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fleaf · 02-25-2003, 06:32 PM

What kinda subs do you guys have? 10's would be the biggest that would actually fit (I have an s13 coupe), and it still may be cutting it close. The deepest part in the trunk area is only like 13" and a 10" box is around 12 1/2" in height. I have my eye on these subs since they are extremely cheap...

http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...10&SVBName=309

I'm not really looking for anything that's extraordinarily wonderful, but I just want something that will hit, and I think this is good one for the price, not to mention a trustworthy company. Along that sub, i plan on getting this amp...

http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...02&SVBName=279

How does this setup look to you?
I already have all the wiring done to my car, so installation should be a breeze. If you could also post what kinda system you have in your car, that'd be great

, thanks

Apparition · 02-27-2003, 09:22 AM

100w amp running the fronts
360w amp running 2 12"'s in the backseat.

I'm getting rid of the 12"s and probably doing 2 8"s in underneath the back deck. This will happen after I get stuff fixed.

The 12"s are from the previous vehicle.

My car is an effective two seater now.

Bbandit · 02-27-2003, 11:15 AM

stock

240meowth · 02-28-2003, 01:26 AM

i HAD 2 12" subs in the back, boxed individually, layed on it's back, but with that set up, i can put a skateboard in my trunk...

now i sacrafised my spare tire, and put 1 12" sub in my spare tire spot.

so i'm left with a 12" sub, boxed, w/ no use, 60 bucks if anyone wants it, it's 12" jensen sub 275w max

christopher · 02-28-2003, 07:34 AM

As stock as stock can be. Blown speakers up front and nearly blown in back. I listen to the air comming in through the open sunroof most of the time anyway.

syco3d · 03-01-2003, 09:59 AM

No I don't have a coupe...but if you want a good sub in a small package...pick up a square compitition KICKER L7...I just have an 8 in. (somthing like 900watt peak I believe) but most people would agree it performs more like twin 12s.

DRO916 · 03-01-2003, 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by syco3d
No I don't have a coupe...but if you want a good sub in a small package...pick up a square compitition KICKER L7...I just have an 8 in. (somthing like 900watt peak I believe) but most people would agree it performs more like twin 12s.

those are the square solo-barics right???

thats a pretty cheap sub...for cheaper prices...try ebay...or your local flee market...

fleaf · 03-01-2003, 01:30 PM

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Originally posted by syco3d
No I don't have a coupe...but if you want a good sub in a small package...pick up a square compitition KICKER L7...I just have an 8 in. (somthing like 900watt peak I believe) but most people would agree it performs more like twin 12s.

alright thanks for the advice...what kinda amp are you running?

**Phlip** · 03-01-2003, 01:39 PM

I know I will draw hell for this, but sony xplod speakers work well for small enclosures too...

syco3d · 03-01-2003, 02:33 PM

For an amp I went down to circuit city when they had their Pofile amps on sale, and nabbed a mono 660peak w/12db bas boost. (only $129!!!)

I went that route because I have a couple friends who have compition level systems and they both recomended Profile as being the best bang for the buck unless you want to go $600 and up for a single mono amp.

The only complaints I have ever heard about the amp is that it tends to get hot. But as long as you have decent ventilation it shouldn't be a problem.

syco3d · 03-01-2003, 02:36 PM

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Originally posted by PHLIP
I know I will draw hell for this, but sony xplod speakers work well for small enclosures too...

I personally like Sony, but then the majority of electronics in my house are sony. So I would choose sony over ALOT of other brands (at least the upper level xplods)...but Kicker is in the same $$$ range, and in my opinion better.

**Phlip** · 03-01-2003, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by syco3d
I personally like Sony, but then the majority of electronics in my house are sony. So I would choose sony over ALOT of other brands (at least the upper level xplods)...but Kicker is in the same $$$ range, and in my opinion better.

I love my sony stuff, I have only had xplod in my car since i got it, but it seems that everytime someone asks me all I get is "AAAHHH MAN, I DON'T BELIEVE YOU BOUGHT THAT SHIT!!!"

DRO916 · 03-01-2003, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by syco3d
I personally like Sony, but then the majority of electronics in my house are sony. So I would choose sony over ALOT of other brands (at least the upper level xplods)...but Kicker is in the same $$$ range, and in my opinion better.

Video wise, SONY is a great brand...audio wise tho...

fleaf · 03-02-2003, 10:14 AM

I have a friend who has two 12" sony subs. They seem to be really loud, but the subs don't sound very clean...at least compared to my other friend's single 12" MTX thunder8000. MTX is definately one of my top choices, but price seems to be an issue for me.

