audio setups

[tmorales509]

hey just wanna see what kinda systems everyone has. Im about to get 2 12" alpine type r's. And i already have a 400watt amp, 1farad cap & pioneer hu. You can see the pionner and amp here.http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2225040

[jsmithsole]

Pioneer AVIC-N2 XM NAV Traffic Tuner/SAT RadioIPOD controller7" TFT LCD screen in dash7" Head Rest MonitorsBoston Acoustic SL60's/SL65'sJL 500/1 AmpJL 300/4 AmpMemphis Power Cap2 10" JL SubsRear view camera

[jltibbs]

Alpine HU w/ XM directSwiss audio 6.5 components up frontSwiss audio 6.5 coax in rearSwiss audio 50 x 4 for the mids & highsSwiss audio 1 Farad caps (2)Swiss audio 250 x 2 for the subsSoundstream Picasso 12's (2)

[audtatious]

Pioneer HUPrecision Power PAR-225 Pre-ampa/d/s PH15 ampAlpine MRP-M450 monoblockJL XR-650 componentsJL 12w6 V1

[richie04zo]

Alpine deckRockford Power Punch 1500w ampAudiobahn (2) 12's Dub Edition ChromeStill running factory BoseSwitching to full soundsteam soon

[coolhand]

see signature...

[tmorales509]

heres what i used to have. 1.0farad capaudiobahn 4-ch 440 watt dub edition amp(got jacked, lol)audiobahn 12" 400watt sub(sucks)pioneer deh-p65008gauge rf wire kit.and that box(infiniti beta) ported or bandpass(not sure i get confused on the 2)but it has a plexiglass on the front. I dont like it tho, its big as hell and takes up too much rom in my trunk.

[coolhand]

You must scarifice trunk space for the sake of car audio. 12''s take up a lot of space in most cars. Try 10"s that have a good and have a high RMS rating (RMS Watts = Continuious watts that a speaker can handle regularly). I recommend MTX Thunder Super Woofer 7500 series http://www.mtx.com/caraudio/pr...0.cfm

and the Kicker Solo Baric L5

http://www.kicker.com/06/kicker_home.html

(If you want more powerful than that they have em)

And a good Mono-amp to complement (AutoTek Mean Machince, MTX Thunder TA Super Amps, )

One piece of advice. If you want the best sound you can get, spend the money on it. Cheaping out can cost you more money in the end. I been there and I was satisfied with results when I gave up the cash. Keep in mind do you research before you buy a major component and try to listen to how a component will sound first before you buy.

[tmorales509]

do you think 1 12" is better than 2 10"? I want the type r subs.

[homeslicej2]

depends. Two 10s have a little more surface area than one twelve, and you can feed them more power. This should yield more bass. One twelve will take up less room, 1.7cf vs 2cf for the two 10s, sealed enclosures. But you can wire the 10's in a 4 ohm load, whereas one twelve will be either 2 or 8 ohms (they are DVC subs). This means you amp needs to be 2 ohm capable (8 ohms will cut the amp's power in half). Also one sub means less money on a bigger amp, less stuff to wire, less to break, and I think one sub sounds better than multiple subs. Also, a 12 will play a little deeper than a 10 and does not have to push the cone as far (excursion) as a 10 to make the same bass note at the same frequency. I think this helps with the sound quality, life of the woofer, and I think a 12 is the best size woofer for car audio applications (15s require too large of a box, bc I prefer ported enclosures), but that's my opinion.

[tmorales509]

ok so i think im probly just gonna go with 1 12", so here is the specs of my amp.360w@4ohms200x2@[email protected] the alpine type r is a dvc 2 or 4 ohm. i would get the 2 ohm right?

[coolhand]

What is the RMS rating of your sub?

[homeslicej2]

Yes. Then you would wire the voice coils in series for a 4 ohm load. You can find how to do this at many places, JL audio's website, Crutchfield, just google it, or go to a manufacturer's website for wiring diagrams. But the sub is rated at 500w RMS (the newer ones) You might want to get a bigger amp. 360w will work, but might not yield the results you want. I would recommend getting a larger amp on down the road to more closely match the 500w rating so the sub can realize its full potential.

[homeslicej2]

What is the RMS rating of your sub?

His sub's rating is 500w RMS for the newer models, and 300w RMS (I think) for the older ones.

