KiKaZz74 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 (edited) 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 Quote My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 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. Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprkn_ranger Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Oh and as far as a box design, 412cvx does a good job on designs, as well as ram designs from what I understand. Quote Check out my build log! 4 Havocs in a blowthrough http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/187506-sprkn-rangers-blowthrough-build/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 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. Quote My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 thanks and ya i know ive followed on facebook for 6+ months and they always get good reviews. Quote My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyG2 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 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. Quote *New vehicle and system coming soon.* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 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. Quote My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiKaZz74 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 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 Quote My SPL to SQ Build Log Vehicle:1997 Dodge Dakota Ext Cab 4x4 2009 Dodge Journey SXT5.2L V8 Magnum 3.5L V6 Stock AltEquipment: Headunit- Alpine CDE-147BT Mids/Highs Amp- JL Audio G6600 Class AB 6 Channel Sub Amp- Hifonics BRZ1700.1D @ 2 Ohms Taramps DSP3000.1D Sub- Hertz Hi Energy 12" HX300D SounDrive SDA3 12 Tweeters- Rockford Fosgate Power Series Silk Domes Hertz Hi-Energy Mids- Dayton Audio Reference 4" Full Range Drivers Midbass- Silver Flute 6.5" Hertz Hi-Energy 6.5" Processor- MiniDSP 2x4 RCA- 6 channels of SounDrive HF series Wire- EB Flex 2/0 -Member of Team SounDrive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stroupe79 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 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 Quote http://www.stevemead...cherokee-build/ 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Alpine CDE-hd148bt Alpine PKG-RSE2 PRV Audio (4) 6MB200 front/rear doors PRV Audio (4) TW350Ti dash/rear doors Kicker KX350.4 Obsidian Audio (1) 18 D4 v2 revamp (2) Stereo Integrity HT 18d2DC Audio 1.2k5.25ft^3 tuned @34hz revamp Infinite Baffle Cpillar AudioTechnix 60mil deadenerKnuKonceptz & SkyHigh wire (complete setup) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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