bullet4mv92 Posted November 21, 2011 Report Share Posted November 21, 2011 So I got fucked over by a "friend" of mine, who built and sold me a subwoofer, claiming it to be 4,000w RMS when in reality it can't even handle the ~1,700w I'm putting to it with my AQ1200's. Bought it for $350, blew it when I hooked up a friend's AQ3500, spent $120 to get it reconed, got a new amp, he convinced me drop $120 more to have it reconed again, and now it's in danger of blowing again. So after wasting nearly $600 on this piece of shit, I'm pretty fucking pissed. Subfather/IMQUADFURY, if you're reading this, I want my money back. Claiming your subs can handle over twice the power that they really can, even after I proved you wrong once? That's fucking weak dude. I payed out the ass for this shit. So anyways, I need a new sub. At least 2k RMS, and I'm a college student with no job, so keep that in mind. I can't exactly afford to drop a grand for an AA SMD 18". What 18's are out there that won't burn a huge hole in my pocket and yet still hit hard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Before even suggesting a subwoofer, I am VERY curious as to electrical, enclosure, and amp settings. Methinks its possible there is some user error Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-money Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 y dont u just get a aq hdc3? it can take it. i have the aq 2200 on mine 2002 ford focus hatch pioneer DEH-P8400bh infinity kappa 6.5 components front and rear XS Power D1200 Shuriken BT-100 audioque 120.4 2 15 inch audioque HDC3 D2 2 audioque 2200d big 3 mechman 220a alt with external regulator 479-418-3056 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet4mv92 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 Before even suggesting a subwoofer, I am VERY curious as to electrical, enclosure, and amp settings. Methinks its possible there is some user error ...or the guy just half-assed the sub because he built it knowing full well I wouldn't be able to research how many watts it could take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 If he custom built said sub, where would you research to find its specs? That is not information Google would be able to provide...but still no mention of the information I requested. Do not take it personally, but if in fact there was user error a new sub is not going to fix your situation. My $0.02 Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VIPmeetSPL Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 i second that motion. also was everything scoped to ensure clean power was given? clipping can be a cause of death to any sub with almost any amount of power. if not powered cleanly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet4mv92 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 If he custom built said sub, where would you research to find its specs? That is not information Google would be able to provide...but still no mention of the information I requested. Do not take it personally, but if in fact there was user error a new sub is not going to fix your situation. My $0.02 ....that's exactly what I said dude. He custom built the sub, so there's nowhere to research its specs. Therefore, it was easy for him to fuck me over. And the electrical system is fine, the enclosure is fine, and the amps are fine. I've gone from completely stock electrical, to big 3 upgrade and an extra battery in the back, I've had three different enclosures, and I've had 3 different amps on it, and no matter what I change, it's performed like a ~1,500w RMS sub would. Not like a 4,000w RMS one. It's the sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassahaulic Posted November 26, 2011 Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 VERY few woofers will take 4,000rms. I have a feeling the woofer isn't the problem here. Pictures of the woofer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet4mv92 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 i second that motion. also was everything scoped to ensure clean power was given? clipping can be a cause of death to any sub with almost any amount of power. if not powered cleanly. There's little to no clipping. The sub isn't "dead." It just sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullet4mv92 Posted November 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2011 VERY few woofers will take 4,000rms. I have a feeling the woofer isn't the problem here. Pictures of the woofer? He built his own subwoofers and they each take 4,000w. He just half-assed mine and told me it could take 4,000w so I would buy it. I don't have pictures of it and I won't see my car until sunday, so I could post some pictures then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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