Just bought first subs

Dakota_chevy
Dakota_chevy Posts: 16
edited May 2008 in Car Audio & Electronics
I just bought the db212's, now i need the amp and head unit. i've got my eyes on the pioneer deh-p590ib, now the amp is an issue. I'm way short on cash, and i've been thinking about the kenwood kac-8103d or 8014d, but you guys think that would be enough. I sorta just need some help picking out a good quality, but still cheap amp. also, was thinkin about maybe the clarion apx1300, but thats a little too low on power
2000 Chevy Blazer
db212-2
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  • eloplayspolo
    eloplayspolo Posts: 1,117
    edited March 2008
    those kenwood amps are solid, i put one in my friends car.
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  • shootsbrah
    shootsbrah Posts: 4
    edited March 2008
    good choice! db212-2's are probably the best bang for the buck. we got them on clearance for $199. we have a kicker 500.1 amp hooked up to it and they sound amazing...
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  • Dakota_chevy
    Dakota_chevy Posts: 16
    edited March 2008
    i did my research. My problem was crutchfield discontinued them, and then circuit city had them on a good sale, so i ordered them for 250. as far as amps go, i would love to get that kenwood. I'm lookin at sonic electronix for that, its 130, unless you guys know of a better place to get that kind of deal on? also, im new with car audio, but i'm really enthusiastic about it, so are there any basics on where or how to mount an amp. I drive a 2000 blazer, and those db212's take the whole width and half the depth. but still love them
    2000 Chevy Blazer
    db212-2
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  • Dakota_chevy
    Dakota_chevy Posts: 16
    edited March 2008
    now understand, I'm entirely new to car audio. question I have now is do fans make any audible noise for an amp? the one i'm lookin at is the kac-8104d which is fan cooled. I've never actually heard one so if you guys could tell me, it shouldnt be hard to get figured out. also curious, has anyone done a setup in a newer chevy blazer (98-04 body style)?
    2000 Chevy Blazer
    db212-2
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  • eloplayspolo
    eloplayspolo Posts: 1,117
    edited March 2008
    have not done a setup in that car... but honestly dont worry about the fan....
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  • Bigkodya17
    Bigkodya17 Posts: 15
    edited March 2008
    if you want some big bang for the buck, ive got two twelve inch alpine type e's powered by a El1500 Bazooka Amp, its tearing my car apart lol. i believe its no more than 200 dollars too.
    If its too loud your obviously too old!
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  • Polkemon
    Polkemon Posts: 144
    edited March 2008
    The Alpine Type-R's sound REALLY GOOD! I got two 10"s on Ebay for $194 Shipped from X-Sounds and they are great when it comes to issues and what you see is what you get as far as I can tell. I installed the two 10's in my Mustang powered by a PDX1000.1 and they are very tight plus drop very low. I have never been a fan of 12's but to each is own. All matching subs 10 versus 12 that I have heared the 10 has a bit more snap.
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  • Dakota_chevy
    Dakota_chevy Posts: 16
    edited March 2008
    what i'm doin here is tryin to build a good system for as cheap as i can. i really like what I see on the kac-8104d or kac8103d since they are basically the same thing powering the db212's, and sonicelectronix has them for the low low price of only 130! which is the cheapest way to go unless i hit ebay, but by that time its worth paying 5 bucks more to get it from a sonic instead of an anonymous seller.
    2000 Chevy Blazer
    db212-2
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  • eloplayspolo
    eloplayspolo Posts: 1,117
    edited March 2008
    db212 is a good choice.
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    Image Dynamics iDMax 12" D2v4
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  • Dakota_chevy
    Dakota_chevy Posts: 16
    edited March 2008
    has anyone used the pioneer deh-p400ub? how is it, its hard to find reviews of online.
    2000 Chevy Blazer
    db212-2
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  • ShinAce
    ShinAce Posts: 1,194
    edited March 2008
    Polkemon wrote: »
    The Alpine Type-R's sound REALLY GOOD! I got two 10"s on Ebay for $194 Shipped from X-Sounds and they are great when it comes to issues and what you see is what you get as far as I can tell. I installed the two 10's in my Mustang powered by a PDX1000.1 and they are very tight plus drop very low. I have never been a fan of 12's but to each is own. All matching subs 10 versus 12 that I have heared the 10 has a bit more snap.

    My sister's ex had 3 12" type-R's in his Blazer, each with a RF punch amp. While it was impressively tight for such a small box, loud and dropped low, I found the subs a tiny bit overrated. Still great though, just not the best.
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  • raggadiman
    raggadiman Posts: 8
    edited March 2008
    Congrats.:p
    Alpine CDA 9885
    Alpine SPX 13REFs in front.
    Alpine SPS 400s in rear.
    Polk bd 1000 in rear.
    Infinity Basslink in trunk.
    All in a BMW Z3 Roadie!:eek:
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  • pentavolvo
    pentavolvo Posts: 68
    edited March 2008
    8103d would be a great amp to match with that
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  • Dakota_chevy
    Dakota_chevy Posts: 16
    edited April 2008
    actually went with a boss gt1500d with a 2 farad boss cap. specs looked much better than those kenwoods from what i found. low thd, and higher power. everything will arrive friday. i also got a kenwood kdc-x791. i will get some picture on here after the install. im hoping to put everything in this saturday.
    2000 Chevy Blazer
    db212-2
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  • only126db
    only126db Posts: 157
    edited April 2008
    Dont those DB212 take 400rms per sub?...The Kenwoods would only be 250 per sub.....Good luck with that Boss amp...you wont get near rated power from it....
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  • raggadiman
    raggadiman Posts: 8
    edited April 2008
    Dakota_chevy wrote: »
    what i'm doin here is tryin to build a good system for as cheap as i can. i really like what I see on the kac-8104d or kac8103d since they are basically the same thing powering the db212's, and sonicelectronix has them for the low low price of only 130! which is the cheapest way to go unless i hit ebay, but by that time its worth paying 5 bucks more to get it from a sonic instead of an anonymous seller.

    Check out the ebay stores! Not anonymous. And some good deals... Also, try techronics.com:)
    Alpine CDA 9885
    Alpine SPX 13REFs in front.
    Alpine SPS 400s in rear.
    Polk bd 1000 in rear.
    Infinity Basslink in trunk.
    All in a BMW Z3 Roadie!:eek:
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  • Dakota_chevy
    Dakota_chevy Posts: 16
    edited May 2008
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    I know it's been a while since the install but I finally have good pics. Sorry, none of the Kenwood kdc-x791 but I love that as much as I love these. :D
    2000 Chevy Blazer
    db212-2
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  • eloplayspolo
    eloplayspolo Posts: 1,117
    edited May 2008
    looks pretty good, i hope u live in an area where u dont need to worry about theft......
    try to see if u can tuck away those woires on the right, other than that, it looks real nice.
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    Image Dynamics iDMax 12" D2v4
    (2) Alpine PDX-V9 Bridged, Alpine PDX-M12 (500w Mid-Bass, 200w Mid, 200w Tweet, 1200w Sub)
    Mosconi 6to8 v8
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  • Dakota_chevy
    Dakota_chevy Posts: 16
    edited May 2008
    thanks. yea the kit came with the black wire bundle so I just need to throw that on. and if i'm ever in a bad spot, just slide that SUV trunk cover over and hope no one notices the big bulge under it:eek:
    2000 Chevy Blazer
    db212-2
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  • ROOGER82
    ROOGER82 Posts: 30
    edited May 2008
    Hey if any of you guys are in the So-Cal LA County area the Circuit City in Industry has those DB212 Open Box (floor model) Selling for $200 i think.
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