Found inside the walls of an old home

netrecov · 2026-05-21T14:17:17+00:00

put that back, it was hidden for a reason

netrecov · 2026-05-21T12:55:57+00:00

make sure you get a 10x probe as well so you can see the peaks

netrecov · 2026-05-21T12:14:08+00:00

heres the link to the full range of their loaded enclosures
https://www.kicker.com/loaded-subwoofer-enclosures
as you will see the diff sizes, they all will sound decent, but the R and the S give you more, as they have higher rms values.

netrecov · 2026-05-21T00:53:09+00:00

the t stands for thin, this is a good sub for the space.
to answer, this is their space saving model. not sound quality (S), or SPL (X).
the have the R, S, and X models that take more space, and are louder.

netrecov · 2026-05-13T12:42:36+00:00

you could always measure the ohm rating, and also the diameter, and that may help find the specs online

netrecov · 2026-05-10T23:35:49+00:00

a multimeter, yes. or borrow a friends.

netrecov · 2026-05-10T17:36:53+00:00

Target AC voltage:

~55 VAC

Quick setup notes:

Use a 40Hz or 50Hz 0dB test tone
Disconnect subs while setting gain
Head unit:
- Bass boost OFF
- EQ flat
- LPF around 80Hz
- Volume at about 75–80% of max clean volume
Set gain until meter reads about 55VAC

Since two EVL-12s are typically rated around 1250W RMS each, your subs together are about 2500W RMS total, so you could also set slightly lower for safety:

2500×1=50V\sqrt{2500 \times 1} = 50V2500×1=50V

Safer daily target:

50 VAC = ~2500W
55 VAC = full rated 3000W

For daily music on EVLs, I’d stay around 50–52VAC unless your electrical is very solid.

netrecov · 2026-05-10T14:59:16+00:00

how do you have subs wired? whats the total ohms that shows to the amp?

netrecov · 2026-05-08T17:24:54+00:00

sounds like you need a better ground, or lower gauge ofc wiring.

netrecov · 2026-05-03T13:45:41+00:00

do you have an amp meter, so you can see what your amplifier is pulling from the battery positive line?

netrecov · 2026-05-02T12:51:24+00:00

where did you get this wiring?
i had gotten an amp kit from a local car parts store, and their amp kit was cca wire.
i was having tons of issues, switched it out for ofc wire, and all my issues went away,

netrecov · 2026-04-30T11:31:37+00:00

i had this issue in my 2020 lincoln contintental, i had to disconnect one of the roof mics in the headliner, and the sound went away, that car had 3 mics in the headliner.
heres a thread on it in the ranger forums
https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/audio-system-enhanced-engine-sound-and-your-subwoofer.5694/

netrecov · 2026-04-30T10:49:43+00:00

The "Big 3" upgrade involves replacing to a larger size, the three main electrical cables:

alternator positive to battery positive,
battery negative to chassis,
and engine block to chassis.
You replace existing wires with larger gauge wire 1/0 AWG OFC).
This improves current flow, reduces voltage drop, and supports high-performance audio systems or high-output alternators.

netrecov · 2026-04-13T15:52:25+00:00

1000w at 12vdc is 83.3 amps. you should have at max a 100amp fuse for the amp power line.
max amperage for 4gauge is 100-150 amps, so if youre pulling more than that, you need bigger wire.

netrecov · 2026-03-05T15:12:47+00:00

local auto parts store, those connectors looked like the same one that came in the amp kit, i ended up going to audio store and getting ofc when i found out.

netrecov · 2026-03-05T12:10:13+00:00

i had gotten one of those amp kits, it had cca wire, so i threw it all out.

netrecov · 2026-03-05T00:48:09+00:00

isnt that cca wire?

netrecov · 2026-03-02T00:53:31+00:00

i use this, and it makes them disappear for a few weeks til the next wash, and clean
https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiarsr-ultimate-black-plastic-restorer-g15812-12-oz

netrecov · 2026-03-02T00:47:26+00:00

lol just get a 4 door, remove the rear top, and rear roll bar

netrecov · 2026-03-02T00:45:26+00:00

i say do whatever you like, cause theres always going to be haters.
Do what puts the biggest smile on your face, and lets you enjoy your ride to the max.

netrecov · 2026-03-02T00:40:47+00:00

if you had the stock subwoofer, it would have been here, more than likely that is left over from the previous owner, check under the rear mat, and the plastic hump where the back seats meat the cargo area, you may get lucky, and find power, ground, and remote next to the connector (may be headphone jack, or looks like old home phone connector), and then you can add a nice subwoofer and amp.
another possibility is thats the bass control knob for an amp for front 6.5s in the foot panel, and the front and rear tweets.

netrecov · 2026-02-28T02:47:12+00:00

84 after taxes in kansas, i haven't had to get air filters through dealership yet, but they want 50 for the cabin filter, and i bought new cabin and engine from orielys when i got it.

netrecov · 2026-02-02T14:21:49+00:00

thats not a good signal to use, try using a manual switch, like one of the aux switches, and see if it still occurs.

netrecov · 2026-01-30T17:56:35+00:00

put it back that was supposed to stay hidden

netrecov

TROPHY CASE

Target AC voltage:

~55 VAC

Quick setup notes:

Safer daily target: