Moore941 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Well ive gotten the bug again. I just got my lvl5 playing again, But im already wanting to rebuild. Sticking with DC for sure. Love my lvl5 but im thinking of stepping down to some xl's and running them off my AP3K for a little while and then possibly reconing them and runing them on thier own 2.5K. Im just debating should i step down or just wait and save for another lvl5 and add another 3k or a DAT 8.1. The rebuild would take a bit longer if i do another lvl5. would there be that substantial of a difference between the 5k rms vs. the 8k rms. either way the subs would be in identical boxes and electrical would be the same for both. Box is gonna be 12^3 tuned around 35hz for bassrace. Goal is to bassrace off 2 18's in the 149.9 class. its a bit of stretch i know but is possible. Will there be enough difference though to justify spending close to 2 grand more on electrical, amps, and subs for a few tenths? or would the difference be a few db's? I understand this is an almost impossible question to answer but what are your experiences? Quote 2000 White Dodge Durango 5.9L Flowmaster 40 Series through 2 1/2" with and open cat. 1 Dc lvl5 18 4 6.5 seleniums and 2 D200 Selenium Horns on Rockford 500.2 Big three upgrade and a kinetik HC1800 in the back with all 1/0g knu wire shootin for 145+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfrazz09 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 damn its a love hate thing when that bug bites isnt it??? lol Quote 1998 jeep grand cherokee future teardown and rebuild: 2-15.4 orion hcca's sub amp undecided 2 sets of components 1-concept amp (mids/highs) undecided h.o. alt 2-yellow tops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore941 Posted March 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Yea it is lol i really want my 150 on music but i wanna be below the height limit for Bassboxing and 2 18's is the largest i can go without putting batteries and stuff outside the truck to accomplish that. Quote 2000 White Dodge Durango 5.9L Flowmaster 40 Series through 2 1/2" with and open cat. 1 Dc lvl5 18 4 6.5 seleniums and 2 D200 Selenium Horns on Rockford 500.2 Big three upgrade and a kinetik HC1800 in the back with all 1/0g knu wire shootin for 145+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwright27 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 2 8.1's on 2 level 5s Quote 2006 F-150 4 DC XL M2 18's Walled Daily Driver XS Power 4 DC 3.5kw Team DC Team S.P.L. Lot of Audio Technix and 1/0 DC Audio Dealer American Bass Dealer XS Power Dealer Audio Technix Dealer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore941 Posted March 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 2 8.1's on 2 level 5s So u want me to tell Bill to put it on ur tab? lol Quote 2000 White Dodge Durango 5.9L Flowmaster 40 Series through 2 1/2" with and open cat. 1 Dc lvl5 18 4 6.5 seleniums and 2 D200 Selenium Horns on Rockford 500.2 Big three upgrade and a kinetik HC1800 in the back with all 1/0g knu wire shootin for 145+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyfrazz09 Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 lmao!!! Quote 1998 jeep grand cherokee future teardown and rebuild: 2-15.4 orion hcca's sub amp undecided 2 sets of components 1-concept amp (mids/highs) undecided h.o. alt 2-yellow tops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted March 18, 2010 Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 Well i wouldnt state going from a 5 to a XL a bad downgrade...ive actully seen tons of people love the switch from 5 to XL...and dont let the power rating fool you....unless u are planning on only burping....for daily music...ive seen the XLs take plenty of abuse! My buddy, Dee, has two 18'' XLs on an Atomic 7k and they love it!! If you can get on to some XLs quicker than you say you can get a 5, then make the change, see what happens... but i guarantee you you will not be disappointed! moose Quote J.A.M AUDIO Owner North Texas Authorized DC Sound Lab Dealers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moore941 Posted March 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2010 O I know I won't be dissapointed by anymeans rustys an awesome dude. And has some solid ass products but I've decided that the 8.1 is the amp I'm gonna run and idk how much the xl's will enjoy 4k a piece lol. I'll have to talk to rusty was kinda hopin him or drew would chime in. Quote 2000 White Dodge Durango 5.9L Flowmaster 40 Series through 2 1/2" with and open cat. 1 Dc lvl5 18 4 6.5 seleniums and 2 D200 Selenium Horns on Rockford 500.2 Big three upgrade and a kinetik HC1800 in the back with all 1/0g knu wire shootin for 145+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moose Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 If you be smart about everything, the XLs will take 4k....i believe at one time, rusty even did testing in the shop with an XL on 4k...if i remember right...but the final decision is up to you... moose Quote J.A.M AUDIO Owner North Texas Authorized DC Sound Lab Dealers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spl4life Posted March 19, 2010 Report Share Posted March 19, 2010 im debating on the switch myself to the XL... dont get me wrong the lvl 5 can take a beating... but i want t/s parameters to build a good box, which the lvl 5s dont have... as far as spending 2 grand on electrical?... DO IT! lol... theres no substitute for stable power... Quote My first truck... My first Real build... *Update 8/9/10 DC Power 270xp Alt is In!!!* 1997 Toyota T-100 DC Level 5 18" in a T-line Everybody wants their system to be.... 1. Cheap 2. Reliable 3. Loud ...you can only pick two. micahmye hertz pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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