LST3 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hey all I have some questions about my sound system and I'm not sure what to put this topic under so feel free to move it for me. But I am looking to upgrade my sound system from what I have now but am not sure where to start. I have a regular cab F150 with a single 12" CVX behind the seat in a custom ported box. It is being run from a Hifonics HFI1000D amplifier at 1 ohm and gets pretty loud. For the mids and highs I have a pair of Hifonics 5.25" components running off of a Rockford Fosgate P300.2. The mids and highs sound good to me and I don't have a problem with them partly because I got an amazing deal on them. But lately I have been listening to all different kids of music and the bass SQ leaves some to be desired. Also when running it hard it seems to be extremely loud for the first song or two but then quiets down and I can't seem to get the volume out of it playing from my ipod for the sub amp even with the gain all the way up. I would guess this is because the amp is getting warm but I'm not exactly sure. This is the first system that I have had and I do all of the installation myself but I would like some feedback on what to upgrade. I want better SQ and would like to keep at least the same SPL or a little more. I can't spend more then like $300-400 dollars on it right now. Sorry for the long post just tryin not to leave anything out. Thanks everybody, Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandonrcm Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 The gain isnt the volume knob for starters... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94retta(219) Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Gain knob is not a volume knob! Buy a sundown audio sa-15 and build a new box. And do the big three. That would be about 400$ well spent Quote BUILD LOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam311 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Well if your gain is all the way up then you are defiantly not going to get te sound you want lol and you might have burnt up amp and sub very soon Quote so far... HU- pioneer DEH-P59001B Amp- crescendo BC2000D Wire- 1/0 awg welding lead Electric- Big 3 ^same wire Subs- 2 Obsidian Audio 12 d4's Box 4ft^3 ported at 33hz. designed by Ram-Designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AI James Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 an SA isnt really an upgrade from a CVX. get your system PROPERLY tuned then go from there. depending on your wants and needs in the system i'd recommend different subs in accordance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplehaze Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 an SA isnt really an upgrade from a CVX. Quote Kickin' Cruiser Seller Feedback Stage 3 Dash, Door Panels,4th Order wall 4 - 15'son a DC 5.0K 2 DC 5.0K'sSolo X 15 (v.2) Sub Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrongmanDesigns Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'd take an sa over a cvx any day. But no it's not going to make a big difference in your setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereileak Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Quote 2006 Mazda3 Hatchback Black 5 Spd ManualPioneer 4300DVD2 Sundown SA-12 (34hz Tune, 3.22 cubes, 14.5 inches per cube, Triple Baffle)Kicker 10ZX2500.1 (2845 RMS) Sub AmpKicker 11ZX650.4 (705 RMS) Mid Amp -- (3 Amps)Kicker KQ3 Active CrossoverKicker KQ30 EqualizerKicker 09QS60.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones)Kicker 09QS65.2 Components (Woven Carbon Cones) - (3 Sets)2/0 Gauge Electron Beam Technologies (3 Runs, 2 +, 1 -) 1/0 Gauge KNU Kollasal Flex (1 Run for -) 300 Ft Kicker X-Series 16 Gauge Speaker WireXS Power D3400 (Rear)XS Power D3100 (Front)Singer Externally Regulated Alternator (Being Built)+ The Love for Car Audio and BASS <3UBL Build Log <------- Click Here-------> Normal Build Log (For Comments) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kam311 Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 I'd take an SA over almost any sub (especially the 600rms-1500rms class) haha great sound quality, very underrated, and just a loud little bad ass sub. Quote so far... HU- pioneer DEH-P59001B Amp- crescendo BC2000D Wire- 1/0 awg welding lead Electric- Big 3 ^same wire Subs- 2 Obsidian Audio 12 d4's Box 4ft^3 ported at 33hz. designed by Ram-Designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mha Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Running stock alt? If so power cant keep up. Same as my first system 2 15 kicker l7 and a hifonics hfi 2000, first song shakes the f^ck out of the car then you replay the song and your like wtf happened, wheres my bass....... How are the hifonics speakers. Im running stock speakers so enything is better then stock. I hear there good for the money. Any input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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