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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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Who wants my Atlas 15?

I'm tired of it. I have the Atlas 15, the 3' cubic foot box, and the Profile amp for sale if the price is right. Just seeing how much I could get for all of it. I really want a KICKER set-up!!!!
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 07:42 PM
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Methinks you need to start looking harder at non name-brand subs.

In all honesty, you could sell this more easily on ca.com
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Black Maxima
I really want a KICKER set-up!!!!


I might want Kicker too. If I wanted the sloppiest subs evAr.
This isn't like caraudio.com where its ok to say you like Kicker, here you will lose respect immediately.
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 09:33 PM
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so you're going from a clean sub, to a sloppy one...
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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so you're going from a clean sub, to a sloppy one...
Its only logical

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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 03:26 AM
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I heard my friends and it freaken thumps. I do not want to loose any respect here. It's just a thought.
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 03:32 AM
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I've been having problems with my Atlas ever since I started with the Profile amp. But, I am impressed by the Kicker L5. I think it's the kind of loud bass I want.
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 03:52 AM
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seriously? an Atlas 15 should sound way better than a kicker anything. especially if its an L5 or L7. i mean common, its a square :
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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^^^Lol....I think he wants more SPL, in turn more slopiness....

I dont understand though. From what I see there are three phazes in life of car audio. 1. SPL. Your young and wanna rumble the crap out of everything 2. A little older, you realize that you want to be loud but you also want to hear MUSIC. Im here 3. SQ. Your in your thirties and have lost some of your hearing from past experiences. Your work hard for your stereo to sound GOOD.

Black max, STOP, Your going backwards!!!!
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mendon99
seriously? an Atlas 15 should sound way better than a kicker anything. especially if its an L5 or L7. i mean common, its a square :
It does sound better. Although, the Kicker L5 makes my chest pound and if I yell I can't hear myself. The Atlas is just a whimp compared to he Kicker. Anyone get an Atlas louder than a Kicker? The Kicker still sounds good if you don't crank it up.
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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If you can't hear yourself yelling, you're listening to your music too loud, and what's the point of buying something that sounds like crap when you crank it up.
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Fast1one
^^^Lol....I think he wants more SPL, in turn more slopiness....

I dont understand though. From what I see there are three phazes in life of car audio. 1. SPL. Your young and wanna rumble the crap out of everything 2. A little older, you realize that you want to be loud but you also want to hear MUSIC. Im here 3. SQ. Your in your thirties and have lost some of your hearing from past experiences. Your work hard for your stereo to sound GOOD.

Black max, STOP, Your going backwards!!!!

i'm only 22 and i'm in stage 3 already

but you CAN have systems that absolutely pounds, but still remain very clean.
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kpr10is
This isn't like caraudio.com where its ok to say you like Kicker, here you will lose respect immediately.

I really liked my old Kicker ZR and ZX amps, the ones from around 1997 or so. Those things kept going for many years .
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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The Kicker doesn't sound like complete crap. So if you guys think the Atlas is all SQ then how much will you offer me?
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by AscendantMax
i'm only 22 and i'm in stage 3 already

but you CAN have systems that absolutely pounds, but still remain very clean.
In that case, looks like your still in stage two buddy...SQL
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 03:51 PM
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Sunny's Atlas doesn't clip. And it sounds louder than mine I think...
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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What new amp should I buy for my Atlas? Something on the cheaper side. Not too crazy like 600 bucks. I might be able to get one off eBay.
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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solo barics sound crappy but the comp vr's arent that bad in all honestly if done right but there is better stuff out there like inifinty and JL RE, ID, diamond
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 1996blackmax
I really liked my old Kicker ZR and ZX amps, the ones from around 1997 or so. Those things kept going for many years .
I dont really have a problem with their amps, its their subs that are sloppier than ___ (insert ***** joke here)
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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Profile amps are sloppy.
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 07:43 PM
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call don...maybe he can hook up with something thatll push your atlas better...just give him a price range and he will compare what u have to what u can get. just a thought arron
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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aaron work your way towards a new amp. Ill gladly help you tune it. However if your box was built incorrectly, your sub will never sound right. Bass is 90 % in the box design, 10 % in the sub it self...
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kpr10is
I dont really have a problem with their amps, its their subs that are sloppier than ___ (insert ***** joke here)
I thought my old round Solobarics (series C and D) sounded better than the newer square one I had.
Old Jun 23, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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I thought my old round Solobarics (series C and D) sounded better than the newer square one I had.
"sound is round"
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 09:16 AM
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Old Jun 24, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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That is one sessssy sub.....

Old Jun 24, 2006 | 03:13 PM
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Looks like someone sat on the edge of it and smushed it.
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 03:42 PM
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I will stick with my plain jane looking sub .
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 08:15 PM
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I have the same sub as Black Max (aaron)
My sub does clip a little. On some songs.
I have my gain at 75%ish ( I watch the volume like a hawk )

Mine doesn't sound too bad. But for some reason Aaron's sounds better on some songs. Umm...I also have a ****ty *** hell box...first time making one...what can i say..
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 08:26 PM
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Finally DA MAN has stepped in.
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by sunten1
I have the same sub as Black Max (aaron)
My sub does clip a little. On some songs.
I have my gain at 75%ish ( I watch the volume like a hawk )

Mine doesn't sound too bad. But for some reason Aaron's sounds better on some songs. Umm...I also have a ****ty *** hell box...first time making one...what can i say..

It is your amplifier that is clipping. If you hear this noise you need to readjust your gains asap.
Old Jun 24, 2006 | 09:15 PM
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It is your amplifier that is clipping. If you hear this noise you need to readjust your gains asap.


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Old Jun 25, 2006 | 08:45 AM
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New amplifier time. What amp would you guys use with the Atlas? Something not too too expensive...
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 09:38 AM
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I would contact Don first to see what he can do for you.
Old Jun 25, 2006 | 11:46 AM
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Well I really don't bump that hard. For the most part I have the volume at 20/35 that the highest I go. On my Alpine HU. But on a daliy basis no higher then 15
Old Jun 26, 2006 | 08:11 AM
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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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Do it right or you'll be buying another amp just a year down the road.

I"m not as crazy as some of the guys here, but I've always found that if I $50-$100 less than what would be most practical or ideal then I'll end up spending 2x that much a few months down the road to get what works best.

My advice to you is to get a new quality amp with sufficient power for your sub and then see how it sounds. Maybe take someone up on their offer to check out your box and do some tuning.
Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:01 AM
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What impedance is the sub?
Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:09 AM
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4 ohms

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Old Jun 26, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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single 4?

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