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Hello
I finally got some mcintosh amps
I just got a mc420 and mc427
The 427 is a 100x2 2 channel
Amp just wondering what the rms power is 4 ohm bridged
Also what is a great loud great sounding old school sub that can hit some lows for rap..
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Don't remember the ratings but the Mac amp are some of the cleanest I've ever heard. Congrats on the score.
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Nice amps.

I think it's just 200 x1, but super clean.

Some good old school subs that I like are:
-jl audio w6 (version 1 or version 2)
-eclipse 8800 series aluminum cone (what I'm about to install myself)
-eclipse 98000 (I think it's called this) titanium cone
-ppi pro series (not the later version but the original version)
-Treo csx or SS series

I'm sure there's more. Why do you want old school? Not knocking you as I prefer old school subs too, just asking.
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SS reference subs or kicker solo barics! Would be my vote.
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I agree w vw about the solobarics, i have a set of 10" in my older offroad t4r and their being pushed w an older mtx thunder 2300x (blk powder coat w gold lettering) its bridged w that tld66 mike and they sound awesome.

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I always liked the old alpine type-r. First or second gen. Same sub but the second gen didn't have the tinsel lead breaking problem.
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since the amp is not 2ohm bridged mono I was thinking a set of old school 10 or 12" 8ohm speakers
I still love sealed
I believe and maybe wrong but the amp will do 400 rms and are underrated but clean as they get


I loved c12 kicker second gen I really didn't like the solo
first small sub box but didn't have the volume I like
I tried soundstream ss(not blue velvet) 10" dvc about 5 years ago
nice punchy but no low end
like the first gen jl 12w0-8 but finding them clean and no foam problem might be a problem

other ideas???
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I don't think the macs are really under rated. I never tested mine but it seemed to put out the power it was rated at.
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vwdude wrote:I don't think the macs are really under rated. I never tested mine but it seemed to put out the power it was rated at.

good to know


anyone else I have 4ohm and I think 400watts what sub would you use in a suv I will go as large as I single 15"
thoughts???
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Ummm a rsdc ported 12", have u tried id idq's they sound great!
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I will agree with the solobaric idea, I always liked them.

What about the Phoenix gold Xmax? I liked my 12 but I dont think I really gave it a fair shot. I still have it so I might build a basic box for it to do an A B worth other subs.
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Ask todd, i think he liked the rsdc better than the xmax and the rsd
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What about a/d/s 12" infinity perfect 12.1 something like that?
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Ive never heard any of those
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I think im going to look for a single 12 boston acoustics 12.5lf 4ohm or two 10.5lf 2 ohm subs
We will see I think they will be great i'm taking eric d word I also read alot about these subs and are right down my alley
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Lovin those SS8's on 350 rms per, thx buddy....lol
I mean, it's all about whether you got skillz to build the right box or not....
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Stryker wrote:Lovin those SS8's on 350 rms per, thx buddy....lol
I mean, it's all about whether you got skillz to build the right box or not....

What happened to the rf 10's
Glad you like the subs I was going to ask if you ever used them
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Ive heard the hx2's were their best ones.....i think it was those. Im thinking bout getting a set for my serup
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I ordered a boston acoustic 12.5lf with grill
Great sub works 100% with my power and small box
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So the mc420 will be for front clarion sss601 mid/tweeter
Mc427 to the boston 12.5
Audio control dqx to tune is all
DD10 for the wire
and dvd/nav stock replacement deck and 6 disc dvd changer for monitors for the kids
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Sounds like a plan.

Did you get the 12.5lf off eBay? I was watching that. I've loved boston speakers ever,since I ran the pro5.5 from that same generation. Excellent musical speakers. Not sure why I didnt suggest it to begin with.
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Yes I did
Looked to be great shape with grill and trim to hold it
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Did you get it up and running? I was thinking about doing some macs also, hows it sound?
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No I didn't I had a offer come in that I had to sell them
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