · Edited by lagexe

    you are correct

    Holy crap, I think I'm getting this stuff. Thanks everyone.

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    I asked once but it may have been buried, in the most recent pic I posted what cap should be grounded; the top of bottom?

    Thanks again, I can not say it enough! Sorry for all the questions! :(

    Team Bassick You answered my question and I missed it. Sorry. Though are making me wonder if I should ground both caps or not?

    I do have all amps grounded, but I don't know if that counters not having both caps grounded.

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