New sub with stock deck
So I've already got Kappas in the doors powered by a 4-chan amp located underneath my seat. I really like the quality, but it doesn't have the thump I initially wanted, so I'm thinking of getting a sub/amp. I want to keep as much trunk space as possible while using a 12" sub, so I'm thinking of an enclosure around 1.2 cu ft that'll fit well against the back right of the trunk. Right now I'm sorta leaning towards the Edesigns e12O.14, mostly because of you guys, but if the difference in sound quality between the O-series and the K-series is not really noticeable then I might stick to K (smaller box req's).
Anyway, couple of questions for you guys:
Thanks in advance for the suggestions/help. Any comments would be appreciated and I would love to hear any suggestions for other subs. Basically the only ones I'm interested in are the Edesigns K and O-series as well as the Infinity Kappa Perfect 12 and the JL Audio 12W3v2. nsx |
Originally posted by blue LEDz you shouldn't have a problem splicing into your current setup. you could get a sub amp that has a line out, and not have to splice anything, though. the kappa perfects are better than the W3s, but i'd still take the O or K-series over both;) mono or stereo amp won't matter. just get one that puts out the required power. if you go with the O-series, you'll want to use quite a bit of polyfill. with the K-series, you'd be just right using a 1 cu ft box, but you'd still want to use polyfil, just not as much. i'd probably go with the K-series in this case. So basically stick with the Edesign subs right? Sounds good to me, cuz as far as I'm concerned, they're equal or better quality for less $$$. Thanks, nsx |
K another idea I dismissed but got brought back to my attention...is it better to go with the 12K.14 (SVC) or the 12K.44 (DVC)? I just want one sub so if I end up getting the DVC one I'd wire the coils in parallel and run whatever amp I get at 2 ohms, which will increase the power being sent through.
Is this a better idea than just sticking to the single 4-ohm sub or is it harder on the amp to run at 2 ohms instead of 4? Any suggestions on this question fellas? Thanks for all the help up to now tho, I promise I'll have something to show for it eventually! nsx |
It is not really any harder on the amp as long as it is designed for it. If you get a SVC rated at 350RMS and an amp rated at 350rms@4 ohm (700@2ohm), the same sub as a DVC will probably be rated the same at 350 RMS. So the amp at 2 ohms might be a little much for the sub. Although it is alot easier to blow the speaker with too little power than too much power. Get the sub you want to go with, then match up an amp to it. My recommendation right now is:
The Edesign e12k.44 and the Avionixx AXA 500m (500x1@2ohm) for about $410 shipped. 3 year warranty on sub and 2 years on amp. |
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