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I currently drive an is250 and need advice for a system around $300-500. 2 subs and an amp. trying not to take too much space in the trunk. its already small as it is.
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1. are you looking for sound quality or pressure level (loud)?
2. 3-500 isn't much of a budget to work with. you have to take into account: box/enclosure, amp wiring, connecting it to head unit, and installation if you can't diy.
2. 3-500 isn't much of a budget to work with. you have to take into account: box/enclosure, amp wiring, connecting it to head unit, and installation if you can't diy.
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i can do all the installation and enclosure will be a separate budget. just trying to get all the main components. what i'm mainly looking for is quality sound out of a subwoofer, clean, crisp bass and somewhat loud.
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2 Alpine Type R 10" Subwoofers pushed by one Alpine MRP-M1000. Or one Alpine Type X Subwoofer powered by the same MRP-M1000. Personally I would go with a single Type X. Type R's can be had for around $100 a piece. Type X is around $220. MRP-M1000 is around $250.
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500 isn't much
sundown sa-10
http://www.woofersetc.com/p9260/SA12...-Subwoofer.htm
soundstream stealth
http://www.woofersetc.com/p7757/STL1...-Amplifier.htm
sundown sa-10
http://www.woofersetc.com/p9260/SA12...-Subwoofer.htm
soundstream stealth
http://www.woofersetc.com/p7757/STL1...-Amplifier.htm
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so i'm planning to run 1 12 alpine type x, with the alpine MRP-M1000, and a 2 farad capacitor (massive possibly, unless anyone thinks that's a bad idea). with this load would the capacitor be sufficient? what are your opinions with this set up?
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Don't do the capacitor. They have proven to do more harm than good. Upgrade your battery to either an optima or kinetik. and do Big 3 upgrade (upgrade to larger cables for battery/alternator grounds). Make sure you build a proper enclosure for the sub. I believe 1.25 ft^3 Sealed is what Alpine told me for sound quality.
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which model should i be looking for to handle the 1000 watts the amp will be needing. also when I upgrade the big 3, would using a 0 gauge wire for all 3 be a good idea? also what gauge wire for the power wire to the amp?
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Get the Kinetik 1800, you want the largest size that fits the 2GS battery tray. Definitely use 0 AWG for upgrading the big 3. You will need 4AWG power wire to run the amp. I am in the process of ordering getting all my audio parts together. At first I was going with 2 type r's then type X's and now I just bit the bullet and spent double the $$ on a W7.
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haha nice. wish I had a bigger budget. what do you think about this cable? http://cgi.ebay.com/KnuKonceptz-KCA-...item5adbbaddc2
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I think that will do fine, I have been wanting to try that brand because they have had good reviews about their cables and are priced well too. I purchased 14 feet of Monster 1/0 AWG for $40 off amazon. Monster and Kicker are the two most preferred brands for high quality car audio cable.
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