deeje Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I gurantee its because the sub is new give it 2 weeks and it'll go away i've had 4 xl's all of them did the same. This is why I advise him to touch the dustcap. How do you know he isn't clipping it? Don't guarantee nothing you don't know for a fact. This guy could take you advise, ignore the smell, and end up blowing his sub, because you really didn't know for a fact. That's one problem with internet forums, people askes questions, and get answers from others who act like they really know something but don't. Save us all the headache. People really need to realize their comments could have effect on peoples life. Obviously he should do that first I was figuring he wasn't a dumbfuck tho and would do that anyways Mr I know everything and I can condescend on whatever I want to. Quote --2004 Toyota 4runner New Build Log -2002 Acura Tl-S Old Build Log Team DC Audio spl dust is an option you can get on the coils... it's great for extra 1000 watts of power where can i get this spl dust and how much is it. is it hard to apply? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted April 2, 2011 Report Share Posted April 2, 2011 I am going to recommend that you invest in a good oscope to properly tune your entire system. You need to check the signal coming from you HU to your sub amp to be sure that there is no clipping there and then once that signal is clean you need to set your gain with the oscope as well to be sure there is no clipping there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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fox_racin4 Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 unhook your infinitys, mine would get hot and stink in no time, i thought it was my subs, till i unhooked the speakers Quote 1998 gmc extd cab 12 crossfire C710s 4 SAZ-4500s 3 Singer 400A altsbuncha mids/highs Team Asshole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurfectlyInsane Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 unhook your infinitys, mine would get hot and stink in no time, i thought it was my subs, till i unhooked the speakers Following what I said will inreturn give the same results. Also, if he could smell the port, it will give him a answer if its the sub or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapbox Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 (edited) i have never heard dc coils burn easy. my coils looked brand new when i reconed them after over a year of abuse. and i did get them smelly a few times. team mate never burnt a coil when he used a 12k on them. Edited April 4, 2011 by Soapbox Quote TEAM FLEX ISSUES, TEAM DC AUDIO 2010 California State Finals Champion MECA AS2 2011 California State Champion Meca S2 2011 California State Record holder Meca S2 2012 Meca Mod 4 class 152.5 and rising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 You aren't getting a "clamped" 1800. It's rated at 1800 @ 2 ohms, that doesn't mean that's what you're clamping. Probably clipping which is why you're smelling them. Quote 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 You aren't getting a "clamped" 1800. It's rated at 1800 @ 2 ohms, that doesn't mean that's what you're clamping. Probably clipping which is why you're smelling them. Quote 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skittlesRgood Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 i have never heard dc coils burn easy. my coils looked brand new when i reconed them after over a year of abuse. and i did get them smelly a few times. team mate never burnt a coil when he used a 12k on them. who burnt their coils 4 times? ever think if the same person keeps burning subs... it could be the user? Quote If I answered you in a well mannered, informative way, you asked a good question or had a good attitude. If I was an asshole, you asked a stupid question or you had a fucktard attitude... or I was in a bad mood. Team BassickHU: Pioneer AVIC Z110Front: Peerless SLS 6.5", Peerless HDS 4", Rainbow tweeter - running activeAmp: JL HD600/4 and DC 4 channel (bridged to midbass)Processor: JBL MS-8Subs: 2x 12" AA MayhemsAmp: DC 3kElectrical: DC power 270xp alt. 1/0 big 4. XSpower D3400 and six D680s. http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/121795-29-update-the-buick-is-getting-a-rebuild/ Top career scores: DBdrag 151.7 MECA SQ 82.25My SOTM build Yeah. im pretty sure they dont warranty retarded people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techforce Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 (edited) I wouldn't say they burn easy... I slinkied a couple XL coils and literally bent/creased/broke the formers... I got the burnt coil smell, but by the time I caught the smell, it was too late... (but, that was with about 4kw going to each one and brand new...) Don't know if that helps... Some of my problem was prolly clipping as well because I was getting a sever voltage drop also... But... as others said... you might wanna back down on it a lil because you might be pushing the coil a lil too much with the subs not being broke in... Edited April 4, 2011 by techforce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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