wut kind of subs should i get

downeywu
downeywu Posts: 2
edited December 2004 in Car Subwoofer Talk
i like hard hitting bass, and i was wandering wut type of subs i should get and wut kind of amp, i wanted to know prices and wut else should i know about getting a system
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  • Joelsbass
    Joelsbass Posts: 637
    edited September 2004
    give us a price range, also tell what size of subs you have room for (can you fit 12's or do 10's work better in your car).

    just for a reccomendation of what i like best with no parameters... i'd say 2 12" adire Brahma's running off of a US Amps USA-2000... 1kw of clean power to each sub... you'd shake the trunk off of your car lol... but that would run you around 2500 just for subs and amp, then there's wiring... possibly a new alternator, at least a rewound one, better batteries (all due to the large amperage draw from that amplifier) and you're looking at over 3g... so you can see the importance of giving us a price range to play with :p
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited September 2004
    getting a 'system' generally implies that you're going to get full-range upgrades... that is, at least coaxial replacements for your stock speakers, and sub(s)... even if you only want subs, spending $200 on some decent coaxes makes a world of difference... also, do you have an aftermarket headunit? they come in very handy if you're going to amp anything, and amp you must if you're running subs. do you have any plans for expansion? as mentioned, what's your total price limit? and do you prefer crazy loud bass or tighter, more musical bass?
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited October 2004
    we need to make a sticky to prevent these kinds of posts...
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited October 2004
    why, it's fun when we get another 'wander'er every once in a while? :D
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2004
    Yeah me too. These are my facvorite threads where we get to recommend things. It lets us piece together different systems for fun.

    Like this ID Max 12" sub paired with this hoss Crossfire VR1000D.

    Or for supreme decibels go with this Orion H2 12" and this monster MTX Thunder 1501D.

    Thats the kind of setups I like. A single sub looks modest, but an H2 with 1750 watts is anything but humble!
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited October 2004
    i prefer the more subtle "whoa" effect... when you can't tell there's anything there until you sit in the car and listen... then you're like, "whoa..." :D unless of course the top's down, then everyone and their brother can hear it...
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  • LittleCar_w/12s
    LittleCar_w/12s Posts: 568
    edited October 2004
    My woah effect is in my sig... really it's that quiet outside... all with no visible mods to the car...
    Edit: Though I should be more modest than saying 100%....
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2004
    I too am a big fan of the stealth install. I love the systems that the only component you can see is the head unit. Then when cranked up you hear the wonderful, clean sound coming from nowhere! Hopefull that how mine will sound once I get some gawddamned money coming in!!! :mad:

    I need a better sub and I need component speakers!!!
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by MacLeod I need a better sub and I need component speakers!!!
    for as much as you know, yes, that's true....

    and yeah, i kinda am starting to step away from the subtle whoa effect, at least for the car as a whole... this is probably going to be my next car-related purchase (not the car, the body kit around the bottom):
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by neomagus00
    for as much as you know, yes, that's true....

    Huh?
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited October 2004
    for as much as you know about car crap, you need to have a system to match the mind...
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited October 2004
    Originally posted by neomagus00
    for as much as you know about car crap, you need to have a system to match the mind...

    So is that a compliment or a dig?

    ;)
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  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited October 2004
    compliment... now, me telling you you're old is... well... true? :D
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited December 2004
    im from argentina, i buy an Alfa Romeo 145 one week ago, and i want to mount my first Audio System....

    i want to spend like 2000 U$S in the whole system...

    can someone tellme an good conf for that money?

    i dont know if its enought....


    well, sorry for my english.... hope you understand what im trying to say.. and... i want to spend 2000 in just drivers / subwoofer and Amps...


    thanks
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    Oh, I love threads like this! :D

    $2000 will get you an outstanding system

    You can get something like MB Quart Premiums ($500) for your front stage.

    Then something along the lines of a JL Audio 12W6 ($450).

    Then run an Xtant 4.4 ($500) for the fronts and an Xtant 6.1 ($500) to the sub.

    This would be strictly a SQ setup but it would get plenty loud and sound awesome assuming proper installation!
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited December 2004
    hey MacLeod, in other post we talked abt the Polk Audio Setup, you think that with this conf (JL, MB) ill get better sound ?
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    Polk Audio and MB Quart / JL are in two different leagues. MBQ and JL cost considerably more so naturally youre going to get more.

    Dollar for dolllar Polk beats em hands down but if youre willing to spend $500+ on a set of speakers there are better out there. If youre budget is $350 or less you can beat the Polks.
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by MacLeod
    JL cost considerably more so naturally youre going to get more.

    man--i can smell it in this thread too...
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited December 2004
    exalted, what do you think abt the speakers?


    will be better to get a few more bucks and buy the MB Quart / JL ?

    or i dont will get too much difference?
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2004
    im not a fan of MB Quarts new stuff and i definitely do not like JL. there are much better speakers out there than polk. but if under $350 is what you want to spend then polks are for you.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2004
    y'all keep tellin' him his budget for speakers is $350; he hasn't said that yet......
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2004
    Originally posted by audiobliss
    y'all keep tellin' him his budget for speakers is $350; he hasn't said that yet......
    no were telling him if he wants to spend more than that theres stuff better than polk
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited December 2004
    ok, i dont say anything abt the amount that i want to spend....

    but, if i want to spend 350 polk is the best choice.... and if i want to spend 400-700 ?
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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited December 2004
    $400-700?

    MB Quart Premiums
    Focal Polyglass
    Focal K2 Power
    JL Audio XR
    Diamond Audio Hex
    Alpine Type X
    Boston Accoustic Pro
    a/d/s

    just to name a few

    $0-350

    Polk Audio
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  • exalted512
    exalted512 Posts: 10,735
    edited December 2004
    $700 can get you some good Focals
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  • SamSagaZ
    SamSagaZ Posts: 321
    edited December 2004
    thanks guys
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