tonedeaf Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 (edited) The suggested 4.5ft box is way to big after displacement. 3.5-3.9 is about perfect after displacement for 2k watts imo. Set your gains like cj said and that will help severely. Read up and learn what you should already know. Clipping is basically sending a dirty signal to your amp, causing it to put out a TON of power, more than the amp should be making. This can and will harm your amp and sub In the long haul. Also, check and see how hot your amp is getting. If clipping and such so severely it could be cutting out from the heat. Turn your gains down and bassboost off and set gain accordingly. Also, If you have a pos hu it could also be the one clipping. Need a scope to figure that out though. Just read what your voltage is reading...Jesus, time for electrical upgrades. Do the big 3 as soon as you can. Edited May 21, 2011 by tonedeaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I disagree with the sweet spot being 3 - 3.5. I think that's only if you're rubbing 2500 rms+ 1500 I'd open it up to around 4.5. Also check and make sure you don't have a loose connection in the box. 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...
RickyFriery97 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I disagree with the sweet spot being 3 - 3.5. I think that's only if you're rubbing 2500 rms+ 1500 I'd open it up to around 4.5. Also check and make sure you don't have a loose connection in the box. I agree on the box size Quote 2014 Chevy Silverado Crewcab 1994 Chevy Full Size blazer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leboy23 Posted May 21, 2011 Report Share Posted May 21, 2011 I disagree with the sweet spot being 3 - 3.5. I think that's only if you're rubbing 2500 rms+ 1500 I'd open it up to around 4.5. Also check and make sure you don't have a loose connection in the box. I agree on the box size I have the same sub in a 3.6 cube box and that thing is loud. I'm running it on a dc 2k, but I don't think 3.5 is to small for that sub. Rusty told me that was the best size box for that sub, and I figure that man knows what he is talking about. Not saying anyone else is wrong about his box, but mine is pretty dang loud. Quote 2012 Nissan Altima SL DC M2 Lvl 3 12" with AR cone DC 1.2K Amp Kicker Sum8 Kicker 4 Gauge amp kit XS Power D2700 1.5 Cubic ft net tuned to 38Hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick0118 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 ok so im investing in a 15 xl soon and im upgradeing to zero gauge wire and a bigger alt. but is there any thing else i need to be worried about?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick0118 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 ok so im investing in a 15 xl soon and im upgradeing to zero gauge wire and a bigger alt. but is there any thing else i need to be worried about?? like do i need to get better rcas or any thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xballking21 Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 whats cliping? and i have a subaru legacy 2009 its got a 110 alternator and i have a diehard battery its pretty big im gettin a xs soon but i get like 12.77 volts i think but i havnt checked while there playing 12.77 volts when its not playing? Christ... lol ok guys i read my multimeter wrong im getting 14.5 much better and thats my second battery too with 0 gauge and new box is tomorrow Quote #winning 2 DC AUDIO XL 12s 2 hifionics 2600 2 Deka yellow tops big 3 everything you need to know about car audio... Bacon strips and Bacon strips and Bacon strips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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