Hey all,
I have a the XS-L120B5D 2x12" Subwoofer box in my 1996 Ford Escape. I am very impressed with the quality thus far - especially given the fact that they are SEVERELY underdriven. I am powering them off of my PioneerGM-X524 4 channel amp that's bridged down to 2 channels. Since the two subs in the Sony box are wired in series, there is only one speaker wire port, and I have one of the two bridged channels from the amp connected. The second bridged channel is sitting there going to waste with nothing attached.
You can Google the specs (since I can't post links yet), but the pioneer amp specs and the Sony subs specs are at the bottom of this post for reference:
So, now it seems that I'm only pumping 60W into these at the moment. They already sound great, so I can only imagine what they'll sound like when properly powered.
My question is, what is the best type of amp to run these? I was thinking a Mono Block, but then thought that a 2 channel that is bridgeable to mono would be more versatile in the future. Even if you just provide generic specs that I should look for, I can find the brands and units that match them.
(For what it's worth, these are an upgrade for the 2x8" Infinity 860W Reference sub enclosure that i had been using previously. I think the Sony unit sounds much fuller, better, and there's no comparison.)
Thank a TON in advance,
Matt!
The PioneerGM-X524 specs are as follows:
Continuous Power (20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD)
4 ch: (4 Ohm) 50Wx4
4 ch: (2 Ohm) 60Wx4
2 ch: (4 Ohm) 120Wx2
Maximum Power (EIAJ)
4 ch: (4 Ohm) 100Wx4
2 ch: (4 Ohm) 240Wx2
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 50kHz (0,-1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.004% (1kHz, 4 Ohm)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 105dB (IHF-A Weighted, at 1kHz)
Dimensions: 10" x 2-3/8" x 12-3/8"
Features
Bridgeable 2/3/4 Channel Capability
1-Ohm Stable Operation
PWM Regulated MOSFET Power Supply
Balanced Isolator Input Circuit
Gold-Plated Screw-Type Power/Ground Terminals
Gold-Plated Screw-Type Speaker Terminals
Gold-Plated RCA Inputs (x2)
Gold-Plated RCA Outputs
Hi-Volt Input Level Control (400mV-4V)
Speaker Level Input Adapter (included)
Variable Crossover: 50-120Hz, -12dB/oct. (LPF/HPF) (Front & Rear Channels)
Bass Boost (60Hz, 0 to +12dB)
The Sony XS-L120B5D Kit specs are as follows:
ported enclosure with two 12" subwoofers
MDF construction with black carpet covering
two 12" five-sided polypropylene woofers with rubber surrounds
4-ohm total impedance
frequency response: 20-2,000 Hz
power handling: 100-600 watts RMS (2,000 watts peak)
sensitivity: 89 dB
32"W x 16-1/16"H x 18"D1 x 15-1/4"D2
warranty: 1 year
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I have a the XS-L120B5D 2x12" Subwoofer box in my 1996 Ford Escape. I am very impressed with the quality thus far - especially given the fact that they are SEVERELY underdriven. I am powering them off of my PioneerGM-X524 4 channel amp that's bridged down to 2 channels. Since the two subs in the Sony box are wired in series, there is only one speaker wire port, and I have one of the two bridged channels from the amp connected. The second bridged channel is sitting there going to waste with nothing attached.
You can Google the specs (since I can't post links yet), but the pioneer amp specs and the Sony subs specs are at the bottom of this post for reference:
So, now it seems that I'm only pumping 60W into these at the moment. They already sound great, so I can only imagine what they'll sound like when properly powered.
My question is, what is the best type of amp to run these? I was thinking a Mono Block, but then thought that a 2 channel that is bridgeable to mono would be more versatile in the future. Even if you just provide generic specs that I should look for, I can find the brands and units that match them.
(For what it's worth, these are an upgrade for the 2x8" Infinity 860W Reference sub enclosure that i had been using previously. I think the Sony unit sounds much fuller, better, and there's no comparison.)
Thank a TON in advance,
Matt!
The PioneerGM-X524 specs are as follows:
Continuous Power (20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD)
4 ch: (4 Ohm) 50Wx4
4 ch: (2 Ohm) 60Wx4
2 ch: (4 Ohm) 120Wx2
Maximum Power (EIAJ)
4 ch: (4 Ohm) 100Wx4
2 ch: (4 Ohm) 240Wx2
Frequency Response: 10Hz - 50kHz (0,-1dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.004% (1kHz, 4 Ohm)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 105dB (IHF-A Weighted, at 1kHz)
Dimensions: 10" x 2-3/8" x 12-3/8"
Features
Bridgeable 2/3/4 Channel Capability
1-Ohm Stable Operation
PWM Regulated MOSFET Power Supply
Balanced Isolator Input Circuit
Gold-Plated Screw-Type Power/Ground Terminals
Gold-Plated Screw-Type Speaker Terminals
Gold-Plated RCA Inputs (x2)
Gold-Plated RCA Outputs
Hi-Volt Input Level Control (400mV-4V)
Speaker Level Input Adapter (included)
Variable Crossover: 50-120Hz, -12dB/oct. (LPF/HPF) (Front & Rear Channels)
Bass Boost (60Hz, 0 to +12dB)
The Sony XS-L120B5D Kit specs are as follows:
ported enclosure with two 12" subwoofers
MDF construction with black carpet covering
two 12" five-sided polypropylene woofers with rubber surrounds
4-ohm total impedance
frequency response: 20-2,000 Hz
power handling: 100-600 watts RMS (2,000 watts peak)
sensitivity: 89 dB
32"W x 16-1/16"H x 18"D1 x 15-1/4"D2
warranty: 1 year
Our 60-day money-back guarantee