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Bronze Member Username: ThelonewolfPost Number: 31 Registered: Jul-05 | MA AUDIO M589I Amp, (2) MA121XQ 12" subs and a box for about $220 Or (2) PIONEER TS-W306DVC 12" SUBS, a SOUNDSTORM F2800 AMP and a box for about $305 Or (2)MTX 12" Subwoofers (RT1204), A KICKER KX400.1 400 Watt RMS and a box for about $335 Which would you reccomend, why and would you pick any of them? lol Thanks, kinda anxious to get a system but i want a decent one let me know... |
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Bronze Member Username: ThelonewolfPost Number: 34 Registered: Jul-05 | please help me out here? |
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Bronze Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 60 Registered: Jul-05 | Those Pioneer Subs i have & its very loud/good - never used that other stuff . U could get those 2 Pio about for $130 & a Hifonics 1000w rms $200 if u use google.com . |
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Bronze Member Username: ThelonewolfPost Number: 37 Registered: Jul-05 | thanks rovin, what sort of box you run for em sealed or ported? |
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Bronze Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 65 Registered: Jul-05 | I used Pioneer's rec specs of 1.65 cu.ft. PORTED & it rocks . I 1st experimented & made the box 1.65 sealed but it sounded really dull & discouraging but when i ported it with a 3" port - it came to life & put a smile on my face . Connected the 2 subs & i was really happy . Note though my box is currently tuned around 43hz but i intend to do it right & put a longer rec pvc pipe which will make it around 35hz as they rec . Right now i have my subs/box in my bedroom since i'm doing work on the car & i have them playing 1/3 power & 10 ft away u can feel the air being pushed out - thats to give u an idea of loud . Guys on this forum just love to talk about Kicker, Alpine, RF,RE ,DD etc which no 1 is disputing but IMO if u on a budget @ $66 each - try em & see . If i had a little more $ @ the time i would have like to try the Premier 12" TSW3004SPL model - 1,000s rms . Only $125 each online - if my 400w rms rocks then that 1000 should really kick @$$ ! Do invest in a powerful name brand for amps though as the specs on Pio/Premier amps may not be enough ... |
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Bronze Member Username: ThelonewolfPost Number: 39 Registered: Jul-05 | hmm i dunno what i will run for an amp any ideas? |
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Bronze Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 72 Registered: Jul-05 | Well i'm not as experienced as the other guys on here but i do read a ton of specs & reviews . I like to experiment that's 1 way to personally know . Amp i had used on my subs temporarily was an older Power Acoustik 2100 w rms into 1ohm model , gains set 1/4 way - ppl on this forum will say its crappy compared to others ,(my bro actually used this amp on a pair of 5oowrms RF & then sounded great) but from your post i figured u are on a budget like me . For my 2 12" Pio i'm gonna buy a Hifonics BX2005D ($340) , 2000 w rms @ 1 ohm . Sure my subs need 'only' 800 combined but i chose this amps in case i want to upgrade even further later on . U should not copy me but u can get a Hifonics Bx1205d 1200 wrms @ 1ohm = $200+ online . In the end it all depends on $ - U got little then cheaper brands like Hifonics , Soundstream , Planet Audio U have some more $ - get MTX , JBL , Alpine , PPI , Orion then Kicker , RF . U got a ton $ - US Amps , MMATS , JL , Zapco etc .... Do like me & go to each company u ever heard of & read (save it on your hard drive), then read reviews of specific products u like/afford & finally google.com for the lowest retailer .............. |
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Bronze Member Username: ThelonewolfPost Number: 40 Registered: Jul-05 | Rovin, on a tight budget what do you think would this be ok? http://cgi.ebay.com/Pioneer-TS-W306DVC-Subs-1000w-Amp-Sub-Box-ts-w306c_W0QQitemZ 5794044688QQcategoryZ50565QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem |
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Bronze Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 74 Registered: Jul-05 | Rick - look like people here don't wanna help guys like u on a budget eh ! Your link has been removed from ebay so its not working , but i guess u were asking about a box & the subs . A quick search on google.com i found 3 links to buy the subs from . Its now $55 each - what i bargain , i checked a mth ago it was $66 lowest. http://www.google.tt/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=1&url=http%3A//shopping.yahoo.com/p%3APi oneer%2520TS-W306DVC%2520Car%2520Speaker%3A1991848933&ei=M-70QrrRFM6OsQGys9TrDQ http://www.google.tt/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=4&url=http%3A//www.epinions.com/Pioneer_ TS_W306DVC_Subwoofer_Car_Speaker&ei=M-70QrrRFM6OsQGys9TrDQ http://www.google.tt/url?sa=t&ct=res&cd=8&url=http%3A//ostg.pricegrabber.com/sea rch_getprod.php/masterid%3D7486006&ei=M-70QrrRFM6OsQGys9TrDQ Again - rec. specs 1.65 cu.ft & they rec using a single 3" x 6" pipe/sub . If u buying a pre-made box : google , type sub enclosures . Look for 3/4" mdf made ported enclosures - u might have to change out the ports to get the rec freq of 37.53 HZ . I built my box to hold both subs in a day's time - not had to do at all . Can't build for u as i live down here in the Caribbean . Go to www.the12volt.com also www.bcae1.com & read on box building/tuning so u can get a really good idea what's all about .................. |
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Bronze Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 75 Registered: Jul-05 | Tried back your link - its working , looking at it now ... |
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Bronze Member Username: RovinTrinidad & T... Post Number: 76 Registered: Jul-05 | OK saw it - alot of eye candy lol ! . If they offer in the package either the PIONEER 12"TS-W306DVC OR PREMIER 12" TS-W126DVC Each sub is rated to handle 400 WRMS If u use a 2 channel then each sub wired which = 2ohm load so that amp MUST be able to push 400wrms per channel - which i doubt it could ever . RMS is what matters eh not Maximum . Amp Freq listed 9hz to 50khz - BIG LIARS !!! , that freq set for whales , dogs & cats to hear LOL ...... Amp kit looks like a $20 item ... Tweeters also looks like $20 . Bandpass boxes tend to sound more 'bangy' SPL not very accurate , thats Y hardly any1 uses them . U can damage your subs & not know cause its harder to detect distorting with that box . With added s/h that 'deal' = $300 , Y not get the 2 12' Pio $110 & that Hifonics BX1205D $199 if u really on a budget , sheet of 3/4 mfd is cheap ..... When the price seems sooo low usually = not very good . U need a bigger budget - start saving or keep searching , dude ................ |
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Bronze Member Username: ThelonewolfPost Number: 41 Registered: Jul-05 | thanks, i was also looking for easy but w/e any way i can get those subs for like 104$ for both of them including shipping. then i can get a pre made box for pretty cheap and im looking at hifonics amps as well as mtx and a few others for the best deal, yea i know the peak doesnt matter it is the rms. and your right they dotn wanna help if your on a budget they will tell you it is crap no matter what it is too.. |
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Bronze Member Username: ThelonewolfPost Number: 42 Registered: Jul-05 | hmm i do have an idea though |