My Car Goes Boom

Vtolds · 05-10-2005, 09:42 PM

I got my subs and amp today thanks to mikegett. I got it all installed and running. 1 small issue is that it isnt that loud, but mikegett told me some stuff to check so I hope it gets louder but it still thumps.

I gots pictures.

Youngblood77 · 05-10-2005, 09:44 PM

Lookin good, Danny ! Spent some decent moolah I see...

wrightie · 05-10-2005, 09:54 PM

first thing i would do is turn the box around and face the subs into the trunk.

Trust me on this one

Wrightie

Vtolds · 05-10-2005, 09:56 PM

The subs are facing into the trunk/into the car.

TwistedDreams · 05-10-2005, 09:58 PM

when I had mine facing the inside of the car the only thing it did was reduce the trunk rattle turn it around more thump.....

Vtolds · 05-10-2005, 10:02 PM

I'll give it a shot, someone on another forum said the same thing.

05-10-2005, 10:21 PM

idk the power of those subs, but it looks like your running too small of power wire IMO....otherwise great looking setup!!

Vtolds · 05-10-2005, 10:28 PM

Thats 4 gauge wire, I think it can handle 610 watts.

05-10-2005, 10:40 PM

thats 4 guage wire from the subs to the amp?

Vtolds · 05-10-2005, 10:43 PM

no its 16 Gauge speaker wire, you said the power wire looked to small. I was told by a couple guys that 16 gauge would be fine since it is only taking half of the 610 watts.

Redog · 05-10-2005, 11:01 PM

The flowered pillows too :grin:

Sorry, Couldn't resist

Looks good though

05-10-2005, 11:06 PM

looks good!! very stylish subs too!! but definately turn those babies around...sounds a lot better IMO. but it all comes down to your opinion in the end!

Vtolds · 05-10-2005, 11:07 PM

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Originally posted by Redog@May 10 2005, 11:01 PM
The flowered pillows too :grin:

Sorry, Couldn't resist

Looks good though

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Parents house :P the Chair and Couch are all flowery, dont you think it matches the maroon carpet good? I do live at home

not enough money to move out. I may ahve the chance to move in with my brother and his faince, they keep saying I could be there livin nanny.

cutelilcntrygrl · 05-11-2005, 12:19 AM

Alright, first of all, it looks good. Congrats

Second, are you all saying that subs should be facing the inside of the car or the trunk? I keep mine facing the trunk and I think it sounds better.

b-spot · 05-11-2005, 12:24 AM

Usually rear-ward facing subs give the best sound. Alter the distance from the subs to the back of the trunk though, the sound reflecting back could be out of phase with the sound leaving the subs and cancelling.

jackal2000 · 05-11-2005, 01:46 AM

dude, you drive a hyundai lol

nice set up

05-11-2005, 01:47 AM

Maybe i read it wrong but are you using 16 gauge wire for the power wire???? I'd say 4 gauge is the minumum you want to go, much less resistance = less distortion. Also, make sure your ground is only 1.5 feet or less, again for less distortion. For the speaker wire, it's always best to look and see the thickness of the wires going to the voice coil and gauge it that way. For a DVC, go up 2-4 gauge. Most subs that size use 16-12 so using a 12-10 wouldn't be a bad idea. It may be over kill but the more total resistance you take out the better it will sound! Plus, i mean it's like 1-2 dollars a foot, money well spent IMO, especially with such kick ass audio components as those bad boys. My audiobahns are crying in shame.

05-11-2005, 02:06 AM

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Originally posted by cutelilcntrygrl@May 11 2005, 12:19 AM
Alright, first of all, it looks good. Congrats

Second, are you all saying that subs should be facing the inside of the car or the trunk? I keep mine facing the trunk and I think it sounds better.

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yeah...he has the subs facing towards the front right now...

but let us know when you turn them around and what you think!

Vtolds · 05-11-2005, 09:14 AM

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Originally posted by coblepots@May 11 2005, 01:47 AM
Maybe i read it wrong but are you using 16 gauge wire for the power wire???? I'd say 4 gauge is the minumum you want to go, much less resistance = less distortion. Also, make sure your ground is only 1.5 feet or less, again for less distortion. For the speaker wire, it's always best to look and see the thickness of the wires going to the voice coil and gauge it that way. For a DVC, go up 2-4 gauge. Most subs that size use 16-12 so using a 12-10 wouldn't be a bad idea. It may be over kill but the more total resistance you take out the better it will sound! Plus, i mean it's like 1-2 dollars a foot, money well spent IMO, especially with such kick ass audio components as those bad boys. My audiobahns are crying in shame.

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You would be reading everything wrong. My Power Wire going to the amp is 4 Gauge the Ground is 4 Gauge and the Speaker wire is 16 gauge.

ptrudel · 05-11-2005, 09:41 AM

if you're runnin those wires, you're fine...my 1 10" DVC clarion has that, and its 700watts from the amp, sounds fine to me...

great lookin setup BTW, buddy of mine had eclipse subs, and GEEZUS were they loud...turn 'em around into the trunk, and you'll definaately notice a difference