Midwoofer qs

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Username: Snarl2004

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 11:25 am:

I was looking to add a midwoofer to my system. I was wondering what I needed to hook up the second amp? Is it a crossover? Sorry bout the newb question I'm just new at this.

Also any suggestions for midwoofers?

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Username: Bestmankind

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 12:32 pm:

the important is the crossover. you need to find one that will give you the freq range for that.

Johnathan Dunn

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 02:32 pm:

I suggest getting an amp with a High Pass crossover and a basic two way electronic crossover. Make sure you get an electronic crossover with at least 300Hz at the Low Pass point. Match the high pass crossover on the amp that going to your mids with that of your Low Pass sub crossover point. That evenly divides your lows. Then set the LP crossover on your electronic crossover to about 300Hz. That sends the frequency of 80Hz - 300Hz to your midwoofers. Set the high pass on the electronic crossover to 300Hz as well and send that signal to your componenet or coaxial set. Then you're in business!

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 02:54 pm:

the kicker sx400.2 would be a perfect mid bass amp. it has all the xover features you need to have any frequency range you want.

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 03:10 pm:

the setup i am thinking of is using the sx400.2 with a pair of jl audio 6w3v3's. i would customize my door or use the kick panel to house the woofers. then run it a 70-250hz.

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Username: Bernymac

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 03:21 pm:

Nice choice chad. I was thinking about using the JL Evolution� ZR800-CW. 8" midbass made for ib setups. I think it would sound awesome next to my memphis comps.

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 03:23 pm:

that would be sweet berny. what about the m6? you think i would be better off with the jl sub?

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Username: Bernymac

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 03:27 pm:

the cdt m6 to me felt dead, lifeless. Mean midbass but I didn't like it.

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Username: Bestmankind

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 03:29 pm:

yeah so ima definately go with the jl 6w3v3's. it will have some kick in my kick pods. lol.

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Username: Bernymac

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 03:30 pm:

Yeah definitely. I can't wait to get my car back. I'm not in a hurry for a system so I'm taking my time this year. So if you want to come and help me work on my doors come on by

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Username: Bestmankind

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 03:32 pm:

will do.

snarl it seems like me and berny have hijacked your thread but actually no. we were recomending on what you can do through our conversation. :-)

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Username: Bernymac

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 03:34 pm:

Snarl, memphis makes a pretty nice and affordable xover, you can find them on ebay for cheap http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.display&page_id=14&mfg_accou nt_ID=44&category_id=11

As for midbass, depends how much you want to spend. I know how you can get any pair of cdt mids for cheap if you want to go that route.

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Username: Bernymac

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 03:36 pm:

^^^ See, no hijacking :-)

Johnathan Dunn

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 03:39 pm:

anybody heard the Kicker ssmb6 before? just curious of how it matches up to others. Of course a lot depends on how it's installed.

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 03:48 pm:

those actually looks nice johnathan. i personally haven't heard one but i wouldn't mind trying out a pair. the price is pretty good too.

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_2543_Kicker+SSMB6.html#

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Username: Snarl2004

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 10:42 pm:

well i was thinking about the dd midwoofer with the kicker zx200.2 sound good?

also what kind of crossover should i use? links?

thanks

Abarca

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Username: Drant19

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 10:52 pm:

i PERSONALLY would go with a bigger amp than the zx200.2. but again thats just me.

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Username: Snarl2004

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 11:24 pm:

alright well ill decided on the amp when the time comes but crossover suggestions?

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 11:34 pm:

snarl......if you buy that kicker zx amp and a xover, its gonna cost almost as much as the sx400.2. the kicker sx400.2 is selling for little over 200bux on ebay. with the sx amp, you don't need a crossover cause it has all the functions you need.

http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-SX400-2-400-WATT-2-CHANNEL-AMPLIFIER-AMP-NEW_W0QQitem Z280225354319QQihZ018QQcategoryZ39732QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 11:35 pm:

Abarca

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 11:38 pm:

arent the sx amps way underratted too??

i second the sx amp.

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Username: Snarl2004

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Posted on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 11:47 pm:

ya but if i go that route how do i hook up my sub amp too? isnt that why i need the cross over? so i can use both amps with one set of rca's coming out of my hu?