Help WIZARD choose a Sub system in his car!
#32
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#33
I had RF before and they sounded great! Then again this was back in 2000 but its not a cheap AMP by all means
ranks around the same price as JL. I just found a site that had a great deal on it.
Brand New Rockford Fosgate Punch Series P700-1bd Amazon price $490
Alternative
Brand New XD600/1 - JL Audio 600 Watt Class D Monoblock Subwoofer Amplifi Amazon price $330
I never worry about price I look for the product I want and know that will sound great with my setup then find the best price out there in internet land =0)
(Bargain Shopper) as they call it. Dealership hate me haha
ranks around the same price as JL. I just found a site that had a great deal on it.
Brand New Rockford Fosgate Punch Series P700-1bd Amazon price $490
Alternative
Brand New XD600/1 - JL Audio 600 Watt Class D Monoblock Subwoofer Amplifi Amazon price $330
I never worry about price I look for the product I want and know that will sound great with my setup then find the best price out there in internet land =0)
(Bargain Shopper) as they call it. Dealership hate me haha
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#34
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I've heard good things about Digital Designs, Eclipse, Image Dynamics, MB Quart, Arc Audio, Critical Mass. There are so many options with car audio. Of course, there's also all the mainstream options, like JL or Alpine. Take your time and do lots of research. I know I did when I bought my system years ago.
I personally have an Elemental Designs NiNe.1 powering my system. I've had it for about 4 years now, and it still runs strong. Puts out 1200W RMS @ 1ohm with ease.
I personally have an Elemental Designs NiNe.1 powering my system. I've had it for about 4 years now, and it still runs strong. Puts out 1200W RMS @ 1ohm with ease.
#36
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I've heard good things about Digital Designs, Eclipse, Image Dynamics, MB Quart, Arc Audio, Critical Mass. There are so many options with car audio. Of course, there's also all the mainstream options, like JL or Alpine. Take your time and do lots of research. I know I did when I bought my system years ago.
I personally have an Elemental Designs NiNe.1 powering my system. I've had it for about 4 years now, and it still runs strong. Puts out 1200W RMS @ 1ohm with ease.
I personally have an Elemental Designs NiNe.1 powering my system. I've had it for about 4 years now, and it still runs strong. Puts out 1200W RMS @ 1ohm with ease.
#37
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If I remember correctly, eclipse is going out of business. I would also stay away from mb quart as all their entry level and mid level products are china made now. We're not talking about the old mb quarts from the 90's and early 2000's. If you find a set of components from that area do not hesitate to buy. In terms of JL and alpine being mainstream, there's a reason for that. I like to think of it this way: alpine products emphasize SQ but the user-friendliness and output is sub par to say, JL audio. JL has a good balance of SQ and SPL(I'm talking amps and subs here). It all comes down to what you want. If you want to annoy your neighbors, get a 15" kicker L7 and call it a day. If you want nice clean bass, get alpine(although you will lack power output at your price range). There are many other reputable brands which have amazing output and quality, in my opinion JL is one of them and they dont necessarily break the bank. Personally, you wouldn't see any other products in my car besides Audison, Hertz, JL Audio, oldschool MB Quart, or Focal. But like i said, it really comes down to what you want. Choosing a sound system is like dating.. You gotta find out what you like and what you don't like. You'll most likely get rid of what you get and buy something else down the line if you settle for something subpar.
Also, if you're gonna go with a w6v2, go with a sealed. Ported just sounds hollow even if you follow JL spec
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Yeah. MB quarts is owned by maxxsonics now. Supposedly their reference and premium line is still pretty good. I had no idea Eclipse was out. Most of my audio knowledge came from 2007~ so it's a bit dated.
And for ported vs sealed...it's up to you. Every person's taste in sound is different. I personally prefer sealed enclosures. They're not as boomy and loud as ported; imo sounds better. But if you're looking for loudness, ported box all the way. With that being said, whichever box you pick, be sure to get it built to specs.
And for ported vs sealed...it's up to you. Every person's taste in sound is different. I personally prefer sealed enclosures. They're not as boomy and loud as ported; imo sounds better. But if you're looking for loudness, ported box all the way. With that being said, whichever box you pick, be sure to get it built to specs.
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regarding the stock sub, I just spliced mine and left it running along with my alpine type-r 12. maybe I should try unhooking the stock to see if it makes any difference? I have the bass on the HU down to 1 notch over center so as not to push the interiors too hard and then let the 12 take care of the low-end. Not sure if it makes a difference on the stock sub between hooked-up, unhooked, and removed.
#42
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Yeah. MB quarts is owned by maxxsonics now. Supposedly their reference and premium line is still pretty good. I had no idea Eclipse was out. Most of my audio knowledge came from 2007~ so it's a bit dated.
And for ported vs sealed...it's up to you. Every person's taste in sound is different. I personally prefer sealed enclosures. They're not as boomy and loud as ported; imo sounds better. But if you're looking for loudness, ported box all the way. With that being said, whichever box you pick, be sure to get it built to specs.
And for ported vs sealed...it's up to you. Every person's taste in sound is different. I personally prefer sealed enclosures. They're not as boomy and loud as ported; imo sounds better. But if you're looking for loudness, ported box all the way. With that being said, whichever box you pick, be sure to get it built to specs.
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