GassenD Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 (edited) Been searching around and thinking about this for awhile now, but decided to get some input on it. Currently I'm running a Kicker L5 15 on a Planet Audio BB1400.1 @ 1ohm. It's not to bad but I'm tired of having these thrown together budget systems. I'm planning on, over the next 2 months, on redoing my whole vehicle (1997 Explorer), I'm running 100% stock on electrical. With a crappy front battery and a 90Amp Alternator. I will be upgrading my Alt/Battery before I get anything else. I can't decide if i want 2 Sundown SA 15's or 1 Sundown X 18. I want to be able to handle the lows with authority but still be able to hit hard. Another thing is amps. I've searched around and it seems like some of the best bang for the buck is with the Hifonics Brutus Amps.. Was thinking about going with a Brutus 2000.1D. Whatever subs I end up going with, I'm going to end up definitely doing The Big 3 in 0Awg and running all new wiring to the back (Currently running 4Awg Stinger) Also on the electrical side what would be a good Size of HO Alt, would a 185Amp DC Power alternator and a battery in the back work fine for 2k RMS? And I've read that throwing a 2nd battery in the back if it's not the same type of battery in the front that it would reduce the life of both quickly. So would I be better off just throwing either a yellow top Optima or like a XS Power D1200 in the front? Thanks Derrick. Edited April 18, 2014 by GassenD Quote '97 Explorer2 Sundown SA 15's SQ 2200D Kinetik KHC1800 (Front) Kinetik KHC 2000 (Back) KnuKonceptz 1/0 OFC 130A Alt + Big 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMF93 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 If you have enough room 2 SA 15s have cone area advantage and should be louder given the proper enclosure. If you want to hit the lows tune the enclosure low.As for your electrical I would start off with the big 3, and a large second battery because you may not need a H/O alternator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMF93 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Also what is your enclosure for your L5 tuned at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GassenD Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Tuned to 34hz Quote '97 Explorer2 Sundown SA 15's SQ 2200D Kinetik KHC1800 (Front) Kinetik KHC 2000 (Back) KnuKonceptz 1/0 OFC 130A Alt + Big 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMF93 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 What are your max dimensions and budget for subs and amp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john253a Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 A 2k system can sadly be ran With 1 good rear batt and a good front With 140-180a alt up from If you start going over 2k then that all changes Another think you need to consider is how hungry are the amps The brz amps are very power hungry, If you supply the power they are a good amp, if your on the week side then you will smoke them Both systems you are looking at want 2-2500clean You'll get more cone area and motor force with the 2sa but more Xmas with the X So idd say littler to no difference between the 2 But they could be a huge difference once in a box Because that will make or break what you have So off that basses if I was you Idd work out some box designs and let the best one choses what you go for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GassenD Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 What are your max dimensions and budget for subs and amp? 36" x 26" x 23" Would be my max dims, and total budget is 1500, but that includes all new Wiring and wiring for Big 3, either a new battery or just replace my front battery, box, and a HO Alt (If I need it) I just checked my alt and noticed it isn't the original alt. I ran the model on it and it's a 130Amp alt. Quote '97 Explorer2 Sundown SA 15's SQ 2200D Kinetik KHC1800 (Front) Kinetik KHC 2000 (Back) KnuKonceptz 1/0 OFC 130A Alt + Big 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMF93 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Have you considered the Rockford fosgate prime 1200 rms amp? It's under 275$ @ sonic electronix and would be perfect for either 1 X 18 or 2 SA 15s and on top of that you it wouldn't draw as much power as the hifonics amp you were considering. If you go that route you should be fine with the big 3 & a 2nd battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GassenD Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 What If I just kept my currently Planet Audio BB1400.1 @ 1Ohm 1400Rms. It's not the new one of the Planet Audio ones that are made by Boss it's the old model.. Quote '97 Explorer2 Sundown SA 15's SQ 2200D Kinetik KHC1800 (Front) Kinetik KHC 2000 (Back) KnuKonceptz 1/0 OFC 130A Alt + Big 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMF93 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I guess you could keep it, but I doubt if its putting out anywhere near rated power. You could just keep your current amp and if you are not satisfied once you get a system going I would then reccomend you upgrade your amp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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