Nocturnus Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 So, I sold my Sundown/DC stuff while back. Been running HU on stock speakers since. I'm planning a new system using a Polk Audio 5 channel amp. Looking at single sub. I was looking a getting either a L2 or L3 12 for this. Sub channel onthe amp will be pushing 500 watts. Will it matter much which sub I get for this. I will be running sealed, ~1-1.25ft3 (maybe a little more if I get creative with my box design). Any input will be helpful on this. Quote http://www.posamp.rocks/stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewbie Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 (edited) Edited Edited April 12, 2012 by TheNewbie Quote Check out my build log: http://www.stevemead...60#entry1958353 Different folks have different strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyBoy95 Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Wrong section sir better luck in general. It's not DC equipt anymore he is talking about the L2 (level 2) or L3 (level 3), so yes he is talking about DC. For only 500 watts, i would do the level 2, if you had some plans in the future to upgrade the sub amp i would do the level 3, so you would have head room. but on the 5 channel alone, the level 2. Quote Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocturnus Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I couldn't say what the future holds for a install. I change installs quite a bit. Seems I never finish one cause I end up changing stuff. Playing around on paper, it does seem like I can squeeze out just over 1.75ft3, so I could run ported. The Level2 shows 1.25ft3 for ported. Listening to mainly rap/techno, what should I aim for on tuning the port? Quote http://www.posamp.rocks/stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewbie Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I couldn't say what the future holds for a install. I change installs quite a bit. Seems I never finish one cause I end up changing stuff. Playing around on paper, it does seem like I can squeeze out just over 1.75ft3, so I could run ported. The Level2 shows 1.25ft3 for ported. Listening to mainly rap/techno, what should I aim for on tuning the port? My appologies was thinking of kicker for some reason.. It's all preference but I'd say 34 or so helps you play a range if notes Quote Check out my build log: http://www.stevemead...60#entry1958353 Different folks have different strokes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCA Rusty Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 i would roll with a Level 2 as well, Quote DC AUDIO Phone Number 1(855)SPL-DBZZ Built by Competitors, for Competitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocturnus Posted April 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Yeah.. L2 me thinks also. Gonna make some cardboard templates to see exactly what I can do. Either way, I'll be happy. I ran my 2 L3 12's in 2ft3 total and it was loud. Hope by this weekend I can start building. Pretty much after that 4-8 weeks I can't do jack shit. Foot surgery. Kinda sucks. Quote http://www.posamp.rocks/stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nocturnus Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) Oh man. I hit a snag. Starting to lean back to my old habits.. Been really thinking of 2 L3 15's sealed. Running 1 Polk Audi PA D1000.1 to each. Only problem is how to get past the electrical issues. There are no aftermarket alt's for the 2.2L motor in my Malibu. I do have a couple of big ass batteries from the UPS at work (CD Technologies, forgot model # at this time). Who needs a trunk when you can add a roof rack.. Edited April 14, 2012 by Nocturnus Quote http://www.posamp.rocks/stereo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeym4692 Posted April 18, 2012 Report Share Posted April 18, 2012 Oh man. I hit a snag. Starting to lean back to my old habits.. Been really thinking of 2 L3 15's sealed. Running 1 Polk Audi PA D1000.1 to each. Only problem is how to get past the electrical issues. There are no aftermarket alt's for the 2.2L motor in my Malibu. I do have a couple of big ass batteries from the UPS at work (CD Technologies, forgot model # at this time). Who needs a trunk when you can add a roof rack.. Have you spoke with anyone to see about making an aftermarket alt for your car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corona_jeff Posted April 20, 2012 Report Share Posted April 20, 2012 hell who needs a back seat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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