Upgrading My System

JohnnyB4439 · 03-06-2005, 09:45 PM

Well i just purchased an audiobahn A8000T and i cannot wait to put it to work. I currently have one 15 Solo Baric L7. I was running 490 watts at 2ohms once the bahn gets in ill be running 800 watts at 2 ohms. People that have used Audiobahns amps before can ya give me some feedback on them, performance, durability etc...

Couple Pics for ya...

ancona46 · 03-07-2005, 10:09 AM

i hear they get hot easy but i have never owned one to prove it........nice sub i used to have 2 of the round 15'' l7's it pounded

fraws · 03-07-2005, 10:19 AM

The best for car audio AMPS... Maybe because I'm part of Team Audiobahn for CT almost a rep for my area, but I have the A2300HCT which is 2400 watts:

High Current Circuitry
PWM MOSFET Power Supply
Double-Sided Glass Epoxy Circuit Board
S/N Ratio: >100dB (+/- 1dB)
Frequency Response: 10Hz – 20KHz
Remote Bass Control With Blue Backlit Knob
Variable 24dB High-pass Crossover: 50Hz – 750Hz
Variable 24dB Low-pass Crossover: 30Hz – 120Hz
Variable Subsonic Filter: 20Hz - 45Hz
Variable Bass Boost: 0 – 18dB
Variable Bass Boost Frequency: 40Hz – 100Hz
RCA Throughput Connections
4-way Protection Circuitry: Thermal, Short Circuit, Overload, and DC Offset
Dual Cooling Fans
VU Meters Indicating Output Response
Cobalt Blue Illumination
High Gloss Chrome-Plated Finish
nickel-plated block terminals
300 x 2 @4 Ohms
600 x 2 @2 Ohms
1200 x 2 @1 Ohms

600 x 1 @4 Ohms
1200 x 1 @2 Ohms
2400 x 1 @1 Ohms

** Sorry sometimes I get carried away... This amp I have owned for almost 2 years 2 different setups with 2 different cars. The AMP is flawless. You will have a blast I sure the hell do, O'h if your interested in a remote bass controller let me know I'll send you one I got so many being a rep and all I would ask for is shipping. Drop a pm with info if interested.

Any questions with your amp (....) I'm here and I'm always on this site!

99GApunk · 03-07-2005, 05:20 PM

fraws sure loves audiobahn

DevilDriver · 03-07-2005, 10:43 PM

i don't like the audiobahn stuff myself. had three overrated amps come through the shop (a small percentage of the total product, but still) and that was enough for me. we dropped them. we dropped all of their stuff simply because they're too looks based and not performance based enough. they do look good though...

and round L7's? never heard of such a thing. plus, i don't like kicker's L series, way too sloppy for my liking... (i'm a big sq nerd)

tdub4life · 03-08-2005, 05:51 AM

Never owned an Audiobahn amp, but have two 12" audiobahn subs. I've heard good things about the amps however.

xxbackhillxx · 03-08-2005, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punk0Rama

simply because they're too looks based and not performance based enough. they do look good though...

i like you

a friend of mine had an audiobahn amp that constantly overheated, and he gave it a TON of room to breathe

personally i dont like kicker either... too much sound and not enough clarity, rockford is the same. JL probably makes the best balance between the two. my favorite subs are RE though. :drool

JohnnyB4439 · 03-08-2005, 03:20 PM

I got a couple more questions real quick...

I got an MTX Thunder 8302 (2_30 amperage fuses on the amp) at which ill be running about 200 watts total at 4ohms from for my 6x9's. And the Audiobahn A800T (2_30 amperage fuses on the amp) will be running 800 watts total by 2 ohms. So thats roughly 1000watts or so total power. Now what amperage fuse should i get, i have 4 gauge wiring now with a 60 amp maxi fuse in it. Also is there anything else i should be aware of or consider before i hook this all up?

ancona46 · 03-08-2005, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punk0Rama

i don't like the audiobahn stuff myself. had three overrated amps come through the shop (a small percentage of the total product, but still) and that was enough for me. we dropped them. we dropped all of their stuff simply because they're too looks based and not performance based enough. they do look good though...

and round L7's? never heard of such a thing. plus, i don't like kicker's L series, way too sloppy for my liking... (i'm a big sq nerd)

they were round a few years back before they started making square subs

Landon · 03-08-2005, 07:47 PM

audiobahn has its ups and downs just like every other manufacturer. In my opinion they rank in the high middle, factors including price, clarity, longetivity, and overall quality. You wont be dissapointed unless you have owned high end. Does anyone else have anything they believe is high end, or "high middle" end. Like below high end, but better than everyother brand? My personal fav is Rockford Fosgate. Cant beat it...

