new to audio need help with box\subs\amp\ect.

[KiKaZz74]

ok so im 16 and i got my truck last year 97 dakota ext cab. replaced the facotry radio and speakers with kicker ks65 in all 4 spots. also replaced HU with JVC KD-R320. no seperate amps powering speakers. im a kid that likes to have bass but my speakers wont handle it. i blew one within a week and almost blew a second within a month. i know kicker isnt the greatest brand but its all best buy had that i liked. so anyways i would like subs so i dont have to deal with clipping on my speakers like they do if i turn it up to much.

so i am looking at choices for subs and im not sure what i want. i was looking at 2 12" kicker crv 2ohm dvc but ive been hearing alot of bad about them. i then was looking at a dc lvl3 15" or decent cheap 18".

my budget for total build is about $800 for sub(s), amps, wiring, ect.

so i need help finding subs, amp and i also need help designing a box.

send me a message if u need any info

Edited March 16, 2012 by KiKaZz74

[sprkn_ranger]

Kicker isn't a bad brand at all, a little overpriced IMO but not bad. As far as your subs blowing, it may have been caused by a clipped signal from the amp. Even the best quality subs can't take a clipped signal for long. With a budget of 800 you can get a pretty decent sub(s) and amp. The quality of how it all sounds will be in the install. So do some reading here and learn as much as you can.

[sprkn_ranger]

Oh and as far as a box design, 412cvx does a good job on designs, as well as ram designs from what I understand.

[KiKaZz74]

srry what i was saying is my ks65 are clipping like not enough power wise? and i blew one. i dont have any amps or subs yet thats what im trying to look into. im installing and making box and wiring myself.

[KiKaZz74]

thanks and ya i know ive followed on facebook for 6+ months and they always get good reviews.

[BobbyG2]

For that budget, I think:

Big 3. AudioQue/Sundown/Skar 1200 or 1500 Watt. 2 Skar/Obsidian/Sundown 12's. If you go with the Skars you can get the 2 Subs and a box deal.

If you get any voltage drop with that get a bigger battery, and you should be good.

[KiKaZz74]

btw guys this build wont happen till like july. but if i can start getting stuff together i can save it and get stuff ran. gotta wait for corn detassling for some extra money.

[Guest]

clipping is when you drive an amplifier too hard. aka try to make it output more power than it was designed to. aka turning up the volume/gain knob too high. thats how speakers blow 99% of the time.

[KiKaZz74]

clipping is when you drive an amplifier too hard. aka try to make it output more power than it was designed to. aka turning up the volume/gain knob too high. thats how speakers blow 99% of the time.

oh well then i have another problem but thanks. mines like my HU cant handle power so speakers start popping and shit and ya. doesnt sound good then but they not meant to handle to much bass like i give them even on stock power

[stroupe79]

if your blowing mids with a HU..i highly doubt you should be trying to hook up amps/subs until you do alot more learning on here..to be honest