Lets talk about subs for a Zenclosures box

bigaudiofanat

X's like to be ported and require a lot more power to run than the type r's

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cmmonte92

Hey bigaudio,

I just got 2 brand new Type R 1023D's (10" dual 2 ohm VC) and will be ordering a zenenclosure for them shortly. I thought the internal volume was the perfct fit for each sub and I'll be pushing them with Clarion's new GH/AB 850 watt (2 ohm stable) mono amp (XH7110). I plan on running the dual voice coils in series (on each individual speaker) and then paralleling them to the amp to get the 2 ohm resistance I need.

You're probably asking," why that amp?"

Well, for one I got a smokin' deal on it from amazon. Second, it's a class GH amp. Which means it runs like an AB, but is powered like a D (has a switching power supply or is railed) and runs cooler.

I am waiting on my head unit to arrive; it's a Pioneer MVH-P8200 (I know you hate pioneer, but I fell in love with this head unit after I kicked it's tires at a local stereo place) and will order my Zen after I get everything ran and working with the HU.

I am currently undecided on an amp for a pair of MB Quart 6.5 Discus components that I just ordered. Any suggestions? I just want a good 2 ch. amp that isn't too expensive (less than $150), at about 50 watts/ch.

I've got a $1k budget (my work bonus that my wife just agreed to let me spend on the Z ) and so far, I am at $750 and still need to order some dampening tiles. If anyone is trying to go the same route I am (on a tight budget) I recommend sonicelectronix or amazon. It's hard to beat either site's prices and customer service.

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speedfreak28

Actually the Xs sound great sealed, It is more of an SQ sub than the R and doesnt need a big enclosure. They get moving well with 500 + watts

Ricochet48

edesignaudio.com <-- go there

I have 2 full car setups and close to $3,000 in the HT stuff too.

The markup for car audio is insane as I found would working in car audio at Best Buy. JL and Alpine are great at marketing. I originally got a 12" Type R at cost and thought it was good for THAT price, but once I got eD gear I never looked back. I would recommend just 1 decent 10" or 12" as the Z (like my RSX hatch) doesn't have much area to 'push.'

Be sure to TUNE the system though. Play tones and set the gains using ohm's law and meter's etc., makes quite the difference.

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