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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 11:00 PM
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Hey guys,

Long time no post here for me

Anyways, my brother picked up a 6" sub and box the other day 2nd hand for his '92 GMC Sonoma 4x4... It's an "MTX Magnum" 6" Sub and box" It's not the one specifically for this model though, it was in a Ford Ranger before.

I am trying to get an amp to pair up to this puny little thing, but need to know what kind of power handling it has. I realize it probably won't be very good, but he's just looking for a little bass in the truck, nothing crazy - can anyone help me out with specs on this 6" MTX Magnum sub, or give me some idea of how good (or ****ty) a unit it is?

If I pull the sub out of the box, will there be any markings on it I can use?

Thanks gang!

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Old Aug 8, 2003 | 11:27 PM
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Without knowing the model number, it is tough to find any info on it, if it was even in my BassBox program. I would guess 75-100 watts should power it decently?
Old Aug 8, 2003 | 11:30 PM
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I will remove the sub from it's ported box tomorrow in an effort to uncover amodel number.

My next question - where is a good, cheap place in Calgary to get some power cable for an amp? I have RCA's, but I don't wannt shell out $60 for RF power cable @ SoundsAround
Old Aug 9, 2003 | 07:08 AM
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Alright everyone - I have taken pictures of the sub and box, so here they are!












I'll start off with the code on the sub - It says "8JB1134 4 OHM" on the first line, then the second one says "557 9707"

Also, it turns out it is an 8" sub, not a 6" - At least, when I measured it across the middle, end to end, it was 8"-something.

So, any guesses on some RMS/Peak Wattages folks?
Old Aug 9, 2003 | 07:10 AM
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Also, is it just me, or does the wire coming from the box to the sub look very small for an 8" driver?
Old Aug 9, 2003 | 07:51 AM
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There is a guy here selling a Phoenix Gold Sapphire series 2 channel amp, 35 watt RMS/channel - If I bridged them to 70W, would that give me some decent power?

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Old Aug 9, 2003 | 07:52 AM
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DWVW: are you saying I shouldn't hit it with a low pass filter, that I should feed it a full range of sound?



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