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12-02-2005, 10:15 AM
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hey guys, im not that knowledgeable about car audio stuff so i was just wondering... I have 2 12" alpine R's hooked up with 8 gauge wiring to a 1.0 farad cap. They hit but not as hard as i'd like, i was wondering if it could be the box they're in. It doesn't have a portal in it and it is just a generic angled box. I have the stock headunit for a 97 cl and my amp is in my signature. I'm going to eventually get alpine r's for the inside speakers and tweeters and the alpine touch screen head unit...when i get the money. I was wondering if the box with a portal would make a big difference
12-02-2005, 10:19 AM
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are you using the sub channel on that 5 channel amp for the subs? if so, you need way more power..... a ported box will be louder, but you still need more power for those subs.....
12-03-2005, 10:35 AM
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Yes, we all know your situation since we don't even know how big your sealed box is...
If you ever get the chance to run wires again, run 4 gauge instead of 8 gauge. You're maxing out with the 8 gauge and its probably limiting your power while at it.
If you ever get the chance to run wires again, run 4 gauge instead of 8 gauge. You're maxing out with the 8 gauge and its probably limiting your power while at it.
12-03-2005, 12:01 PM
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Gsteg does have a point there. I remeber i first ran my system w/ 8 guage and noticed the sub seemed to be holding back. Definately heard the difference when i replaced it with 4 guage. 
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12-03-2005, 10:27 PM
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anyone try the sub boxes at www.caraudiodeals.com ? they seem eerily cheap. Any experiences?
12-04-2005, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by vpat25
anyone try the sub boxes at www.caraudiodeals.com ? they seem eerily cheap. Any experiences?
the products they sell seem to be really low quality, i don't think i'd trust their boxes. I think another site that makes boxes is edesignaudio.com give that a shot
12-04-2005, 06:22 PM
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if you have the room-its huge- get one of these: http://www.proboxrocks.com/superbass/212SPB.shtml we put type r's in them regularly and they hammer!!!! you need at least 500 watts actual power. if your speakers are dual 2 ohm, the alpine 605 mono amp is a good choice
12-05-2005, 10:26 PM
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i also have two type R's and i have two seperate amplifiers one for each sub....and then another amp for speakers....component type R speakers...and 6x9 type S 3 ways for rear....but yeah u deffinatley need better amp power...and u should deffinatley be using 4 gauge...not 8....i work for mobile audio..sooo
12-05-2005, 10:31 PM
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and sorry for a second post...but Q logic makes a box that is designed specifically for the Type R's.... ***made for them*** here it is actually... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....ref=25&loc=SHP
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