ateam68 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 First new topic post, pretty excited. I'll start by saying this is not a versus thread. I may post an example of options but will ask that feedback is limited to general insight/recommendations on driver size attributes and power rating. I am selecting subs to complete the equipment for my 1999 4Runner. The only remaining steps after buying my woofers is designing/building my enclosure and the install, both which will be done professionally. Anyways, the question: Given my amp (Ct Sounds 1400.1) that I'm guessing will put out 1600-1800 watts at 13v, would i be better off running a pair of subs that have a nominal power handling recommendation around 500-600 watts with the amplifier gain turned down (if necessary) or a pair of subs that have a nominal power handling recommendation of 1000-1200? There seems to be a bit of a gap in woofers available that ask for nominal handling of 750 watts RMS (yeah yeah, ssa gcons, i know). Here are my current purchase scenarios 2 10" CT Sounds Strato v1's (500 Rms each) 2 10" American Bass XFL 1044's (1000 rms each) 2 12" C2 Audio Team 1k 12's (1000 rms each) 2 10" Soundqubed HDS310's (1200 rms each) Again, I'm not really asking anyone to comment on the quality or preference of any of the subs above. I'm simply providing details as to my current purchase options to exemplify my current directional challenges. I know that all these are great woofers/companies and have good and bad feedback all over the internet. My enclosure will be a ported enclosure, slightly oversized if I need to compensate for running lower power to the higher nominal power rated woofers. Any insight is greatly appreciated, Bobby 1999 Toyota 4Runner Electrical: 125 amp alternator Big 3 1/0 upgrade Optima yellow top up front Stinger SPV44 in the rear Headunit: kenwood excelon kdc-x998 (but i miss my alpine 9887...RIP) Front Stage: Arc Audio XDi80.4 Focal access 6.5 component front Focal access coaxial rears Sub Stage: CT Sounds AT1400.1 Woofers: TBD Enclosure: TBD Other Notes Dual Layer Stinger sound deadener in front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bighossf150 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Personally I'd throw a couple sundown sa's in there. Out of the subs you listed I only have experience with the xfl's and I'd only run those if you plan on adding another 1400.1 down the line. I put 1900 to each of mine and they loved it. Used to have a loud truck 2009 Corvette Z06, H/C/I, 150 shot, g force tune, 730rwhp/690rwtq 2013 F-150 limited, MPT Tune, leveled on 35"s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdorre Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 I have 2 10" Lvl 4s.. and they ate up my last 2 amps.. Ampere Audio 3800D and now my Populus proto.. They're just stock dual 1 ohm m2 4s.. nothing spectacular. Ive built 2 boxes.. and was 2.1 cubes with a 4" aero tuned to 32/33. That played down to 27 and seemed pretty flat. It was killer. Current box is ~2.15 with 2 3" aeros tuned to ~35hz. Its peaky between the mid 30s and low 40s and plays down to 31 (but thats expected i guess) Imo, the first box is the way to go. However, ill mention this.. when i was shopping, Fi BLs and Sundown Xs were on my radar too. Wait, are you getting 2 1400s? 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...
ToNasty Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Personally I'd throw a couple sundown sa's in there. Out of the subs you listed I only have experience with the xfl's and I'd only run those if you plan on adding another 1400.1 down the line. I put 1900 to each of mine and they loved it. i agree with this, would pair great ***Super Sellers List***http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/25829-super-sellers-buyers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ateam68 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 For now i am going to just use One 1400.1. for a pair of woofers. Bobby 1999 Toyota 4Runner Electrical: 125 amp alternator Big 3 1/0 upgrade Optima yellow top up front Stinger SPV44 in the rear Headunit: kenwood excelon kdc-x998 (but i miss my alpine 9887...RIP) Front Stage: Arc Audio XDi80.4 Focal access 6.5 component front Focal access coaxial rears Sub Stage: CT Sounds AT1400.1 Woofers: TBD Enclosure: TBD Other Notes Dual Layer Stinger sound deadener in front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Schenk Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 According to whaat you are asking based on sub choices I would do the abxfls. Because you can always run more power to them. I was running my dc 5k to 4 12"ab xfl s and they took the power fine. Happy with my abxfls sounded pretty good and clean hope that helps On 3/28/2014 at 4:22 PM, KyLar96 said: Its all about the music anyway..... Do a proper install, something your happy with, Fuck everyone else...... improve in time, where you can..... its not rocket science... Tiburon build //www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174059-97-hyundai-tiburon-build-from-ramming-to-slamming-slow-5k-build/ 2000 Mountaineer build http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/186736-2000-mountaineer-build-from-ramming-to-slamming-part-iislow-5k-builddc-audio-americanbassxspowersingerarcaudiostingershcavideo-on-pg7/ 2000 Mercury Mountaineer: Electrical:Singer 360 hairpin powdercoated white alt, Big 4 double run 1/0 SHCA OFC, 4 runs 1/0 OFC SHCA, limitless 70ah, HU: Pioneer deh80prs interiors: Skar sk85.4 on sb acoustics neo dome tweeters 2 Mmats sq4100s on 4 silver flute 8s(4ohm) SUB Stage: 3 DC5K [email protected] on 6 ascendant audio mayhem 12s d1.4s fully loaded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Team AA SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith77 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Always helpful Kyle Thats cool. Im way too old to be upset by shit like that. Your name is winston. Your own parents hated you even before you were born. My penis is bigger than your penis I'm far from loud and my roof/headliner flaps around like Adam's ass on a windy day. I think it depends more on the structure of the vehicle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ateam68 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 alright, I've narrowed my options to a set of american bass drivers. 2 drivers, 10" in size. Now, what do you guys recommend as a sub powering scenario. I am not going to end up putting another amp in so this is my final daily driver setup. Options: American Bass XFL 1044 American Bass TNT 1044 The rms load will be 700-850 to each driver. So far, i've read that the TNT's can take 800 watts easily daily and that the xfls like more power so like 1200-1500 rms each. Thank you for your insights. Bobby 1999 Toyota 4Runner Electrical: 125 amp alternator Big 3 1/0 upgrade Optima yellow top up front Stinger SPV44 in the rear Headunit: kenwood excelon kdc-x998 (but i miss my alpine 9887...RIP) Front Stage: Arc Audio XDi80.4 Focal access 6.5 component front Focal access coaxial rears Sub Stage: CT Sounds AT1400.1 Woofers: TBD Enclosure: TBD Other Notes Dual Layer Stinger sound deadener in front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainStryke Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 I'd snag up those SoundQubed HDS310's. I have the HDS312's... quality subs. Wish I could afford a Digital Designs 3510 though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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