I need help picking out a sub and amp
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New member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 1 Registered: Apr-08 | i need help you guys.im new to this web site.i didnt even know that there was one like this.i dont like going to the stores and it seems like all of the good audio shops around here have closed down or moved.i am looking for a great quality 15" sub that hits good and is very clear and not likely to blow.i do know stuff about adio but not alot about brands because im not in the industry.i dont mind buying from ebay or online.that type of stuff is cool.i need an amp that will compliment the sub also.i already have a vented box so i dont need that but i will need wiring but i can find that stuff.let me know what yall think.please let me know asap |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 7663 Registered: Jul-06 | Some things we need info on to recommend you a system are the following: Budget Vehicle Sub type(SPL(Loud),SQL(Loud and sounds good),SQ(Sounds great but doesn't get loud) Number of subs |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 7664 Registered: Jul-06 | Err, I just read your post again and I see that you're looking more for "SQL". |
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New member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 2 Registered: Apr-08 | yeah i want it loud and and be able to hit the highs and the way lows.even the mids.good clear sq but still loud.it will be going in a 97 honda prelude.i dont want it to way a freaking ton either.im thinkin like no more than 500 for the sub but i wold like to keep the price as low as i can.i know i will have to spend big bucks for something that is the best but it doesnt have to blow a competition away.just the little punks that go to best buy or circuit city and think they are bad az |
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Gold Member Username: 04redmach1Lagrange, GA USA Post Number: 1722 Registered: Mar-06 | Hey Josh, I am sure we can help you. First off, what kind of budget are you working with? What kind of car do you have? What kind of music do you listen to daily? Is your box a pre-fab, o do you know what it is tuned too? Kevin |
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Gold Member Username: 04redmach1Lagrange, GA USA Post Number: 1723 Registered: Mar-06 | I am slow haha. d@mmit Rob  Kevin |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 7667 Registered: Jul-06 | I'd look into one of these: http://www.rdaudio.net/alpha/alpha.htm |
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New member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 3 Registered: Apr-08 | i listen to rock and country and rap but i will really only be using it when i am listening to rap.i guess it is pre fab cause i bought it off of ebay.it is a huge box though |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 7668 Registered: Jul-06 | Also, Josh, you're going to need to get a custom box to get the full potential out of whatever subwoofer you do decide to go with. The subwoofer I posted a link to can also be purchased through Kevin Holden who is a dealer and can probably get you a bit of a better price. |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 7669 Registered: Jul-06 | Well, it would be good if you could find out the volume of that pre-fabricated box that you have and the tuning of it(the frequency it is tuned to(example:40HZ)). |
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New member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 4 Registered: Apr-08 | which one of the rd's would you recomened for what i am wanting to do?where would i buy one of these at? |
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Gold Member Username: 04redmach1Lagrange, GA USA Post Number: 1724 Registered: Mar-06 | I would say no more than 1000rms on that charging system, unless you want to get a battery and upgrade some wires. Kevin |
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Silver Member Username: Hittin1LakeCharles LA., La Post Number: 126 Registered: May-07 | get rid of the prefab box. Try lopokind at the alpin e type r or alpine type x subs... Both are loud and decent sq. You will get a lot of different recommendations. all will probably work for you... Just be prepared to get a custom box for whatever sub you decid3e on. |
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New member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 5 Registered: Apr-08 | to kevin, what type of wires are you talking about and battery for he car or for the trunk |
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Silver Member Username: Hittin1LakeCharles LA., La Post Number: 127 Registered: May-07 | wow... i had a sh!tload of type-o's! |
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New member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 6 Registered: Apr-08 | if i go with an r 12 should i get a 2 or 4 ohm |
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New member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 7 Registered: Apr-08 | rob i the elite series sounds like something im talking about.what do you think?it is 1000 wat rms.where could i get a box that is designed for that and an amp that compliments it? |
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New member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 8 Registered: Apr-08 | rob i the elite series 12 sounds like something im talking about.what do you think?it is 1000 wat rms.where could i get a box that is designed for that and an amp that compliments it? |
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Gold Member Username: 04redmach1Lagrange, GA USA Post Number: 1725 Registered: Mar-06 | Well, we have a single spyder RD Alpha 15 that is VERY efficient and off 1000rms will get loud and stay very clean. Will keep up with double kicks in rock music. We will need to get you a custom box built. You are not too far from us really, we buid boxes in Carrollton, GA, west of ATL off I-20. Chad Lee on here runs a Alpha 15 and 1000D and loves it. Shoot me an email, we can meet up and help you install as well. Kevin lowhz01@yahoo.com |
