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Post by ridr4lif »

Well...since the kicker comp vr's come in a dual 4 ohm voice coil configuration (just checked the site so i kno they do), then why not get them in dual 4 ohm.
You could wire them in parallel/series and get a 4 ohm final load, thus giving each sub 300 watts which should be plenty in a ported box.

I would like to see where u are getting the figure of 450-500 watts by turning the gain down and keeping the head unit below volume 19.

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Post by Mithrandir »

because if your head unit isnt at full volume your amp isnt gonna sending the subs full power, this is how i was able to use my 1200 watt amp on a stock alt before. My head unit goes up to 24, 1200/24 = 50, 50 x 18 = 450 watts.

Or isnt it possible to calculate how much you would be using like that? Circuitcity doesnt have em in 4 ohm, they only carry the 2 ohm, and I dont have the cash to go and just get new comps.
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Power is exponential, so that won't work, but at least you are using your brain :)
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2 15" kicker comp vrs off your 1200.1...

http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?stk ... &catid=370
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http://www.woofersetc.com/product.asp?0 ... 343&3=3600

12" kicker comp vr for 95 bux.

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Post by Fishy »

I think he's stuck with Circuit City Kickers as an upgrade from his Infinty's. That right Mith?

After browsing Circuit City's site I think you'd be better off selling those Infinity's and getting another job, hehe, and saving up for a Brahma or something. At the rate your going your gonna nickle and dime yourself to death.

Good things come to those who wait.

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yeah but i wont be spending any of my money if i upgrade these. Thats the thing, im sellin an amp for 150, ill pay 120 ill have 30 bucks left to make the box.
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Post by lotas »

Mithrandir wrote:yeah but i wont be spending any of my money if i upgrade these. Thats the thing, im sellin an amp for 150, ill pay 120 ill have 30 bucks left to make the box.
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$33--see you will be spending your own money :thumbsup . I would have to agree with Fishy, I would just take your time and think about it a little more. You dont want to get the VR's and then start thinking about upgrading in another two months. Think twice, buy once.
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Post by Mithrandir »

yeah, thats why this thread is goin on so long, im thinkin, postin, thinkin, thinkin
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