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Old May 4, 2003 | 09:09 PM
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subwoofer question

What kind of sub and amp would anyone reccomend to get good bass without spending 1,000 dollars?
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Old May 4, 2003 | 09:49 PM
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Engine: 350, Vortecs, 650DP
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Either this amp...



or this one (depending on money)...



and these subs...



Just click on the pics...

It would cost either $426.35 w/shipping or $516.35 w/shipping, depending which amp you choose. I'd pick the 600.1 just because it's within the RMS for those subs, but you can always upgrade to better speakers if you were to go with the 1200.1.

Or you could get better subs with the 1200.1 But it'll cost you more.
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Old May 4, 2003 | 09:56 PM
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I say try IkeSound and look at a Kicker KX400.1 for $255 and 2 Kicker Comp VR 12's for $90 each. But thats me and my opinion. But go to stereo shops and listen to whats out there instead of going totally on what other people say. Kicker and Alpine is just what I prefer.
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Old May 4, 2003 | 11:17 PM
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OK..... yea.

Go with the IkeSound place. If what they advertise about the free shipping is true (and they don't charge $20 for packaging & handling ), that'll save you even more money.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 08:19 AM
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Just make sure you choose quality over quantity. A single sub from a reputable company and a small amp will sound better and probably get louder than a pair of 12" flea market subs and a bling-bling amp.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 08:44 AM
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sorry but i agree with AJ
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Old May 5, 2003 | 09:18 AM
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go to ikesound and get yourself a jbl 1200.1 and a couple of alpine type r subs. around $300 for the amp and around $125 per sub. and you'll be very happy. this tends to be one of the most popular budget setups.
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Old May 5, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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Originally posted by Jim85IROC
Just make sure you choose quality over quantity. A single sub from a reputable company and a small amp will sound better and probably get louder than a pair of 12" flea market subs and a bling-bling amp.
example?
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Old May 5, 2003 | 08:23 PM
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Originally posted by Trans_AM_88
example?
I'm not too familiar with new amps, and it seems that the stuff I was familiar with has gone downhill in the last couple years, but as a generic example, let's say a JL 12W0 or Adire Shiva and a good $300 brand name 2-channel amp.
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