Sub Suggestions?

[RicePolice]

I'm going with one of Apline's head units, not sure which at the moment. And I already have the door speakers, so just looking for a sub that won't explode the next day but isn't $500... I'm not up to date with all the brands so pretty much whatever is mentioned here i'll probably end up going with. Thanks in advance for the advice.

[ProJect]

well i have the old school jl audio w6, i wouldnt go with the new style ones they suck, but if you were to go with jl go with the new w3, they hit and sound good.

[headbussaboi]

Welcome to the forum. What is your spending limit and did you want the hardest hitting bass possible (SPL) or clear bass that blends in with your music (SQ)? There is a difference.

[haibane]

Have an amp? I recommend going to the package deal section on this site.

http://www.edesignaudio.com/packages

Not sure, but I believe some of the drivers are on backorder so you may want to call first though. Otherwise you can find a plethora of speakers being sold and amps for decent prices on forums like www.icixsound.com or www.elitecaraudio.com or even www.caraudioforum.com

[mondojackal]

i agree with head bussaboi...you need to decide what you want, and then tell us what you are looking for, your request is too general for us to work with...

[RicePolice]

Went to that link... have no idea what any of those options means. I don't have an amp yet either. I just looking for a nice sounding sub. Not really interested in being the loudest on the block or anything, just something to play music and not sound like garbage. As far as price range, I can't go all out and get best quality out there, but something nice that won't burn through the savings. Since I forgot about the amp and have to throw that into the budget, i'll say $200 total for sub and amp? Not sure if thats enough for decent quality but I can' work it a little if theres something a little more expensive but nice sounding.

[DjSpeedy]

you are cutting it really close for only 200 dollars. Dont forget there is also the wiring kit needed, and possibly a capacitor depending on how many watts you are running. also what kind of deck do you have now? are the speakers stock? to put subs in the car(unless you go to walmart) you are looking at around 400 bucks plus. Try getting a job at best buy for the holidays. They have killer employee discounts and then you can get a sweet setup for cheap. otherwise for 200 bucks I would say walmart with lightning audio or sony. Not bad but there is definetly more out there.

[prodigymb]

i would suggest a 12" Cadence Wild Beast sub for following reasons ...
1. great base response
2. crisp bass
3. you could get a very good deal on it
4. hits hard a s f**k lol

i used a DB meter to test this cadence vs a 2004 W7, and it was only 2 decibels lower then th W7 keeping all other variables the same such as settings, vol, eq, amp.

[DjSpeedy]

But how much do cadence run, cuz last I checked those things are not cheap.

[prodigymb]

But how much do cadence run, cuz last I checked those things are not cheap.

i got mine for 250 in a ported box. i can possibly get u a very similar deal on my end if u pay for shipping and lunch or perhaps u can pick it up in philly cuz it is quiet heavy lol

[haibane]

263 and no wiring will get you a good amp and a good 8" sub. Build your own box and get your own wiring.

Otherwise you can try for profile amplifiers... Look around on ebay at those. You can get some decent power from them. If you need help let me know.

I went ahead and threw together a system more in your budget.
http://www.millionbuy.com/prfap600.html

http://www.cardomain.com/item/IDSIDQ10D2V2

you can get a wiring kit at www.knukonceptz.com and you will want to make your own box

[heylookitsdylan]

look into infinity kappa subs...clean looking, nice quality sounds, and hit nicly....but if you wanna be cheap like me, look into rockford punch stage ones...hahah

[haibane]

http://www.icixsound.com/vb/showthre...37&page=3&pp=5

You can try making an offer on those two

[mondojackal]

you are cutting it really close for only 200 dollars. Dont forget there is also the wiring kit needed, and possibly a capacitor depending on how many watts you are running. also what kind of deck do you have now? are the speakers stock? to put subs in the car(unless you go to walmart) you are looking at around 400 bucks plus. Try getting a job at best buy for the holidays. They have killer employee discounts and then you can get a sweet setup for cheap. otherwise for 200 bucks I would say walmart with lightning audio or sony. Not bad but there is definetly more out there.

he prolly wont need a capacitor...since he is only putting 200 dollars into it...

i suggest lookin into Resonant Engineering's RE Series subs...they are great subs, even for the price...i will get the price list off of another site really fast..
RE8- $56
RE10- $66
RE12- $76
voila...and they only need 175w RMS, so it wont break the bank to power those either...plus for the price, you can get two of them...but you will have to wait longer and save up for the amp...cant get two and an amp..
however, even one would be better than nothing...and for the entry-level price, those subs really perform outstanding...

you would want a 350wRMS amp to go with them, or a 175wRMS or so to go with one of them

they are dual 4 ohm subs, and the RMS requirements for 8", 10", and 12" subs are all the same..someone else will have to give you an example of what amp to use, im not that great with all that ohm stuff.....it gets too complicated for me...

Resonant Engineering

[RicePolice]

http://www.millionbuy.com/prfap600.html

http://www.cardomain.com/item/IDSIDQ10D2V2

you can get a wiring kit at www.knukonceptz.com and you will want to make your own box

This looks like the route i'll take. I don't have a CD player at the moment, but going for some kind of Alpine unit, heard they were good. I had stock door speakers but putting in some hand me downs from a buddy. Plus I only need one sub, no use for a lot of power, just enough to hear the bass cause right now I can't push it all the way up without the speakers sounding like paper ripping over and over. I think i can find a cheap box somewhere or find someone who can make one for free. Thanks for all the help.