TheBetterMethod Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 (edited) Hey guys and gals, I just started into building bass in my ride. So I haven't spent much time or money on it yet but this is what I have so far: 1 Pioneer (don't flame too bad) TSW3002D4, 12 inch sub in a 1.2 cube ported box, tuned at about 37hz. Powered by a Hifonics BRUTUS 1700.1d. The sub is dual 4Ω wired to 2Ω so the amp is feeding 1200wrms. The sub is in the trunk firing back, port up. I have a cheap mic based dB meter that metered the setup at about 115 on music. That was with the trunk all sealed up and voltage drop I'm guessing into the 12.7 range. So I'm wondering do you guys think that is decent for a first try cheap trunk setup. Remember it's my first try and I'm not trying to compete at the drags or anything. I'm just trying to figure out if I should be getting more out of my current setup. Any and all input is welcome and appreciated. -TheBetterMethod Edited November 24, 2010 by TheBetterMethod Quote 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon Pioneer 9400BH Fi Q 15, SAZ1500dV3 The first build>>> http://www.stevemead...-outback-build/ 140.9 @ 36hz Sealed on dash! REBUILT!!! 2 Fi Q 15s, 2 SAZ1500dv3 146.9 @ 39hz dBDRA certified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 We all start somewhere. stick around and im willing to bet you are going to get hooked and want to upgrade Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 (edited) It looks like you got a good start. Actually metering and stuff is awesome for a newcomer. As for what that old guy said, i got a total of 70ish ft of knu 0 gauge for free over the year or so from people i have met on this site. Edit: thought he said hooked up. I need caffein Edited November 5, 2010 by EclipseChris Quote i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBetterMethod Posted November 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Wow, thanks for the quick replies guys. n8ball2013, You're exactly right. This setup was only enough for about the first week. I'm trying to figure out how I can make it louder without buying two of everything. Thanks EclipseChris, and feel free to send any of that 1/0 my way. SMD seems like a very nice community. I'm glad to be here. Quote 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon Pioneer 9400BH Fi Q 15, SAZ1500dV3 The first build>>> http://www.stevemead...-outback-build/ 140.9 @ 36hz Sealed on dash! REBUILT!!! 2 Fi Q 15s, 2 SAZ1500dv3 146.9 @ 39hz dBDRA certified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Wow, thanks for the quick replies guys. n8ball2013, You're exactly right. This setup was only enough for about the first week. I'm trying to figure out how I can make it louder without buying two of everything. Thanks EclipseChris, and feel free to send any of that 1/0 my way. SMD seems like a very nice community. I'm glad to be here. Haha used it all, need more... =P And be sure to take pics and post them, we are all pic whores on this site. Quote i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBetterMethod Posted November 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Haha, yeah I know we're all pic whores. It's a very small box, and isn't very impressive to look at. But I'll get some pics up, maybe a couple hairtrick vids too. Quote 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon Pioneer 9400BH Fi Q 15, SAZ1500dV3 The first build>>> http://www.stevemead...-outback-build/ 140.9 @ 36hz Sealed on dash! REBUILT!!! 2 Fi Q 15s, 2 SAZ1500dv3 146.9 @ 39hz dBDRA certified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 Haha, yeah I know we're all pic whores. It's a very small box, and isn't very impressive to look at. But I'll get some pics up, maybe a couple hairtrick vids too. if you get a hairtrick i am going to cry... Quote i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBetterMethod Posted November 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I would be...I don't even know man, but there's no way it would even be able to come close to a hair trick yet. 115dB isn't moving a lot of air. Quote 2005 Subaru Outback Wagon Pioneer 9400BH Fi Q 15, SAZ1500dV3 The first build>>> http://www.stevemead...-outback-build/ 140.9 @ 36hz Sealed on dash! REBUILT!!! 2 Fi Q 15s, 2 SAZ1500dv3 146.9 @ 39hz dBDRA certified Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EclipseChris Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I would be...I don't even know man, but there's no way it would even be able to come close to a hair trick yet. 115dB isn't moving a lot of air. Its a start though bro! Quote i resolve to be a nicer moderator. Tercel build R.I.P. Eclipse build Old New V-Dub My feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 5, 2010 Report Share Posted November 5, 2010 I would be...I don't even know man, but there's no way it would even be able to come close to a hair trick yet. 115dB isn't moving a lot of air. i bet you're at LEAST 15 decibels above that. most decibel readers (like those scosche spl1000f ones) arent meant for pressure (aka bass) and microphones can typically only reach up to like 120db or something like that. the only real way to check your actual output, you would need a pressure sensor like a termlab or its russian equivalent (totally forgot the name) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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