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Thread: Suggestions |
    
New member Username: Cdst4302
Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 12:43 pm: |
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i'm looking to upgrade my subs a little bit but i'm not sure what to go with... i'm running two alpine type e's (4 ohm each) with a directed audio 800w mono block amp. What i'm looking for is something similar to those but better quality that way I can just leave my current setup as it is and just pop the new subs into the box. I also dont want to blow a hole in my pocket.
Any suggestions? |
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Gold Member Username: Ctmike
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Post Number: 5592
Registered: Feb-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 12:51 pm: |
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what's the ratings of that amp and the size of the box you have now? budget also. |
New member Username: Cdst4302
Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 12:59 pm: |
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it runs 280 watts rms at 4 ohms and 380 watts rms at 2 ohms but i'm not entirely sure what it's running because i got it professionally installed. i can afford a couple hundred bucks. oh and on that note i was looking around crutchfield and i found some kenwood subs that have some good reviews: http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?g=520&i=113W3011&tp=111
good or bad? |
Gold Member Username: Shortysetnies
Rock Vegas,
NC
US
Post Number: 1556
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 01:04 pm: |
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I would stay away from kenwood and crutchfield man. Not good quality on kenwood and anything is way too expensive through crutchfield |
New member Username: Cdst4302
Post Number: 3
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 01:11 pm: |
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well i just looked at them because i could get 2 of them for $130 plus shipping. and if kenwood isnt good, what do you suggest? |
Gold Member Username: Ctmike
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Post Number: 5593
Registered: Feb-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 01:23 pm: |
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get a new amp. |
New member Username: Cdst4302
Post Number: 4
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 01:24 pm: |
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because... |
Gold Member Username: Ctmike
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Post Number: 5594
Registered: Feb-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 01:30 pm: |
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cause you want to upgrade from what you have now. either get a new amp now, or get a single sub you can run off that amp at 2ohm, then later add another sub and bigger/better amp. |
Silver Member Username: Bnd_rulez
Phoenix,
AZ
USA
Post Number: 945
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 01:42 pm: |
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Because 380 watts just don't do it if you want some bump.
I would get at least a 500w amp and get a Type R. I have one and it does quite well. |
New member Username: Cdst4302
Post Number: 5
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 01:56 pm: |
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its not so much that i want it to bump more, to be honest it hits quite hard. i'm more looking for a better quality of sound from my subs. |
Gold Member Username: Ctmike
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Post Number: 5596
Registered: Feb-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 02:16 pm: |
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type es' hit hard?
if wanting better sq (which i don't blame you, the e's suck), go with a single sub with that amp like i said. i'd get a single idq and port it low, about 28-31hz. |
New member Username: Cdst4302
Post Number: 6
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 02:22 pm: |
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well im no car audio expert but for what they do, they're halfway decent in my book. so what single sub would you suggest? |
Gold Member Username: Ctmike
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Post Number: 5597
Registered: Feb-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 02:33 pm: |
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like i said, with that power i'd go with a single idq. and if staying with that amp, just go with the 15".
http://woofersetc.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=2037 |
Gold Member Username: Skibum12189
Cleveland
Post Number: 2252
Registered: Mar-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 02:34 pm: |
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" i'd get a single idq and port it low, about 28-31hz." |
New member Username: Cdst4302
Post Number: 7
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 02:44 pm: |
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just to be safe, how would the wiring go for that? |
Gold Member Username: Ctmike
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Post Number: 5599
Registered: Feb-06
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 02:48 pm: |
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http://mobile.jlaudio.com/support_pages.php?page_id=161
go there and check the wiring diagram for single dual 4ohm vc sub. you'll want it wired to 2ohm. |
New member Username: Cdst4302
Post Number: 8
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 02:52 pm: |
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alrighty, thanks. |
Platinum Member Username: Rovin
4 10 Pioneer...
Post Number: 12639
Registered: Jul-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 03:20 pm: |
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buy a good 4 channel amp which will power a sub & a nice pair of components for ur front doors & ur good to go ..... |
New member Username: Buccaneersfan80
Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 04:21 pm: |
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im looking into purchasing my first new system for my car and im stuck between what subs i should get as well as an amp, im looking at two 12 MTX Thunder 4500s or two 12 Alpine SWE-1242? and as far as amps ive been told alot of different things so im kinda confused if anyone has good advice for which of those subs are a better choice and whether or not a shouuld buy a kicker mono amp or an alpine mono amp id really appreciate it |
Silver Member Username: Bnd_rulez
Phoenix,
AZ
USA
Post Number: 950
Registered: Mar-05
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 04:24 pm: |
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Rob. We need a budget and what you want out of the stereo? SQ, SPL and so forth. |
New member Username: Buccaneersfan80
Post Number: 3
Registered: Dec-07
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| Posted on Tuesday, December 25, 2007 - 04:37 pm: |
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budget wise im lookin 2 spend around 600, i already have a pioneer indash deck i havent put in my car yet im just trying 2 get some bass in my sound system, ive been lookig on crutchfield and i saw a ackage of the two mtx subs i mentioned before but im ne to this stuff so i just go by what my friends tell me is good |
