eRay87 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I have started a project. I bought an Ampere AA3800.1 amp, so I have 3800 rms available at 1 ohm and Ive heard the amp has some potential below 1 ohm. I would like to hear advice and opinion on some DC Audio Subs. I have been shopping, looked at Sundown Zv.4's and Soundqubed.. Im going to go DC on my build. I thought that 2 XL 12's would be a pretty nice for my application. I also had interest in the Lvl 5 15 and Lvl 6 18. I would want my box tuned between 32 and 35 hz going in the back of an 01 Seville. So some of my question are what kinda difference in sound quality would I get with 12's vs. 15 vs. 18? This is my daily driver, Im not very interested in competition DB but hard hitting deep bass. I listen mostly to rap, r&b, some dubstep when Im driving or the Frozen soundtrack when the kids are in the car... lol. Im going to go with a Mechman 320 amp alternator, and I would like to run dual with my 140 amp factory alternator for the car - 4 channel amp with XS batteries. So please offer gereral input, opinions, advice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrionStang Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 In a Seville trunk, i'd go with a pair of 12's. SMD Super Seller My Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert8252 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Personally with that power if going with DC I would do a pair of 12" XLs in 4-4.5 cubes with 70-80 inches of port area tuned to 32-35 2013 F150 Crew Cab Old Build Log Feedback 2013 F150 Equipment - Some Awesome Stereo Sound Making Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karkov Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Personally with that power if going with DC I would do a pair of 12" XLs X2 2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD) 12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option 2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67 3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet) 1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4 4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps (rear fill only) 1 ~ XS Power D4800 1 ~ XS Power D3400 8 ~ XS Power XP3000 160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power 320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdorre Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I had a pair of stock 4s on that amp.. And they laughed On 5/8/2011 at 7:38 PM, Kranny said: On 5/8/2011 at 7:35 PM, 'Maxim' said: It hurts me inside when I read stuff like this and remember you're 15 LMFAO so true Mitsubishi 3000GT (Old Build) Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: (2) McLaren Audio MLT-2 Tweeters & (4) PRV Audio MR Series Neo 6.5" Mids Substage: 4 15" Hybrid Subs - Tantric Motors & Sundown Softies Amps: Banda 2.4D Amp (Tweets), American Bass VFL 350.4 (Mids), and (2) Ampere 3800s Electrical :Singer 260A Alt & JY Power Lithium 2005 Chevy Colorado Ext Cab Headunit: Pioneer 80PRS Frontstage: 4 PRV 700Ti Tweets & 6 10" Delta Mids on 3000wrms Substage: 6 Fi BTL 18s in a 4th Order Walkthrough on 3 Wolfram 4500s Electrical: Singer "390" and JY Power My Official Feedback Thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eRay87 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I had a pair of stock 4s on that amp.. And they laughed are you saying you did not like this amp? It's sitting in my closet right now ... I knew a guy getting a divorce, wifey got the car and I got the amp for $400. Every thing else I'm going to buy new.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afrakes Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 He's not saying the amp is bad, he's saying his pair of lvl 4s on the same amp could have taken more power. Vehicle: 2014 GMC Sierra 2500HD WT Head Unit: Pioneer DEH- Mids/Highs: Focal Integration ISC 165’s (front) Subs/Amps: TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert8252 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 All depends on install and box rise. He's a brand new member asking for advice so I know the XL will be safer on that power and will still perform great. 2013 F150 Crew Cab Old Build Log Feedback 2013 F150 Equipment - Some Awesome Stereo Sound Making Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eRay87 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 He's not saying the amp is bad, he's saying his pair of lvl 4s on the same amp could have taken more power. if Im under powering the subs at what point should I be concerned about clipping the subs or amp.. I was looking at a thread a member was suggesting to someone that overpowering subs doesn't blow subs, under powering them does. I interpreted this as some people try to exceed the capabilities of their equipment by turning up the gains and volume to the point that clipping occurs. I liked the 2 XL 12 set up because it left me room to get into a bigger amp down the road, and with that amp I could get plenty out of them.. I know the amp is 1 ohm stable and have hear people going .5 ohm with it. When I order the subs I was unsure if I wanted the .7 or 1 ohm coils. Has does anyone have some feedback on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eRay87 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Not Loud, could you school me a little on box rise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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