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A good set up?

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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: A good set up?

Posted By: the_grand_prix
Subject: A good set up?
Date Posted: March 08, 2003 at 6:57 PM

I'm looking to put a nice system into my 1990 Grand Prix. I really would like to put 4 subs in(2-10 or 12s, 2-8s). I would like all of them to the same make and preferably the same model. I want to smaller and larger ones to conteract the frequencis(high and low). And also what should I use for amps? Sme aplies for them(same make and hopefully model). What do you guys sujgest? Any help is appreiciated!



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Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: March 08, 2003 at 8:35 PM

You said you want to put a "nice system" in your vehicle--do you mean just subs?  Cuz if you're looking to improve the overall sound quality 4 subs is gonna be a little extreme without other add-ons to the system.  But if you're talking about just getting a whole bunch of bass, then it's obviously not out of the question.

Interesting idea runnning two 8s and two 10s/12s...I think it's unneccesary though.  First lemme say that all of this definitely depends on what kind of subs they are, what type of enclosure they're in, and a many other variables.  A pair of good 6x9s in the back, along with two 10s or two 12s, will give you great bass across the entire low-frequency spectrum.  I suppose it also depends on what kind of bass you prefer, and what type of music you listen to.  The thing is, 10s or 12s will go deeper than 8s, but 8s won't go a whole lot higher than 10s or 12s.  At least not to the point at which you could tell a huge difference, as a good pair of 6x9s will more than make up for any difference.

However if you're talking about extremely loud volume levels, throughout the entire low-frequency spectrum, perhaps even up to mid-bass level, I suppose 8s wouldn't be a horrible idea.  I really just think it's kinda overkill.  I wonder what everyone else thinks?

You asked what kind of amps you should get....well there's so many to pick from, first let's find out what your budget (if any) is.





Posted By: bberman1
Date Posted: March 09, 2003 at 11:03 AM

When you say nice system are you looking for something that can be heard for blocks or something that has some good sound quality?  Also what do you plan for your mids and highs? What’s your budget? 





Posted By: the_grand_prix
Date Posted: March 09, 2003 at 5:03 PM
Well, if possible I'd like alittle of both. Something extremely loud but at the same time, have good quality sound. Right now my budget is around $550-600.




Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: March 10, 2003 at 8:55 PM

Sorry I'm still a little confused... are you just talking about just bass?  or are you talking about an entire system, including subs?





Posted By: the_grand_prix
Date Posted: March 10, 2003 at 9:02 PM
I'm talking about everything except fronts. Like 6x9s, subs and amps.


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