preliminary questions

[LD]

I coulda swore I posted this already, but now I can't find it
well if someone comes across it... let me know!!
anyways,
my questions are basically does anyone have 10's or 12's that fit in the back of their car without removing the back seat or losing the t-top spot.
I also need it to have enough space to bump JL audio W3's

Onto the amp question
I need an amp powerful enough to power 2 w3's, but still be small enough to fit in the spot where a stealth box would go. I was thinking Rockford made some fairly small but powerful amps, I just dont know enough
please pipe in as neccessary, also if you can think of a better sub for around the same price, feel free to suggest that one too
Thanks for any help!

[FireFighter]

www.subthump.com either get a millhouse or a t top box. Kicker amps are small too, if you take the shroud off. I would get the kx600.1 600 watts rms at 2 ohms will make the jl's sound nice or the jl 500/1.

[96firebird311]

The Audiobahn A8000T is actually a tad smaller then the kx600.1, puts out a little more power and is a bit cheaper. Also, you might wanna take some measurements before you buy any amp. Make sure the amp, along with the connecting wires are going to fit back there.

[Alt space n]

I'm running 1 W3 currently at 100w rms in the stealth box and it hits like a mofo. My new subs and amp came in today and I'm getting a milhouse box from subthump by next week. Thats a box made from the 'privacy shield', thing thats like a piece of carpeted cardboard. An amp rack would still give you space to put your t tops as well.

[FireFighter]

Originally posted by Alt space n:
I'm running 1 W3 currently at 100w rms in the stealth box and it hits like a mofo.

Now thats funny. 96: you sure the 8000t is small enen with the kickers cover off?

[96firebird311]

Originally posted by FireFighter:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Alt space n:
I'm running 1 W3 currently at 100w rms in the stealth box and it hits like a mofo.

96: you sure the 8000t is small enen with the kickers cover off? </font>[/QUOTE]Found this on Ebay.
~ 16-1/16"W x 2-5/8"H x 10-1/4"D (with shroud)
~ 13-3/8"W x 2-3/8"H x 9-9/16"D (without shroud)
and this for the Audiobahn
1-7/8" (H) x 9-7/8" (W) x 11-7/8" (D)

[FireFighter]

Wow, thats one small amp that does 800 watts rms.

[LD]

Originally posted by 96firebird311:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by FireFighter:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Alt space n:
I'm running 1 W3 currently at 100w rms in the stealth box and it hits like a mofo.

96: you sure the 8000t is small enen with the kickers cover off? </font>[/QUOTE]Found this on Ebay.
~ 16-1/16"W x 2-5/8"H x 10-1/4"D (with shroud)
~ 13-3/8"W x 2-3/8"H x 9-9/16"D (without shroud)
and this for the Audiobahn
1-7/8" (H) x 9-7/8" (W) x 11-7/8" (D) </font>[/QUOTE]Is this amp good?
I want to run good quality stuff now that I can afford it
I bought some crap legacy stuff off ebay once because I didnt know
If I get this amp I dont want to be going "crap why did I buy that"
any input on it?

[FireFighter]

Yeah audiobahns good, sure you can get better but, your gunna pay for it.

[LD]

Originally posted by FireFighter:
Yeah audiobahns good, sure you can get better but, your gunna pay for it.

can you give examples of better ones so I can check them out?
and ones that would be worth the extra money, not just ones that cost more
what kind of RMS power should I use for two w3's?

[FireFighter]

For a pair of w3's, I am guessing they are single 4 ohm coils, you want to use around 500 watts total. Are they 10's or 12's? How much are you looking to spend on an amp, then I will answer your other question.

[LD]

JL Audio W3v2
Nominal Diameter: 12 inches (300 mm)
Continuous Power Handling: 300 Watts
Voice Coil: 2.25" diameter, 4-layer, Kapton former
Available Configurations: Dual 2 ohm, Dual 4 ohm or Dual 6 ohm
Xmax (one-way, linear): 0.46"-0.51" (11.7-13.0 mm) depending on specific model
Sealed Enclosure Range: 1.00-1.50 cu.ft. (28.3-42.0 liters)
Ported Enclosure Range: 2.00-3.00 cu.ft. (57.0-85.0 liters)
VRC™ Technology: YES
Elevated Frame Technology: YES
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maybe $400ish for an amp give or take depending on how good of a deal it is even if it is expensive

[96firebird311]

Like I said, measure the area first so you can know just how big you can go. I would hate for you to buy an inferior amp, only to find out later that a much better one would have fit. Also, we need to know if they are dual 2 ohm, dual 4 ohm or dual 6 ohm before we can recommend an amp for certain......but for that price range here's a couple to get you started.
Zapco REF500.1
Treo SSX750.1
US amps USA-400
US amps TU-600

[FireFighter]

What ohm dvc's do you have tho?

[LD]

I haven't bought anything yet, thats why i said preliminary questions, what would be the best?
I have some junk kenwoods that I have thrown in right now that I need to upgrade.
I'll measure the area tomorrow and post back
thanks for the help already though
I wish I knew more about this stuff