Need a solid true 3-4000 rms@1ohm

[droppedHoe]

and i need it on a budget.
budget is $500... dont want a huge amp either...
i have a great deal on a memphis 4000 for $500.
i know i can get the audiopipe 3000 or 3500 under $400. i know they put out all the power but i want something of a higher quality...
i was thinking about 2 1500ds strapped since its a cheap route

what can yall recommend?

 

[Eagle]

geez, they are that cheap now?

 

[droppedHoe]

geez, they are that cheap now?

the memphis is used on caco, not new
the AP3000 i can get for $330 and the newer 3500.1 is $415 (new)
i'll be running 2 15's in my hoe

 

[AV8ter]

Lucked out and got a 20% off coupon when buying on ebay using paypal so I was able to pick up 2 DSC2000.1Ds for $450 shipped from sonic electronix. That is 4-4.5kw at 2 ohms.

The 3000 audiopipe is two 1500s in one case so the 3000rms rating is at 2 ohms, and will go into protect is played at 1 ohm.

What are you powering? 3-4kw *might* be overkill.


Kevin

 

[droppedHoe]

Lucked out and got a 20% off coupon when buying on ebay using paypal so I was able to pick up 2 DSC2000.1Ds for $450 shipped from sonic electronix. That is 4-4.5kw at 2 ohms.

The 3000 audiopipe is two 1500s in one case so the 3000rms rating is at 2 ohms, and will go into protect is played at 1 ohm.

What are you powering? 3-4kw *might* be overkill.


Kevin

naw not overkill, just right
yea i know the 3000 is 2 1500d in 1 case. depending on how wired its 1500x2 at 1ohm or 3000x1 at 2ohm....
im liking the audiopipe 3500 so far and i can get it for 415.
i have a friend thats a dealer and he hasnt had 1 return or bad amp in 4 years so i know they're reliable.

im running a id max12 with a cadence A7 right now.. ive had this system since 2004. time for an upgrade and a lot more lowend

2 dsc2000's or any 1500+ watt maxxsonics amps for that matter. the crunch 3000 is a freakin beast. crunch name or not... still maxxsonics and put out every ounce of rated power
the dsc2000's arent made anymore last i checked.

im gonna run 2 audioque hdc3-15a's or 18s..with 1500-2000rms each

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i just got an offer for a ap3000 for only $225, so i think ima do it and maybe upgrade later.
1500rms on these subs hardly even get them started. my cousin has a db drive 2000.1 with 1 hdc315(not aluminum coil) and its slams and actually sounds good playing r&b or jazz.

 

[AV8ter]

DSCs are not made anymore? Damn. I have a 2000.1, 4125, and now a 480 for my integra lol. I love the things.

So what subs are you trying to power? You already buy them?

 

[droppedHoe]

DSCs are not made anymore? Damn. I have a 2000.1, 4125, and now a 480 for my integra lol. I love the things.

So what subs are you trying to power? You already buy them?

from what i was told the discus line is still made but the 2000.1 isnt anymore.
the subs im getting are gonna be either 2 audioque hdc315-a's or 18's...
plan on buying them by thursday... takes a few days to get made and get shipped out to me. dont wanna put them in until i can get me a big alt... maybe a 260 or 300amp alt

 

[AV8ter]

You're going to have to ditch the third row anyway so might as well go with the 18s as you have ample space for them. A good bit louder off the same power.

Maybe maxxsonics is discontinuing the 2000.1 cause it cost too much to make or something. My friend's quit working and now he is getting the run around trying to get it fixed/replaced under warranty. Mine dsc2000.1 is a beast lol. I have it running a 2005 RE *** 18'' sealed in my little hatchback.

Let me know if you need some help building the box. I got a friend with a cnc router so it is easy and cheap to get creative when building.


Kevin

 

[droppedHoe]

with out a doubt need help on the box.
as for the 3rd row seat, i sold it 5 days after i bought the truck b/c it would've never been used. just a lil to tight back there.
i know ppl running 3000+rms to xxx12s. that 18 is begging for more power.
where are you located? im in duluth off pleasent hill/peachtree industrial

 

[AV8ter]

I am scared to throw any more power at my 18 to be honest. On like 1100rms I big time ****** up my right ear lol. I am a wuss. I just love the destructive low notes and good sounding, loud mids and highs.

So 18s? Are you planning on competing? Or just a ******* nasty daily pounder? If you're only going for 3-4k you might be fine copper coil and I would imagine that they would be nicer on music.

One hell of an amp right here but might be out of your price range: http://www.crescendoaudio.com/product.php?productid=17515

Can run half ohm daily for just over 4krms at 13.8v.