[coolhand]

Depends on what he wants to do. A mono amps are capable of 2 ohm loads and pick the amp with wattage either at or 200 watts above the speaker RMS rating (never hurts to have a little power on tap for possible upgrade). One idea, if you are going with one 12 make it a ported enclosure. Ported boxes can use the trunk space as part of the enclosure producing more bass. Also, a ported box needs less wattage to run the sub with. One tip, tune your low frequency around 50 - 80 HZ on the amp you use for deep rich bass.

[homeslicej2]

While that may be true. The specs he posted for his amp reveal that it is a 2-channel not a mono, so it is unlikely that it is 2-ohm stable in bridged mono. He could only feed it a 4-ohm mono signal. And I agree, I love the way a ported enclosure sounds and the extra bass you get (within its tuning frequency) makes it a worthwhile venture.

[RPS13.5]

No more sound system for me =( ....all striped out; no more antena & wire, no more speakers & wires, no more receiver wiring, even a stock receiver no where to power it, non at all. all light weight... I just used my mp3 now...

[homeslicej2]

I hve to have a good stereo in a DD. If it's a track car then who cars, but I don't have a track car.

[tmorales509]

Hey you guys. check this out, there is 2 12" alpine subs brand new. one is a type r and the other is a type e, although i only want the type r, this sounds like a good deal. 98 buckshttp://cgi.ebay.com/1ALPINE-12...sting

[homeslicej2]

Someone already bought it. Was it you? I hope not, in one section it said that the sub was used and in another it said it was new. Kinda sketchy.

[tmorales509]

nah it wasnt me, lol damn they bought that fast tho.

[homeslicej2]

stuff like that goes quick. I'd be careful about buying stuff like that on ebay. I would require pics of the stuff in manufacturer wrapping or I wouldn't buy it.

[Beancooker]

Sony Xplode cd/MP3 player, and stock squeakers for me. Pretty simple.

[coolhand]

Try crutchfield.com and search for scratch and dent section. You may find less that retail and have a warranty. If you can't find the section, call them and give them the model info. They should know if the model you want is a scratch and dent. If you wondering, scratch and dent are either refrubuished products or minor imperfection that won't affect the performance of the product. My head unit is a scratch and dent.

[homeslicej2]

Try crutchfield.com and search for scratch and dent section. You may find less that retail and have a warranty. If you can't find the section, call them and give them the model info. They should know if the model you want is a scratch and dent. If you wondering, scratch and dent are either refrubuished products or minor imperfection that won't affect the performance of the product. My head unit is a scratch and dent.

I'm with coolhand. Crutchfield's prices may not be the cheapest you find, but they make sure the parts work right before selling them. Also, you get what you pay for and I'm here to tell you that Crutchfield does a d**m fine job. They are probably the most reputable company I have ever dealt with and their customer service is without a doubt extremely good. I can't stress that aspect of the company enough.

[BOBCAT]

clarion HUKicker KX700.5 < painted with same color paint as the car3 farad digital cap< way overkill and looks gheycustom box built by me and audtatious for 12" and mounting of cap and ampAlpine type X componentsDiamond Audio 12" < suck azzFactory bose rear 6.5 and 6.5 sub that doesnt work.If anyone has that powered 6.5 sub in the rear deck that works, give me a shout.

[mbarney34]

Pioneer 6700 deckRockford T162C coax speakers all the way aroundRockfod Punch stage 3 subRockford P550.2 sub amprockford P450.4 for the interiors1 farad rockford digital capfalse floor for the systemsoon to be the rockford power series components for the front and a pioneer D3 when it comes out...

[homeslicej2]

I have to upgrade. I love your sig pic by the way. That lady is fine! Her a**. OMG! It's gorgeous! Anyway, here is what I have in my car:

Pioneer Premier 770MP HU2 Orion 3002 ampsInfinity Reference 6.5 components up front (No back speakers)Memphis PR 12" sub in Memphis built vented boxStinger 1.2 farad cap Stinger wiring, interconnects, and battery terminalsOptima Red Top

[bk00maxse]

i am running a kenwood indash with navi,4 beyma speakers with crossover, 6 kickers ks20 tweeters,old school rockford fosgate amp 200w per channel total of 800w for my mids,2 12 jl audio w6v2 subs,jl audio 1200w amp my sound is crisp

[96maxse]

I have panasonic head unitalpine type r speakerssony xplod amp2 xlpod 12srockford fosgate wiring

I have had the subs for a year and they are great especially for the price!