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Well good news and bad news. Bad first is I blew the Soundqubed hds8 or atleast I think so. I was getting a vibrating sound from the box so today I unhooked the front stage and listened to the sub alone. It sounded like it was coming from the box so I put my ear to it and could hear it. Thought at first it could be the speaker leads but after taking the sub out of the box and playing it I could hear it coming from the dust cover area. Something was just not right so I cut off the dust cover and looked inside and I could see small pieces of metal inside the gap. I tried to get them out and did get some but it still made the same weird noise so I said FUCK IT!!!! Iam done with Soundqubed. Not bashing just saying that is my experience. I was thinking about sending it back but it was pretty cheap and might not really be worth it.

So now for the good news. I just purchased a DC Audio M3-8 :yahoo: D2 to run @ 1 ohm off my Rockford P1000x5 giving it about 500W RMS. I may have to tweak my box a little (make it smaller as they recommend .75 cf and my box is 1.25 which could be why the soundqubed failed being in a big box and slamming the shit out of it). LOL Although per SQ recommendations that is the biggest box they recommend so maybe bigger isn't always better?? SQ recommend a box from .075 up to 1.25 net. I will modify my box by taking off the baffle and make a new one. Then run the box through my table saw cutting it down and then install the new baffle. I think I will double it up this time with 3/4 birch then 1/2 birch over the top and put a brace in it.

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Yup its time to move on to something different. Not sure if DC was the best choice but it cant be worse than SQbed. I love the look of the DC basket and even if it isn't the loudest I wouldn't be able to tell.

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Arc Audio Xdi 1200.6 (using active crossovers) Freaking awesome amplifier

Incriminator IA 10.1

Focal PS 130v 5.25 (doors)

4" Faital pro Neo (kick panels) 

3" Faital pro Neo and focal tweets( dash)

DC Audio level 3 12"  custom box designed by joex built by me

AGM front, XS 750SE batteries rear

DC 180 alt

99 Toyota Tacoma extra cab

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After searching I found DC's box size and tuning for the M3 8.

All I need to do is take off the top and cut the box down from 17.5" to 13.25" Then change the port size. Should be pretty easy. Here is a screen shot of torres with the new box design.

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Arc Audio Xdi 1200.6 (using active crossovers) Freaking awesome amplifier

Incriminator IA 10.1

Focal PS 130v 5.25 (doors)

4" Faital pro Neo (kick panels) 

3" Faital pro Neo and focal tweets( dash)

DC Audio level 3 12"  custom box designed by joex built by me

AGM front, XS 750SE batteries rear

DC 180 alt

99 Toyota Tacoma extra cab

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Nice! Seems like a pretty easy fix. I think the DC is a decent brand. I thought about trying Skar, DC, Sundown, Fi. SQ's definitely budget friendly and do wang pretty good. At this point personally i would like a better sounding substage.

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Filled out a RMA for the soundqubed 8" sub. If they let me send it back and have it fixed I will see if my little bro wants it. He is buying my SQ 125.4, two sets of 6.5 AQ 3way and a set of Tweeters from me. He needs a sub so this could be perfect for his little subi.

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Arc Audio Xdi 1200.6 (using active crossovers) Freaking awesome amplifier

Incriminator IA 10.1

Focal PS 130v 5.25 (doors)

4" Faital pro Neo (kick panels) 

3" Faital pro Neo and focal tweets( dash)

DC Audio level 3 12"  custom box designed by joex built by me

AGM front, XS 750SE batteries rear

DC 180 alt

99 Toyota Tacoma extra cab

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just got an email saying my dc audio m3 8 shipped out today. should be here next week sometime. i have called soundqubed 2 times and left a message but no return email or call about the RMA request. They must be busy with black friday stuff then with my return request. oh well dc will be here soon.

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Arc Audio Xdi 1200.6 (using active crossovers) Freaking awesome amplifier

Incriminator IA 10.1

Focal PS 130v 5.25 (doors)

4" Faital pro Neo (kick panels) 

3" Faital pro Neo and focal tweets( dash)

DC Audio level 3 12"  custom box designed by joex built by me

AGM front, XS 750SE batteries rear

DC 180 alt

99 Toyota Tacoma extra cab

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179476-my-small-build-turned-into-the-ongoing-build/

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If you killed the 8 then maybe a 10 or 12 would be better.

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Got a RMA from soundqubed. Will be sending it in for an evaluation tomorrow. Maybe they can tell me what happened. Nothing ever smelled burnt and it never got over rated power. It could of been my fault or could of been something in the build. Not really blaming soundqubed. Just decided to try something else is why I chose to buy the DC m3 8.

Also the reason for the 8 is the room I have in my truck. I needed to take out the 2 12s so I could use one of the jump seats in the rear for my kids. I really never had to take them both with me at the same time but it happened and i needed the room. With a single 8 it gives me enough room just because the box isnt that big.

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Arc Audio Xdi 1200.6 (using active crossovers) Freaking awesome amplifier

Incriminator IA 10.1

Focal PS 130v 5.25 (doors)

4" Faital pro Neo (kick panels) 

3" Faital pro Neo and focal tweets( dash)

DC Audio level 3 12"  custom box designed by joex built by me

AGM front, XS 750SE batteries rear

DC 180 alt

99 Toyota Tacoma extra cab

http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179476-my-small-build-turned-into-the-ongoing-build/

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