sub recommendation for suburban
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Forum Name: Car Audio
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Topic: sub recommendation for suburban
Posted By: BERTRAND
Subject: sub recommendation for suburban
Date Posted: April 27, 2005 at 2:46 PM
I am looking to get a new audio system for my 96 GMC suburban. I need some ideas on some good subwoofers (preferably 15's)to get for a reasonable price. I have been looking at the Rockford Fosgate punch series which looked pretty good, but i was wondering if there was any better 15's out there for around the same price. I also do not know what features to look for in an amp, so a little information would be greatly appreciated. thanks, Bertrand
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Posted By: dwarren
Date Posted: April 27, 2005 at 2:51 PM
How about a little more information from you, like what do you want out of this system? a loud, booming system that is not so clean or a little of both? and the really important one what is your budget?
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Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: April 27, 2005 at 2:58 PM
crossfire D class, Earthquake D class, Planet Audio D class, these companies all make BIG monoblock amps that will ROCK hard for reasonable dollars. They can also help in your needs for a good sub.... www.planetaudiousa.com www.earthquakesound.com https://www.crossfirecaraudio.com/ -------------
Posted By: BERTRAND
Date Posted: April 27, 2005 at 3:01 PM
For my subs i want a, clean, but loud sound (if thats possible), but nothing that is so loud that it rattles and sounds terrible. I am willing to sacrifice loudness for clarity. My budget for the subs is around $500 and $500 for the amp.
Posted By: racer427
Date Posted: April 27, 2005 at 5:51 PM
Well, if you want clarity then srap the 15's and at least go with a good set of 12's. The best sounding 12's that I have heard to date are the Infinity Kappa Perfect 12.1D's. They are a very effeicient sub, sound great and take a smaller enclosure than most. 1cf3 I think. As for the Amp, look at MTX's Thunder line. Great power at affordable prices. Chris ------------- Alpine CDA-9833 HU
Diamond Audio M661 Components
MTX Thunder T6.6 Components:rear fill:
Cadence Q400 4 Channel Mains + rears
Thunder 801D Subs
MTX 1004 10's
Dual 4g wire to rear
4g grounds
Posted By: forbidden
Date Posted: April 27, 2005 at 10:27 PM
I too would go with 12's over 15's. Is space a concern? If so use the tried, tested and true Eclipse aluminum series. Good bass response is about the correct match of subs - BOX - amp - wiring - INSTALL.
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Posted By: BERTRAND
Date Posted: April 28, 2005 at 2:38 PM
What do you guys think about Rockford Fosgate's punch series? They seem pretty cheap and i know a few people who use them. oh and space is not an issue for me.
Posted By: dwarren
Date Posted: April 28, 2005 at 2:54 PM
Fosgate makes a reasonable product, however I think there are better products available. keep in mind that at this price level there is really nothing more amazing than the next thing. Your BOX (mentioned above) is very crucial at this level and at any other level for that matter.
forbidden's suggestion of the Eclipse subs is quite considerable, however availability might be an issue for you. (just a thought, no implications)
Where are you going to get your gear? if it is local why don't you give us list of what products you have available to you or that you are considering...
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Posted By: BERTRAND
Date Posted: April 29, 2005 at 4:23 PM
well for subs i was considering Fosgate, or JL audio. Im not sure about component speakers, but i have heard pioneer 6x9's and they sounded pretty good. As for amps and headunits i have no idea. some ideas would really help.
Posted By: customsuburb
Date Posted: April 29, 2005 at 7:28 PM
Eclipse aluminum > RF punch series. For speakers you should just go around to different shops and listen to sets of speakers. Bring along a CD that you like also.
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Posted By: racer427
Date Posted: April 29, 2005 at 8:07 PM
I agree, listen to as many different components as you can before deciding on a set. I can recomend Diamond Audio, MB Quart, Focal, and Infinity, they all make great component systems. Alot of it will depend on your budget, components such as Diamond Audio, Focal and MB Quart can run a pretty penny but in my opinion, they are woth every penny. The Infinity Kappa series are reasonably priced. As far as a head unit, look into Alpine or Eclipse. Both make awesome head units packed with more features than you can dream of. I personaly run an Alpine CDA-9833 and I love it. It is last years model but, I like it better than the 2005 models. Chris ------------- Alpine CDA-9833 HU
Diamond Audio M661 Components
MTX Thunder T6.6 Components:rear fill:
Cadence Q400 4 Channel Mains + rears
Thunder 801D Subs
MTX 1004 10's
Dual 4g wire to rear
4g grounds
Posted By: BERTRAND
Date Posted: May 01, 2005 at 5:41 PM
I recently went to a dealer and got to test the MB quart component speakers which sound great, But they are kind of expensive. Are there any cheaper components that are equivalent or close to it? Also the dealer highly recommended Lightning audio subwoofers( I cant remember the model) which sounded pretty good and hit hard. Does anyone have an oppinion on the Lightning subs? sorry for all the questions, i just really have no idea on what is good. Thanks.
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