Help me choose my subs.
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RE: Help me choose my subs.
After further research i think i'm going to go with the sonys (or something with similar RMS power), since at 350 watts rms they are almoust 3 times as powerful as my current Kicker C10s. And i think anything over that would be complete overkill. The Audiobahns would require 2 monster amps to be run properly and would run well over $1000 if everything was done right. I think i'm going to keep it under 1000 watts rms since everything over that would be overkill for me. So i'm going to go with either 1 really good sub or 2 mediocre subs and a good amp.
After further research i think i'm going to go with the sonys (or something with similar RMS power), since at 350 watts rms they are almoust 3 times as powerful as my current Kicker C10s. And i think anything over that would be complete overkill. The Audiobahns would require 2 monster amps to be run properly and would run well over $1000 if everything was done right. I think i'm going to keep it under 1000 watts rms since everything over that would be overkill for me. So i'm going to go with either 1 really good sub or 2 mediocre subs and a good amp.
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RE: Help me choose my subs.
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Give me a few hours to get home from work, I'll look up better stuff for you.
ANYTHING BUT SONY!! (and audiobahn for that matter
)
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Give me a few hours to get home from work, I'll look up better stuff for you.
ANYTHING BUT SONY!! (and audiobahn for that matter
)dj
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RE: Help me choose my subs.
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whoa the sound of reason i need help with everything don't I ::nono:: !!! Well i'm basically running around stores checking out random subs. I think i'm pretty much set with my interior setup (Res up front and the 5x7 kappas out back with the kicker amp). Now i want to get those C10s out of my trunk.
Once again a WHOLE other ballgame since kicker subs are no longer the #1 subs. I was surprised to find circuitcity to sell audiobahns... i looked at reviews ... most people seem to like them a lot... i'm not a pro i'm just going by what ppl say pretty much. Since i listen mostly to rock/techno/industrial only sparecly rap I'm thinking i should stick to 10" woofers (and trunk limitations). And i'm thinking i should get ONE top of the line 10 inch sub( i was thinking a $200 audiobahn) from ebay that retails for $600. Get an amp for it... and run it at 800 watts rms. That's the ballpark figure i'm looking at, under 1000 watts rms.
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Give me a few hours to get home from work, I'll look up better stuff for you.ANYTHING BUT SONY!! (and audiobahn for that matter
)djhttp://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/2/web/602000-602999/602027_21.jpg^^^^^^My 3 Babies!!!^^^^^^[/div]
whoa the sound of reason i need help with everything don't I ::nono:: !!! Well i'm basically running around stores checking out random subs. I think i'm pretty much set with my interior setup (Res up front and the 5x7 kappas out back with the kicker amp). Now i want to get those C10s out of my trunk.
Once again a WHOLE other ballgame since kicker subs are no longer the #1 subs. I was surprised to find circuitcity to sell audiobahns... i looked at reviews ... most people seem to like them a lot... i'm not a pro i'm just going by what ppl say pretty much. Since i listen mostly to rock/techno/industrial only sparecly rap I'm thinking i should stick to 10" woofers (and trunk limitations). And i'm thinking i should get ONE top of the line 10 inch sub( i was thinking a $200 audiobahn) from ebay that retails for $600. Get an amp for it... and run it at 800 watts rms. That's the ballpark figure i'm looking at, under 1000 watts rms.
RE: Help me choose my subs.
altough you said no to audiobahns... they have some crazy deals on ebay for them... they run for $100 what retails for 250 and up in the store.
So i'm thinking
AW1006T
AWES10p
Since i think i'll have trouble finding a decently priced box that is under 15 inches tall and would fit 12".
altough you said no to audiobahns... they have some crazy deals on ebay for them... they run for $100 what retails for 250 and up in the store.
So i'm thinking
AW1006T
AWES10p
Since i think i'll have trouble finding a decently priced box that is under 15 inches tall and would fit 12".
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If I had to chose out of the three you listed, I would go with the Alpines, but there's is definalty better out there. On some auction sites there are 10 inch IDMAX's in the $290 range. I little pricey, but one of the best SQ/SPL subs on the planet. It would definatly hit harder than 2 sony's or audiobahns. The nice thing about the IDMAX is it can get loud with 500 watts, and can take 1000 nicely if needed.
IF you want while you're talking to RE ask them for pricing on their lower level subs. Nothing RE makes is junk considering the price. The SE or SX may fit into your budget.
