hello i was thinking of putting a 10 " sub to go with my new 12" cerwin vega vmax dvc 4 ohm i have it brigded right now but i have been thinking of haveing both 10 and 12 running them both at 2 ohms i have the hifonics txi6006 amp if u need more details let me know oh and the sub now is running at 8 ohms any thoughts will be welcomed joe
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swez on 06/10/2008 02:33:35
Welcome to CK Joe!
This amp is a 2 channel amp and each channel can handle 2 ohm loads in stereo mode or a net 4 ohms when bridged to Mono.
Specs:
RMS Power 150 watts x 2 chan. (4 ohms)
RMS Power 300 watts x 2 chan. (2 ohms)
Bridged RMS Power 600 watts x 1 chan. (4 ohms min)
To get the most from this amp, you'll want a pair of 4 ohm DVC subs. That's 2 ohms per channel in stereo or a net 4 ohms when bridged.
Why the 10/12 combo here?
Swez
joevsjoes on 06/11/2008 14:36:45
hey swez thanks well at first i was thinking of sapce i have a ford ranger splash and i built a 2.9 cubic ft box tuned around 37 hz so i wanted to get a 10 also but i always wonder if a 10 paired with a 12 would give u good all around sound from all types of music.
swez on 06/11/2008 19:06:53
We use that technique in larger format Pro Audio arrays and installs frequently. We often use 18's and 15's as subs, 10-12's as Midbass and an array of horn drivers for the highs. These are for large venue installs like arena's, larger churches and night clubs as well.
Each driver gets an allocated band of frequencies and electronic crossovers are used to send the proper signals to each amp/speakers in a given system.
In a small format install like vehicles, scale is much smaller and so are the drivers and enclosures used. If you have adequate low bass now, then some solid Midbass drivers would bring up the punch factor. This is where most guys opt for 7-8" MB drivers that can take the power and put out the punch.
Does your truck use the typical 6x8 speakers in the front and rear? If yes, consider the Infinity Ref or Kappa series 2-way Comps to fill in the gaps. When amped adequately, your MB/MR and highs will really come to life. The stock speakers can only do so much. But with quality aftermarket speakers, adequate amping power and a little extra EQ, the results would be much better in the long run.
Comments?
Swez
joevsjoes on 06/13/2008 13:38:34
hey thanks swez for all the input , i do have some JBL GTO8627 5x7s i the rear running off my sony head unit im sure they wold be better on amp but do the job for now so next thing is the front speakers and i did look at some midbass and 6 inch speakers for that. So what do u run in your ride if i may ask?
swez on 06/13/2008 21:50:52
At the moment, it's all stock gear. (6x8's front and rear) It's an upgraded package using Alpine products and sounds decent with the exception of new tweets up front and possibly a small sub package in the trunk would help.
Frankly, the budget is tight for now and until that picture changes for the better, am holding off on discretionary spending. The price of food, gas and other needed things have gone up rapidly and for now, am keeping a tight wallet and building a 3-6 months cushion for any lean season in the future. Just bought new tires and brakes are next on the list, so I have to be prudent and frugal for now.
But, if I had a windfall of say $1,500 + to blow, Infinity Comps for the front, Infinity rear fill coaxials and a single 10" sub in back would probably do the job. Amp wise, would consider Infinity, JBL or even JL for a nice SQ system. A new HU with outboard EQ and AUX inputs would also be on that list.
No ground pounders needed here. There's too many around town already and won't be one more on the list. So, there ya have it.
Swez
Replies (5)
swez on 06/10/2008 02:33:35
Welcome to CK Joe!
This amp is a 2 channel amp and each channel can handle 2 ohm loads in stereo mode or a net 4 ohms when bridged to Mono.
Specs:
RMS Power 150 watts x 2 chan. (4 ohms)
RMS Power 300 watts x 2 chan. (2 ohms)
Bridged RMS Power 600 watts x 1 chan. (4 ohms min)
To get the most from this amp, you'll want a pair of 4 ohm DVC subs. That's 2 ohms per channel in stereo or a net 4 ohms when bridged.
Why the 10/12 combo here?
Swez
joevsjoes on 06/11/2008 14:36:45
hey swez thanks well at first i was thinking of sapce i have a ford ranger splash and i built a 2.9 cubic ft box tuned around 37 hz so i wanted to get a 10 also but i always wonder if a 10 paired with a 12 would give u good all around sound from all types of music.
swez on 06/11/2008 19:06:53
We use that technique in larger format Pro Audio arrays and installs frequently. We often use 18's and 15's as subs, 10-12's as Midbass and an array of horn drivers for the highs. These are for large venue installs like arena's, larger churches and night clubs as well.
Each driver gets an allocated band of frequencies and electronic crossovers are used to send the proper signals to each amp/speakers in a given system.
In a small format install like vehicles, scale is much smaller and so are the drivers and enclosures used. If you have adequate low bass now, then some solid Midbass drivers would bring up the punch factor. This is where most guys opt for 7-8" MB drivers that can take the power and put out the punch.
Does your truck use the typical 6x8 speakers in the front and rear? If yes, consider the Infinity Ref or Kappa series 2-way Comps to fill in the gaps. When amped adequately, your MB/MR and highs will really come to life. The stock speakers can only do so much. But with quality aftermarket speakers, adequate amping power and a little extra EQ, the results would be much better in the long run.
Comments?
Swez
joevsjoes on 06/13/2008 13:38:34
hey thanks swez for all the input , i do have some JBL GTO8627 5x7s i the rear running off my sony head unit im sure they wold be better on amp but do the job for now so next thing is the front speakers and i did look at some midbass and 6 inch speakers for that. So what do u run in your ride if i may ask?
swez on 06/13/2008 21:50:52
At the moment, it's all stock gear. (6x8's front and rear) It's an upgraded package using Alpine products and sounds decent with the exception of new tweets up front and possibly a small sub package in the trunk would help.
Frankly, the budget is tight for now and until that picture changes for the better, am holding off on discretionary spending. The price of food, gas and other needed things have gone up rapidly and for now, am keeping a tight wallet and building a 3-6 months cushion for any lean season in the future. Just bought new tires and brakes are next on the list, so I have to be prudent and frugal for now.
But, if I had a windfall of say $1,500 + to blow, Infinity Comps for the front, Infinity rear fill coaxials and a single 10" sub in back would probably do the job. Amp wise, would consider Infinity, JBL or even JL for a nice SQ system. A new HU with outboard EQ and AUX inputs would also be on that list.
No ground pounders needed here. There's too many around town already and won't be one more on the list. So, there ya have it.
Swez
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