Looking for sub advice for RZR

[mschmidt33]

So I moved all the electronics up today and it looks like I can get a box with outer dimensions of 22" wide x 14" tall x 16" depth. I plan to work with Simon at Wetsounds on a design but if anyone has any ideas let me know. Still need to decide on the sub amp? Will am Arc Audio xdi1000v1 be enough bridged to 1 ohm for the xxxv2?

[patryk]

Here is the sub in my R20

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[mschmidt33]

Picture of my temporary solution below until I can build a box for the xxxv2 and decide on an amp for it? Got it all cut out and ready. Also considering 4 tower speakers now. On the fence about Rev 8's or 10'. I have to fold the tower down when we pull the boat out on Sundays and I have a feeling it may be too heavy with the 10's... maybe even the 8's?

I'm also not a huge fan of the highs on the in boat 650's... sounds a little muddy compared to my previous KS65's? I also had a built in full range EQ on my last HU. Does this mean I need a WS-420 to turn down some mids and up the highs?

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[mschmidt33]

This sub is OLD... been sitting in my basement for awhile. I unhooked the rear speakers and bridged 5/6 on the HT-4 and it sounds pretty good! Just the 650's are not to my liking right now.

[chpthril]

This sub is OLD... been sitting in my basement for awhile. I unhooked the rear speakers and bridged 5/6 on the HT-4 and it sounds pretty good! Just the 650's are not to my liking right now.

The HT-4 is only a 4 chnl amp, so it doesnt have chnls 5 and 6.

The HT amps are also not used from the factory, so there is no telling how the amp driving the in-boat speaker, is set up. Not many people complain about lack of highs from the XS-650. Sounds like your install is not factory, so dont rush to judge the speakers for reproducing whats sent to them.

I would do a single set of Rev-10 over 2 pair of Rev-8 is hang height is not an issue.

[mschmidt33]

My bad... I bought an HT-6. I have the high pass at ~100Hz and gains at about 45%. No bass boost. Nothing else to dial in except a few settings on the HU. I think there is just too much mid bass... maybe it is just they way I like my EQ settings which I don't really have now...

Hang height is not a concern. So you really think two Rev10's sounds better than 4 Rev 8's?

The HT-4 is only a 4 chnl amp, so it doesnt have chnls 5 and 6.

The HT amps are also not used from the factory, so there is no telling how the amp driving the in-boat speaker, is set up. Not many people complain about lack of highs from the XS-650. Sounds like your install is not factory, so dont rush to judge the speakers for reproducing whats sent to them.

I would do a single set of Rev-10 over 2 pair of Rev-8 is hang height is not an issue.

[mschmidt33]

4 speakers just looks so damn good on this tower!

[chpthril]

A pair of 10" HLCDs will play deeper than any number of smaller HLCDs.

[chpthril]

Start with the head units EQ flat, and try raising the x-over to 120hz. Way higher than my liking, but nothing wrong with that if its what your ears like.

[mschmidt33]

Thanks again! Not super worried about it now. Just wanted some tunes to enjoy the boat. I will do the audio slowly but right the first time. If that is 4 Rev 10's, that's what I will get. In one of your replies you said a KS600.2 would push 4 rev 10's?

Start with the head units EQ flat, and try raising the x-over to 120hz. Way higher than my liking, but nothing wrong with that if its what your ears like.

[chpthril]

Yes, an Arc Audio KS 600.2 will drive 2 pair of Rev-10 or Rev-8

[mschmidt33]

Thanks. For the cost this is the route I will go. What about the sub amp? How about the XDi1000.1? 1150rms at 1ohm bridged for the xxx-v2 with dual 2ohn voice coils sounds like a good match. This amp also has subsonic.

Yes, an Arc Audio KS 600.2 will drive 2 pair of Rev-10 or Rev-8

[mschmidt33]

bump. Still looking for opinions on the XDi1000.1 for a xxx-v2

Thanks. For the cost this is the route I will go. What about the sub amp? How about the XDi1000.1? 1150rms at 1ohm bridged for the xxx-v2 with dual 2ohn voice coils sounds like a good match. This amp also has subsonic.