2 subs are better then one :)

Post by **MasterMan** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

just picked up another sub, amp and box for 75$.. the sub had a crack in it but i repaired that with some plastic epoxy, the amp that i got isnt pictured but its a pioneer 300 watt, right now i just have both the speakers hooked up to my autotek amp and they sound really good, nice and loud.. now i just need to figure out a way to keep my rear view mirror from tilting down from the vibration... lol

Post by **milo** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

Yum

And the rearview will always vibrate :p

Post by **MasterMan** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

true, lol... i know someone is gonna tell me to get a one box set up. but let me tell ya, i like the 2 boxes because A) its easyer to take out for when i go to the track and such, and B) if one blows i can just remove it

Checkered-Member · Post by **Checkered-Member** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

eh.... half broken subs, and ghetto wiring

sorry if I’m being to critical I’m a perfectionist when it comes to audio....

this is what my system looks like:2-12”

RF power 551X amp for speakers

RF Punch 801S for subs (old pic: you can’t see the wires any more)

Checkered-Member · Post by **Checkered-Member** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

omfg did you mount the amp on the sub box?

Post by **MasterMan** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

no i didnt mount the amp on teh sub box, lol... everything is just kinda throw in at the moment i havnt had the time to clean everything up, it was at one time but not anymore.. and anyways i dont care about looks That much =\... and in the back of my 240 there isnt a good place to mount an amp... i need to make a custom rack or somthing.... time to get the MDF out..

Post by **Onizuka** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

1 High quality 10" sounds better than 2 mid quality 12"ers for the same price. Not as loud but if your into sound quality its the only way to go. My freinds 10" eclipse sub is 500w (actual, not max), its enough to make your ears hurt but sounds crystal clear and tight.

Post by **milo** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

very nice install checkered... you'd laugh if you saw the back of my car right now

Checkered-Member · Post by **Checkered-Member** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

J-Spec Tuner wrote:1 High quality 10" sounds better than 2 mid quality 12"ers for the same price.

are you referring to my system?

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

J-Spec Tuner wrote:1 High quality 10" sounds better than 2 mid quality 12"ers for the same price. Not as loud but if your into sound quality its the only way to go. My freinds 10" eclipse sub is 500w (actual, not max), its enough to make your ears hurt but sounds crystal clear and tight.

agree!

I jus bought a 600 dollar 10" hometheater sub

Post by **MasterMan** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

yeah, i agree i was gonna go with one IDQ 12" sub but thats like 500$, plus i tryed this out and it really dosnt sound that bad, i didnt think it would be that good but it does the job, sounds way cleaner then my friend JL audio speakers...

Post by **InstantRice** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

it's all what makes ya happy... My bmw is sporting 3 12 shiva's. Adire audio seems to solve the problem with expense next time you in the market give em a try (needs lots of space to say the least).

Post by **Josh** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

Yeah, my brother has two 10" MTX Thunder 8000s and an MTX 700 watt amp... That **** hits really hard and sounds good. My setup sounds pretty damn good for what it cost, $200 for the amp, box, and 2 subs... New...

My wires are hidden until they come to the amp, I need to finish that and mount it somewhere. And the trunkspace in an S13 coupe is quite limited, I don't know if I could go over 10s in it, has anyone? My friend had 2 15's, but they wont even fit in the trunk without a box...

Post by **crzycav86** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

I hate my rearview mirror... it keeps tilting down, and I don't even play the music loud.

Sometimes I readjust it, but it falls down a minute later, so I've made a practice of bending my neck to get a good angle... I'll get it fixed someday... probably with a hanger, the solution to all of life's problems..

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

3 Shivas!!!

NICE!

Post by **InstantRice** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

yeah they where originally in the 240 but the fact that i had no room and they where in a horridly cramped box means they had to be moved. Right now i'm looking for something for the 240, im thinking elemental.

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

HOw are you driving them?

Post by **InstantRice** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

cheap efficient power my friend jbl 1200.1

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

LOL, whawt if you strapped a double tempest sonotube to the top of your car....

...just for car shows

Post by **Rex** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

Continuing the hi-jacking...

Have you ever heard/tried McCauley Subs?

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

All ive heard is that they are good

Post by **Rex** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

Had one many moons ago, was thinking if I ever "upgraded" from the stock Bose I might go with them again?? Wasn't sure if they fell to the wayside as technology improved over the years.

MasterMan, like the Autotek. I had good luck with those years ago as well. Don't wait to long to "fix" things. It's easy to just let it go...

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

How is that Bose?... I would never buy their crap Home products.

Post by **Rex** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

It does plenty fine for the old timer I've become, I'm years away from the big installs. I'd be hard pressed to replace all/enough of it and match the sound for less than $700 plus labor, but then I'd have a CD player.

I'd never pay retail for it, Bose that is.

Post by **lessthanjakejohn** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

ya, sucks that the amped the individual speakers

Post by **Former_240_s14** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

I have a 12" JL Audio W3 D4 with Alpine 200x1 monoblock. Sure wish I woulda saved some money and bought a Alpine Type R. I love those things, but I question if my amp has enough juice for one of those.

Post by **MasterMan** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

yeah i really like the autotek amp, its one of the best amps in its price range IMO i think i payed 200 or 250$ for a 350watt, and its driving thos subs nicely, i might accully just sell the pioneer amp for like 40$ because it sounds good how it is now, maby some day ill buy some better subs and get another autotek amp.. i dunno.. my consern now is on my engine as i need a new one, and some other things to fix my car up, tho i do really want a new CD play for my car, one that will play MP3's and i can put p0rn on the face (the one that has color display, that would be sweet) or i might put a computer in my trunk and have a LCD screen up front and a wireless keyboard/mouse set up.. hmm all these idea..

Post by **blink0r** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

Anyone want to buy 2 15" mtx subs? Used ONCE for a car stereo competition. best offer takes them!

Post by **Onizuka** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

Checkered-Member wrote:are you referring to my system?

nah, just just what i have experienced. I have one freind with 2 high output 12" subs that i would classify as low-mid price range, and another freind with 1 high output 10" expensive sub, one makes music sound good, the other just gives me headaches.

Post by **TachyonS14** » Tue Dec 16, 2003 3:27 pm

I agree with J-Spec that one good 10 out preforms 2 ok 12's. Thats why I only use JL audio stuff. It's the best I've come across.

2 subs are better then one :)

2 subs are better then one :)

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