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Old 05-16-2005, 11:26 AM
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RE Audio

just boguht an re audio xxx (1-12" )not quite what i was looking for, it barely kicks like i expected much louder, im running a stock head unit and audiobahn amp the stats on the amp are as following



4 Ohm Stereo: 200 X 2 Watts
2 Ohm Stereo: 400 X 2 Watts
1 Ohm Stereo: 600 X 2 Watts
4 Ohm Mono: 400 X 1 Watts
2 Ohm Mono: 800 X 1 Watts
1 Ohm Mono: 1600 X 1 Watts



can anyone suggest a system or new amp or some help please
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Old 05-16-2005, 11:56 AM
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What kind of enclosure is it in [size, ported vs. sealed, location, direction of sub (towards rear/front)? The XXX is a very good sub, and as long as the audiobahn is capable of putting out those numbers, it should be getting pretty loud. Is it not moving much, or is it not very loud from within the car [or both]?

I'm assuming you have the gains and xover set correctly on the amp.

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Old 05-16-2005, 12:01 PM
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Dual 12" 3/4" MDF L-Style Bandpass
Made of thick 3/4" MDF wood
Dark Grey carpeted exterior
Light Grey Mirrored and carpeted interior

3/8" plexiglass window

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i have my blown audiobahn sub inside of there 2 to take up space so the sub doesnt bounce sound

from inside the car its decently loud but outside its not that loud at all... the box is facing the trunk not the car..

Two holes for 12" speakers

Two connection terminals

Four Chrome 4"x5" Ports

Dimensions: 30.5" width x 15" depth x 15" height
2.00 cubic feet in the sealed section
1.25 cubic feet per sealed sections
Total of 4.50 cubic feet!
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Old 05-16-2005, 12:17 PM
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Oooh! You usually don't want to use a generic bandpass enclosure. I'll try to take a look at those specs, but I'm betting that you'll get the most bang for the buck, but replacing it with a ported enclosure tuned to around 35 Hz.

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Old 05-16-2005, 12:21 PM
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oh my lord!!!! im so sorry for that sub. please build it a 3.5-4cuft box tuned to 32-35 and be amazed. you are not doing it justice by that HORRIBLE box contraption thing you have.
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Old 05-16-2005, 12:35 PM
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can i buy a box ready made ?
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Old 05-16-2005, 01:04 PM
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link

Here's a link, that's probably the best I'm going to be able to do for you, I'm afraid. Good luck,

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Old 05-16-2005, 02:50 PM
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put that sub in a well made ported box, and wire it to 1 ohm and be amazed.
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Old 05-16-2005, 06:20 PM
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can you suggest a box to buy? something that looks good also
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Old 05-16-2005, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Ankit69
can you suggest a box to buy? something that looks good also
Your best bet would be to build one yourself to the company's specs. If you don't have the time or tools try to find someone local to you that is willing to build one for a reasonable price.
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Old 05-16-2005, 10:28 PM
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The bandpass box is making u not like that sub. A sub is only as good as the enclosure its n. I wouldn't recommend a pre-fab box. Go to the www.reaudio.com and get the specs they recommend and then take those dimensions to a local stereo shop and get them to build u an enclosure, or either build one urself.

What Audiobahn amp do u have?? Personally I would not buy audiobahn, but their higher priced amps r decent i guess.
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wow you really disrespected that sub with that box lol
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Old 05-17-2005, 03:30 AM
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i have a audiobahn 2200hct

4 Ohm Stereo: 200 X 2 Watts
2 Ohm Stereo: 400 X 2 Watts
1 Ohm Stereo: 600 X 2 Watts
4 Ohm Mono: 400 X 1 Watts
2 Ohm Mono: 800 X 1 Watts
1 Ohm Mono: 1600 X 1 Watts
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Old 05-17-2005, 03:49 AM
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ported or sealed box ?
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Old 05-17-2005, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Ankit69
ported or sealed box ?
Ported. Generally speaking, sealed is for SQ-oriented subs whereas ported is is for your SPL weirdos .
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It would probably sound great in either, but the ported box will take up more space. If you have the space you'll get more output in a ported box, but if space is a premium for you, sealed would probably be best.

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Originally Posted by danhaman
It would probably sound great in either, but the ported box will take up more space. If you have the space you'll get more output in a ported box, but if space is a premium for you, sealed would probably be best.

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Ummmm...NO. You will be better of using a smaller ported box than a large sealed box for this sub.
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Old 05-17-2005, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
Ported. Generally speaking, sealed is for SQ-oriented subs whereas ported is is for your SPL weirdos .
oh cmon you know youve seen ported setups with stellar SQ. i'm no metal head so those double kicks are irrelevant to me
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Old 05-17-2005, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Metal Maxima
Ummmm...NO. You will be better of using a smaller ported box than a large sealed box for this sub.
I don't follow your comment. I said, if you have the room, ported will give you more output, but if you don't have room, sealed boxes are smaller, and would probably work better for you. As for the small ported box vs. large sealed box, I guess it's relative to how small [and big] you're talking about and what you want from the system.

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ive read if anything the XXX needs a larger than the spec sealed box to produce the low end it should in a sealed box. IMO i take a bigger than spec sealed box over a smaller than spec ported box. gotta love the sick low end a big sealed box gives.
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What gauge wire r u running to ur amp? Have u upgraded ur electrical system any? I think it has more to do with the enclosure than anything, but those r somethings to look into. If u listen to a lot of Rap I would say get a ported enclosure built to RE's specs.
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Old 05-18-2005, 07:16 PM
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what about getting it fiberglassed? hows the sound on that ?
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Old 05-18-2005, 07:29 PM
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If you really dont wanna build a box, takea look at subzone.com. They are the only decent pre fab boxes I have yet to see, online anyways. You can even prolly have a org memeber build it for you or help you come up with the plans so all you have to do is cut and put together.
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