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Silver Member Username: Iamabadperson777Janesville, Wisconsin US Post Number: 108 Registered: Apr-07 | Was looking into these: http://cgi.ebay.com/DOUBLE-12-LOADED-1500-W-PORTED-SUBWOOFER-SUB-BOX-GIFT_W0QQit emZ300246845549QQihZ020QQcategoryZ18803QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Only reason I was looking at those was because a friend of mine has a pair of 12" audiopipe subs and they dont sound half bad. Otherwise open to ideas. Would like 2 12s. Need subs, amp, and wiring kit. Dont want to spend much more than $400 on everything thats why I was looking into those subs since they arent too pricy. I want loud but still keep the sound quality. This will be my first system and Im pretty sure most of you can tell I dont know much but I want to learn. Thanks, Jeremy |
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Gold Member Username: LoudonPost Number: 2592 Registered: Jun-04 | to be honest man ... im sure youll get the same response from most of this forum ... ideally you would need alittle more money to get everything to sound proper and be of exceptional build quality ... a couple hundred more dollars can get you alot better gear which in turn will make you happier with your purchase ... also prefab boxes arent something you want to invest in. They arent made to spec normally and ususally consist of weak 5/8 mdf ... weigh out your options man ... if you want to use the audiopipes they arent bad woofers ... its whatever you like man ... sound is subjective to the listener |
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Silver Member Username: Iamabadperson777Janesville, Wisconsin US Post Number: 109 Registered: Apr-07 | Idk. Another reason I dont want to spend too much is because the car I am purchasing monday is not that great so if anything were to happen to them. What amp would go good with those audiopipe subs? And wiring kit? I understand it wont be the greatest but its cheap, its my first one, and in time more than likely I will upgrade. But for now they are just goin into a winter beater. |
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Gold Member Username: LoudonPost Number: 2593 Registered: Jun-04 | any idea what the impedance the woofer is ... it should say it on the woofer or a box if u have it ... single or dual 2 ohm/single or dual 4 ohm find that out and we can match up an amplifier to them ... also if ur gonna put them in a sealed prefab enclosure ... you wont really notice an audible difference ... |
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Silver Member Username: Iamabadperson777Janesville, Wisconsin US Post Number: 110 Registered: Apr-07 | Well they come in that box they show in the picture on the link. And it said they are wired at 2 ohms at each terminal for multiple- wiring applications. I didnt see single or dual. |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 10139 Registered: Jun-04 | Get two audioque sd 2.0 12's 268 shipped http://www.audioque.com/aq/SD2_Series.htm http://www.audioque.com/aq/order.htm and this alpine MRP-M500 amplifier at 159 shipped and crush those audiopipes http://cgi.ebay.com/2008-NEW-ALPINE-500w-RMS-MONO-CAR-STEREO-AMPLIFIER-AMP_W0QQi temZ280253836333QQihZ018QQcategoryZ64570QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem That would make a very good system for $427. Just make sure you have the room in the trunk for two 12's. |
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Silver Member Username: Iamabadperson777Janesville, Wisconsin US Post Number: 111 Registered: Apr-07 | Idk. I like the audiopipe because it comes with a box. I dont really wanna take the time to make a box or have one made. So probably just looking for an amp for the audiopipe. Plus the audioque are a little too much. |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 10141 Registered: Jun-04 | The audioque's will be much better than the audiopipes and the total cost is only a tad over 400 which is the range you gave. If its a matter of money and the box build buy the equipment now and wait and save the extra cash it would take to build the box and as far as building its not that hard and we can help you. |
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Silver Member Username: Iamabadperson777Janesville, Wisconsin US Post Number: 112 Registered: Apr-07 | Alright, Ill take that into consideration. Its just that my friend that is good with construction is leavin for college soon so idk how I would get a box made for it. Cause if I did it, I know it would completely suck plus I dont have the tools. But its also wiring and a box that I have to buy too. |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 10142 Registered: Jun-04 | Ok well since you dont have the tools that does make things a no go but if your friend could help you with that and the build that would be good. The wiring cost for that amp wont be too much. |
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Silver Member Username: Iamabadperson777Janesville, Wisconsin US Post Number: 113 Registered: Apr-07 | Ya, just cause its alot easier for me, also cheaper as well. Even tho its probably not the best I think Im gonna go with the audiopipe. So if anyone could help with a good amp and whatever else I would need with it, that would me great. |
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Gold Member Username: Tatonka-[Team Audible Insanity]- Post Number: 2093 Registered: Mar-07 | You will learn Jeremy that you do get what you pay for in the car audio world. And later on you are going to wish that you would have waited until you had the time/cash to build a proper system. Anywho, about the audiopipes: Those subs are 750rms a piece, and each sub is wired down to 2 ohms, so you will need a 1500rms @ 1 ohm amp. There are alot of amps that do this power but most is out of your budget. After you buy that loaded sub box, you will have $235.06 left over. The cheapest amp I can think of that does near the power you are looking for is the audioque 1200d. But it is $249, and you would still need wire. This means you have to go cheap on the amp to. All of this is going to cost you more money in the long run.Replacing cheap amps and subs add up. As for wire: Ask Paul about some deals on what he has. |
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Silver Member Username: Iamabadperson777Janesville, Wisconsin US Post Number: 114 Registered: Apr-07 | So the 1200d will be a good amp for those subs? |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 10146 Registered: Jun-04 | Not to mention you dont have to alternator to support 1200 watts and it will shorten the life of your battery. |
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Silver Member Username: Iamabadperson777Janesville, Wisconsin US Post Number: 115 Registered: Apr-07 | Alright, so what amp will go well with my stock alternator and those subs? |
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Silver Member Username: Iamabadperson777Janesville, Wisconsin US Post Number: 116 Registered: Apr-07 | http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BOSS-CHAOS-CH1500D-1500w-MONO-CAR-STEREO-AMPLIFIE R-AMP_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38638QQihZ020QQitemZ300246980991QQrdZ1QQsspagen ameZWDVW This amp any good? |
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Gold Member Username: Tatonka-[Team Audible Insanity]- Post Number: 2097 Registered: Mar-07 | Like I said, you are going to end up going cheap on the amp and you will regret it. Boss is trash. The audioque will be your cheapest bet. |
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Platinum Member Username: InsearchofbassPost Number: 10149 Registered: Jun-04 | Like nick said that boss amp is not very good quality and it will be lucky if it puts out a true 500 rms at 2 ohms despite what the listing says. Go with the combination I gave you above if you have the room in your trunk. |