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What brand and size of subs go best in a 3rd Gen

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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:43 AM
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What brand and size of subs go best in a 3rd Gen

was just wandering if there were any specific type of subs, or size of subs, that sound really good in a 3rd gen, any info would be great, thanks
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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There is no single 'this is best for everything' sub. It depends on personal taste, musical preference, and desired amount of bass.
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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yeah i guess ur right, i like alot of bass, but i also like alot of highs, i usually listen to everything rap, country, rock, punk, heavy metal, so then i guess the question is whats the best brand for not alot of money?
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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How much money? Are you going for max SPL or max SQ? Going to build your own box? 8"/10"/12"/15"? Looking to drop some money on a big amp, or a more officiant sub with a smaller amp?
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 09:59 AM
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well im lookin to spend around 4-500$, and im thinkin of just buying a box for 2 10's, maybe 2 12's, and im prolly just gonna get an amp that is suffeicant in powering the subs.
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 10:05 AM
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1 well built 12 will outdo any 2 subs if you buy a quality sub, amp, and head unit as well as a well built box... what im doing is buying a single 12inch sub and amp with a good head unit, most likely buying from elementaldesigns ....

http://www.edesignaudio.com

they have some good package deals, and have 1sub or 2sub packages if ur bent on gettingt dual subs in back...

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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 10:39 AM
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get two 12in audiobahns, any model would sound great if ur looking for big bass. shoot for the externals or flame q's
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Old Nov 10, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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If I were doing it....
I would probably keep all the stress off my cars electrical system by going with low power quality subs such as 2 adire shivas which are 125$ a piece and possibly a Boss amplifier (Boss is affordable and clean). The subs only need aproximately 350 watts rms to get full potential and have a respectable xmax.

In my opinion this is the way to go for good bass that can be impressively loud for the power and money invested.

In my next 3 setups I plan to use similar things.

But I also enjoy using Audiobahn.
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