To any/all RE AUDIO XXX owners......
#46
ok so FINALLY updating some pics....here are SOME but not all of my parts, not pictured are ALOT of the major components im still collecting
a md-3d usa amp
a kinetik hc2400
the custom wood/plexiglass box
the Alpine VPA-B222 VehicleHub Pro
avdhd audiovox 1/2 din dvd player
rear view camera in trunk key hole
and i gotta sell my 6x9 diamond d662's i had in my es and buy some more d662 6.5's
i modified the ML dash speaker to hold one of my d662 tweeters
a md-3d usa amp
a kinetik hc2400
the custom wood/plexiglass box
the Alpine VPA-B222 VehicleHub Pro
avdhd audiovox 1/2 din dvd player
rear view camera in trunk key hole
and i gotta sell my 6x9 diamond d662's i had in my es and buy some more d662 6.5's
i modified the ML dash speaker to hold one of my d662 tweeters
Last edited by sakataj; 03-17-10 at 08:24 AM.
#48
amp
I would run about 2k watts on that sub.. Make sure you make the box close to spec as possible.. If you have a bigger amp is always better.. You can always turn it down.. If the amp is to small, it will blow the sub easier..I learned my lesson.. I have 2 12" digital designs 9500 series subs. each sub can take up to 3k watts.. Im using a 6500 watt soundstream xxx for power.. As for batteries I had kinetic batteries 5-1400 but they don't acutally hold up.. The loudest spl vehicle had kinetic batteries and changed them out and got louder..I'm using a new battery called SVR. 4-3500 batteries. 1 SVR has the cap. of 2 1/2 yellow optimas. when adding batteries always run the same battery. If your going to run different batteries you need to isolate. Power wires i use is all 1/0 or 4-4 gauge wires. 1 battery in the front and 3 in the rear. just go to a shop the sells welding equipement. the have the big wires cheap and all the battery terminals you need.
the first time 2-12 and 2 1200 watt amps..
re done with a 4000watt amp
new amp 6500 watts
svr batteries
the first time 2-12 and 2 1200 watt amps..
re done with a 4000watt amp
new amp 6500 watts
svr batteries
#49
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (8)
Well yea, RE says thermal handling is 2k, so yea no reason to go more if its just for everyday use. As for box size and if you're wanting as loud as possible, everyone knows that factory specs wont give you that, so throw that idea out. Find out how much space you have to use get as much as you can; rule of thumb for ported box is 12-18" of square port for every cu. ft. so basically if you have 2 cu. of space then 24-36" of square port then tune it with the length of the port, the more shallower the port, the higher its tuned, the longer it is the lower its tuned.
#50
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (17)
Brian, you finally getting things together? Sounds like you get things done about as fast as I do. I'm starting to think I might have to do up the GS if I don't find someone to buy my old system soon.
It's been a while since I've had anything to do with the audio scene but I have to throw out a question/doubt on the last post about underpowering leading to blown subs. I always subscribed to the theory that subs in that case were blown by distortion from turning the gain up too high trying to compensate for an underpowered amp rather than the lower power itself. I've run subs with alot less power than recommended in the past with no problems. I could be wrong but wanted to throw out another view point for discussion.
Love those DD 9500's too, I had a 9515 back in the day and that sub was a beast!
It's been a while since I've had anything to do with the audio scene but I have to throw out a question/doubt on the last post about underpowering leading to blown subs. I always subscribed to the theory that subs in that case were blown by distortion from turning the gain up too high trying to compensate for an underpowered amp rather than the lower power itself. I've run subs with alot less power than recommended in the past with no problems. I could be wrong but wanted to throw out another view point for discussion.
Love those DD 9500's too, I had a 9515 back in the day and that sub was a beast!
#52
I would run about 2k watts on that sub.. Make sure you make the box close to spec as possible.. If you have a bigger amp is always better.. You can always turn it down.. If the amp is to small, it will blow the sub easier..I learned my lesson.. I have 2 12" digital designs 9500 series subs. each sub can take up to 3k watts.. Im using a 6500 watt soundstream xxx for power.. As for batteries I had kinetic batteries 5-1400 but they don't acutally hold up.. The loudest spl vehicle had kinetic batteries and changed them out and got louder..I'm using a new battery called SVR. 4-3500 batteries. 1 SVR has the cap. of 2 1/2 yellow optimas. when adding batteries always run the same battery. If your going to run different batteries you need to isolate. Power wires i use is all 1/0 or 4-4 gauge wires. 1 battery in the front and 3 in the rear. just go to a shop the sells welding equipement. the have the big wires cheap and all the battery terminals you need.
the first time 2-12 and 2 1200 watt amps..
the first time 2-12 and 2 1200 watt amps..
