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sin0822
03-14-2006, 10:31 AM
Help with Sound system, i want new subs, if any of you have looked at my for sale i am selling my x1800xl for soem more $$. Anyways, im looking at 2 12" Type Rs, with an AMP. CAn anyone direct me to a good amp, thats not too expensive?
bullet2urbrain
03-14-2006, 11:58 AM
define more.. what is not too expensive..

i would say the JBL 1200.1 Class D if you can still find them.. or a Memphis Audio 1000/1

those are ~400 dollars last i checked... for a quality amp you will probably spend about 1 dollar per watt.

what kind of Box will you be building.. theres a lot more factors than just pushing 2 12" subs
sin0822
03-14-2006, 12:06 PM
yeah, im going to get a custom box, ill porbabaly get 250-300 for that x1800xl, 200 more i got, and im returning my p5wd2-prem for 200. So thats liek 650?
[XC] leviathan18
03-14-2006, 12:10 PM
you can go kicker they are in rebate @ cardomain.com
bullet2urbrain
03-14-2006, 12:13 PM
and how much are you spending on the Type - R's? and box building materials and speaker wire? since to push a 1000Watt amp you want 4awg or lower
sin0822
03-14-2006, 12:32 PM
yeah i know, im getting it professioanlly installed here at a local shop, they installed my firend's typr Rs and his are nice, he has a 4000 watt amp.
bullet2urbrain
03-14-2006, 01:09 PM
yeah i know, im getting it professioanlly installed here at a local shop, they installed my firend's typr Rs and his are nice, he has a 4000 watt amp.


doubt it :rolleyes:

a 4000 watt amp is probably ~1000 watts RMS... usually when you start talking above 2500 watts.. you start talking daisy chaining amps and multiple batteries rewound alternators and stuff like that....

you still didnt say your budget for the amp.


EDIT: but what do i know.. im not MECP certified and i dont compete in SPL
shmaa
03-14-2006, 01:26 PM
I'm going to agree with bullet2urbrain on this one. JBL 1200.1's are good bang for the buck amps. They will do their rated power.

Not sure what your exact budget will be, but other amps to look into:

Hifonics BX1500D
Rockford Fosgate T1001bd
Kicker KX1200.1
Orion 1200D

If you can find them, old school Autotek XS1500.1's are very nice as well.

All of these should be easily had for under 650.
sin0822
03-14-2006, 08:12 PM
thanks fora llyour help
Carlz0r
03-14-2006, 09:57 PM
If you havent already purchased an amp, I would definitely recommend this one:
http://www.cardomain.com/item/POWA2400DB
They are AMAZING amps, especially considering the price. I was wary of them, considering I hadn't ever heard of them before, but I got a chance to listen to one powering two 12"s in my friends car, and it's amazing.
amd4me
03-15-2006, 10:21 AM
Help with Sound system, i want new subs, if any of you have looked at my for sale i am selling my x1800xl for soem more $$. Anyways, im looking at 2 12" Type Rs, with an AMP. CAn anyone direct me to a good amp, thats not too expensive?
I know this may sound stupid, but if you can afford it get some W3's or one W7 and those things will make you crap your pants. They are freakin awesome.
bullet2urbrain
03-15-2006, 10:28 AM
funny.. thats what i own.. 1 JL 12 W7.

nah two type R 12"s will suit him plenty well.. plus its alot easier for most people dealing with 4,2,1ohm variants than 3ohm like the W7. not to mention a 70lb+ speaker is tough to work wtih.. especially if he's going to build a custom fibreglass box
sin0822
03-15-2006, 02:07 PM
how are these: http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Polk-Dual-db124-12-Subwoofers-with-Enclosure-DB212-/sem/rpsm/oid/123652/catOid/-15481/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do ?

Yeah im going to buy a box, but liek can you guys link me to these subs your talking about. Thanks
bullet2urbrain
03-15-2006, 02:38 PM
www.jlaudio.com

check under subwoofers then W7 or W3v2

ehh i dont trust premade boxes... but those speakers arent bad a lil bit lower quality then the alpine type R's in my book
sin0822
03-15-2006, 02:56 PM
ok well what about the TYPE S Vs those?
shmaa
03-15-2006, 08:09 PM
The Alpine's will do just fine vs any comparably priced JL (if there is such a thing with JL). JL products, while nice, are not magically better than other brands offerings in similar price ranges. It really comes down to what you want.

If you want some real audio help, hop over to this site and sign up on their forum. This is the best advice I can offer you.

www.termpro.com
bullet2urbrain
03-15-2006, 08:15 PM
yup JL is def. overpriced...

hmm termpro.. i know a couple people over there.. dont you shmaa ;)

also www.the12volt.com is a good reference.
shmaa
03-15-2006, 08:22 PM
hmm termpro.. i know a couple people over there.. dont you shmaa ;)


Couple people... ;)
bullet2urbrain
03-15-2006, 08:39 PM
nice 150+ dB's your way ahead of me...i pulled 140dB.. however im in mini street A 1-2 cuz im just learning

i'll have to pull up my stats now..edit in a few.

http://www.termpro.com/asp/competitorstats.asp?Competitor_ID=44648&Season=2006&Page=5

w00t my one event with a first place and 4 pts :D