DevilDriver · 03-09-2005, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Landon

audiobahn has its ups and downs just like every other manufacturer. In my opinion they rank in the high middle, factors including price, clarity, longetivity, and overall quality. You wont be dissapointed unless you have owned high end. Does anyone else have anything they believe is high end, or "high middle" end. Like below high end, but better than everyother brand? My personal fav is Rockford Fosgate. Cant beat it...

High middle end to me would be Resonant Engineering, Image Dynamics, Adire Audio, JL Audio, stuff of that magnitude.

And i'll gladly run my XXX against whatever RF stuff you have anyday.

xxbackhillxx · 03-09-2005, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punk0Rama

And i'll gladly run my XXX against whatever RF stuff you have anyday.

werd... i had 2 12's pumpin at 1500rms each at one point and then shortly sold them because i didnt need that much bass.

XXX > *

Landon · 03-09-2005, 05:44 PM

Where can I buy that stuff? Any websites or anything? Also, I have not dealt much with any of those particular brands. How much more DB do you think those put out, 1000W to 1000W Rockford Fosgate. Just wondering. Also, which do you think is more DB to $?

xxbackhillxx · 03-09-2005, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Landon

Where can I buy that stuff? Any websites or anything? Also, I have not dealt much with any of those particular brands. How much more DB do you think those put out, 1000W to 1000W Rockford Fosgate. Just wondering. Also, which do you think is more DB to $?

look at it this way ... 12" XXX > 13" W7
both are rated at 1000w rms. however JL does not suggest going over 2000w on their setup, while the XXX can be powered at well over 2500w.

DB and SQ. XXX excels in both categories and sits apart from all other subs. it was built with good SQ in mind, however the decibles it puts out are incredible as well. the XXX is IMO the best subwoofer on the market. www.reaudio.com call them and they will give you the number to a local dealer. if there isn't one near you, they will sell you direct from the factory. if i remember correctly i got my 2 12"s for $365 a piece as opposed to rockfords or JL's top subs at $500+

ancona46 · 03-09-2005, 06:21 PM

thats just a waste of money imo

Landon · 03-09-2005, 06:25 PM

... oh, sorry, forgot to ask for it. I am sure everysingle person in here thinks something that some other person spends their money on is a waste of money. Obviously, it is something we like to spend our money on, and know if it is a waste of money or not.

xxbackhillxx · 03-09-2005, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Mods:civic cai,5%tint in back 35% in front,ss headlights,silver faced indiglo gauges,silver hvac overlay,silver fog light panel overlay,ccg grille kit,blue carbon fiber interior,grand am 3rd brake light cover,36" blue neon in trunk,plexi headrest inserts,black and silver arrowhead overlay,silver gt overlay,silver ramair overlay,silver ramair wiper housing decal

thats a waste of money in other peoples' opinions. people do what they like.

edit: after reading ... most of that petty vinyl is a waste of money. KISS, keep it simple stupid. ease up on the fast and furious stickers.

Landon · 03-09-2005, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxbackhillxx

thats a waste of money in other peoples' opinions. people do what they like.

YES!!

Also, do you got pics of all that stuff, wondering what it looks like

DevilDriver · 03-09-2005, 08:27 PM

Resonant Engineering www.reaudio.com
Adire Audio www.adireaudio.com
Image Dynamics www.imagedynamicsusa.com (think that's it, google it if i'm wrong)

any modification can be deemed a waste of money. but if we're all going for mediocre, let's just grab us some sony subs and call it a day. then you should sell your grand am and get a sprint.

