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New member Username: Cdst4302Post Number: 1 Registered: Dec-07 | 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: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 5592 Registered: Feb-06 | what's the ratings of that amp and the size of the box you have now? budget also. |
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New member Username: Cdst4302Post Number: 2 Registered: Dec-07 | 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? |
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Gold Member Username: ShortysetniesRock Vegas, NC US Post Number: 1556 Registered: Mar-06 | I would stay away from kenwood and crutchfield man. Not good quality on kenwood and anything is way too expensive through crutchfield |
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New member Username: Cdst4302Post Number: 3 Registered: Dec-07 | 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? |
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Gold Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 5593 Registered: Feb-06 | get a new amp. |
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New member Username: Cdst4302Post Number: 4 Registered: Dec-07 | because... |
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Gold Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 5594 Registered: Feb-06 | 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. |
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Silver Member Username: Bnd_rulezPhoenix, AZ USA Post Number: 945 Registered: Mar-05 | 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. |
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New member Username: Cdst4302Post Number: 5 Registered: Dec-07 | 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. |
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Gold Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 5596 Registered: Feb-06 | 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. |
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New member Username: Cdst4302Post Number: 6 Registered: Dec-07 | 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? |
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Gold Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 5597 Registered: Feb-06 | 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 |
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Gold Member Username: Skibum12189Cleveland Post Number: 2252 Registered: Mar-06 | " i'd get a single idq and port it low, about 28-31hz." |
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New member Username: Cdst4302Post Number: 7 Registered: Dec-07 | just to be safe, how would the wiring go for that? |
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Gold Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 5599 Registered: Feb-06 | 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. |
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New member Username: Cdst4302Post Number: 8 Registered: Dec-07 | alrighty, thanks. |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin4 10 Pioneer... Post Number: 12639 Registered: Jul-05 | buy a good 4 channel amp which will power a sub & a nice pair of components for ur front doors & ur good to go ..... |
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New member Username: Buccaneersfan80Post Number: 2 Registered: Dec-07 | 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 |
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Silver Member Username: Bnd_rulezPhoenix, AZ USA Post Number: 950 Registered: Mar-05 | Rob. We need a budget and what you want out of the stereo? SQ, SPL and so forth. |
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New member Username: Buccaneersfan80Post Number: 3 Registered: Dec-07 | 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 |