Jgrizz Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hey guys been looking around for a good subwoofer and saw the SA-15. Originally wanting to stick with a 12 inch, I decided why not do a 15 inch? Like me lows loud. Anywho, I see that the SA-15 is rated at 600w rms and I have heard that they can take more easily. So my question is how much more? If I put closer towards 900 watts, will I be risking pushing this sub too far? Its meant for a daily setup and will be played for over an hour every day. Any amp ideas either? Oh and hate to keep asking for more, but how big should this box be? Looking to go vented. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h23a3lude Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 Hey guys been looking around for a good subwoofer and saw the SA-15. Originally wanting to stick with a 12 inch, I decided why not do a 15 inch? Like me lows loud. Anywho, I see that the SA-15 is rated at 600w rms and I have heard that they can take more easily. So my question is how much more? If I put closer towards 900 watts, will I be risking pushing this sub too far? Its meant for a daily setup and will be played for over an hour every day. Any amp ideas either? Oh and hate to keep asking for more, but how big should this box be? Looking to go vented. Thanks guys What amp? Quote 92 Honda Prelude SI H23a3 HU: Alpine CDA-105 Front Stage: DB Drive PT6.0 6.5" Rear Stage: Junk pioneers (Not sure what im wanting to do in the trunk, waiting) Speaker Amp: DB Drive A4 4200 Sub Amp: MB Quart DSC1500.1 Subs: 2 12" MB Quart Premiums Box: Slot port tuned to ~34hz Wiring: Kicker Ultraflex 0awg and Big 3 Alt: Stock (saving for a 200amp Excessive Amperage) Batteries: Optima Yellow Top and Stinger SPV44 Extra Equipment: Two Rockford Fosgate T2 12's (Recones in future) Kicker ZX1000.1 Selling: GOLF CLUBS- http://www.stevemead...03#entry1916603 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgrizz Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I don't really have one in mind. So i guess what I mean is that I would purchase an amp that says it puts out 1000 watts at 2 ohm's and just tune it down closer to 600 watts. I imagine I won't see a great increase in loudness if I do push 900 watts to the subwoofer, as opposed to 600 watts. Or would i? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h23a3lude Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I don't really have one in mind. So i guess what I mean is that I would purchase an amp that says it puts out 1000 watts at 2 ohm's and just tune it down closer to 600 watts. I imagine I won't see a great increase in loudness if I do push 900 watts to the subwoofer, as opposed to 600 watts. Or would i? Probably so, i mean you will be moving the speaker more, so it will be louder. Quote 92 Honda Prelude SI H23a3 HU: Alpine CDA-105 Front Stage: DB Drive PT6.0 6.5" Rear Stage: Junk pioneers (Not sure what im wanting to do in the trunk, waiting) Speaker Amp: DB Drive A4 4200 Sub Amp: MB Quart DSC1500.1 Subs: 2 12" MB Quart Premiums Box: Slot port tuned to ~34hz Wiring: Kicker Ultraflex 0awg and Big 3 Alt: Stock (saving for a 200amp Excessive Amperage) Batteries: Optima Yellow Top and Stinger SPV44 Extra Equipment: Two Rockford Fosgate T2 12's (Recones in future) Kicker ZX1000.1 Selling: GOLF CLUBS- http://www.stevemead...03#entry1916603 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgrizz Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 hmm okay so I take it that the sa-15 can handle that 900 watts daily with no problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h23a3lude Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 hmm okay so I take it that the sa-15 can handle that 900 watts daily with no problems? Of clean power, i would worry about it. But you also have to understand that it wont last as long if your gonna rape it alot. Quote 92 Honda Prelude SI H23a3 HU: Alpine CDA-105 Front Stage: DB Drive PT6.0 6.5" Rear Stage: Junk pioneers (Not sure what im wanting to do in the trunk, waiting) Speaker Amp: DB Drive A4 4200 Sub Amp: MB Quart DSC1500.1 Subs: 2 12" MB Quart Premiums Box: Slot port tuned to ~34hz Wiring: Kicker Ultraflex 0awg and Big 3 Alt: Stock (saving for a 200amp Excessive Amperage) Batteries: Optima Yellow Top and Stinger SPV44 Extra Equipment: Two Rockford Fosgate T2 12's (Recones in future) Kicker ZX1000.1 Selling: GOLF CLUBS- http://www.stevemead...03#entry1916603 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeAlLsTaR13 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 sa-15 will eat 900w daily on a clean signal easily, can pound it for hours even i had my saz3500d @ .5 to my sa-12s for 3, almost 4 months till i sold em to upgrade i have 1kw going to my girlfriends single sa-12 so i think about 1k would be right on the power for a single sa-15, good box clean power and you'll be set Quote Team Sundown Audio**CURRENT** -- 2012 Scion tC Build Click Here **OLD** -- 2002 Pontiac Grand AM Build Click Herecheck them out, slap me a comment2002 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2l 4 cylinder ecotec.