How do the Kicker l5's sound? I've heard a lot of good reviews about it, especially since the subs are square shaped, it is able to push out more air, therefore sound as if it were a circle 12" sub. It only costs like 120$ from etronics.com but I'm sure I find it cheaper used on ebay or some other place.

jamik_69 · 03-03-2003, 11:54 PM

i have 2 12" in a kinda wedge box i can get some pics if you want

fleaf · 03-04-2003, 07:17 AM

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Originally posted by jamik_69
i have 2 12" in a kinda wedge box i can get some pics if you want

yea if you could, that'd be great. I'm not too sure what you mean by a "wedge" box. Did you custom fabricate it? Thanks

kazuo · 03-05-2003, 01:56 PM

I am running Polks in the front, and Infiniti Components in the rear. The Infinitis have much better range and clarity than the Polks, but I couldn't get the ****in Infinitis to clear in the front. I barely got the Polks to clear, and that was only after some cutting.

Deck is a Alpine CDA7893.

I was also running two 10" Polk DX10 subs in a Dual MTX box (it BARELY cleared the trunk; the box was about 14"), off a MTX Thunder 4250D (haha, ya i know.. not a lot of power.)

The subs didnt hit hard at all; all they really did was make the trunk rattle like a bastard, even though I dynamatt'd the entire trunk (!)

I sold the amp & the subs awhile ago, and I'm probably going to replace it with a MTX 8100 and a Infiniti Perfect 12" sub. A friend has this setup in his WRX (two Perfect 12's tho) and it hits REALLY hard.

One should be more than enough methinks. =)

later

S15 Powered · 03-07-2003, 02:26 PM

I've got an Arc Audio 1500 watt amp running 3 Arc Audio 10s. I aslo have an Arc Audio 4050 running two AVI compenent sets, up front and in the rear and an eclipse deck. But of course, I haven't seen my car in so long that I don't even remember how it sounds

BTW Kazuo, if you're thinking about getting an MTX 81000D, I'd think again. I had that thing and it's a monster, they actually recommend an aftermarket alternator to run that thing and now I know why.

toddnappi · 03-07-2003, 07:03 PM

I have a convertible with one 10" Pioneer 250w max sub in a truck box laid flat, lol. I am not an audio genious like the rest of you and thus didn't undertake the process of making a custom box. Plus I think I have a little less room as well. Maybe one day I'll tighten it up, but it's not that bad.

fleaf · 03-07-2003, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by toddnappi
I have a convertible with one 10" Pioneer 250w max sub in a truck box laid flat, lol. I am not an audio genious like the rest of you and thus didn't undertake the process of making a custom box. Plus I think I have a little less room as well. Maybe one day I'll tighten it up, but it's not that bad.

how do you like your sub?

toddnappi · 03-07-2003, 07:22 PM

I bought it for $40 new, it sounds good when you're in the driver's seat, obviosuly not a huge bump, but sounds good and mixes with all kinds of music well. However it sounds like crap if you pop the trunk and actually listen to it. Overall, a good buy. It was one of the only 10" 225-275w subs I could find cheap.

toddnappi · 03-07-2003, 07:23 PM

Best place to buy audio - www.millionbuy.com - found them off eBay, saved like 40% over Crutchfield prices. Did a sub, 2 amps, wires for like $300!

rash · 03-08-2003, 12:40 PM

Its modest but sound good.

02-25-2003, 06:32 PM	#1
fleaf Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For those with coupes, what kinda sound system do you have? What kinda subs do you guys have? 10's would be the biggest that would actually fit (I have an s13 coupe), and it still may be cutting it close. The deepest part in the trunk area is only like 13" and a 10" box is around 12 1/2" in height. I have my eye on these subs since they are extremely cheap... http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...10&SVBName=309 I'm not really looking for anything that's extraordinarily wonderful, but I just want something that will hit, and I think this is good one for the price, not to mention a trustworthy company. Along that sub, i plan on getting this amp... http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?...02&SVBName=279 How does this setup look to you? I already have all the wiring done to my car, so installation should be a breeze. If you could also post what kinda system you have in your car, that'd be great , thanks

02-27-2003, 09:22 AM	#2
Apparition Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ontario Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	100w amp running the fronts 360w amp running 2 12"'s in the backseat. I'm getting rid of the 12"s and probably doing 2 8"s in underneath the back deck. This will happen after I get stuff fixed. The 12"s are from the previous vehicle. My car is an effective two seater now. __________________ 1990 240sx coupe sold

02-27-2003, 11:15 AM	#3
Bbandit Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Texas and now Jakarta Age: 39 Posts: 2,674 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Bbandit Feedback Score: 0 reviews	stock __________________ ==>>TGL GARAGE<<==.. RIP! S13 coupe KA-T @ 0.5 Bar = SOLD! A31 Cefiro + SR = Current

02-28-2003, 01:26 AM	#4
240meowth Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: torrance, ca Age: 38 Posts: 2,399 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i HAD 2 12" subs in the back, boxed individually, layed on it's back, but with that set up, i can put a skateboard in my trunk... now i sacrafised my spare tire, and put 1 12" sub in my spare tire spot. so i'm left with a 12" sub, boxed, w/ no use, 60 bucks if anyone wants it, it's 12" jensen sub 275w max __________________

02-28-2003, 07:34 AM	#5
christopher Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: St. Paul, MN. Midway Age: 41 Posts: 255 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	As stock as stock can be. Blown speakers up front and nearly blown in back. I listen to the air comming in through the open sunroof most of the time anyway. __________________ Anyone from the Twin Cities? http://www.heiruspecs.com/ [email protected] 89 coupe Red top SR Blown Stereo....