You can get a good 5 channel amp to power the speakers and sub at once and save money and real estate. I know Kicker has the 700.5 for under $300. JBL has a 6 channel amp that will work. There is the famous memphis belle for a ton of power.
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If I had to chose out of the three you listed, I would go with the Alpines, but there's is definalty better out there. On some auction sites there are 10 inch IDMAX's in the $290 range. I little pricey, but one of the best SQ/SPL subs on the planet. It would definatly hit harder than 2 sony's or audiobahns. The nice thing about the IDMAX is it can get loud with 500 watts, and can take 1000 nicely if needed.
IF you want while you're talking to RE ask them for pricing on their lower level subs. Nothing RE makes is junk considering the price. The SE or SX may fit into your budget.
You can get a good 5 channel amp to power the speakers and sub at once and save money and real estate. I know Kicker has the 700.5 for under $300. JBL has a 6 channel amp that will work. There is the famous memphis belle for a ton of power.
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Then get the memphis belle, it'll give the sub 1000 watts, and it looks purty. I used to have half that amp, the ST3004, 75x4 watts. Very good clean amp.
Or of course you could buy two amps for a ton of power where you want it.
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Then get the memphis belle, it'll give the sub 1000 watts, and it looks purty. I used to have half that amp, the ST3004, 75x4 watts. Very good clean amp.
Or of course you could buy two amps for a ton of power where you want it.
dj
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RE: Help me choose my subs.
Oh yea i just double checked on the sub.. it will run for $330 shipped or so. I mean that is pretty expensive if i can get the audiobahn with a similar power rating for 1/2 price?? i mean if you say it will be better than 2 audiobahns AWES10ps than its worth it. IF the audiobahns are at 70 or even 60% of what this sub will do then i'm going with them... this is a HUGE price difference.
Oh yea i just double checked on the sub.. it will run for $330 shipped or so. I mean that is pretty expensive if i can get the audiobahn with a similar power rating for 1/2 price?? i mean if you say it will be better than 2 audiobahns AWES10ps than its worth it. IF the audiobahns are at 70 or even 60% of what this sub will do then i'm going with them... this is a HUGE price difference.
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RE: Help me choose my subs.
Yeah it's a bit pricey. Check with RE on their subs, can't go wrong.
Remember it's not all about power ratings, it's about quality, and sound quality.
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Yeah it's a bit pricey. Check with RE on their subs, can't go wrong.
Remember it's not all about power ratings, it's about quality, and sound quality.
dj
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Yeah it's a bit pricey. Check with RE on their subs, can't go wrong. Remember it's not all about power ratings, it's about quality, and sound quality.djhttp://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/2/web/602000-602999/602027_21.jpg^^^^^^My 3 Babies!!!^^^^^^
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Sigh it is a complicated world out there. But although it might not all be about power ratings i'm sure they play some role in this, i'm really drawn to the reviews/looks (both were great) of the audiobahn subs/amps. So I think i'm going to get a combo of their prime 10" sub and their Audiobahn A1300HCT amp. But i'm still thinking it over until tonight to make sure i don't make a mistake. BTW the main reason i'm going with audiobahn is price/value ratio (or at least my perceived price value ratio).
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Yeah it's a bit pricey. Check with RE on their subs, can't go wrong. Remember it's not all about power ratings, it's about quality, and sound quality.
djhttp://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/2/web/602000-602999/602027_21.jpg^^^^^^My 3 Babies!!!^^^^^^[/div]
Sigh it is a complicated world out there. But although it might not all be about power ratings i'm sure they play some role in this, i'm really drawn to the reviews/looks (both were great) of the audiobahn subs/amps. So I think i'm going to get a combo of their prime 10" sub and their Audiobahn A1300HCT amp. But i'm still thinking it over until tonight to make sure i don't make a mistake. BTW the main reason i'm going with audiobahn is price/value ratio (or at least my perceived price value ratio).
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u shouldnt even be considering audiobahn. but just like everyone else, youll probably go out and get one, say u love it now, hate it later, then bitch about it. u need to go out and do this right the 1st time. if u like kicker, i have a 12 inch solobaric that will pound. they sell boxes all over the place for this sub so u wont have any trouble there.
u shouldnt even be considering audiobahn. but just like everyone else, youll probably go out and get one, say u love it now, hate it later, then bitch about it. u need to go out and do this right the 1st time. if u like kicker, i have a 12 inch solobaric that will pound. they sell boxes all over the place for this sub so u wont have any trouble there.
