Any Opinions For My Future Box Design

[simmons0613]

rear, the ipad in the center may also be a small computer monitor. I already have the amps needed and the 2 6x9 and the 2 12" subs. I just need the box and what ever will be in the middle. I also want to upgrade my alternator.

[Resolve]

Originally Posted by simmons0613 rear, the ipad in the center may also be a small computer monitor. I already have the amps needed and the 2 6x9 and the 2 12" subs. I just need the box and what ever will be in the middle. I also want to upgrade my alternator.

How much power your going to run?
Alternator is nice but you would benefit more from an extra battery over an alternator.

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If not pumping major power and if going to be using more power when at idle or power off and second battery would be better route.

[xDTool]

Originally Posted by Resolve wall of text about too many watts :P

just my .02 i ran 1300 watts rms on a single 10 for 2 years with nothing other than slight headlight dimming (planet audio class D mono 1350.1 & blaupunkt vw1000)

just burned the amp up in december last year from the thermal compound breaking down and the amp not getting enough cooling.

just put in a alpine pdx-1000.1 putting 1000 watts on it rms still no issues

not sure why you were seeing that drastic of a power loss

oh and to stay on topic, the box looks good although show style is not really my thing, should look boss once its done

[Resolve]

Originally Posted by xDTool just my .02 i ran 1300 watts rms on a single 10 for 2 years with nothing other than slight headlight dimming (planet audio class D mono 1350.1 & blaupunkt vw1000) just burned the amp up in december last year from the thermal compound breaking down and the amp not getting enough cooling. just put in a alpine pdx-1000.1 putting 1000 watts on it rms still no issues not sure why you were seeing that drastic of a power loss oh and to stay on topic, the box looks good although show style is not really my thing, should look boss once its done

True. Well every car is different. So maybe I have a weak alternator or something.

And to think about it, my faulty waterpump was on the car at the time so maybe it had something to do with it. meaning I believe it was creating an extra drag on the motor as it was being faulty (it was dragging when turning not turning freely). So maybe extra load of slamming the system slowed the motor more and was killing power output from alt.

I am going to be doing a new system at 1000 or more RMS I am in designing stages myself. but mine is different since I got to figure power for amp and compressors and also work in air setup with my system and I CANNOT lose the rear seats. so Mine will take some nice design.



Simmons you should be fine with 1000w RMS, but I would personally add second Battery over alternator.

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Originally Posted by simmons0613 thanks. its still and planning. I'm debating on going with my more elegant one with the "floating" ipad or going with the more reasonable one. If I get my elegant one I will have to find a way to make it smaller or figure out how I'm going to place it when I remove my back seat. ---------- Post added at 05:46 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:45 PM ---------- P.S. Just to let you know I'm currently running 2 12" Sony Xplodes at 1000 watts and 750ish rms. I think its just a little over kill lol.

is the 1000 Watts peak power.

I never pay attention to peak power. it really means nothing. RMS means every thing

Also depending how you look at it 1000 Watts RMS is not overkill lol

[xDTool]

Originally Posted by Resolve True. Well every car is different. So maybe I have a weak alternator or something. And to think about it, my faulty waterpump was on the car at the time so maybe it had something to do with it. meaning I believe it was creating an extra drag on the motor as it was being faulty (it was dragging when turning not turning freely). So maybe extra load of slamming the system slowed the motor more and was killing power output from alt. You should be fine with 1000w RMS, but I would personally add second Battery over alternator.

No doubt. I've always used 1500 watts as my limit without capacitor/battery upgrades.

i've never had to upgrade my alternator or know anybody that has other than james long (and his setup in his xD used to be ridiculous), and i know a few people with some serious systems, though james's definitly takes the cake

also agree that 1000 watts isnt overkill, james was running something like 15000 watts on his system in his xd i think lol, to me thats overkill

I think 1000 watts is actually about perfect for a daily driver sub system, as far as good balance , performance, while still maintaining practicality

[Resolve]

^^^ thats not overkill for what he used it for. hell I would do it. but he also had a crap ton of batteries.. lol. and the alt he got is the one I am going to go with.

But I will be running multiple compressors and amps and need extra batteries and alt just for good measure.

I am looking at probably total system of around 2000 to 2500 with about 1000 to 1500 being subs

[xDTool]

Originally Posted by Resolve ^^^ thats not overkill for what he used it for. hell I would do it. but he also had a crap ton of batteries.. lol. and the alt he got is the one I am going to go with. But I will be running multiple compressors and amps and need extra batteries and alt just for good measure. I am looking at probably total system of around 2000 to 2500 with about 1000 to 1500 being subs

I guess thats true haha, it was a ridiculous system though lol.

Im bout to upgrade my sub to an FI BL/SSA Icon/Incriminator Death row 12, and I'll probably have him build the box for it

are you running the black xplods matt? 1200w max/500rms. i remember those being a pretty decent sub for what they were.