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help on subs and amp
General Car Audio Discussions
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12-20-2006, 08:06 PM
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help on subs and amp
im new to the car audio stuff...
was thinking about getting two of theese...
http://www.millionbuy.com/lcylw1249.html
the brand is legacy...i have never heard of them..does anyone know if they are any good?
and this amp..
http://www.millionbuy.com/phdpd395.html
brand is phoenix digital..again i've never heard of them so i was wondering if theese would be any good?
and also on a different note..many people i know say kenwood isnt that good...and other say they are..so could somone clear this up for me? thanks |
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12-20-2006, 10:02 PM
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Hi Speedraccer, and welcome to the site, glad to have on board!
First off, just let me say this. The brands you have chosen are not going to serve you well. They are not of any real quality and the power ratings and figures as they state are exaggerated and unrealistic.
A Quality 100 watt amp will outperform that amp, and a quality sub even twice the price will probably out do that sub by a factor of 3!!!!
what i am saying is that if youy want a system on the cheap, it can be done, just dont go for equipment such as that. Kenwood makes a fine product that will do you very well, as will may others from other manufacturers.
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12-20-2006, 10:30 PM
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ok well could you point me in the direction of some good starting equiptment..i was looking for 2 12" subs and an amp..possibly a capacitor? not sure though...and i didnt really want to spend more than 300..so im open for sugestions..and links are helpful
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12-20-2006, 10:44 PM
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ok Speedy....
you want a few 12 inchers and an amp...fair enough. The cap...dont waste your money on one, Again, i dont care what anyone says..they are a joke and will do you NO good for performance....got it? With 300 bucks, it aint a huge budget, but can be done......
First off, what kind of car do you have?
Second, what kind of music do you like?
Third, be honest here, what kind of system ya want? a boomer or a Sound Quality sytem or a little of both?
Fourth, do you want to upgrade in the future?
Answer these questions and it will help me and others get you what you need.....
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I am a car audio GOD, well, at least i was 10 years ago!
To my mind it is wholly irresponsible to go into the world incapable of preventing violence, injury, crime, and death. How feeble is the mindset to accept defenselessness. How unnatural. How cheap. How cowardly. How pathetic. - Ted Nugent
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12-20-2006, 10:50 PM
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car: 96 ford probe...hatchback..
music: for crusin i like rap..good bass is good..im into the old rap too..i also listen to new rock aswell..but not in the car..
system i want: little of both..dont want it to sound like ****..but i wanna feel it ya no what i mean
upgrade: dont we all? probably in the futre an upgrade will be possible
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12-20-2006, 11:02 PM
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Ok good! now what do you have for a head unit (sorry, forgot to ask! )?????
Probe hatchback, good too! Will be easy to get some boom boom.
if ya want 2 12 inchers, and like it to get loud, and sound good, I have a few reccomendations. Look into the Dayton 12 inchers at Parts express...... http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=295-555
Heck, One of those subs in the right box teamed up with an amp of around 300 watts will rock your world!!!!!
Figure 80 bucks for the sub
another 50 bucks for the box (you build it)
another 30 bucks in wiring
and say 150 bucks for an amp.......
thats about 300 bucks and it will shake your mirrors and make your girlfreind's personals get wet from the vibration!!!!!
This is just one idea, but WILL kick some ass....probably put to shame alot of folks sytems that have twice the power and twice the subs!!!!! (as long as the box is made correctly)
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I am a car audio GOD, well, at least i was 10 years ago!
To my mind it is wholly irresponsible to go into the world incapable of preventing violence, injury, crime, and death. How feeble is the mindset to accept defenselessness. How unnatural. How cheap. How cowardly. How pathetic. - Ted Nugent
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12-20-2006, 11:07 PM
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my headunit is an old pioneer..will be getting a new one soon...iv never heard of dayton befor...i take it that it is pretty good? also..i wasnt really looking to build my oun box but i guess i might look into it..do u have a good site that has a how too on building the ideal box for this?
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12-20-2006, 11:11 PM
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If you wanna build your own box, we can guide you through it. It aint too hard, just takes some tools (or freinds that have access to them) and some determination. When you are ready or if you have questions, let us know, anytime.
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I am a car audio GOD, well, at least i was 10 years ago!
To my mind it is wholly irresponsible to go into the world incapable of preventing violence, injury, crime, and death. How feeble is the mindset to accept defenselessness. How unnatural. How cheap. How cowardly. How pathetic. - Ted Nugent
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12-20-2006, 11:14 PM
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alright...well thanks for the help...ill have to decide what im going to do now..tough decisions lol...thanks again for the help...
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12-20-2006, 11:16 PM
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Others will be in to offer their ideas also, so yall come back!
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I am a car audio GOD, well, at least i was 10 years ago!
To my mind it is wholly irresponsible to go into the world incapable of preventing violence, injury, crime, and death. How feeble is the mindset to accept defenselessness. How unnatural. How cheap. How cowardly. How pathetic. - Ted Nugent
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