-------------------------------------------------------------------Head Unit - Alpine CDA-9887Subs - 2x Z 12 v.2s - v.3 + NS Soft partsAmplifier - Sundown Audio SAZ-3500DEnclosure - 3.33 Cubes tuned to 34.66hzFront Stage - JBL P660c 6.5" ComponentsRear Deck - Powerbass 4xl 6.5" Mid-RangeFront Stage Amplifier - Sundown Audio SAX-100.4DWires - Kicker Hyperflex 1/0, KnuKonceptz 1/0, Knu 4 and 8 Gauge, Kicker RCAsElectrical - 275 AMP DC Power H/O Alternator, XS Power S3400, XS Power D2700Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/BeAILsTaR13------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgrizz Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I won't be wanging on it to that point. Though that's hard to say now haha. I would feel better keeping at or a little above the 600 watts of clean power. So now I'm looking for an amp that will give 600-700 watts clean. I would prefer to have an amp that is rated higher than 600 or 700 watts so I am avoiding over working that amp and leading to badness. I had a bad experience with pushing my last amp very close to its max output and it would be burning after 30-40 minutes of play. (was a JL amp so it wasn't bad quality was just little experience on my end) Im looking to avoid this problem again, so amp suggestions would be great, would prefer to pay around $300 give or take. Thanks so far for your help h23a3lude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeAlLsTaR13 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 (edited) I won't be wanging on it to that point. Though that's hard to say now haha. I would feel better keeping at or a little above the 600 watts of clean power. So now I'm looking for an amp that will give 600-700 watts clean. I would prefer to have an amp that is rated higher than 600 or 700 watts so I am avoiding over working that amp and leading to badness. I had a bad experience with pushing my last amp very close to its max output and it would be burning after 30-40 minutes of play. (was a JL amp so it wasn't bad quality was just little experience on my end) Im looking to avoid this problem again, so amp suggestions would be great, would prefer to pay around $300 give or take. Thanks so far for your help h23a3lude mbquart onyx 1000.1, same amp im running my girlfriends single sa-12 to @ 1 ohm, loves the power it sees, they run like 150-170 new shipped Edited March 6, 2012 by BeAlLsTaR13 Quote Team Sundown Audio**CURRENT** -- 2012 Scion tC Build Click Here **OLD** -- 2002 Pontiac Grand AM Build Click Herecheck them out, slap me a comment2002 Pontiac Grand AM SE 2.2l 4 cylinder ecotec.-------------------------------------------------------------------Head Unit - Alpine CDA-9887Subs - 2x Z 12 v.2s - v.3 + NS Soft partsAmplifier - Sundown Audio SAZ-3500DEnclosure - 3.33 Cubes tuned to 34.66hzFront Stage - JBL P660c 6.5" ComponentsRear Deck - Powerbass 4xl 6.5" Mid-RangeFront Stage Amplifier - Sundown Audio SAX-100.4DWires - Kicker Hyperflex 1/0, KnuKonceptz 1/0, Knu 4 and 8 Gauge, Kicker RCAsElectrical - 275 AMP DC Power H/O Alternator, XS Power S3400, XS Power D2700Videos - http://www.youtube.com/user/BeAILsTaR13------------------------------------------------------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgrizz Posted March 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 sa-15 will eat 900w daily on a clean signal easily, can pound it for hours even i had my saz3500d @ .5 to my sa-12s for 3, almost 4 months till i sold em to upgrade i have 1kw going to my girlfriends single sa-12 so i think about 1k would be right on the power for a single sa-15, good box clean power and you'll be set Alright, what amp you thinking then? How big of a box would you put this bad boy in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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