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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 06:06 AM
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anyone running 12s?

i am running 2 12" thx blue thunder subs, i reall dont no if they are all that good a brand but i got them because my others blu, so ya is it ok to be running 12" subs in that space??
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 08:52 AM
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I'm running one 12 inch JBL in my car (dual voice coil) sounds pretty descent....
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Old Apr 3, 2003 | 08:58 AM
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Currently I've got a pair of Oz 12s in my IROC, but this year I'm planning to remove them in favor of a single 12" Brahma.
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 07:28 AM
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1 jl12w3...sounds awesome
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 08:40 AM
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i'm running 2 12's and they sound just fine better than what they did when i just had them in a back seat. i dropped them in a box to fit in the hatch and now it sounds even better.
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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single alpine 12" dvc in a box i made to fit the lower 1/2 of the well. pics in sig
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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Yup....

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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 04:22 PM
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Yeah man...12s are cool to run in the well. Just make sure they'll work in a smaller enclosure so you don't pay $$$ for some subs that'll sound lie crap cause they're in the wrong size enclosure.


Tim:rockon:
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 05:59 PM
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oh dont worry about it and build your own box to the specs of the sub (like you should do anyway)
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 06:17 PM
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1 12" here. I couldn't afford da udder one. I'm so poor I can't even pay attention.

LOL

Seriously, I just wanted one so I could have room for the nitrous bottle later on. :rockon:
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Old Apr 4, 2003 | 06:40 PM
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i was planning for two myself. but was more than pleased with one. may try out a ported setup sooner or later...

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Old Apr 7, 2003 | 03:17 PM
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I have 2 JL W0 12" subs in my 'vert.
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 07:08 PM
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I've got two Image Dynamics IDQ12's in a sealed truck box that sits on the hump. Have 375watts going to each through a DHD Audio 375.2 amplifier. Next upgrade in the sound system is a JBL Powervalve 600.1
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Old Apr 8, 2003 | 09:01 PM
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I currently have a kicker comp vr but thats coming out as soon as I get my new sub. I was going to go with a single brahma 12 but changed my mind and went with an E12A. Unfortunatly I have atleast a 4 week wait until I get it.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 12:16 AM
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Originally posted by Jim85IROC
Currently I've got a pair of Oz 12s in my IROC, but this year I'm planning to remove them in favor of a single 12" Brahma.
Jim, what series OZ's are you running? I heard 1 15 OZ matrix in a hatch and it sounded absolutely amazing. Also, how much is a 12" Brahma, and how could I obtain one? What are the best boxes to put those bad boys in? Thanks.
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 07:47 AM
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Im not Jim but look on www.adireaudio.com
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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i'm running 1 12 on my back seat. Once i get the extra money i'm gonna build a custom box and add another 12. Not even gonna mention the type cause noone has ever heard of it but i'll be pushing 2 12's each with a 400watt autotek amp
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 05:10 PM
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mention it anyway, i'm always curious to see what few brands i havent heard of and yes, get that sub in the trunk. you will very pleased with the difference
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Old Apr 9, 2003 | 05:36 PM
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Hey dan how do those JL's sound when the top is down? I'm pretty much going to go for the same setup because i want something that will be audible on the highway with the top down
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 07:26 PM
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uh huh
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Old Apr 10, 2003 | 07:37 PM
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got 1 JL 12Wo in the well...I love it...more than enough bass...
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 09:02 AM
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12's

Im running 2 diamond audio m3's and they sound awsome. however i might be uograding to m6's though, just to make it sound crazyier
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 10:13 AM
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Originally posted by EjBaL
Jim, what series OZ's are you running? I heard 1 15 OZ matrix in a hatch and it sounded absolutely amazing. Also, how much is a 12" Brahma, and how could I obtain one? What are the best boxes to put those bad boys in? Thanks.
I've got the older 300Ls with the purple basket. They sound like *** in my car because they work best in a big ported box, and I've got them in a small-ish sealed box.

Anyway, a 12" brahma is around $375 or so, and you can get it from www.acoustic-visions.com. They're the only authorized dealer as far as I know. Ampman used to sell them, but they don't anymore.
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Old Apr 11, 2003 | 10:25 AM
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nikh23: The JL W0's sound great with the top down.
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Old Apr 12, 2003 | 02:54 PM
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I have 2 12" Infinity Reference subs in my 91.
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