02-03-2010, 04:39 PM
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what sub n amp
hey guys, just bought an 07 impala n i wanna do up the audio...trying to decide between JL audio W7 12 inch sub or an hifonics olympus 12. i want very deep rich bass and i want it tight. right now i have 2 kicker L5's powerd by a kicker sx1250.1 digital amp. and i want to upgrade from that
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02-03-2010, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by shiny alero
hey guys, just bought an 07 impala n i wanna do up the audio...trying to decide between JL audio W7 12 inch sub or an hifonics olympus 12. i want very deep rich bass and i want it tight. right now i have 2 kicker L5's powerd by a kicker sx1250.1 digital amp. and i want to upgrade from that
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Fi Q : https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraud...iew.shopscript Third one down.
Sundown SAE-1200d : http://www.sundownaudio.com/index.ph...-1200d-v2.html
Go JL if you want to spend a fortune.
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02-03-2010, 05:44 PM
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i can get the JL subs for about 400 each, also looking at orion hcca i cant get them the same price
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02-03-2010, 05:47 PM
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soundstream tarantula amp
jackhammer sup.
done.
but seriously... american bass (ryanfromohio can get you the stuff) makes great subs and amps. great quality at a good price.
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02-03-2010, 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by shiny alero
i can get the JL subs for about 400 each, also looking at orion hcca i cant get them the same price
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DO NOT GET THE HCCA
Also be VERY aware that if you buy a single 12 of almsot any of these subs, you will NOT have a trunk or much of one.
You can kiss about 6 cubes of space goodbye- outside dimensions.
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02-03-2010, 05:59 PM
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Oh and lastly...
if you want deep rich tight bass you want a sealed box. Many of these subs are aimed at ported ONLY- hence my previous remark.
You will not get the transient response out of a ported box you get out of sealed. Also when you go sealed you need a sub with more xmax...
Keep this in mind before your upgrade is a downgrade.
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02-03-2010, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Ryan from Ohio
Whats the details on the car?
What alternator?
What size wiring in the big 3?
What size power wire you running?
How much money you got to spend?
You will not get the transient response out of a ported box you get out of sealed. Also when you go sealed you need a sub with more xmax...
Keep this in mind before your upgrade is a downgrade.
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Good call, it's hard to make serious suggestions without specs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kt_FrbS9rZk
Or you could go with a cute little DD9515.
http://www.ddaudio.com//caraudio/09/woofer09_9500g.htm
We need specs and pricing!
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02-03-2010, 07:14 PM
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I would go 2 12" Memphis subs with at least an 1000w Memphis amp. Just going by experience and what I have owned before. I would hit 159dbs at least at any comp.
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02-04-2010, 01:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xtrm
I would go 2 12" Memphis subs with at least an 1000w Memphis amp. Just going by experience and what I have owned before. I would hit 159dbs at least at any comp.
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02-04-2010, 05:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Xtrm
I would go 2 12" Memphis subs with at least an 1000w Memphis amp. Just going by experience and what I have owned before. I would hit 159dbs at least at any comp.
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Aint no way in hell.
And thats statement comes from 14 years real world experience.
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02-04-2010, 12:41 PM
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alot of good info you guys! i clearly didnt no half of what i thought i did lol...after alot of thought i think im going to start with a deck for now. can you recomend a good 1? ill spend about 450 maybe 500$
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02-04-2010, 01:31 PM
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What features you want?
Din or dbl din?
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02-04-2010, 02:29 PM
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Head Unit i wish i owned... http://signature.crutchfield.com/S-3...-KDC-X993.html
Owned 3 kennwood units (KDC-MP238, kdc-mp242, kdc-mp538u), happy with ALL of them. Also installed for two friends, again, not a single problem. Auxiliary input as well as direct usb control for iPod/etc, so you can control your iPod through the head unit itself.
$270.00 crutchfield/ $215.00 ebay.
Just a suggestion...
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02-04-2010, 02:31 PM
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i have a pioneer AVH5700DVD and as far as features/fitting in the alero- it does a great job (after you gut the inside of the dash). its got its own subwoofer channel which is pretty handy i might say. got mine for $200 off craigslist. have an Fi BL 12" in a 3.9 ported box. hits 137 @ 29hz on the dash, but i think if i tried to increase the spl i could get it closer to 140. a lot depends on the box
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02-04-2010, 02:32 PM
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I had lots of issues with Kenwood gear, but that was in early 2000's
Its been about 8 years since I messed with their stuff. Maybe they have turned it around, I hope.
The remotes were notorious for being weak- more than one item being turned on warranted adding a relay...
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02-04-2010, 03:15 PM
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