Phoenix Gold Phorum

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..

Don't remember the ratings but the Mac amp are some of the cleanest I've ever heard. Congrats on the score.

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.

SS reference subs or kicker solo barics! Would be my vote.

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.

They have the k only older k logo

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.

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???
I will sell my boston spg555 to get the right subs lmk

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.

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???

Ummm a rsdc ported 12", have u tried id idq's they sound great!

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.

Ask todd, i think he liked the rsdc better than the xmax and the rsd

What about a/d/s 12" infinity perfect 12.1 something like that?

Ive never heard any of those

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

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....

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

Ive heard the hx2's were their best ones.....i think it was those. Im thinking bout getting a set for my serup

I ordered a boston acoustic 12.5lf with grill
Great sub works 100% with my power and small box

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

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.

Yes I did
Looked to be great shape with grill and trim to hold it

Did you get it up and running? I was thinking about doing some macs also, hows it sound?

No I didn't I had a offer come in that I had to sell them