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audiobhan101

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Posted: November 15, 2005 at 9:36 AM / IP Logged

Ok guys I have another project car. My Mazda has got the audiobahn's, its a show car i know please dont gun me for getting them. They are super loud and sound like shhh.

So alpine type r's? prefferably 12 inch, do they have good sq? and still thump pretty hard? I need some one with first hand expierience to tell me this. Im also looking into MA Audio, maybe some Diamond audio, its really a hard descision. I have about $450 to burn. I have an amp. Kenwood KAC 9152D 900 watts RMS at 2 ohms so gimme some ideas guys.

84 Mazda Rx7 GS

4 15" Audiobahn High Excursion

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radioflyer

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Posted: November 15, 2005 at 11:29 AM / IP Logged

the newer type R's have a multi folded surround that looks like an accordian. this allows a much longer throw and enables it to play deeper bass without sacrificing the higher bass frequencies. I would look on Ebay for the best prices

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Posted: November 15, 2005 at 1:56 PM / IP Logged

I sell the type "R" and they're not bad. The only draw back is they are a little deep mount wise, so if space is a premium measure first. A little better SQ sub would be the 12" JL W3V2. They are about the same price. As for E-Bay Alpine and JL will not offer any warranty for new equipment purchased there. Make sure you get dual 2 ohm voice coils so you can show your amp a 2 ohm load.

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audiobhan101

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Posted: November 15, 2005 at 5:26 PM / IP Logged

thx guys. im thinking maybe ill get 2 12's or 4 10's. I like the look of the alpines. Those JL's, I know they are good but to me JLs look cheap. The W7 looks awsome but i cant afford it at all. Ill save up a little and maybe look at alpine type x's thanks for the help.

84 Mazda Rx7 GS

4 15" Audiobahn High Excursion

1 2500W Orion Amp

Custom Box

honomichl

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Posted: November 17, 2005 at 5:44 AM / IP Logged

The Alpines should sound good heard a pair i thought they were pretty good

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vwgolf1128

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Posted: November 17, 2005 at 10:22 AM / IP Logged

I have an Alpine 12" type R and i like it. Hits hard in the premade ported box. If you have 450 to burn, why not just get one real good sub, such as a JL w6 etc.

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Posted: November 17, 2005 at 1:04 PM / IP Logged

You need a pair of svc 4 ohm 12's. If you are interested in some real sleeper subwoofers, the Lightning Audio Strike 12" speakers work real darn good in a nice small sealed box. They are also inside of the price range that you would like to spend and unlike E-burn, you will have warranty.

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audiobhan101

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Posted: November 17, 2005 at 3:55 PM / IP Logged

not sure if you guys saw my post about the kicker comps but looks like most of you guys recommend the alpines.

To VWgolf: I want at least 2 subs cause i have had singles before and you have to push them too hard to get the same out put and i have blown a few that way.

might just have to keep saving for a couple of good JL's or RE's but i dont wanna spend too much on this cause my gf dont like me "wasting" my money as she says.

84 Mazda Rx7 GS

4 15" Audiobahn High Excursion

1 2500W Orion Amp

Custom Box

vwgolf1128

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Posted: November 17, 2005 at 8:14 PM / IP Logged

Audiobahn, i dont know about pushing JL's too hard. I have heard so many great things about them. Pretty sure 1 12JLW6 would blow 2 Type R's away.

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audiobhan101

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Posted: November 19, 2005 at 12:02 PM / IP Logged

ok so JL is they way to go then? Cause i am aslo interested in RE and Adire but have nevr seen them for sale before and dont want to go through alot of hassle to get them.

84 Mazda Rx7 GS

4 15" Audiobahn High Excursion

1 2500W Orion Amp

Custom Box

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