Eskii Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I'm getting a BTL 18 for my wrangler soonish, and i'm still trying to work out what amp to power it with. It'll be for a SPL/daily and i want to run it for a fair amount of time (15 mins) without it popping. I know steve has T4k's in the tahoe, i'm looking thinking bout doing the same thing. Just with one sub, and amp. Advice....? Previous: 1988 Nissan Patrol Rockford T800.4 Rockford T1 15 (sealed) Rockford 6.5 Components Current: 1997 Jeep Wrangler Build goals... 1x RF P300.2 4x Hertz HCX165's Built Completes Alpine 9886 Headunit RF P300.2 RF P500-1bd 2x RF P2-D2 8" Subs, 1.3 cubes @39.5Hz 4x Hertz HCX130's Current comment... Satisfied for the moment, focusing on performance upgrades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I'm getting a BTL 18 for my wrangler soonish, and i'm still trying to work out what amp to power it with. It'll be for a SPL/daily and i want to run it for a fair amount of time (15 mins) without it popping. I know steve has T4k's in the tahoe, i'm looking thinking bout doing the same thing. Just with one sub, and amp. Advice....? The BTLs are 2000RMS...T4ks are a lot for them.....it can be done(like steve's....but steve has an assload of hours put into his build)...but yea 2000RMS just a heads up J.A.M AUDIO Owner North Texas Authorized DC Sound Lab Dealers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskii Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Is it mainly the box that means steve can chuck that much power into the subs? Coz i guess running a smaller box will mean more power handling... Previous: 1988 Nissan Patrol Rockford T800.4 Rockford T1 15 (sealed) Rockford 6.5 Components Current: 1997 Jeep Wrangler Build goals... 1x RF P300.2 4x Hertz HCX165's Built Completes Alpine 9886 Headunit RF P300.2 RF P500-1bd 2x RF P2-D2 8" Subs, 1.3 cubes @39.5Hz 4x Hertz HCX130's Current comment... Satisfied for the moment, focusing on performance upgrades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Is it mainly the box that means steve can chuck that much power into the subs? Coz i guess running a smaller box will mean more power handling...you have to get the box volume and port area right for it to run on the power you want..and even steve cant play his for a long long time without them getting smelly MMM BASS OATS..ITS WHAT I HAVE FOR BREAKFAST 2 AudioQue HDC3 18'' subs Rockford Fosgate T1 6.5 mids MMATS 2000.05 XS Power D1200 Knukonceptz 1/0 Pioneer Premier DEH-P490iB " Shit I can roll a blunt better than those bitches in Havana!"- Uncle Elroy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Is it mainly the box that means steve can chuck that much power into the subs? Coz i guess running a smaller box will mean more power handling... its everything.....you cant just throw a BTL in a small box and feed it 4000+ all day long......steve has put all the work into EVERYTHING....box...power....port....all of it....like i said it can be done....but if you have never done any work with systems or anything i personally wouldnt recommend a BTL on a T4k J.A.M AUDIO Owner North Texas Authorized DC Sound Lab Dealers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskii Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 yeah true that. Thinking maybe a T2k then or sundown 3k.... Thoughts on that? Previous: 1988 Nissan Patrol Rockford T800.4 Rockford T1 15 (sealed) Rockford 6.5 Components Current: 1997 Jeep Wrangler Build goals... 1x RF P300.2 4x Hertz HCX165's Built Completes Alpine 9886 Headunit RF P300.2 RF P500-1bd 2x RF P2-D2 8" Subs, 1.3 cubes @39.5Hz 4x Hertz HCX130's Current comment... Satisfied for the moment, focusing on performance upgrades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoFearX18 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I have a 18" BTL in a 6.32 cube enclosure tuned to 33hz it sounds good. Mine hasnt got "smelly" yet but yea Im sure with 4k+ on them they would. im actually underpowing it for the time being with a Hifonics bx1605d. My Videos AQ + AA/Fi FTMFW!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assman Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 I was running a T4000 to my 18" BTL's.They were fully loaded with a few extras added on.I could bass race a 51 with a huge box and a big port.I had 6 T4000's and 6 BTL's *that was with out any tuning at all* Assman IdustriesFear The DuckTeam Notoriously Loud Mafia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roscoe1129 Posted August 18, 2008 Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 you have to get the box volume and port area right for it to run on the power you want..and even steve cant play his for a long long time without them getting smelly what do you consider a long time, cuzz he let it molly womp for a good 20 minutes straight at over2x the reccomended power and I never smelled a thing... its everything.....you cant just throw a BTL in a small box and feed it 4000+ all day long......steve has put all the work into EVERYTHING....box...power....port....all of it....like i said it can be done....but if you have never done any work with systems or anything i personally wouldnt recommend a BTL on a T4kEd Zachery I would give it 2.5-3k max if I were you in a smaller box and port and call it a day. Some people need a sympathetic pat... on the head...with my hammer Scientia est Vox "In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti" DONT BE AFRAID TO USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!! SMD SUPER BUYER/SELLER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eskii Posted August 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2008 Well i'm pretty much wanting to get the max outta the sub without toasting it. I've got a bit of box building skills and am pretty good at designing... Previous: 1988 Nissan Patrol Rockford T800.4 Rockford T1 15 (sealed) Rockford 6.5 Components Current: 1997 Jeep Wrangler Build goals... 1x RF P300.2 4x Hertz HCX165's Built Completes Alpine 9886 Headunit RF P300.2 RF P500-1bd 2x RF P2-D2 8" Subs, 1.3 cubes @39.5Hz 4x Hertz HCX130's Current comment... Satisfied for the moment, focusing on performance upgrades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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