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03-04-2007 03:28 PM

Erthshker

U will need an HO alt bro in the near future if u plan on running tht....to tht sub i wouldnt throw anything under 2500 watts to em....also the TC 5200 are currently out of stock if u didnt know...

03-04-2007 03:00 PM

visitor

several good brands out their for that. rockford t20001, orion 2500d (prolly used) 2 sundown amps, hifonics, several others..

03-04-2007 02:51 PM

jdiddy

power around 2000-2500 thinking 1ohm output on amp.
0awg to trunk with extra battery in trunk (haven't done the alt yet)

03-04-2007 02:48 PM

Cap'n'Crunch

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Originally Posted by jdiddy

I think I will return the amp and get another and power a 5200. What amp would you recommend?

how much power do you want?
whats your electrical system concist of?
and what ohm load would you like for it to put out rated power...at (i hope you understood that)?

03-04-2007 02:44 PM

jdiddy

I think I will return the amp and get another and power a 5200. What amp would you recommend?

03-04-2007 02:05 PM

visitor

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap'n'Crunch

with more power the 3ks and the 5200 would dominate the HD3.....but he dont have the power so ill put my money on the HD3

agreed, if he only has that much power...

03-04-2007 01:43 PM

Cap'n'Crunch

Quote:

Originally Posted by visitor

if you have only 1600 total- 2 3000's arent your best choice either. thats enough power for 1 of them. Cap'n- not trying to start an argument here- but 2 12" 3000's would have almost 50 sq in. of cone advantage, and the 3000's are no slouch in the spl department either. the hd3 is a VERY nice VERY attractivly priced sub, but in this particular department, i wouldnt put my money on the hd3... like you said though, he doesnt have enough power for the 5200 or the 3000's...

with more power the 3ks and the 5200 would dominate the HD3.....but he dont have the power so ill put my money on the HD3

03-04-2007 01:41 PM

visitor

03-04-2007 12:53 PM

jdiddy

I think i am going to return the alphasonik knowing they aren't good amps. Still not forsure which amp or sub combo.

03-04-2007 12:47 PM

Cap'n'Crunch

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdiddy

So you guys think 2 3k 12's from tcsounds will sound better than the hd315 or 5200 with my power rating. Also this is a alphasonik pma800 series amp. I was told they are junk ?? is that right? I mean this amp is new and not used so I can return it if need be. In that case I can choose any amp. Would you still go with the 3k's?

well, alphasonic amps really arent great

but, out of the 3 sub choices, i would go with the HD3 for loudness
im not sure if you have enough power for the other 2 options

03-04-2007 12:46 PM

plushDJ

alphasonik is sketchy. Some of their stuff is crap but there's one guy on here that swears by them (can't remember who). I'd try to find something else to power those subs, if you're getting quality subs why not get a quality amp??

03-04-2007 12:44 PM

jdiddy

03-04-2007 12:26 PM

ndstrctbl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap'n'Crunch

and i just realized
they dont use the same basket either

SIMILAR is the key word on this subject

03-04-2007 12:25 PM

Cap'n'Crunch

Quote:

Originally Posted by ndstrctbl

they even have different motors than the 9500. but both are still nice subs no doubt

and i just realized
they dont use the same basket either

03-04-2007 12:19 PM

ndstrctbl

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cap'n'Crunch

just because the cooling is different, doesnt mean it isnt there
the hd3 has their OWN cooling
the HD3 and 9500 ARE NOT the same subs
they use the same basked and similar soft parts....thats it

they even have different motors than the 9500. but both are still nice subs no doubt

03-04-2007 11:41 AM

plushDJ

dude no worries I wouldn't call that jumping down my throat. Start talking about fkin my mom and that's a different story lol

xb has been a little ****ed today yeah. I'm on there right now but it crapped out on me for about 15 min

03-04-2007 11:38 AM

Cap'n'Crunch

Quote:

Originally Posted by plushDJ

^ Sorry about that, I meant they perform pretty much exact. I should have been more specific lol That 4 page debate on that comparison had my head a little f'd for a second

sry
didnt mean to jump down your throat

i just wanted every one to know that they arent the same....that post wasnt necessarily pointed at you

BTW: have you been having problems logging into XB today?

03-04-2007 11:34 AM

plushDJ

^ Sorry about that, I meant they perform pretty much exact. I should have been more specific lol That 4 page debate on that comparison had my head a little f'd for a second

03-04-2007 11:29 AM

Cap'n'Crunch

Quote:

Originally Posted by plushDJ

I think he's referring to the HD3/9500 situation where they say it's the exact same sub but the 9500 has cooling technology where the hd3 doesn't.

I think it was icewall that had the hd3 and he was running 3000wrms to it daily. He had no problems and said it handled it like a champ ie. it doesnt need cooling.

just because the cooling is different, doesnt mean it isnt there
the hd3 has their OWN cooling
the HD3 and 9500 ARE NOT the same subs
they use the same basked and similar soft parts....thats it

EDIT:
ice was running 4k to it daily off of an autotek mm4k
the only reason he says 3k is because he takes imp rise into concideration where as every one else just says 4k

every ones set up is different, so it is easier to say that they will take 4k....

one of audioques guys had 2 memphis 4ks strapped to each of their hd3s for over 30 sec. and never got smelly if that tells you any thing

03-04-2007 11:26 AM

plushDJ

03-04-2007 11:09 AM

visitor

the 5200 is not a straight spl driver. (i.e. mt, btl, etc) it is simply MORE spl oriented than the lms, etc... will still sound extremly nice. As far as power rating- tc is extremly conservative with that. will handle more than 2000 all day and not complain a bit... here are a couple of links might help you out-
http://www.tcsounds.com/forums/index...ic=696&hl=5200
http://www.tcsounds.com/forums/index...topic=271&st=0

and um... hd3 doesnt have cooling "options" thats fi with the btl...HD3 is a nice sub, and well within your power range. only disadvantage is the larger box that would be required. (tc's are made for smaller boxes, although the 5200 is a relativly "overmotored" sub, so boxes are tricky for this sub as well)

hope that helps ya some...

03-04-2007 08:15 AM

jdiddy

ok im confused. per Kyle from tcsounds the 5200 is a spl driver. I know it says 2000wrms and 6000wmax. so it needs more than 2000wrms to sound good at all? Wouldn't that cause a problem seeing it is 2000wrms continous? how does the hd3 hold up without the cooling options I hear about?

03-04-2007 08:02 AM

visitor

all the tc subs are sql drivers... the 3000 will fit your power range far better.a properly powered 3000 will outdo an improperly powered 5200...

03-04-2007 07:38 AM

jdiddy

I thought the tc-3000 was more sq driver than spl? Is that wrong? I mean I could go with 2 12's vs a single 15.

03-04-2007 07:31 AM

visitor

get the hd3- 1600 isnt enough for the 5200 to get the full performance out of it..... actually i would recommend the tc3000 overall- they would fit your power range perfectly....

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