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I feel like I'm not getting the most out of my setup

Discussion in 'General Car Audio Discussions' started by 92civicproblems, Apr 28, 2009.

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  1. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    I feel like I'm not getting the most out of my setup.

    Cheap Off-brand amp maxing at 1600w 4 channel
    Xplod 1200w 12" (1)
    12 cubic inch cheap box custom made of 3/4" thick wood closed
    thick professional wiring to amp and sub

    Is this a weak setup or should it be able to shake my trunk a little?
    If so, how could I spend little money but get a little heavier in the trunk.

    Thanks guys :)

    PS. Could it be possible to overpower my speaker with that amp?
     
    92civicproblems, Apr 28, 2009
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  2. cccullen

    cccullen Full Member

    what's the brand of your cheap off brand amp?

    I have one sony 12" before off a cheap china amp and it could beat pretty good even though it was in a sealed enclosure.
     
    cccullen, Apr 28, 2009
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  3. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    build a porter box that's about 2 cubic feet and tune it to about 35-38Hz and then u bet you would be much happier!
     
    jonnyv713, Apr 28, 2009
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  4. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    I'll look up the brand and everything later. I'm at school now. What kind of wood do you use to build a box?
     
    92civicproblems, Apr 29, 2009
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  5. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    mdf. can be bought for 23~24$ a sheet at a home store
     
    pedro quiroga, Apr 29, 2009
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  6. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    how many sheets do you think I would need to make the box you want me to build?
     
    92civicproblems, Apr 29, 2009
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  7. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    for 1 12. one sheet is plenty
     
    pedro quiroga, Apr 29, 2009
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  8. Attack Eagle

    Attack Eagle Full Member

    funny thing... I installed an l7 in a neighbors car with his 'l7' prebuilt box.

    was ok.

    then he got another amp, a kx1200.1.

    again was ok but not great. blew sub

    replaced with l5

    ok but not great.

    he blew sub... again

    sealed the 1.6ft ported enclosure

    amp dialed back to max 400w using a DMM.

    louder, cleaner, better in the car. pop the trunk and it really doesn;t sound like it is doing much at all. but in the car, wow. For kicker it is really nice and transparent and clean.

    you probably lack airspace...
     
    Attack Eagle, Apr 30, 2009
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  9. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    I can get a 3/4" 49"x97" sheet of MDF for $26.21 at Home Depot. Is that pretty much standard?

    And does anyone have a layout on the exact pieces I need to make the box that will give my xplod some extra bump?

    Thanks.

    Also... is there a way that I can make the box to where I can add another 12" if I wanted to by simply cutting another hole? Just an idea...
     
    Last edited: Apr 30, 2009
    92civicproblems, Apr 30, 2009
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  10. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    I can find recommended space and dimensions for one 12" sub but what about two? If I added another 12" would I have to increase my box space?

    BTW my amp is a crappy:

    Xtreme by Cuspid AM-4310
    supposedly 400w X 4
    1600w

    I know it sucks but could this be the reason why my xplod doesn't hit as hard? I know I'm dealing with crappy stuff here but I really don't have much money to spend...
     
    Last edited: May 1, 2009
    92civicproblems, May 1, 2009
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  11. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    so the cuspid amp is running in 3 channel mode?

    ok first off that amp is best to be used as a paper weight. no really. its that bad.

    my head unit probably makes cleaner power.
     
    pedro quiroga, May 1, 2009
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  12. jonnyv713

    jonnyv713 The Young Gun of CAT

    low wattage+1 12" sub = t-line!
     
    jonnyv713, May 2, 2009
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  13. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    What's t-line? lol and ya I knew it was bad but I didn't think it was that bad... so maybe that's why I'm not getting the bass I NEED. Idk I have the whole thing devoted to my sub... I only got that amp because it came with a pioneer hu which was pretty good. And it was really cheap. I can't really afford these amps that cost hundreds of dollars. I'm not trying to go deaf I just wanna shake the neighbors house a little bit lol

    Also, Is there like a video that demonstrates the difference between amps and subs with different brands and same ratings? Like proving your wasting your money when you go cheap?

    Idk what to do...
     
    92civicproblems, May 3, 2009
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  14. DatDude08

    DatDude08 Full Member

    How much do you have/want to spend?
     
    DatDude08, May 3, 2009
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  15. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    wait how do you have the 4 ch devoted to the 1 sub?
     
    pedro quiroga, May 3, 2009
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  16. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    I think I just have two channels bridged and the other just chillin there doin nothin...

    I'm gonna be watchin this forum so if you reply expect a quick reply back.

    And I really don't have much money to spend. I wanna go as cheap as possible but still get good bass.
     
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    92civicproblems, May 3, 2009
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  17. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    ok do this. for now just build a simple sealed box for the sub. that way you dont have to worry about tuning or anything.

    how many coils is it? single or dual coils?
     
    pedro quiroga, May 3, 2009
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  18. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    I think single.
     
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    92civicproblems, May 3, 2009
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  19. pedro quiroga

    pedro quiroga Well-Known Member

    :huh: what is?
     
    pedro quiroga, May 3, 2009
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  20. 92civicproblems

    92civicproblems Full Member

    Sorry I didn't see your post I think single but let me double check:

    It says it's a 4-ohm voice coil

    IDK if that helps you I can't get any info on the voice coil
    Model xs-L124P5B
     
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    92civicproblems, May 3, 2009
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