just as a suggestion, i do agree that a company like JL audio is very good, but i'll quickly compare the W7 and the XXX from Resonant Engineering. an 18" XXX can be had for less than a 10" W7. the XXX will get louder and retain high quality sq. the W7 has equally good sq, but doesn't get as loud. the RE is rated at 1600 watts but it's very common to see them see 2200+. a W7 is rated at varying levels of 1000 and under, but i would never push them beyond 1500. the XXX is clearly the winner.

and the poster who asked what the dB gain would be, it entirely depends on your enclosure. if you have a crappy enclosure, your going to see crappy dB scores on any mic. if you have a ported enclosure with lower tuning, you're most likely going to see lower dB scores than in an enclosure with higher tuning. it all depends on install.

xxbackhillxx · 03-10-2005, 04:33 AM

update: called my dealer last night and apparantly he sells both 10s and 12s for the same price of $365 still. the $365 includes shipping to your door from vegas. keep in mind, the XXXs are easily 40-50lbs a piece.

03-06-2005, 09:45 PM	#1
JohnnyB4439 Live For This! AKA: Johnny Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Age: 36 Posts: 1,217 Vehicle: 2004 GTO A4	Upgrading My System Well i just purchased an audiobahn A8000T and i cannot wait to put it to work. I currently have one 15 Solo Baric L7. I was running 490 watts at 2ohms once the bahn gets in ill be running 800 watts at 2 ohms. People that have used Audiobahns amps before can ya give me some feedback on them, performance, durability etc... Couple Pics for ya... __________________ http://www.jbdvds.com

03-07-2005, 10:09 AM	#2
ancona46 sl0wrider AKA: mike Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,211 Vehicle: 04 GAGT & 96 Lumina	i hear they get hot easy but i have never owned one to prove it........nice sub i used to have 2 of the round 15'' l7's it pounded __________________ Annerito Fuori E Sbattuto Alla Terra Cardomain Unique Kustoms Car Club

03-07-2005, 10:19 AM	#3
fraws VAP-T Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: www.waterburyct.com Age: 42 Posts: 336 Vehicle: 2003 Silver GAGT	The best for car audio AMPS... Maybe because I'm part of Team Audiobahn for CT almost a rep for my area, but I have the A2300HCT which is 2400 watts: High Current Circuitry PWM MOSFET Power Supply Double-Sided Glass Epoxy Circuit Board S/N Ratio: >100dB (+/- 1dB) Frequency Response: 10Hz – 20KHz Remote Bass Control With Blue Backlit Knob Variable 24dB High-pass Crossover: 50Hz – 750Hz Variable 24dB Low-pass Crossover: 30Hz – 120Hz Variable Subsonic Filter: 20Hz - 45Hz Variable Bass Boost: 0 – 18dB Variable Bass Boost Frequency: 40Hz – 100Hz RCA Throughput Connections 4-way Protection Circuitry: Thermal, Short Circuit, Overload, and DC Offset Dual Cooling Fans VU Meters Indicating Output Response Cobalt Blue Illumination High Gloss Chrome-Plated Finish nickel-plated block terminals 300 x 2 @4 Ohms 600 x 2 @2 Ohms 1200 x 2 @1 Ohms 600 x 1 @4 Ohms 1200 x 1 @2 Ohms 2400 x 1 @1 Ohms ** Sorry sometimes I get carried away... This amp I have owned for almost 2 years 2 different setups with 2 different cars. The AMP is flawless. You will have a blast I sure the hell do, O'h if your interested in a remote bass controller let me know I'll send you one I got so many being a rep and all I would ask for is shipping. Drop a pm with info if interested. Any questions with your amp (....) I'm here and I'm always on this site! __________________ -"Here Today, Gone Tomorrow"- -Fraws- Archtype Video Cyberwaste Video Fear Factory Online Squad

03-07-2005, 05:20 PM	#4
99GApunk hockey? yes please AKA: Matt Join Date: May 2004 Location: franklin massachusetts Age: 36 Posts: 2,457 Vehicle: 04 gtp/compG	fraws sure loves audiobahn __________________ grand am: OUT! GTP.... IN! (check it out) Wizair cold air intake 235/50/18 BFG G-Force KDWS on 18" enkei zr1's in hyperblack front and rear STBs

03-08-2005, 03:20 PM	#8
JohnnyB4439 Live For This! AKA: Johnny Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: St.Louis, Missouri Age: 36 Posts: 1,217 Vehicle: 2004 GTO A4	I got a couple more questions real quick... I got an MTX Thunder 8302 (2_30 amperage fuses on the amp) at which ill be running about 200 watts total at 4ohms from for my 6x9's. And the Audiobahn A800T (2_30 amperage fuses on the amp) will be running 800 watts total by 2 ohms. So thats roughly 1000watts or so total power. Now what amperage fuse should i get, i have 4 gauge wiring now with a 60 amp maxi fuse in it. Also is there anything else i should be aware of or consider before i hook this all up? __________________ http://www.jbdvds.com Last edited by JohnnyB4439; 03-08-2005 at 05:33 PM.