RE: Help me choose my subs.
I'm looking for a new sub. But thanks for the offer.
What kind of amp will do for a 900W RMS / 1800W Peak Power
Dual 4Ω Voice Coils sub?
Will an amp with these specs do?
300W RMS x 1 @ 4Ω
600W RMS x 1 @ 2Ω
1200W x 1 @ 1Ω
Or would a weaker one like this suffice?
4Ω Mono : 400W x 1 RMS
2Ω Mono : 800W x 1 RMS
I'm looking for a new sub. But thanks for the offer.
What kind of amp will do for a 900W RMS / 1800W Peak Power
Dual 4Ω Voice Coils sub?
Will an amp with these specs do?
300W RMS x 1 @ 4Ω
600W RMS x 1 @ 2Ω
1200W x 1 @ 1Ω
Or would a weaker one like this suffice?
4Ω Mono : 400W x 1 RMS
2Ω Mono : 800W x 1 RMS
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RE: Help me choose my subs.
either will work. stay away from audiobahn. dont let the chrome hypnotize u.
either will work. stay away from audiobahn. dont let the chrome hypnotize u.
RE: Help me choose my subs.
i'll stay away if i can find subs with over 600 watts rms for under 100 a pop. . Otherwise i'm getting 2 aw1006t a2200hct amp. Unless there is something better out there for the same price.
Stats on the amp
$364
BRAND NEW
Audiobahn A2200HCT 2 Channel High Current 1600W RMS Amp
High Current Circuitry
PVM MOSFET Power Supply
Double Sided Glass Epoxy Circuit Board
S/N Ratio: >100dB
Frequency Response: 10Hz-40,000Hz (+/- 1dB)
Remote Bass Control With Blue Backlight Knobs
Variable 24dB Hi-pass Crossover: 50Hz-750Hz
Variable 24dB Low-pass Crossover: 30Hz-120Hz
Variable Bass Boost: 0-18dB
Variable Bass Boost Frequency: 40Hz-100Hz
Variable Subsonic Filter: 20Hz-45Hz
RCA Throughput Connections
4-way Protection Circuitry: Thermal, Short Circuit, Overload, and DC Offset
Dual Cooling Fans
VU Meters Indicating Output Response
Cobalt Blue Illumination
High Gloss Chrome Plated Finish
Dimensions: 3 11/16"H x 12"W x 23 1/16"D
4 Ohm Stereo: 200 X 2 Watts
2 Ohm Stereo: 400 X 2 Watts
1 Ohm Stereo: 600 X 2 Watts
4 Ohm Mono: 400 X 1 Watts
2 Ohm Mono: 800 X 1 Watts
1 Ohm Mono: 1600 X 1 Watts
Stats on the subs
$94
10" Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer
900W RMS / 1800W Peak Power
Dual 4Ω Voice Coils
Protective Chrome Finish
2.5" 4-layer Voice Coil
Vented Back Plate For Cooler Operation
Stamped & Balanced Aluminum Cone
Flame Q Design in Basket, Magnet and Cone
Double Stacked 120 oz. Strontium Magnets
Brand New!
2" Foam Surround For Linear Cone Travel
22-500Hz Frequency Response
95dB Sensitivity
Mounting Depth 6"
Cutout Diameter 9"
Multi-Connect Lug Lock Terminals
Audiobahn Window Sticker
Allen Wrench For Speaker Terminals
Wooden
i'll stay away if i can find subs with over 600 watts rms for under 100 a pop.
