$1500 to spend on a new system

 

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Username: Snowblind3

Post Number: 1
Registered: Dec-09
I have an 04' nissan frontier cab and a half (small truck).

I would be either removing my one seat in the back to make room or just folding it up. There is a good amount of space in the back for an enclosure.

I am wondering what type of system I should get?

I mainly wanted the system so I could hear some nice LOUD bass but there is no point in having a system if you can't hear good, quality music with it.

So I guess I am looking for two good SQL subs, in the middle of SPL and SQ..

I want sound and the deep bass over quality but I still want good quality coming from my speakers and not having my bass distort or so focused on SPL that I can't hear the lyrics or the other music.

****Please do not give me just brand names as I am NOT car savy at ALL. So that would not help as much. Links or specific types/models with the brand would be awesome!!***

Thanks all! :-)
 

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Username: Noobie

Post Number: 30
Registered: Dec-09
I would go with two level 4 12 inch DC sound lab subs. the link to their site is www.dcsoundlab.com and i would get two alpine MRP-M500 amps to run them. just google it. As for mid speakers i would try to purchase either alpine or rockford fosgates. and try to get a alpine CDA-105 head unit.
 

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Username: Kingandsons07

TEAM NEBRASKA Lincoln,NE

Post Number: 1129
Registered: Aug-08
for subs
2 12" RE SEs or 2 12" FI Qs

and amp i'd say
sundown audio 1000.1 or 1500.1

and you should have money left over for a good HU and wiring and box
 

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Username: Noobie

Post Number: 31
Registered: Dec-09
Really? What is your opinion on the DCs quentin?
 

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Username: Basebalz13

Moneta, Va Usa

Post Number: 1919
Registered: Aug-07
Hey,

What state are you located in?

I was REALLY impressed with the Sundown SA-12's today. they are 12" subs rated at 600RMS. Very nice response on them, not muddy sounding.

They sell for 190 each

The amp of my choice to power those would be a Sundown SAE-1200Dv2. This amp does a VERY underrated 1200RMS at 1 ohm load. Tests have shown it to easily do 1500+ rms at 2.1 ohms and voltage down to 12.8

The price tag for this is 350

Next up would be your front stage. Still to this date my favorite "budget" comp set would be CDT's HD-62CF set. they get loud off little power, or you can send them the full 150 RMS and get blown away. They do all this while still sounding pretty darn good.

http://www.vertexaudio.com/store/pc/CDT-Audio-HD-62CF-Carbon-Fiber-6-5-Component -Set-29p176.htm

A nice amp to power these could be the sundown SAX-125.2 to match your Subs and Substage amp. This amp comes fully loaded with crossover setting to allow you to go fully active if you wanted to.

Price on this would be 240


All of that would be a pretty impressive setup and sound really nice doing it while leaving you with 130 left over from he budget
 

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Username: Kingandsons07

TEAM NEBRASKA Lincoln,NE

Post Number: 1130
Registered: Aug-08
DC have great subs i have seen, i just never heard them,

the re se and fi sound amazing and are loud. i love the sq on my old fi Q
 

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Username: Snowblind3

Post Number: 2
Registered: Dec-09
For the fiQ, wouldn't I get the Bl series for SQL?
 

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Username: Basebalz13

Moneta, Va Usa

Post Number: 1921
Registered: Aug-07
oh, and for the enclousure i would do sub up port up, or sub down port down for the best sounding IMO
 

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Username: Shortysetnies

Andrew Capps, NC US

Post Number: 3443
Registered: Mar-06
Nice to have another frontier owner around here!

Do not do port up. It it so close to your head you will hear port noise.
 

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Username: Basebalz13

Moneta, Va Usa

Post Number: 1922
Registered: Aug-07
properly built box there is no port noise andrew...port noise comes from not having enough port area
 

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Username: Snowblind3

Post Number: 3
Registered: Dec-09
So I've got it down to either fi BL or Alpine Type X...which one and what specifications should my ported box be?
 

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Username: Rovin

1 15 = 152.5 DBs ...Trinidad & T...

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Registered: Jul-05
a type X & FiQ wud be more comparable since they both are designed with SQ in mind

BL is supposed to be more loud than SQ ...
 

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Username: Kingandsons07

TEAM NEBRASKA Lincoln,NE

Post Number: 1133
Registered: Aug-08
telling ya you will be happy with the Q ;)
 

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Username: Basebalz13

Moneta, Va Usa

Post Number: 1927
Registered: Aug-07
Q is nice
 

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Username: Armykyle1

Ms Us

Post Number: 856
Registered: Dec-08
My D6s are nice ;)
 

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Username: Snowblind3

Post Number: 5
Registered: Dec-09
No I want SQL, in the between SQ and SPL
 

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Username: Snowblind3

Post Number: 6
Registered: Dec-09
By the way, I already ordered two 12' Fi BL's
 

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Username: Dustin3

D&L Audio Tech.Dustin

Post Number: 5229
Registered: Oct-05
should be loud if you install everything correctly, get those in a good box and they will get loooooouud.
 

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Username: Snowblind3

Post Number: 7
Registered: Dec-09
How do I know if I installed everything correctly?
 

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Username: Armykyle1

Ms Us

Post Number: 869
Registered: Dec-08
Just get a box built to specs proper amps. I'd get an amp that would slighty over power them so you have head room. Just don't wang on them for hours. Good companies usually under rate their stuff
 

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Username: Snowblind3

Post Number: 8
Registered: Dec-09
Then I'm sure, I am getting an AQ2200D AMP. So I have 200 extra plus the underrating.

Amp is 2200RMS

Subs are 2000RMS

I'm getting the box built according to the Fi website and their recommendations. And do you mean box built to specs as what I just said? Also proper amps..I just assume you mean a good amp.
 

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Username: Basebalz13

Moneta, Va Usa

Post Number: 1933
Registered: Aug-07
i have a AQ2220 for sale as well... 275 shipped
 

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Username: Snowblind3

Post Number: 9
Registered: Dec-09
Hmmm 275 huh...No offense but how do I know it's working and all that?
 

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Username: Snowblind3

Post Number: 10
Registered: Dec-09
Interested:-)
 

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Username: Kingandsons07

TEAM NEBRASKA Lincoln,NE

Post Number: 1136
Registered: Aug-08
Basebalz13

is a good guy, i got a lot of stuff from him, and he has help me out with some cash flow trusting guy!
 

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Username: Snowblind3

Post Number: 11
Registered: Dec-09
Well if you wanna get at me basebalz...

navy_assault@yahoo.com
 

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Username: Armykyle1

Ms Us

Post Number: 879
Registered: Dec-08
Navy assault? Fail lol. He'll throw in a free dilldo too prolly jk. You'll be fine with the extra 200 watts lol.

You'll be fine with that amp and box built to sites specs.
Ur gonna need to upgrade your electrical too
 

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Username: Snowblind3

Post Number: 12
Registered: Dec-09
Maybe because I'm going to the Navy my boy? Besides, I made it when I was younger.

How much do the big 3 cost?
 

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Username: Frkkevin

Team DLSSuperNatural...

Post Number: 7513
Registered: Nov-05
loud?! selling my pair of RD 3250.1 V1s.. 900 shipped.. :-)
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