I have a blown powerbass xa3000d that you could probably get fixed for cheap.


I am game for helping you with the box. I am in alpharetta to be exact. I can help you with it in 5 weeks when I get done with school for the semester.

 

[droppedHoe]

ive messed with both and after talking to dj and jessa i'd rather go with the aluminum coil subs. the copper sounds fine but eventually im gonna go up in power. not to mention the aluminum subs are hand built at DD in Oklahoma city and the copper subs are made in china. they do a little extra to the aluminum coil subs

 

[AV8ter]

What were you thinking for box spec? 12-14cubes, 36-38hz? Aeros? or slot port?

 

[droppedHoe]

if the 15's probably 9-12cubes. tuned around 36hz with a slot port.
dj i think said the ideal box for the 15 is 4-4,5^3 turned to 38hz... i'll call him time today and ask personally

 

[droppedHoe]

i d love 18s for impact and lows but im sure the 15s will be fine.
box is gonna be 9 cubes with 144^2 of port area tuned to 38Hz with the aqx3500.1

 

[droppedHoe]

anyone messed with Cascade Designs Omegas? im thinking about 2 of them over the audioque subs.
if i do, i may opt for another amp and another alternator

 

[AV8ter]

You want SQ/low-end or spl? I'd do 2 AA Havoc 18''s personally on a true 3krms amp. Should still be enough for a solid 150 but will be quite amazing on music and low notes.

 

[droppedHoe]

i want sql...
i want it to sound good at moderate levels but i want it to be a loud daily driver too...
Dj told me the audioques would achieve that but i just came across an omega 12 and i was like.. hell for $415 i'll do 2 15s omega's. they look like they're tougher than the audioque subs and from what ive seen they can take anything you toss at them. seen ppl running 3000rms to the 12s....
if i do go the omega route i'll grab another 3500.1, mine got here today... paid $410 for it.
just dont know if im ready for a 7000rms system... i had a 3000rms system in my maxima but damn 7000..plus almost 1200rms for the speakers to keep up... maybe i should stop being a gearslut and just stick to the audioque 15s or 1 omega 18...
im lusting to much LOL

 

[AV8ter]

I am going to stand by the fact that there is no replacement for displacement.

You should really be doing a pair of 18s man. You have the space and the power. It is close to twice the cone area of 2 15s.

SQL....... Personally I would hit up David Moore at Team PSI. He built my RE SE 15, My RE *** 18, My friends RE HC 15s, and will soon build my 15'' TC9.

He has his own motors out now which would be exactly what you're looking for. He builds subs for your exact application. It would be around $700 for a pair of 18s capable of 1600-1700 a piece.

 

[droppedHoe]

i hit him up on the caco forum yesterday actually.
i know i have the space for the 18s but i have a 9 month old little boy too... he was a preemie(only 1 pound) he just started cralling yesterday so soon i wont have to worry about having a stroller but until then i cant really do 18s b/c ima need at least 12-14 cubes, plus amps and batteries.. i wont have the space for the stroller...

of course i wouldnt have the subs on when he's in the truck, but when on my own or going to work etc, ima take full advantage of whatever system i get.

atleast with the 2 15s in the hoe i can go around 9cubes, have my speaker amps under the seat with a battery or 2 then in the back have my 3500.1 flush where the factory sub was and still have space for the stroller and whatever when me and my fiance go out...
trust me i want the 18s... just dont think i can fit anything else in the back of the truck with 2 18s...

wish i was good with fiberglass. id do 3 sets of 6.5's and a 8inch sub in the front doors and 2 more pair of 6.5's in the rear doors... See there i go lusting again. im a father, i cant be blowing money on a stereo system when i can be spoiling my first born..

kevin, what do you have again? maybe we can link so i can hear your system. i just moved in with my girl, we're in duluth off summit ridge/peachtree industrial

 

[AV8ter]

For the right price I would sell you my *** 18 lol. It is fresh, only has a weekend of play time on it but your amp would kill it.

I mainly just mess around with different stuff. I go to school in statesboro so the commute every three to four weeks back to Alpharetta would be hell if I had my ***, box, amp, and extra batt in. That is like 250 lbs in the worst place for my car.

I run a 12'' kicker cvr in 4 cubes tuned to 32hz for my daily sub lol. I just run it of two channels of my 4125 bridged.

But yeah, the *** is unlike anything I have ever heard before. It is in 4.5 cubes sealed and I love it. Very little distortion but still the loudest thing I have ever heard.

We can meet up in like a month so you can check out the *** if you want. I am slowly out growing the bass bug but I am for sure still an audiophile. I am going to try and meet up with Narco this weekend so I can start designing his box.