. Otherwise i'm getting 2 aw1006t a2200hct amp. Unless there is something better out there for the same price.Stats on the amp
$364
BRAND NEW
Audiobahn A2200HCT 2 Channel High Current 1600W RMS Amp
High Current Circuitry
PVM MOSFET Power Supply
Double Sided Glass Epoxy Circuit Board
S/N Ratio: >100dB
Frequency Response: 10Hz-40,000Hz (+/- 1dB)
Remote Bass Control With Blue Backlight Knobs
Variable 24dB Hi-pass Crossover: 50Hz-750Hz
Variable 24dB Low-pass Crossover: 30Hz-120Hz
Variable Bass Boost: 0-18dB
Variable Bass Boost Frequency: 40Hz-100Hz
Variable Subsonic Filter: 20Hz-45Hz
RCA Throughput Connections
4-way Protection Circuitry: Thermal, Short Circuit, Overload, and DC Offset
Dual Cooling Fans
VU Meters Indicating Output Response
Cobalt Blue Illumination
High Gloss Chrome Plated Finish
Dimensions: 3 11/16"H x 12"W x 23 1/16"D
4 Ohm Stereo: 200 X 2 Watts
2 Ohm Stereo: 400 X 2 Watts
1 Ohm Stereo: 600 X 2 Watts
4 Ohm Mono: 400 X 1 Watts
2 Ohm Mono: 800 X 1 Watts
1 Ohm Mono: 1600 X 1 Watts
Stats on the subs
$94
10" Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer
900W RMS / 1800W Peak Power
Dual 4Ω Voice Coils
Protective Chrome Finish
2.5" 4-layer Voice Coil
Vented Back Plate For Cooler Operation
Stamped & Balanced Aluminum Cone
Flame Q Design in Basket, Magnet and Cone
Double Stacked 120 oz. Strontium Magnets
Brand New!
2" Foam Surround For Linear Cone Travel
22-500Hz Frequency Response
95dB Sensitivity
Mounting Depth 6"
Cutout Diameter 9"
Multi-Connect Lug Lock Terminals
Audiobahn Window Sticker
Allen Wrench For Speaker Terminals
Wooden
RE: Help me choose my subs.
i'll stay away if i can find subs with over 600 watts rms for under 100 a pop. . Otherwise i'm getting 2 aw1006t a2200hct amp. Unless there is something better out there for the same price.
Stats on the amp
$364
BRAND NEW
Audiobahn A2200HCT 2 Channel High Current 1600W RMS Amp
High Current Circuitry
PVM MOSFET Power Supply
Double Sided Glass Epoxy Circuit Board
S/N Ratio: >100dB
Frequency Response: 10Hz-40,000Hz (+/- 1dB)
Remote Bass Control With Blue Backlight Knobs
Variable 24dB Hi-pass Crossover: 50Hz-750Hz
Variable 24dB Low-pass Crossover: 30Hz-120Hz
Variable Bass Boost: 0-18dB
Variable Bass Boost Frequency: 40Hz-100Hz
Variable Subsonic Filter: 20Hz-45Hz
RCA Throughput Connections
4-way Protection Circuitry: Thermal, Short Circuit, Overload, and DC Offset
Dual Cooling Fans
VU Meters Indicating Output Response
Cobalt Blue Illumination
High Gloss Chrome Plated Finish
Dimensions: 3 11/16"H x 12"W x 23 1/16"D
4 Ohm Stereo: 200 X 2 Watts
2 Ohm Stereo: 400 X 2 Watts
1 Ohm Stereo: 600 X 2 Watts
4 Ohm Mono: 400 X 1 Watts
2 Ohm Mono: 800 X 1 Watts
1 Ohm Mono: 1600 X 1 Watts
Stats on the subs
$94
10" Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer
900W RMS / 1800W Peak Power
Dual 4Ω Voice Coils
Protective Chrome Finish
2.5" 4-layer Voice Coil
Vented Back Plate For Cooler Operation
Stamped & Balanced Aluminum Cone
Flame Q Design in Basket, Magnet and Cone
Double Stacked 120 oz. Strontium Magnets
Brand New!
2" Foam Surround For Linear Cone Travel
22-500Hz Frequency Response
95dB Sensitivity
Mounting Depth 6"
Cutout Diameter 9"
Multi-Connect Lug Lock Terminals
Audiobahn Window Sticker
Allen Wrench For Speaker Terminals
Wooden
i'll stay away if i can find subs with over 600 watts rms for under 100 a pop.
