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s7726

Copper - Posts: 58

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Posted: February 23, 2004 at 1:05 AM / IP Logged

I am interested in getting a Sub and an amp to provide bass (what else). I don't have a very high budget looking $200 range. For right now i just need a sub amp and a box for the sub. I would like eventually to build a custom fiberglass enclosure/amp rack so i would like if the amp and sub looked decesnt. I would like to match the brand on the sub and amp if possible.

I have a pioneer HU, with preouts for F/R/Sub so getting the amp a signal should not be a problem. I have heard that pioneer's stuff kinda sucks for subs (don't want any flames about it but i am open to new opinions).

Ok so i'm looking for any and all sugestions on what to go for (models numbers would help a lot). as far as the size of the sub i would love a 12, two 12s would be awsome, but again i'm not sure it fits in the budget. my car is a sedan if that matters to the type of enclosure also. I would like to stear clear of used equipment, what i have seen of used subs and amps has usually been through it's pases and beat on prety well (not necisarily cosmeticly).

Thanks in advance,

Gavin S.

Ravendarat

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Posted: February 23, 2004 at 1:25 AM / IP Logged

I run 4 pioneer 12's in my car and I hit 146db. I also placed 2nd in two different sq compitions last year using the same subs and pioneer rev commponents so I think there stuff is just fine and dandy. The subs a re like 100 bucks a piece CND so in the states the must be fairly affordable. Just make sure the box you use is built a little bigger than what pioneer specs and make it ported since you lower budget is going to suggest the amp you get probally will be slightly smaller than ideal so a ported box is going to be more efficent as a general rule of thumb.

s7726

Copper - Posts: 58

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Posted: February 23, 2004 at 1:45 AM / IP Logged

Thanks for the advise.

Are you running Pioneer amps as well as subs?

Ravendarat

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Posted: February 23, 2004 at 1:52 AM / IP Logged

No I am using an old school HCCA Orion 425. Check out the new pioneer amps iff you wanna stay witht the same brands. I cant say enough that you need to use an efficient box design if you go witht these subs cause they do like the power.

brad123

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Posted: February 23, 2004 at 1:24 PM / IP Logged

I have some kicker subs and amps. I can give you 1 Kicker comp 12 and a rockford 201S amp (600max) 100RMS per channel for 150. For a second 12 I can give it to you for 55. It woud be about 15 to 20 dollars shipping. So for 2 12's and amp and shipping you are looking at about 225. For the 1 12 and amp about 170. the subs hold 150 RMS so they will sound good but wont be running them to hard.

Brad

Ravendarat

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Posted: February 23, 2004 at 3:22 PM / IP Logged

Thats a good deal. Id Jump on that because it seems to meet all your requirements and would sound quite good.

s7726

Copper - Posts: 58

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Posted: February 23, 2004 at 6:29 PM / IP Logged

is the rockford stuff your talking about used, newly purchased, new in box, etc. ?

customsuburb

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Posted: February 23, 2004 at 6:49 PM / IP Logged

Don't even think about pioneer speakers or subs. Try using a JL W0 12" or 15" sub (the 12" is about $130 but you can find em on sale for much less). Then use a rockford amp like the one brad123 is selling and you would have an aseome combo. I have this sub and love it. You would come out around your budget and have great sound!!

s7726

Copper - Posts: 58

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Posted: February 23, 2004 at 6:50 PM / IP Logged

are there any JL amps that would power it and be anywhere near my budget?

customsuburb

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Posted: February 23, 2004 at 6:57 PM / IP Logged

No most of the JL amps would be more then your total budget. Using the Rockford Fosgate amp would be fine. Its ok to match amps and subs.

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