what do I need for base?
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Topic: what do I need for base?
Posted By: tekkno
Subject: what do I need for base?
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 10:05 AM
Ok, I'm very new to all of this are car audio stuff, so I need some help. I want some bass for my car and I was wondering what I all needed. just gunna run to walmart and get some generic stuff. Just because I want something cheap, but with a little more bass then my car has now. Any information would be usefull. Was thinking on getting 2 10"ish subs And an amp if I need it? please include the wires I will need and maybe some installation pic's/process info. Thanks! -Paul
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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 11:22 AM
Do yourself a favor. Go to a CAR STEREO shop. Walmart is a great place to buy toilet paper. If you want a stereo that sounds like toilet paper, shop there. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: boxmaker85
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 12:24 PM
lol. Yeah dyohn's got this one. Yeah do your self a huge favor (and the rest of us too) go and atleast upgrade to Audiobahan.  If you're looking for more bass but not a whole lot then look into some aftermarket speakers. Those usually help with the ability to put out better frequency range. If you really want a sub then go to circuit city and get an Alpine or Infinity reference 10" sub. Buy a prefabricated box and a cheap amp. Run your power and ground and you've got a little bass that will sound better and last much longer then any walmart toilet paper. Also bazooka makes some really good bass tubes. The come as just a sub in a tube or an amplified system. Plug and chug. Good, space efficient, and idiot proof. Here's what I would do. Cheap and good for a little bass. Sub: https://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Infinity-10--Subwoofer--1030W-/sem/rpsm/oid/71444/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do Amp: https://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Alpine-Mono-Subwoofer-Amplifier--MRP-M350-/sem/rpsm/oid/69339/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do Enclosure: https://www.crutchfield.com/S-YyLyy8FDs2X/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=178650&I=044H6510SE You can get a wiring kit for the amplifier at walmart (get a 8 gauge kit). Overall this will run bout $350ish if you get it all from retail stores. Ebay is a good place to get discount stuff. I can guarantee that you will be happier with this (or any other setup like so) then a wal-mart POS.
Posted By: pimpincavy
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 12:32 PM
Well put DYohn. Dont waste your money on wal mart crap. You will be happier in the future because that wal mart stuff wont last very long or sound very good.
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Posted By: audiobass10
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 4:21 PM
Tekkno, if you give me a price range I could probably look up a nice low cost setup for you. Also, what kind of music do you listen to? That will help in making a selection as well.
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Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 8:58 PM
This would be a good yet inexpensive system: MB Quart Discus 12" sub: https://www.crutchfield.com/S-5MaPIpQefas/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=208150&I=049DWE304S Lightning Audio Bolt amplifier: https://www.crutchfield.com/S-5MaPIpQefas/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=130&I=495B22501 That about 230 right there which is great for an entry level system. -------------
Posted By: stevdart
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 10:22 PM
I just gotta hand it to you guys...five of you led this lad on the road to a good start and saved him from the cesspool of audio disaster. Good tips there, every one. tekkno, got yer ears on? Best unbiased and selfless advice you'll ever get about car audio right here on the12volt. Just be sure to take it.
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Posted By: lathan
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 10:30 PM
well if u need a lil' bass...lol then we can all agree u should go buy eight Jl Audio 13.5" W7's with a 1000.1 jl amp on each one. shouldnt cost much more than wal mart. lol. just kiddin'
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Lathan Hites
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Posted By: lathan
Date Posted: November 05, 2004 at 10:31 PM
no wait, thats the system i want. man!  ------------- Lathan Hites
"I'm sorry, without a credit card I'll be requiring a stool sample"
Posted By: Asmodeus
Date Posted: November 06, 2004 at 12:01 AM
You may check out the Infinity Bass Link...... https://www.infinitysystems.com/caraudio/category.aspx?Ser=BSL I havent sold one of these in years....If anyone knows of a good reason not to go this route please speak up...I never had a reason to not use them back in the day...But I havent messed with them lately..... I have sold these a couple of times to older customers who enjoy their music but just need a little more bass channel....They always sounded great when installed properly.. -------------  Making the World A Louder Place
Posted By: boxmaker85
Date Posted: November 06, 2004 at 8:18 AM
The basslink is an ok setup. They add a small amount of bass to a car compared to the space they take up (very small). I would go with a bazooka tube before a basslink, but that's my oppinion. Their new system has one ten and two passive radiators that can bump a little more then the basslink but you sacrifice some room (it's still small enough to fit behind a standart truck seat). If you have the room and bout $300 to spend then get a traditional setup. Go with a trusted name brand (just ask around to see what people say their's is) and listen to what you want. Some people will say get 8 13w7's and some will say a plain 10" infinity will do. But like I said pick the one you like best.
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: November 06, 2004 at 11:45 AM
I think that bazooka bass tubes are kind of wimpy and that a traditional setup (like the one i mentioned  ) would sound alot better for about the same amount of money as the bass tube. -------------
Posted By: heavilymedicate
Date Posted: November 06, 2004 at 1:04 PM
Posted By: flynntech
Date Posted: November 06, 2004 at 2:04 PM
wiring kits are about the only thing I will buy from Wal-Mart. $20 for 10ft of 4awg, 2 pairs of RCAs, cheapo 100 amp fuse holder, distrobution block and a couple pices of 8 awg....still need your own ground cble and terminal, all in all it's not a bad deal, it does the job.
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