2 SA 12s Build Help/Input

[baldwin3m]

Hey guys im kinda new to car audio and all. had a couple systems in my car but nothing really to brag about, but im starting my first real "build" and i was hoping people on here could help/give me good input on what i need to get and do.

Currently my build looks like this:

2 12" Sundown Audio SA-12

1 Audioque AQ1200D Amp or 1 Sundown Audio SAX-1200D <-- Which amp should i choose? i plan on upgrading it to a bigger amp in the future too.

1 XS Power D5100 Batt

1 Mechman HO Alt 220a

I am putting this in the back of a 2006 Toyota Corolla. My trunk dimensions are 42x25x16, so could i fit a decent sized ported box back there or what?

Any other input, ideas, or anything else is greatly appreciated.

Thanks Everyone

[KillaCam]

You would save a bit of money going with the AQ amp. I would suggest a bigger amp to start out with though. Those subs can handle more than rated.

[baldwin3m]

So maybe an AQ2200D?

Would you guys recommend running 0guage wire with this build too?

[KillaCam]

Depends on your voice coil. I wouldn't run it at 1ohm, a little too much power. And definitely use 1/0awg.

[SQMonte]

This being your first real build, I think the AQ1200 would be perfect. Yes those subs can handle more than rated but that doesnt mean everybody should do it. Kinda like putting me behind the wheel of a Nascar and telling me to drive it 200mph with a track full of other cars.....yeah it can do that but im probably not the best person to do it.

U have more than enough room back there for a nice box.....I'd go about 4ft3 and tuned to the low 30's. Have fun!

[412 CVX]

You forgot something - SMD DD-1 to set your gains. especially if you're going to run almost double the rated power of those subs.

also, what do you plan on doing for your front stage?

you can fit a decent sized box in there. hit me up if you need a design. i'd be glad to help with that and any other questions you might have.

[baldwin3m]

The box should be 4 cubic ft total or per each sub? cause i thought 2.25cubic ft would be good per sub... im probably going to go with the AQ1200D just cause im inexperienced at the time.

And what would be better to run with the AQ1200 dual 2 ohm or dual 4 ohm?

[Lbox88]

This being your first real build, I think the AQ1200 would be perfect. Yes those subs can handle more than rated but that doesnt mean everybody should do it. Kinda like putting me behind the wheel of a Nascar and telling me to drive it 200mph with a track full of other cars.....yeah it can do that but im probably not the best person to do it.

U have more than enough room back there for a nice box.....I'd go about 4ft3 and tuned to the low 30's. Have fun!

This^ stick to the 1200 for now and later down the road when you're ready to upgrade, then sell off the 1200 and get a 2200. Just take care of your amps and keep them clean and scratch free. 1/0 would be good so that you would have to rerun wire later too.

[baldwin3m]

Yes i will definitely have to have someone design a box for me and maybe even build it, willing to pay for the box and s&h. but that probably can be discussed later.

also, what do you plan on doing for your front stage?

^^what do you mean by that? like under the hood and with my headunit and all that?

[988216855]

i'm running 2 sa 12's dual 4 with a crescendo 2k. stock alt, 0gauge, 1 battery in the trunk. box is 4 cubes i believe don't remember exactly but tunes to 35 hz. i would go with a little more power than an aq 1200 but just just your gains right and you will be fine.