03-01-2003, 09:59 AM	#6
syco3d Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Topeka, Ks Age: 37 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No I don't have a coupe...but if you want a good sub in a small package...pick up a square compitition KICKER L7...I just have an 8 in. (somthing like 900watt peak I believe) but most people would agree it performs more like twin 12s. __________________ Gimme a "A"! Gimme a "P"! Gimme a "C"! What does that spell? CRAP!

03-01-2003, 02:33 PM	#10
syco3d Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Topeka, Ks Age: 37 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For an amp I went down to circuit city when they had their Pofile amps on sale, and nabbed a mono 660peak w/12db bas boost. (only $129!!!) I went that route because I have a couple friends who have compition level systems and they both recomended Profile as being the best bang for the buck unless you want to go $600 and up for a single mono amp. The only complaints I have ever heard about the amp is that it tends to get hot. But as long as you have decent ventilation it shouldn't be a problem. __________________ Gimme a "A"! Gimme a "P"! Gimme a "C"! What does that spell? CRAP!

03-02-2003, 10:14 AM	#14
fleaf Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a friend who has two 12" sony subs. They seem to be really loud, but the subs don't sound very clean...at least compared to my other friend's single 12" MTX thunder8000. MTX is definately one of my top choices, but price seems to be an issue for me. How do the Kicker l5's sound? I've heard a lot of good reviews about it, especially since the subs are square shaped, it is able to push out more air, therefore sound as if it were a circle 12" sub. It only costs like 120$ from etronics.com but I'm sure I find it cheaper used on ebay or some other place.

03-03-2003, 11:54 PM	#15
jamik_69 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: ontario canada Age: 38 Posts: 73 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have 2 12" in a kinda wedge box i can get some pics if you want

03-05-2003, 01:56 PM	#17
kazuo Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Posts: 2,762 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	My coupe... I am running Polks in the front, and Infiniti Components in the rear. The Infinitis have much better range and clarity than the Polks, but I couldn't get the ****in Infinitis to clear in the front. I barely got the Polks to clear, and that was only after some cutting. Deck is a Alpine CDA7893. I was also running two 10" Polk DX10 subs in a Dual MTX box (it BARELY cleared the trunk; the box was about 14"), off a MTX Thunder 4250D (haha, ya i know.. not a lot of power.) The subs didnt hit hard at all; all they really did was make the trunk rattle like a bastard, even though I dynamatt'd the entire trunk (!) I sold the amp & the subs awhile ago, and I'm probably going to replace it with a MTX 8100 and a Infiniti Perfect 12" sub. A friend has this setup in his WRX (two Perfect 12's tho) and it hits REALLY hard. One should be more than enough methinks. =) later

03-07-2003, 02:26 PM	#18
S15 Powered Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 36 Posts: 248 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've got an Arc Audio 1500 watt amp running 3 Arc Audio 10s. I aslo have an Arc Audio 4050 running two AVI compenent sets, up front and in the rear and an eclipse deck. But of course, I haven't seen my car in so long that I don't even remember how it sounds BTW Kazuo, if you're thinking about getting an MTX 81000D, I'd think again. I had that thing and it's a monster, they actually recommend an aftermarket alternator to run that thing and now I know why.

03-07-2003, 07:03 PM	#19
toddnappi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NJ Age: 36 Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a convertible with one 10" Pioneer 250w max sub in a truck box laid flat, lol. I am not an audio genious like the rest of you and thus didn't undertake the process of making a custom box. Plus I think I have a little less room as well. Maybe one day I'll tighten it up, but it's not that bad.

03-07-2003, 07:22 PM	#21
toddnappi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NJ Age: 36 Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I bought it for $40 new, it sounds good when you're in the driver's seat, obviosuly not a huge bump, but sounds good and mixes with all kinds of music well. However it sounds like crap if you pop the trunk and actually listen to it. Overall, a good buy. It was one of the only 10" 225-275w subs I could find cheap.

03-07-2003, 07:23 PM	#22
toddnappi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: NJ Age: 36 Posts: 439 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Best place to buy audio - www.millionbuy.com - found them off eBay, saved like 40% over Crutchfield prices. Did a sub, 2 amps, wires for like $300!

03-08-2003, 12:40 PM	#23
rash Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mexicali,Mexico Posts: 258 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Its modest but sound good. __________________ "The 180sx's Are like Muhammad Ali.They floats Like a Butterfly and Sting Like a Bee."

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