smalltownbigsound Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 i just bought a hcca 15.4. i need help with the size of the enclosure, what amp would best work, and anything else that would help me get the most out of the sub. i drive a 97 2 door cavalier. so i have to build a custom box to fit in my trunk. the trunk is roughly 32"W, 24"L, 18"T. i could build a box to fit but i know if i got the right dimensions for a box it would sound better. i also don't know what amp i should get. i was thinking a rockford t1500. i don't need a super loud system so i figured it would probably work. anything else that would help me out would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crandis16 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 you can do it for sure. you have a total of 8 cubes to work it. I would suggest 3.25-4cubes volume for that sub you selected. I think that amp would be fine but the sub won't see it's full potential. ported or sealed? If you don't want a super loud system then I think you'll be surprised at how loud your setup will be. Quote My Red zx2 Build Log My Black zx2 Build Log My Red zx2 UBL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkindle613 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 i think an http://www.audioque.com/AQ2200D-Amplifier_p_31.html would be a good pick for that sub. and around the same price as a T1500.1 but more power Quote WARNING: I speak 4 languages, profanity, English, sarcasm & real shit 2003 ford explorer 2 RF T1 D4 15s in a 6.8 cubic ft box 1 T1500.1bdcp 250amp ALT by Mike Singer 2 runs of 0 gauge 3 yellow tops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe X Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 Here is a suggestion for the box on rated power: Enclosure Specifications: Fb = 34 Hz Vb = 3.65 ft^3 External Height = 17 in External Width = 32 in External Depth = 21.5 in Port Width = 4 in Cut Sheet List: * All Dimensions in Inches. * Wood Thickness is 3/4 for all Parts. External Enclosure Parts: 2 x Front & Back (3 parts) = 32 x 17 Left & Right Sides = 19 1/4 x 15 1/2 Top & Bottom = 32 x 19 1/4 L Port Internal Assembly Parts: Front to Back = 15 1/4 x 15 1/2 Extension = 9 x 15 1/2 Assembly guide (generic dimensions): Any changes, comments or questions let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalltownbigsound Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 i'm planning on making the box ported. i think it'll sound better. i have 4 gauge wire ran in my car right now. should i go to 0 gauge? would my single battery be enough? i've never dealt with anything with this much power involved. so i really appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkindle613 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 (edited) i'm planning on making the box ported. i think it'll sound better. i have 4 gauge wire ran in my car right now. should i go to 0 gauge? would my single battery be enough? i've never dealt with anything with this much power involved. so i really appreciate the help. if i was you, i would get some 0 gauge, and the biggest XS battery you can afford.. and i mean some good 0 gauge, not some cheap stuff.. Edited August 5, 2012 by dkindle613 Quote WARNING: I speak 4 languages, profanity, English, sarcasm & real shit 2003 ford explorer 2 RF T1 D4 15s in a 6.8 cubic ft box 1 T1500.1bdcp 250amp ALT by Mike Singer 2 runs of 0 gauge 3 yellow tops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalltownbigsound Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 alright well i plan on getting the RF T1500. it calls for 4 gauge wire. how should i go about running the 0 gauge if i go that route? run it into the 4 or straight to the amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkindle613 Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 http://www.darvex.com/store/pc/Sound-Quest-0-4-Gauge-Reducer-134p286.htm and go to a local hardware store and get some smaller machine screws so the negative and positive adapter screws do not touch.. that's what i did.. Quote WARNING: I speak 4 languages, profanity, English, sarcasm & real shit 2003 ford explorer 2 RF T1 D4 15s in a 6.8 cubic ft box 1 T1500.1bdcp 250amp ALT by Mike Singer 2 runs of 0 gauge 3 yellow tops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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