I've been looking around on Craigslist and stuff for a good used system, I came across one with a 12" Alpine Type R, a 500 watt Kenwood Amp, and a Pioneer Premier headunit with wiring all for $175..I could also pickup two new 10" Sony Xplod's and a 500 watt amp for a little more- opinons? I think the Alpine Type R will still be louder..

 

I never liked sony Xplods, they always sounded like shit to me and most of the Explods did just that, explode.


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Yeh but 2>1 unless I find a better amp..

 

dont get anything sony for your car. type R's are one of the best subs you can get for the money. you wont be disappointed! my uncle had 2 of them in his prelude, and holy shit that thing hit loud and really clean

 

Alpine FTW!!

 

i wiould choose alpine! but i would prefer JL.

 

Yeh i def agree

As for the Type-R, I guess I can always pickup another in the future if its not cuttin it- and I save trunk space? lol

 

only two ways to go, either alpine or mtx. sony makes absolute shit car audio wise....

 

what makes you say that? theres plenty of other brands out there that are just as good in the same price range.

 

JL, boston acoustics

 

honestly, i would not go for JL unless it was a w7. no doubt its a really good brand, but its still too expensive. you can get other subs that are equal/better than oh say a w3 or w6 for alot cheaper. nothing really compares to a w7 though when you compare subs are that loud and still keeps SQ.

 

kicker L5, L7, or SOLO X

 

Do you want a affordable system or a cheap system, two different situations here?

If you want a affordable system, get a Pioneer/Alpine headunit

Amp: You are better off getting a Amp that is low brand or not known yet, like Power Acoustic ( Many other but this one popped up & personal experience ), because at the end its the same just like any other Amp and has the same features too BUT gives out much more power for the money. I got a PS3-1600 ( Power Acoustic ) pushing my Kicker L7 at 740 RMS, which is maximum, and I only paid 150 for the Amp and never had a problem since!

Subs: JL, Kicker, Alpine, Boston Acoustics, AudioBan. Get one powerful 12, you'll be set!

Box: I currently have sealed, but will upgrading to ported/vented so the Sub can breathe better in and out, which will provide cleaner bass.

Remember though at the end, its about your taste, style and music preference. This is just to give you a brief idea!

 

Yeh..i think at this point i'll be happy with one Type R, it comes in a sealed Q-Logic box too..and maybe before summer ill pickup a new ported box with another sub- right now im just looking for the best value

 

good choice. if you want crazy bass, i got a l5 powered by a infinity 600 watt amp, and it bumps like hell!

 

my buddie got a L7 10. doesnt sound too great. compared to my JL 10w3v3. I would go with the type r if your in a tight budget.

 

Yeh, they're some amps in the BM so I'll probally pick one up eventually..

 

I prefer the Pioneer Premiere Subs they hit hard. I have the w126DVC and I love 'em.

 

you can get REALLY good setups for dirt cheap.
its not like it was even 2-3 years ago, prices have fallen.

My last setup was Infinity powered by Alpine. Sounded amazing.

It's been a little while so i forger the exact models of the HU and speakers, but I do remember that I had 2x Alpine MRD-M300 amps powering 2x Infinity Kappa Perfect 12.1d subs in a sealed box.
very deep very clean.

It really depends what you're going for though. Don't cheap out. You'll regret it.

 

12" alpine type R deff best bang for u buck. JL is hands down winner for Car subs weither its a w0 or a w7 IMHO. kicker solobarics are pretty unreal subs too. like someone else said get a no name amp with proper RMS wattage for ur setup. and single din hu 1)pioneer 2)alpine. checkout the pioneer DEH-P7800 should be on closeout at most spots. great HU did things my $1300 double din wishes it could do.

 

Yeh my cousin has the Kappa's, theyre great..but personally I think the Type R is on a diff level, I guess i'll keep shopping around before I get set on anything.