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Black_SS10 · 03-11-2016, 09:03 PM

Alright, I need you sound guru's help. I am looking to add some thump to my BA system. I am not looking for window or bowel shattering bass/boom but something I can feel/hear well enough with the rest of the music. I am planning on upgrading my speakers and doing a mylink conversion in the near future. I want to upgrade the stock BA amp with a Alpine PDX-V9 and run two 10in subwoofers. I am looking at sub-thumps two 10in enclosure and either of the following subs.

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_575R2D4...e-R2D4-10.html

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_13610WX...v2.html?tp=111

I am looking for subs that run 250watt RMS because the Alpine amp funs 500RMS either 2ohm or 4ohm. I know I can wire the subs up to run at 4ohm and run them from a mono channel amp. My biggest concern is about the enclosure and subs. Is it going to be too big, meaning too much free space inside for these subwoofers to operate properly? I listen to rock, country, metal, and little hip hop, rap, trance, or dance.

Thank you for the help and any recommendations.

dentnshell · 03-12-2016, 08:18 AM

I have been chasing down a similar problem... The volume that JL Recommends is not the same that most calculators recommend...
Sealed Box

Vas = 47.01 lts
fs = 29.38 Hz
Qts = 0.45
Qtc = 0.707

Vb = 1.13 ft3
f3 = 46.17 Hz
fb = 46.16 Hz

I too am interested in feedback.

cabbe · 03-12-2016, 11:33 AM

Why not get a single sub? I run the pdx v9 to a single jl audio w7 10". Its got fantastic bass and uses very little space.

yzark99 · 03-13-2016, 03:44 PM

A single sub with 500 watts will be more than enough for any type of music. I use a 12" Boston G3 in a 1 cuft stuffed box with 600 watts @ 4 ohms, and it is removable if I need the trunk for something else.

coryrulez9 · 03-13-2016, 08:45 PM

I installed a Rockford P300-10 sub in my car and am extremely satisfied. There are some other threads on here from others who have as well. Its the best bang for buck imo and is easy to install with some T taps to the rear speakers.

http://www.amazon.com/Rockford-Fosga...s=rockford+p10

03-11-2016, 09:03 PM	#1
Black_SS10 SomeguyK Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: FL Posts: 1,947	Sub, amp, and Box combo(?) Alright, I need you sound guru's help. I am looking to add some thump to my BA system. I am not looking for window or bowel shattering bass/boom but something I can feel/hear well enough with the rest of the music. I am planning on upgrading my speakers and doing a mylink conversion in the near future. I want to upgrade the stock BA amp with a Alpine PDX-V9 and run two 10in subwoofers. I am looking at sub-thumps two 10in enclosure and either of the following subs. http://www.crutchfield.com/p_575R2D4...e-R2D4-10.html http://www.crutchfield.com/p_13610WX...v2.html?tp=111 I am looking for subs that run 250watt RMS because the Alpine amp funs 500RMS either 2ohm or 4ohm. I know I can wire the subs up to run at 4ohm and run them from a mono channel amp. My biggest concern is about the enclosure and subs. Is it going to be too big, meaning too much free space inside for these subwoofers to operate properly? I listen to rock, country, metal, and little hip hop, rap, trance, or dance. Thank you for the help and any recommendations. __________________ TMS 427, Dart iron Block, Forged assembly, Frankenstien heads, AGP TT 62/62 BB turbo's, AGP/Fore triple fuel system, Tilton clutch, Holley 1 7/8 shorties, Technostalgia tail lights,Oracle, Aeroforce, MGW shifter,Flowmaster, Pegasus subframe bushings,BMR trailing & toe arms,Z28 UCA bushings,Zl1 rear sway bar,Prothane,BMR,Goodridge brake lines,Ridetech HQ coilovers,3.91,Trutrac,billet caps,DSS axles,HE offest,built TR6060,1LE diffuser,Havoc spoiler,SSclones,20in MRR 017, Pirelli P Zero, Nitto NT555RII More to come.

03-12-2016, 08:18 AM	#2
dentnshell Drives: Black 2014 2SS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Oologah, OK Posts: 454 View My Garage	I have been chasing down a similar problem... The volume that JL Recommends is not the same that most calculators recommend... Sealed Box Vas = 47.01 lts fs = 29.38 Hz Qts = 0.45 Qtc = 0.707 Vb = 1.13 ft3 f3 = 46.17 Hz fb = 46.16 Hz I too am interested in feedback. __________________ 2014 L99 2SS. 595HP/571ft-lbs Mods: LSA Conversion 2.5" Upper Pulley, 65# injectors, GPI SS1 Cam, SP Long Tubes, ADM Race Scoop & CAI, NPP exhaust (DIY control), BMR 1" lowering springs, ZL1 Rear Differential / Axles, CF Side Strip / Hood Spear, Tint - Windows / Tails / Sidemarkers, Splash Guards, ADM Boost Gauge, ABL Dashkit, '68 Script Badges, ACS T4 Splitter, ZL1 Rockers from Gary's, Z28 Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Hood Vent, Summer - MRR FS01 Satin Black (10" Front 11" Rear) Winter, pictured-Drag DR 64's Satin Black (9" Front-10" Rear.)

03-13-2016, 03:44 PM	#4
yzark99 I run 2 catch cans... Drives: 2012 1LT SIM Auto Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: OR there Posts: 1,038 View My Garage	A single sub with 500 watts will be more than enough for any type of music. I use a 12" Boston G3 in a 1 cuft stuffed box with 600 watts @ 4 ohms, and it is removable if I need the trunk for something else. Attached Images __________________ Overkill tuned • Air Scoop • CAI • VMAX PTB • JacFab Laminator FX + Extendolator • SOLO Hi-Flo Cats + Cat-Back Exhaust View my top 3 LFX performance mods and more: . Last edited by yzark99; 03-13-2016 at 03:48 PM. Reason: pretty picture

03-12-2016, 11:33 AM	#3
cabbe Drives: 2014 2ss 1le Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,074	Why not get a single sub? I run the pdx v9 to a single jl audio w7 10". Its got fantastic bass and uses very little space.

03-13-2016, 08:45 PM	#5
coryrulez9 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Blue Ray Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Columbus Posts: 204	I installed a Rockford P300-10 sub in my car and am extremely satisfied. There are some other threads on here from others who have as well. Its the best bang for buck imo and is easy to install with some T taps to the rear speakers. http://www.amazon.com/Rockford-Fosga...s=rockford+p10