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Okay guys, I am planning my next build for my PT, and I need opinions. I am thinking about trying 4 18's, non-walled, no back seat. Since I'm still a rookie w/ the "bigger setups", I was kinda thinking about doing a box similar to Steve's, subs up port back, except since my car is smaller it w/ become a two seater. And the equipment I am leaning towards is DC. I was thinking 4 - level4 18's on a 5K for starters, with a 270a mechman alt, MLA VBM, and four XS D3100's, with two Kinetik HC1400's up front. Later I could still add a second alt, more batts, and a second DC 5K.

So my question is, does this sound like a good idea for me and my car? I am looking for a daily 150+ that sounds good on music and does a good ass hair-trick w ease. So is this gonna be a good idea? Would 15's be better considering my space? And wall/no wall??? I am open to all serious suggestions. And thank you for your time :drinks:

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4th Order wall 4 - 15's
on a DC 5.0K 2 DC 5.0K's


Solo X 15 (v.2) Sub Build

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Okay guys, I am planning my next build for my PT, and I need opinions. I am thinking about trying 4 18's, non-walled, no back seat. Since I'm still a rookie w/ the "bigger setups", I was kinda thinking about doing a box similar to Steve's, subs up port back, except since my car is smaller it w/ become a two seater. And the equipment I am leaning towards is DC. I was thinking 4 - level4 18's on a 5K for starters, with a 270a mechman alt, MLA VBM, and four XS D3100's, with two Kinetik HC1400's up front. Later I could still add a second alt, more batts, and a second DC 5K.

So my question is, does this sound like a good idea for me and my car? I am looking for a daily 150+ that sounds good on music and does a good ass hair-trick w ease. So is this gonna be a good idea? Would 15's be better considering my space? And wall/no wall??? I am open to all serious suggestions. And thank you for your time :drinks:

it doesn't make sense. Why not run 5 xs3100's

and 3 d3100 with 270a should be plenty for dc 5k.

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Oh and in case you aren't familiar with my car, it's a 2002 PT Cruiser. Dimensions I have are roughly 41"W X 47"L X 27"H(up to the window line). That is with plastic in, could be more room made if needed. Here are some pics of it empty

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4th Order wall 4 - 15's
on a DC 5.0K 2 DC 5.0K's


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it doesn't make sense. Why not run 5 xs3100's

and 3 d3100 with 270a should be plenty for dc 5k.

True, only reason for the use of the Kinetik's is that I already own them. Just thought they'd be good enough together for up front?

But yeah guess I should sell them and put and XS up front too. So you think three w/ be enough?


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4th Order wall 4 - 15's
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Solo X 15 (v.2) Sub Build

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Wow, damn, I was really wanting to get some opinions. Usually they aren't very hard to get, until you want them I guess???


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4th Order wall 4 - 15's
on a DC 5.0K 2 DC 5.0K's


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id do no wall with the 15s to make sure you proper air space. that much cone area on 5k should do hair tricks with ease :)

www.dcsoundlab.comDCforum.jpgyoutube video's kbsmoker2011 MECAOH AS3 Champ 147.5OH DB2 Champ 125.9WF AS3 3rd 147.3WF DB3 2nd 128.3

SystemPioneer AVH-P4300DVD2 sets Fusion Encounter 6.5 componentson Crunch Ground Pounder 1200.418" DC NEO

on DC 5.0KKnukonceptz 1/0 through outBig 3 all 1/0XS D6500under hood D3100 in the backMechman 270....rebuilt by Ohio Generator :)

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Do 15s but do xls do 1.4 coils and strapp 2 5ks down low. That's my plan in the near future

TEAM DC AUDIO

VEHICLE:98 chevy tahoe 2wd 3-4 drop

HEADUNIT:alpine 9886

PREAMP:arcaudio

FRONT STAGE:4-6 1/2s selinium,DD component set and 4-selinium tweeters in each door

KICKPANELS:jl audio 5 1/4

REAR DOORS: dd components 6 1/2s

HIGHS AMPS:zapco 750.2 on front doors,zapco an another 750.2 on kicks and rear doors

SUBS:4-ascendant audio 18s with 5 spiders in a custom box built by KINGSUV

SUB AMP: 2-dc7.5s

ALTERNATORS: 3-mechmans 1- 425comp, 1-smd spec350, 1-270 with adj voltage harness on custom dc bracket

WIRE:10-runs 0g front to back

BATTERIES:6-d1400s

TL results:157.1 at 38hz and 156.8 at headrest score @37hz. STATE AND NATIONAL RECORD IN MECA S5.

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