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Silver Member Username: Hittin1LakeCharles LA., La Post Number: 128 Registered: May-07 | 1 12... get 2 ohm voice coils then 1 ohm stable amp |
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New member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 9 Registered: Apr-08 | one 12 or 2 12s.i used to have 2 audiobahn 12s but it just didnt sound good when i got too loud |
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Gold Member Username: Denali_on_22sI get Bucks like Milwa... Post Number: 5017 Registered: Feb-06 | Alpha or Elite > Type E, Type R, Type X. I would try the Elite. No one else has on this forum has the v2 and it is supposed to sound badass. |
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Silver Member Username: Hittin1LakeCharles LA., La Post Number: 129 Registered: May-07 | I have not heard the v.2 so I cant say... |
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Gold Member Username: Th3pwn3rPost Number:... Post Number: 7671 Registered: Jul-06 | I'd go with a 15'' Alpha with a single SPIDER(Lol, Kevin) and an efficient 1000 watt RMS amplifier in a recommended enclosure for the subwoofer. |
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Gold Member Username: 04redmach1Lagrange, GA USA Post Number: 1726 Registered: Mar-06 | The Elite's are not in stock as of now, but should be in this month. If anything changes I will let you gys know Kevin |
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New member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 10 Registered: Apr-08 | kevin,i sent you an email.let me know when they are.can you build a custom box for that sub?i still need to find an amp too |
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Gold Member Username: Denali_on_22sI get Bucks like Milwa... Post Number: 5047 Registered: Feb-06 | I'm not sure if Kevin builds boxes or not, but BJ Fischer and JD from East Coast Enclosures do fantastic jobs. You may want to contact them for a quote. |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 7158 Registered: Jul-06 | Theres no c in fisher. www.fishercustoms.com Also www.woodlawncabintery.com For your box. |
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Silver Member Username: Prozack52Cincinnati, 2-D615D4 Dia... Post Number: 265 Registered: Feb-08 | how about a D615D4 Diamond audio sub their sq is beautiful and get loud as well if you put a 1000rmms to it it will sound great and diamond strongly recommends ported enclosures for their D6 line the sub is only 750 rms but will easly with stand a 1000 rms daily i have two 15's in my s-10 one of the cleaner sq subs i have ever heard and they do get very loud |
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Gold Member Username: Denali_on_22sI get Bucks like Milwa... Post Number: 5050 Registered: Feb-06 | Excuse me. I lost a little respect for Phil after his angry episode about the new Mag. |
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Gold Member Username: Nd4spd18Northwest PA Post Number: 7162 Registered: Jul-06 | ^^^^^ What? Link now. |
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Platinum Member Username: WingmanaliveA pic is worth 1000 posts!! Post Number: 15616 Registered: Jun-06 | https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/car-audio/467494.html |
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Gold Member Username: Talon01Team Revolution , Pa Usa Post Number: 1116 Registered: Jun-07 | kevin is right the elite or the alpha is a great choice for the application. look in to the rd 1000 amp to match it or a sundown. |
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Bronze Member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 11 Registered: Apr-08 | do you guys know of anybody that could build a custom fiberglass box that will work with this sub and be able to paint it the color of my car? |
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Gold Member Username: CtmikeCt. Post Number: 5936 Registered: Feb-06 | get this, there last one. won't be dissapointed in it. http://www.millionbuy.com/ozame154.html |
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Gold Member Username: Talon01Team Revolution , Pa Usa Post Number: 1119 Registered: Jun-07 |  |
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Bronze Member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 12 Registered: Apr-08 | omg that is way cheaper than i have been hearin and seein them.thanks man.you can't beat that price |
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Gold Member Username: 04redmach1Lagrange, GA USA Post Number: 1729 Registered: Mar-06 | Our box guy can do fiberglass work as well. I have a fiberglasser that has great talent here as well. Here is some of his work. http://www.minitruckinweb.com/features/0405mt_scion_xb/index.html He did all of the fiberglass on that Scion, and now helps me. Also, I am free to meet up with you anytime this week to let you hear the Alpha. Kevin |
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Bronze Member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 13 Registered: Apr-08 | i dont know what type of car i am getting now.it will more than likely be an integra or a prelude so it shouldnt matter a hole lot.thanks for that fiberglass guy.he looked very talented.i will let you know when i can come and met you kevin.it just might be a couple of weeks |
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Platinum Member Username: Stateprop486PA Post Number: 1368 Registered: Jan-08 | "Excuse me. I lost a little respect for Phil after his angry episode about the new Mag." lol Chad Lee is selling his RD 1000.1D for $225 shipped in the F/S. |
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Platinum Member Username: Denali_on_22sI get Bucks like Milwa... Post Number: 5166 Registered: Feb-06 | Damn, Kevin. I had NO clue any of your guys did work like that. Very Impressive. |
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Bronze Member Username: Jrob0107Flowery branch, Ga Post Number: 14 Registered: Apr-08 | is it new or used? |
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Platinum Member Username: Stateprop486PA Post Number: 1375 Registered: Jan-08 | its used but he takes very good care of his stuff. https://www.ecoustics.com/electronics/forum/for-sale/468659.html |
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