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WattsInaName
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As you can tell by this thread, I'm new here.

Just a short intro: I built my first(home audio) setup when I was 15(I'm 29 now) with two Punch 15's, two Orion 12's and two Jensen 10's. 36 speakers total and 12 old Marantz tuners/amps stacked to the ceiling to power them. I have worked for AudioExpress as an installer and have previously owned a car audio installation/retail shop. I've been out of car audio for about five years now and I'm starting to piece together a new setup.

I'm looking for a good quality 18" sub(sq is not super important); it will be used mainly for daily listening and the occasional db contest. I would like it to be able to handle 1000-1500 rms at minimum. I plan on running an audiopipe AP30001D. Thanks for your responses.
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go DC sounlabs they have a lvl4 and lvl4xl that would fit the bill in an 18"
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American Bass HD series. Contact bob@americanbassusa.com or at 216-662-2522.

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WattsInaName
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quote:
Originally posted by windowtinter:
go DC sounlabs they have a lvl4 and lvl4xl that would fit the bill in an 18"
Thanks! Do you know about how much they go for?

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Originally posted by tekk45:
American Bass HD series. Contact bob@americanbassusa.com or at 216-662-2522.

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Did you mean the VFL's? I didn't see any 18's in there HD lineup?
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best deals there is.

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some people locally around me are getting DC Level 4 15's for $200 so the 18's cant be much more.

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WattsInaName
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quote:
Originally posted by 18inchjeepin:
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Ok, I think I've decided on the Audioque's hdc318. Anyone have any good/bad experiences with them?
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Also, anyone know how much power this will handle before it blows? With the copper vc.
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Ok, I just bought a MB Quart DSC2000.1D amp to run this. Hopefully this will do this sub some justice.

Here's the conservative specs and pics of the amp(guts)...

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo267/bmcdonald710/0627091118.jpg

DSC2000.1D

$999(msrp)

Mono

1 x 500 W RMS @ 4Ω
1 x 1000 W RMS @ 2Ω
1 x 2000 W RMS @ 1Ω

19.69 x 9.45 x 2.4“
50 x 24 x 6.1cm
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DC for sure

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WattsInaName
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I just got my HDC318c today, it looks mean! It's going in a 02' turbo police interceptor. Thanks guys for your responses!
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You won't be dissappointed man. Just follow DJ's suggestions on the box and it will slam. I've used every other size and series that AQ has made and they all rock.

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WattsInaName
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Hey AQ, what amount of wattage will it take before this thing blows the copper coil?
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That's a question to ask before you buy.
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I know a friend with a setup of 4 12" aqs, that had a maxximus on them. .25 ohms, they were fine.
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quote:
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Also, anyone know how much power this will handle before it blows? With the copper vc.
Bernie- Read the entire thread next time...
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