03-07-2005, 10:43 PM	#5
DevilDriver GAGT - Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 270 Vehicle: 03 Chevy S10 Xtreme	i don't like the audiobahn stuff myself. had three overrated amps come through the shop (a small percentage of the total product, but still) and that was enough for me. we dropped them. we dropped all of their stuff simply because they're too looks based and not performance based enough. they do look good though... and round L7's? never heard of such a thing. plus, i don't like kicker's L series, way too sloppy for my liking... (i'm a big sq nerd)

03-08-2005, 05:51 AM	#6
tdub4life Yep, she's my baby AKA: Tyler Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 34 Posts: 58 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am SE Coupe	Never owned an Audiobahn amp, but have two 12" audiobahn subs. I've heard good things about the amps however.

03-08-2005, 07:47 PM	#10
Landon GAGT - Member AKA: Landon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Avon, Oh Age: 36 Posts: 188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am GT 4dr	audiobahn has its ups and downs just like every other manufacturer. In my opinion they rank in the high middle, factors including price, clarity, longetivity, and overall quality. You wont be dissapointed unless you have owned high end. Does anyone else have anything they believe is high end, or "high middle" end. Like below high end, but better than everyother brand? My personal fav is Rockford Fosgate. Cant beat it...

03-09-2005, 05:44 PM	#13
Landon GAGT - Member AKA: Landon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Avon, Oh Age: 36 Posts: 188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am GT 4dr	Where can I buy that stuff? Any websites or anything? Also, I have not dealt much with any of those particular brands. How much more DB do you think those put out, 1000W to 1000W Rockford Fosgate. Just wondering. Also, which do you think is more DB to $?

03-09-2005, 06:21 PM	#15
ancona46 sl0wrider AKA: mike Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: south jersey Age: 36 Posts: 1,211 Vehicle: 04 GAGT & 96 Lumina	thats just a waste of money imo __________________ Annerito Fuori E Sbattuto Alla Terra Cardomain Unique Kustoms Car Club

03-09-2005, 06:25 PM	#16
Landon GAGT - Member AKA: Landon Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Avon, Oh Age: 36 Posts: 188 Vehicle: 2004 Grand Am GT 4dr	... oh, sorry, forgot to ask for it. I am sure everysingle person in here thinks something that some other person spends their money on is a waste of money. Obviously, it is something we like to spend our money on, and know if it is a waste of money or not.

03-09-2005, 08:27 PM	#19
DevilDriver GAGT - Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada Age: 35 Posts: 270 Vehicle: 03 Chevy S10 Xtreme	Resonant Engineering www.reaudio.com Adire Audio www.adireaudio.com Image Dynamics www.imagedynamicsusa.com (think that's it, google it if i'm wrong) any modification can be deemed a waste of money. but if we're all going for mediocre, let's just grab us some sony subs and call it a day. then you should sell your grand am and get a sprint. just as a suggestion, i do agree that a company like JL audio is very good, but i'll quickly compare the W7 and the XXX from Resonant Engineering. an 18" XXX can be had for less than a 10" W7. the XXX will get louder and retain high quality sq. the W7 has equally good sq, but doesn't get as loud. the RE is rated at 1600 watts but it's very common to see them see 2200+. a W7 is rated at varying levels of 1000 and under, but i would never push them beyond 1500. the XXX is clearly the winner. and the poster who asked what the dB gain would be, it entirely depends on your enclosure. if you have a crappy enclosure, your going to see crappy dB scores on any mic. if you have a ported enclosure with lower tuning, you're most likely going to see lower dB scores than in an enclosure with higher tuning. it all depends on install.

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