RobertR Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Picked up a pair of sa-12's yesterday. One is already prepped for a recone. The guy told me the tinsle leads were starting to seperate on the other one due to clipping. I have never heard of this happening. Is there a way to check this? I inspected it to the best of my ability and everything looks to be in good shape but I am not an expert. Edited September 27, 2012 by RobertR Quote BMW 325i Kenwood KVT-647DVD re xxx components re 6.5 FR's 2 RE XXX 12's 2 US amps MD3D's 2 batcap 4k's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 It happens from over driving your woofer. And yes it can be caused by clipping. Set your gains correctly don't run 3to times the rms to it and you'll be fine Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertR Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 (edited) Thanks for the info. I usually dont stray to far away from rms. I dont have enough money to keep replacing stuff that I break. I am gainfully employed but not as gainfully as I would like. Plus my wife doesnt share my interest in car audio. The guy said he was clipping pretty bad. My first instinct was to ask him why he didnt fix the issue but I just wanted to get my subs and burn out. Tested the voice coils with a dmm. 4.4 ohms on one and nothing on the other. I bought them knowing I had to recone one and assuming I would have to recone the other so Im not too bummed. Im planning on picking up a good 1500.1 amp to power these. I already have a 140 amp alt and 1 awg in the car. Going to shoot for a 4 cu ft box tuned to 35 hz but due to my small trunk opening that will have to be built in the trunk. But thats for a different thread. Edited September 27, 2012 by RobertR Quote BMW 325i Kenwood KVT-647DVD re xxx components re 6.5 FR's 2 RE XXX 12's 2 US amps MD3D's 2 batcap 4k's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TylerParrish Posted September 27, 2012 Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 my car has a small trunk opening, so i take out the back seats and cut some of the metal away from the rear shelf to give me an extra inch or two, is that a possibility for you? Quote What the f**k is an appropriate signature supposed to look like?2013 Kia Forte Koup Pioneer AVH-X4600BT iDMax 12 DD M1c @ 2 ohms Rockford Prime 200.2 Pioneer 6.75" Comp Set XS S3400, D2700 Project DB Battery Terminals Axxess ASWC Stinger HPM Everywhereeee 90 Sq. Ft. of Stinger Roadkill Stock Alt Stuff To Come Sundown X-12 New Amp New Comps 4 Channel Amp My Current Build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167462-13-kia-forte-koup-dd-setup/ My Old Build: http://www.stevemead..._+2000 +mustang Avatar Courtesy of SnowDrifter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertR Posted September 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2012 Nope. The opening is pretty close to the same size as your mustang but the actual trunk area is much larger. The only metal that is in in my way cant be cut. Im going to have to figure out how to build it in the trunk. Thanks anyways. Ive been trying to find a box building guru in my area that would be willing to take a look and steer me in the right direction. Quote BMW 325i Kenwood KVT-647DVD re xxx components re 6.5 FR's 2 RE XXX 12's 2 US amps MD3D's 2 batcap 4k's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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