corsa_lad
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dont know really much about this so can someone recomend me a basic but decent sub and amp cost isnt too important but i dont want top or the range or bottom something in the middle will be enough.
also might be geting these 6*9--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
If your after 6x9's, get the infinity ones from halfords that are half price. £50 instead of £100. model is 960.3i. Item code: 697425-0
cheers Alan
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DC
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If ya just after a decent but basic sub n amp package ya best going to ya local ice dealer n seeing what deals he will do ya. A mate of mine talked his girlfriend in2 getting some ice, got a Rockford 10" HE sub, carpeted box and about 350-400rms 2 channel amp for around £200. What kinda music do u listen 2? Could determin if ya want a 10" or 12" sub
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T5POL
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2 x JL W3V2 D2 12" subs. They retail at £200 each. They are dual voice coil aswell. good subs for the money! And you can get a box for under £100. amp wise try this:
http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2023&osCsid=1adbb93a4b2eed2688b05e5c779348db
The whole lot would set you back about £800 not including fitting the stuff.
[Edited on 02-12-2003 by T5POL]
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T5POL
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Also if you are getting a sub or subs It would be better to not bother getting 6x9's and just spend more on a decent set of components.
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DC
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unless he wants to be running at 1ohm he needs the dual 4ohm voicecoils doesnt he? If he has the dual 2ohm voicecoils wont he b running at 1ohm. Sure the Rockford would cope with 1ohm but not officailly 1ohm stable r they
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T5POL
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not 100% sure bout that. Aye he would prob be better getting the dual 4 ohm. They have both dual 2 ohm & dual 4 ohm models anyway. There are so many other amps that could go with they subs, phoenix gold etc. Best bet would be to ask when ordering.
[Edited on 02-12-2003 by T5POL]
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T5POL
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Why not try 'Drivers' or 'MF2K' corsa-lad? They are based in Glasgow and would give you really good advice.
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corsa_lad
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cheers for all the help, whats the size of sub for dance(beat106 music)/?? my gf also listens to some R&B but dance will come first lol
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T5POL
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you want 10's for dance & 12's for the R'n'B. 12's could handle both but the 10's would struggle with R'n'B compared to 12's from my experience.
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corsa_lad
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halfords r doing this deal-
xplod 12" sub
box
wiring kit
amp
for £169 i think but i would up grade the amp to jbl gto 20000(or 6000 dunno the number)
which would be an extra 50 £200 ish in total
also get the infinity 6*9 for £50
so all in £250
so would this be a good package or is the xplode 1200w 12" amp shite?
would i bother upgrading the front speakers aswell?? what size r the corsa fronts anyway.
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Richie
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avoid sony at all costs mate. You would be better off getting a package from a mail order company than halfords.
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corsa_lad
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whats wrong the sony? would a jbl package be better?
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corsa_lad
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http://caraudiosecurity.com/catalog/product_info.php+cPath+60_98_231+products_id+1259
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Scotty_B
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I have a JBL 12" Power Series Sub which sounds superb (400rms). Costs around £150 and I'm running off a Kenwood 7201 AMP rated at 1x460rms @ 4ohms which costs around £120. With the cost of a box and wiring it would all cost around £370.
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Kris TD
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quote:
Originally posted by corsa_lad
whats wrong the sony? would a jbl package be better?
my arse gave out more bass than my old sony xplod sub, stay away from all things sony make for cars, its all rubbish, there is a lot better stuff out there for the same and even less money. i would say alpine all the way, i got an mrdm300 and 10" type r for about £220 minus box and wiring, really good it is too, very puncy but can also go low.
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T5POL
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yeah, dont touch sony! Alpine are only good for headunits and the odd amp or two. They aint up there with their speakers!
What is your rough budget for a system corsa_lad??
You got a corsa B or C? You are gonny need autoleads adaptors for the speaker pods to enable you to run 6" & 6.5" components.
[Edited on 02-12-2003 by T5POL]
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corsa_lad
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i have corsa B, budget... well something half decent but not willing to pay over the odds. at the moment the best option i have is sony xplod 1200w,box,wiring kit, jbl gto 2000 400w amp, infinity 6*9 all for £260 ish also maybe 13cm infinity 50021 front speakers...... what u think.
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DC
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yer thats not a bad budget set up but wudnt hav the sony sub. Just pay a bit extra n get ya self a JL W0, Alpine Type R or Rockford HE (Old skool, not sure what the new ones r called).
If ya listening to Dance def a 10inch sub. A 12 annoys me on dance tracks. It is true that a 12 wil sound better on rnb but its your car after all.
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T5POL
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how about: infinity ref 505cs doors, infinity 960.3i 6x9's &
Vibe 12" 'Black Air' sub. Power the doors and the sub via a Vibe VP4 amp and run the 6x9's from the headunit. I havent tried any Vibe stuff, but I hear its good value for money if your on a budget.
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corsa_lad
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is this anygood http://caraudiosecurity.com/catalog/product_info.php+cPath+60_64_113+products_id+1005 or http://caraudiosecurity.com/catalog/product_info.php+cPath+60_64_113+products_id+193
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T5POL
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thats a 'free air' sub. That means that you put it into your parcel shelf and it doesnt use a box. not recommended.
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T5POL
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http://caraudiosecurity.com/catalog/product_info.php+cPath+60_62_119+products_id+1424
Now thats a good deal!
Or get this:
http://caraudiosecurity.com/catalog/product_info.php+cPath+60_98_171+products_id+1320
And sell the sub to a mate and buy the infinty Kappa!
[Edited on 03-12-2003 by T5POL]
[Edited on 03-12-2003 by T5POL]
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T5POL
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DC check this out: my original idea of 2 12" W3V2 D2's running that rockford fosgate amp but with a 2 ohm load.
http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/wiringwizard/index.asp?WoofQty=2+woofers&WoofImp=Dual+Voice+Coil+-+2+ohms+x+2&image.x=19&image.y=8
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corsa_lad
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is the kappa sub better than the jbl one?? might try and do a deal with them an get the kappa
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T5POL
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yeah the Infinty one is better than JBL. I would recommend that you go to halfords or Drivers and have a wee play about on the display stand before you commit yourself to buying anything. At the end of the day its your car and your money. Its totally upto you.
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