help with picking a system

[Zerep]

well i was thinking of just getting subs but then i thought i should go all out. i like my music to be real clean i listen to a lot of rap/hiphop/reggeaton but i also listen to techno, dance(little basshunter here and there) and would like clean bass. to better explain i dont like the bass to rattle the doors and glass but hit me hard in the chest cavity my buget for the system components is like 800 and lower and if you guys think that just adding a really good sub would get good result lemme know oh and i got an avic f 90bt with the 4-volt preouts if that means anythingalso tell me if i would need to upgrade the electrical system with the components u guys pick thanks in advanceaudio gods assemble

[Zerep]

no lovei know i would need a sealed box for the subs since that gives me the most accurate bass and i just wanted if two tens would sound better then one twelve for the type of bass i want and what subwoofers would do the job when it comes to audio and speaker components im completely lost also if for my budget would it be worth upgrading the speakers or would i need more for a complete speaker overhual

[AppleBonker]

no lovei know i would need a sealed box for the subs since that gives me the most accurate bass and i just wanted if two tens would sound better then one twelve for the type of bass i want and what subwoofers would do the job when it comes to audio and speaker components im completely lost also if for my budget would it be worth upgrading the speakers or would i need more for a complete speaker overhual

Sorry I never got around to responding. First, you are definitely correct about the sealed enclosure. It will give you the cleanest and tightest response from the sub. On that budget, I'd doubt you'd need to upgrade the electrical system, so that should save some cash (although I always recommend upgrading the big three).

With the limited size in our trunk, I'm usually partial to recommending one good sub over two (better quality and more space left in the trunk for anything else you need). On that budget, I probably wouldn't focus on speakers just yet. It might make more sense to get a good substage up and running, and then decide later if you want to upgrade interior speakers as well.

As far as components go, personally I'm pretty partial to ID subs (especially in that price range). Woofersetc.com is an authorized retailer, so you can find them online at a decent price and still have a warranty. The ID MAX is an excellent sub, but it will run 450 for the 10" and 500 for the 12". If that's starting to push the budget, the ID Q is still a great sub and it is either 240 or 280 depending on the size.

The amp is going to depend on which sub you would decide to go with. The ID Q can handle 500 watts RMS and the MAX can run 1000. I seem to also recommend the Sundown Audio amps a lot. The one I have has treated me very well and I've been quite impressed. You can buy them here. The smallest sub amp they have is the 1000D which would run about 350. That is a killer amp and can drive any sub cleanly. The 1000 watts will be far too much for the ID Q, but the gain can be set to keep the sub from blowing. This would also leave room for a possible sub upgrade down the road.

These are just a few ideas, so let us know what you're thinking.

[Zerep]

the Id max sound good (better go all out then have to pay for it in the long run). correct me if im wrong but the 10 would be more direct while the 12 would reverb more. and as for the amp i heard nothing but good about the sundowns so i would go for 1000D since i would want to power it to the its full potential. as far a positioning the sub i think a corner mount would be best so i can still drop the seats.

so ultimately considering the type music i listen to which would be better the 10 or the 12? oh and is there a good 4.1 amp that would give the sub its full power and then let me connect speaker to it down line or is a to amp setup better.