Well yea, RE says thermal handling is 2k, so yea no reason to go more if its just for everyday use. As for box size and if you're wanting as loud as possible, everyone knows that factory specs wont give you that, so throw that idea out. Find out how much space you have to use get as much as you can; rule of thumb for ported box is 12-18" of square port for every cu. ft. so basically if you have 2 cu. of space then 24-36" of square port then tune it with the length of the port, the more shallower the port, the higher its tuned, the longer it is the lower its tuned.
Brian, you finally getting things together? Sounds like you get things done about as fast as I do. I'm starting to think I might have to do up the GS if I don't find someone to buy my old system soon.
It's been a while since I've had anything to do with the audio scene but I have to throw out a question/doubt on the last post about underpowering leading to blown subs. I always subscribed to the theory that subs in that case were blown by distortion from turning the gain up too high trying to compensate for an underpowered amp rather than the lower power itself. I've run subs with alot less power than recommended in the past with no problems. I could be wrong but wanted to throw out another view point for discussion.
Love those DD 9500's too, I had a 9515 back in the day and that sub was a beast!
It's been a while since I've had anything to do with the audio scene but I have to throw out a question/doubt on the last post about underpowering leading to blown subs. I always subscribed to the theory that subs in that case were blown by distortion from turning the gain up too high trying to compensate for an underpowered amp rather than the lower power itself. I've run subs with alot less power than recommended in the past with no problems. I could be wrong but wanted to throw out another view point for discussion.
Love those DD 9500's too, I had a 9515 back in the day and that sub was a beast!
i have used them for years i love the diamonds
#53
ok so some updates. i finally started back on this...
some of the parts im using....
Old Photo With Some Of My Parts
Stinger Power Distribution Block And 6 Channel RCA's
Peripheral Peswiakjc Steering Wheel Interface
Siruis Tuner
Nav Tool I Bought From A Group Buy On Here Like 2 Years Ago
Diamond Tweeters
Eclipse Amp For Components
Diamond Tweeter In ML Dash Holder
some of the parts im using....
Old Photo With Some Of My Parts
Stinger Power Distribution Block And 6 Channel RCA's
Peripheral Peswiakjc Steering Wheel Interface
Siruis Tuner
Nav Tool I Bought From A Group Buy On Here Like 2 Years Ago
Diamond Tweeters
Eclipse Amp For Components
Diamond Tweeter In ML Dash Holder
#54
Diamond D662 Components
Stinger Inline Fuse Holder And Another Power Distribution Block
RE Audio XXX 12" Sub (just got back from a scuba trip so my spare tank is in this pic also)
Started my BIG 3 UPGRADE (waiting on custom alternator to do the one from the alternator)
Not Pictured but will be installed
i think this is the amp i decided on (handles 5,000 watts and costs more than MOST people put into their whole systems)
Orion® HCCA25001
http://www.orioncaraudio.com/Product...?ProductID=574
kinetik hc2400 battery on top of my yellow top altima
http://www.kinetikaudio.com/2009/pro...?C=1&P=KHC2400
custom built to spec high output alternator
custom box with front being plexiglass with amp racks
avdhd audiovox half din dvd player
http://www.6thstreetshops.com/full-f...vd-player.html
alpine VPA-B222 interface
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/vpa-b222
alpine kca-sc100 ipod interface
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/kca-sc100
Diesel Audio NS-CAM-1
http://www.dieselaudio.com/multi-media06.html
KCE-422i ipod wire
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/kce-422i
im sure there is more but i cannot recall it right now. i will utilize my factory nav screen in this build though.
more to come soon
Stinger Inline Fuse Holder And Another Power Distribution Block
RE Audio XXX 12" Sub (just got back from a scuba trip so my spare tank is in this pic also)
Started my BIG 3 UPGRADE (waiting on custom alternator to do the one from the alternator)
Not Pictured but will be installed
i think this is the amp i decided on (handles 5,000 watts and costs more than MOST people put into their whole systems)
Orion® HCCA25001
http://www.orioncaraudio.com/Product...?ProductID=574
kinetik hc2400 battery on top of my yellow top altima
http://www.kinetikaudio.com/2009/pro...?C=1&P=KHC2400
custom built to spec high output alternator
custom box with front being plexiglass with amp racks
avdhd audiovox half din dvd player
http://www.6thstreetshops.com/full-f...vd-player.html
alpine VPA-B222 interface
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/vpa-b222
alpine kca-sc100 ipod interface
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/kca-sc100
Diesel Audio NS-CAM-1
http://www.dieselaudio.com/multi-media06.html
KCE-422i ipod wire
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/kce-422i
im sure there is more but i cannot recall it right now. i will utilize my factory nav screen in this build though.
more to come soon
Last edited by sakataj; 03-14-10 at 12:31 AM.