Looking for a cheap sub
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Looking for a cheap sub
I want a sub in my trunk. I don't want the best or the loudest, I just want something that is cheap and affordable and relatively plug and play. Any suggestions?
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What are your goals and your price range?
If you want something extremely cheap that will sound better than many higher priced systems and you don't mind doing a little work instead of plug and play, look at a Pyle 15" sub in an infinite baffle setup. Supposedly sounds very good, goes plenty loud and low, and requires only about 150w max so you can save on amp costs. The sub is around $40 and the materials will be around $30. The downside is you have to fabricate a baffle to mount the sub and seal it off.
Otherwise, Dayton makes some great bang for the buck subs. Bigger is better most of the time unless space is an issue.
If you want something extremely cheap that will sound better than many higher priced systems and you don't mind doing a little work instead of plug and play, look at a Pyle 15" sub in an infinite baffle setup. Supposedly sounds very good, goes plenty loud and low, and requires only about 150w max so you can save on amp costs. The sub is around $40 and the materials will be around $30. The downside is you have to fabricate a baffle to mount the sub and seal it off.
Otherwise, Dayton makes some great bang for the buck subs. Bigger is better most of the time unless space is an issue.
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I just like larger subs, they offer many advantages whether it's SQ, SPL, or efficiency with the only disadvantage being the space they take up.
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Three Wheelin'
If you're considering replacing speakers in the future, recommendations change significantly.
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This one might. Very smart guy here, way beyond my level.
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...155-pyles.html
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...155-pyles.html
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The Type-R is supposed to be a very good sub for the price. I read somewhere that it might use xbl2 technology but I've never confirmed it.
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Three Wheelin'
If he gets one that accepts high level inputs he won't have to worry about balanced or running wires on one side of the car.
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This one might. Very smart guy here, way beyond my level.
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...155-pyles.html
http://www.diymobileaudio.com/forum/...155-pyles.html
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I Hate Cars, thanks for the informative reply. Everyone else thanks as well. I am looking to spend $200 all together including installation. With the budget subs you guys listed does that sound good? $200 for everything?
I am completley new to audio...=/. I have never done any audio upgrades. Thats why my knowledge is nothing in the audio field.
I am completley new to audio...=/. I have never done any audio upgrades. Thats why my knowledge is nothing in the audio field.
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Wow..$200 + installation. With that budget you need to be looking on your local Craigslist. Hate to say it but that won't buy you damn near anything worthwhile. I mean I would rather someone tell me that then buy something crappy and waste $200. Where are you located and I can help ya look at some Craigslist stuff
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I Hate Cars, thanks for the informative reply. Everyone else thanks as well. I am looking to spend $200 all together including installation. With the budget subs you guys listed does that sound good? $200 for everything?
I am completley new to audio...=/. I have never done any audio upgrades. Thats why my knowledge is nothing in the audio field.
I am completley new to audio...=/. I have never done any audio upgrades. Thats why my knowledge is nothing in the audio field.
The amp will probably have to be bought used. 300watts will be plenty for this sub. If you get a name brand amp, 300w will be fine. If you find some super cheap brand, you probably want something rated at 500w or above to get a real 300w.
You could install it yourself. It's just 4 wires. Ground, power, and a remote to turn the amp on and off. The signal wire can be pulled off of the stock sub wire with an LOC. $200 is REALLY pushing the limits of gear that will sound any better than stock.
What I would do is blow your whole budget on an average sub and box. You could even run it off the stock amp for now even though it probably won't sound much better. As you get more money, buy an amp. $200 is just so little for equipment plus install.
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Dogmatic Dinosaur
$40 amp kit from WalMart
$160 setup on Craigs List
Install Yourself
This is the only way that this can happen. User good stuff is better than new crap.
$160 setup on Craigs List
Install Yourself
This is the only way that this can happen. User good stuff is better than new crap.
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The lower level JL's do a great job I imagine and are pretty cheap through onlinecarstereo.com. They don't require that much power and can handle what you give them very nicely.
If the amplifier doesn't have speaker inputs then just buy a line/level convertor. PAC makes a nice one that I've used several times.
If the amplifier doesn't have speaker inputs then just buy a line/level convertor. PAC makes a nice one that I've used several times.
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