. Otherwise i'm getting 2 aw1006t a2200hct amp. Unless there is something better out there for the same price.Stats on the amp
$364
BRAND NEW
Audiobahn A2200HCT 2 Channel High Current 1600W RMS Amp
High Current Circuitry
PVM MOSFET Power Supply
Double Sided Glass Epoxy Circuit Board
S/N Ratio: >100dB
Frequency Response: 10Hz-40,000Hz (+/- 1dB)
Remote Bass Control With Blue Backlight Knobs
Variable 24dB Hi-pass Crossover: 50Hz-750Hz
Variable 24dB Low-pass Crossover: 30Hz-120Hz
Variable Bass Boost: 0-18dB
Variable Bass Boost Frequency: 40Hz-100Hz
Variable Subsonic Filter: 20Hz-45Hz
RCA Throughput Connections
4-way Protection Circuitry: Thermal, Short Circuit, Overload, and DC Offset
Dual Cooling Fans
VU Meters Indicating Output Response
Cobalt Blue Illumination
High Gloss Chrome Plated Finish
Dimensions: 3 11/16"H x 12"W x 23 1/16"D
4 Ohm Stereo: 200 X 2 Watts
2 Ohm Stereo: 400 X 2 Watts
1 Ohm Stereo: 600 X 2 Watts
4 Ohm Mono: 400 X 1 Watts
2 Ohm Mono: 800 X 1 Watts
1 Ohm Mono: 1600 X 1 Watts
Stats on the subs
$94
10" Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer
900W RMS / 1800W Peak Power
Dual 4Ω Voice Coils
Protective Chrome Finish
2.5" 4-layer Voice Coil
Vented Back Plate For Cooler Operation
Stamped & Balanced Aluminum Cone
Flame Q Design in Basket, Magnet and Cone
Double Stacked 120 oz. Strontium Magnets
Brand New!
2" Foam Surround For Linear Cone Travel
22-500Hz Frequency Response
95dB Sensitivity
Mounting Depth 6"
Cutout Diameter 9"
Multi-Connect Lug Lock Terminals
Audiobahn Window Sticker
Allen Wrench For Speaker Terminals
Wooden
MaddShadez
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RE: Help me choose my subs.
Somewhere in the world an audiophile is shedding a tear...
Good luck with the set-up, I hope you like it. It should serve your purpose, even if Paul and I cringe, LOL
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Somewhere in the world an audiophile is shedding a tear...
Good luck with the set-up, I hope you like it. It should serve your purpose, even if Paul and I cringe, LOL
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RE: Help me choose my subs.
Although i didn't listen to you guys on the subs, i hope i'm not mistaken. The interior speakers are what i consider more important and i went 100% with your recommendation! 5x7 Kappas out back. JBL KX 300.4 AMP. Probably going to call up RE for the components up front although i want to keep the stock look so i'm contemplating about how to wire them in correctly. Will the components fit inside there neatly and will I still be able to cover them up with the factory grill??? I’m probably going to go to walmart to buy some $4 6.5 components and I’m going to see what I can do to fabricate some kind of bracket for them so that they’ll fit. Thanks for all the help guys.
Although i didn't listen to you guys on the subs, i hope i'm not mistaken. The interior speakers are what i consider more important and i went 100% with your recommendation! 5x7 Kappas out back. JBL KX 300.4 AMP. Probably going to call up RE for the components up front although i want to keep the stock look so i'm contemplating about how to wire them in correctly. Will the components fit inside there neatly and will I still be able to cover them up with the factory grill??? I’m probably going to go to walmart to buy some $4 6.5 components and I’m going to see what I can do to fabricate some kind of bracket for them so that they’ll fit. Thanks for all the help guys.
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I have 2 mmats 12 inch and they sound great.
I have 2 mmats 12 inch and they sound great.
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On the back of the door panel right behind the grill there is some black hardened plastic that circles the grill. you will want to cut this down so the whole area is flush. The reason being the 6.5 has a lot of movement, and it may bounce of the door a little on beefier notes.
For a great superthin bracket, get some thin sheet metal at lowes for a couple bucks and a dremel with a fiberglass cut-off wheel. IT's takes a bit of time to make (and posibly a lot of wheels) but is the thinnest bracket you can make. Wood would have to be 1/4-1/2 inch, and that would stick out to far and hit the door panel. I would wait to cut the shape until you get the speakers, as every basket is a different size. Use some sheet metal screw to attach the bracket to the door, and (very important) put some dynamat material all around to avoid cancellation, preferably over the whole door.
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On the back of the door panel right behind the grill there is some black hardened plastic that circles the grill. you will want to cut this down so the whole area is flush. The reason being the 6.5 has a lot of movement, and it may bounce of the door a little on beefier notes.
For a great superthin bracket, get some thin sheet metal at lowes for a couple bucks and a dremel with a fiberglass cut-off wheel. IT's takes a bit of time to make (and posibly a lot of wheels) but is the thinnest bracket you can make. Wood would have to be 1/4-1/2 inch, and that would stick out to far and hit the door panel. I would wait to cut the shape until you get the speakers, as every basket is a different size. Use some sheet metal screw to attach the bracket to the door, and (very important) put some dynamat material all around to avoid cancellation, preferably over the whole door.
dj
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