rogue Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Im certain you will have some dimming on more aggressive bass notes but it wont be like you are driving without lights. Long bass notes are where you will see the voltage drop. Best thing to do IMO is upgrade the battery later to an appropriate D series XS power batt when the money is there. Quote BMW X5 Stealth Build w/ IPAD BMW 325i Rear Deck Digital Designs Build BMW 325i Car PC Touchscreen Bezel Build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine8SST Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 For amps, again, i only use JL. You could either look down the kenwood route, or other similar brands to get some power for that type R, to keep cost low. That advice is meant to be a joke right? Quote 1998 SS/T Ram Build Log - Kenwood KVT-514 and KNA-G510 Navigation - 2 DC Level 3 12" - Components??? - Sundown ??? - Sundown??? - Knu Konceptz - Second Skin Dampy Pro - XS D6500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nums Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 On a side note. I have 35W HIDs installed. So that might help with the dimming since they use less wattage and the ballasts act a little bit like a capacitor if I'm not mistaken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nine8SST Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 You can get a brand new or used DC Level 3 12" and something like a used AQ, or Fosgate amp (something that does rated power) and still have enough money left over to get an amp wiring kit and build a box, and still be under your budget! Quote 1998 SS/T Ram Build Log - Kenwood KVT-514 and KNA-G510 Navigation - 2 DC Level 3 12" - Components??? - Sundown ??? - Sundown??? - Knu Konceptz - Second Skin Dampy Pro - XS D6500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dakota Sapinsky Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 OP: No, my custom box is sealed with two 12w7s firing to the rear. The cut out hole where the arm rest is at lets all the air and sound get into the vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny B Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) Even if my alternator probably puts out only around 80amps? I don't want to have to worry about dimming, since I know if it happens after the big 3 you're pretty much screwed unless you get a new alt. Which is something I really want to avoid. Id say get some HID's. Good way to stop dimming lights Ahh didn't see your last post Edited February 29, 2012 by Johny B Quote 06 Chrysler 300 Pioneer avh-x8500bhs Hertz Hsk 130.4 Alpine mrp-F600 2 Dc level 4 12s Dc 2k Viper 5901 SHCA wiring KnuKonceptz RCA's SecondSkin/Fatmat Big 3-stock alt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nums Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 (edited) You can get a brand new or used DC Level 3 12" and something like a used AQ, or Fosgate amp (something that does rated power) and still have enough money left over to get an amp wiring kit and build a box, and still be under your budget! So far I'm really liking this. DC Level 3 is rated for 900 RMS which should be well under what could cause dimming and I'm sure will give plenty of bump. Regarding an amp. I'm guessing I need to buy an Amp rated higher than the sub since I doubt I'll find one rated for 900 RMS. In which case do I just turn the gains down, or how does that work? Did anyone have any extra thoughts on the enclosure deal? I want to make sure I do this right. Ahh didn't see your last post Its nice to hear I've unintentionally done an upgrade that helps with dimming though. Edited February 29, 2012 by Nums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johny B Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 http://www.audiosavings.com/products/Car-Amplifiers/Hifonics-BRZ1200.1D-1200-Watt-RMS-Mono-ClassD-Car-Amplifier--4-Gauge-Amp-Kit/BRZ1200.1D---WK41.aspx You can do that with a level 3 12 and build your own box Quote 06 Chrysler 300 Pioneer avh-x8500bhs Hertz Hsk 130.4 Alpine mrp-F600 2 Dc level 4 12s Dc 2k Viper 5901 SHCA wiring KnuKonceptz RCA's SecondSkin/Fatmat Big 3-stock alt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashdollar2009 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 For amps, again, i only use JL. You could either look down the kenwood route, or other similar brands to get some power for that type R, to keep cost low. That advice is meant to be a joke right? He's not joking.... It'll cost you around $75.00 to build your own ported box. That's wood, glue screws, silicone. Hit up someone who can get you a free basic box design to work off of. Just make sure you have your subwoofer(s) and amplifier chosen first because different drivers on different power are going to be looking for different box designs. I just put together two 12" Kicker CVR's, an 800rms monoblock from MB Quart, and a cheap wiring kit today for a friend for $325.00. If you know where you are shopping you can put together something small and decent on a small budget. As far as knowing a friend at a shop... Just buy online with your budget. It's not like you are going to get raped on any shipping charges on anything. And avoid anything JL Audio if you are trying to stick with $700.00. I believe they sell that JL 13.5W7 for something like $700.00 itself. For budget look into Kicker, MB Quart, Hifonics, Audiopipe, ebay for wiring harnesses and dash kits. For quality budget look for Sundown SA series, DC Audio level 3's, Fi ssd's or q's. Just a few tips. Quote 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Two 12" DC Audio XL M2'sCrescendo Audio BC5500d Current Scores: 150+ out the Trunk On 6/30/2011 at 1:11 AM, 'Ray' said: Acoustical energy is free. Electrical energy is not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch the bass Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 Yesterday i saw a ne ampmodel, matching perfect with this offer, sub´s+box http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/123519-2-skar-vvx-12s-custom-ported-box-special-35999-shipped/ Skar subs are known to be musicaly and grt loud + AP ASM 1500 http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-AUDIOPIPE-APSM1500-1500W-CLASS-D-CAR-AUDIO-AMPLIFIER-AMP-1500-WATT-APSM-1500-/300664834973?pt=Car_Amplifiers&hash=item4601054b9d. Rest of your budget you can use for some 0/1 gauge wire, fusing and a vew sheet´s of sounddeadner. Quote "in the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty" Bob Marley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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