Midwoofer q's

 

Gold Member
Username: Snarl2004

Digital Design 9515, Massive Audi...

Post Number: 2376
Registered: Dec-06
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?
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 20823
Registered: Oct-05
the important is the crossover. you need to find one that will give you the freq range for that.
 

New member
Username: Weezer4rock

Post Number: 6
Registered: Dec-07
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!
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 20826
Registered: Oct-05
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.
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 20827
Registered: Oct-05
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.
 

Gold Member
Username: Bernymac

Cambodia

Post Number: 3945
Registered: Sep-04
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.
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 20828
Registered: Oct-05
that would be sweet berny. what about the m6? you think i would be better off with the jl sub?
 

Gold Member
Username: Bernymac

Cambodia

Post Number: 3946
Registered: Sep-04
the cdt m6 to me felt dead, lifeless. Mean midbass but I didn't like it.
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 20830
Registered: Oct-05
yeah so ima definately go with the jl 6w3v3's. it will have some kick in my kick pods. lol.
 

Gold Member
Username: Bernymac

Cambodia

Post Number: 3947
Registered: Sep-04
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
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 20831
Registered: Oct-05
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. :-)
 

Gold Member
Username: Bernymac

Cambodia

Post Number: 3948
Registered: Sep-04
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.
 

Gold Member
Username: Bernymac

Cambodia

Post Number: 3949
Registered: Sep-04
^^^ See, no hijacking :-).
 

New member
Username: Weezer4rock

Post Number: 10
Registered: Dec-07
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.
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 20832
Registered: Oct-05
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#
 

Gold Member
Username: Snarl2004

Digital Design 9515, Massive Audi...

Post Number: 2377
Registered: Dec-06
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
 

Silver Member
Username: Drant19

DUB-C, TX

Post Number: 934
Registered: Aug-07
i PERSONALLY would go with a bigger amp than the zx200.2. but again thats just me.
 

Gold Member
Username: Snarl2004

Digital Design 9515, Massive Audi...

Post Number: 2378
Registered: Dec-06
alright well ill decided on the amp when the time comes but crossover suggestions?
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 20844
Registered: Oct-05
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.
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 20845
Registered: Oct-05
http://cgi.ebay.com/KICKER-SX400-2-400-WATT-2-CHANNEL-AMPLIFIER-AMP-NEW_W0QQitem Z280225354319QQihZ018QQcategoryZ39732QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 

Silver Member
Username: Drant19

DUB-C, TX

Post Number: 939
Registered: Aug-07
arent the sx amps way underratted too??

i second the sx amp.
 

Gold Member
Username: Snarl2004

Digital Design 9515, Massive Audi...

Post Number: 2380
Registered: Dec-06
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?
 

Diamond Member
Username: Bestmankind

Post Number: 20847
Registered: Oct-05
the kicker sx amp or your sub amp has full range output.
 

Gold Member
Username: Nd4spd18

Northwest PA

Post Number: 7465
Registered: Jul-06
With any midbass driver install the enclosure / install will make all the difference. Expect crappy performance if you just stick the speaker somewhere without building it a real enclosure.
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