K, so I'm out to get a decent sub system for my car and not spend a lot of cash, cause, well, I'm a broke college kid (film student, too...makes it worse). You know, dropping a lot of cash on a sub versus buying beer and funding my film projects at this point in my life...you know how it goes ;-)
I do want something that sounds half decent though. I was thinking about pairing the following:
Profile California CA600 ($104.95 Shipped)
150 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms 225 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms 450 watts RMS x 1 bridged output at 4 ohms 4-ohm stable in bridged mode stereo or bridged mono output Tri-way capable variable 40-500 Hz low-pass and high-pass crossovers, 12 dB/octave
Pioneer Premiere TS-W125C 12" ($74 Shipped) 800 Watts Max. Music Power 400 Watts Nominal Power Handling Sensitivity: 89dB (1W/1m) Frequency Response: 18 - 2kHz 4-ohm Rated
Yeah, I know the amp is 50 watts over the sub's rating, but it's one of the closest I could find in this price range (right around a hundred bucks). I don't plan on maxing the volume on the sub anyway, but if you think this is a bad idea, let me know.
I listen to a lot of rock, and some rap, and the occassional bit of techno/trance like stuff...so it's pretty random. I figured I use a 1.5 to 1.75 cubic feet sealed box. Pioneer recommends 1.5.
The Premiere model costs 10 bucks more than the standard Pioneer TS-W305C 12", and even though I can't figure out what the difference is (anyone know exactly), I was assuming the Premiere model would be a better idea...usually better quality build/better warranty/etc (or so I hope).
So what do you think? Would it sound decent (I have the rest of my system posted below so you can see what it's working with)? And if anyone has any other suggestions, throw them at me...even though I have a lot of Pioneer I really don't have strong brand loyalties, they just seem to be a good price/quality point for my own needs.
Rest of system, for a Dodge Stealth R/T (2+2 Hatchback) Kendwood MP3 Deck, don't know the model # Pioneer TS-A1670R 6-1/2" 3-Way Speakers in Front
Dropping in Soon (suggestions on these welcome too) Pioneer TS-T15 0.75" Soft Dome Tweeter in Front Dash (~40 Bucks) Pioneer TS-A6980R 6" x 9" 4-Way Speakers in Rear (~60 bucks)
Thanks a lot everyone. Hopefully I can stick around and become part of this community.
well for starters its not bad...but a little more research you could probably find some better deals
for example, a pair of cerwin vega 12" HED12DVC subs dual 4 ohm, 200w rms each run for about $55 each + shipping
you'll get more bass out of that setup and plus i wouild say and many would agree with me that cerwin vega is a better/more reliable company than pioneer
also, a JBL bp180.2 (~$110) would be a much better choice than that profile amp
actually, i hooked up my profile 600sx into my brother's car and it bumps pretty loud. i hooked up a 15 to it though. it out bumps my friend who has 2 10's jbl's. it's pretty reliable, but remember, that's only coming from one person.
The big thing is that my car has no trunk space at all, so putting double 12's would just kill it all. I know I can cram a Type 3 Qlogic sealed box in there, but a double would just kill it all, so I was looking for single subwoofer setups.
Thanks for the advice though, I'm gonna have to check out that JBL amp.
Just some advice i have a profile california AMP in another car. There good but dont expect them to pound real hard. They dont push subs like RF or the others. That 50 extra watts are going to be needed.