What else do I need

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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: What else do I need

Posted By: sddk
Subject: What else do I need
Date Posted: April 09, 2005 at 12:44 PM

I own a 1997 chevy 2500 x-cab. I was wondering what system would be better two 12" W3v2 JL Audio subwoofers with a JL Audio 500/1 monoblock "Slash"-Series Amplifier. Or 2 12" SW8100 Aluminum series Eclipse subwoofers with a 1200W 1 channel Eclipse amplifier (DA7122). I love to have thump, but I also want quality sound and clean clear bass. Any suggestions.
First I would like to know which setup would be better. Then I was wondering what I else I should get to go with the subs because all i have is the regular factory speakers.

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Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: April 09, 2005 at 1:03 PM

I've always been a JL fan but do not sell Eclipse so my opinion might not be completely valid. As far as highs, I would use Alpine SPX177r speakers and a JL 300/4 amp. Listen to both brands and let YOUR ears decide.

Posted By: sddk
Date Posted: April 09, 2005 at 1:47 PM

Is that all I would need to make it sound good with the subs

Posted By: tcss
Date Posted: April 09, 2005 at 1:52 PM

I'm assuming you are going to an after market head unit. If you are, that's it.

Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: April 09, 2005 at 2:23 PM

Eclipse baby posted_image

. As long as you have the room for the subs and the cones are not going to hit anything, they will pound and sound damn fine doing it, real damn fine. Front speakers are a oversize 6.5" woofer + tweeter in the door, rear speakers are 4x6". With this amount of bottom end in the vehicle you might consider the Eclipse PA5422 amp to power the front and rear speakers or the PA4212 if you are going to do front speakers only. MB Quart and Focal both make some great sounding speakers that will fit these doors quite easy. Make sure that you get those doors sound deadened as well, they are big gongs that resonate like there is no tomorrow.

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