Flipster23

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So I'm learning little by little about car audio, I'm really getting interested in it, so i'm picking up alot of information over on car audio forum and just hanging out with people that know about audio..

Have any of you guys heard of RE subs, one of the guys on car audio forum said its pretty good and since my friend was going to sell me his Polk DB1040DVC for 45 bucks, he said the RE is better.

Have any of you guys heard pro's and con's about it, sorry for bein a noob over here in the audio section LOL

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...o-SRI10D2.html


http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...DB1040DVC.html

Thinking about running it with a Infinity 1300A

fourthmeal

RE's OK. I didn't really find them exceptional but you probably won't complain.

For every audio guy, there is a set of brands he likes and will possibly recommend to you and everyone else. For me, it is Sound Stream, Acoustic Elegance, Tang Band, Phoenix Gold (older stuff), Vifa, Scan-Speak, Alpine X or F#1 Status series, Kenwood (at times.) Man the list goes for a while for me, I've tried a lot of great products.

You know, usually the install matters the most.

Flipster23

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Yea I've been through a couple myself

MTX
JL (old school ones)
Alpine
Kicker

the basic ones that everyone knows but I must say my MTX I had I liked those the most.

I have been hearing alot of good things about sound stream, lately

mattastick

I'd take the RE over that Polk, if ~$50 is you budget. Expanding your budget will net you a much better result. Mainly depends on your budget and your goals.

Flipster23

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yea iymma order the RE just hopefully they still have some when I get paid

eggyhustles

I'll take the polk.

on1wheel01

Re ftw. Here is my RE MT 18" D1 hybrid I just finished building

mattastick

I wouldn't consider that an MT, Brian. It's using a Mach 5 SPL motor, so I'd more call it a Mach 5 custom...

on1wheel01

Eh we'll call it a mach 5 mt hybrid lol. Though I have found a mt motor. May actually build a mt 18 also. As I've got ppl on me bawls for this sub. 18's sell like crazy around me

arucakes

I agree with fourth meal on Vifa and Scan-speak, they make some great stuff. I always liked Kicker Solo Baric for subs because they fit into small sealed boxes that don't take up much space and have a nice tight sound. The most important spec on an amp IMO is how low of an ohm load it can sustain. I used to have an old Punch 150 that could run fine at .5 ohms, which means that one amp could power a bunch of speakers with lots of power. The 1,000 watt amps for $50 bucks wont do that...
Best thing to do is listen to different speakers and see what you like, then decide on price.

rickneuropa

I would recommend eD (Elemental Designs) if your looking for best bang for buck, and great SQ!!!! I've purchased many subs from them, they are based in Iowa, for my car, and my Home Theater....great prices, GREAT products! Never been dissapointed in any of their stuff. My wife gets upset when I'm watching a movie in the basement and her china starts rattling upstairs....
http://www.edesignaudio.com/index.php?cPath=1_21

eggyhustles

ED is meh and their customer service sucks.

ParaSurfer1979

Are you going to at least upgrade the mid-bass drivers that add better highs? Adding 2 ohm after market drivers (infinity or JBL) 2-ways to go with the bose 2ohm amp will add much needed clarity to match the better bass. Adjust the voltage (gains) of the sub amp to the stock radio so that they match in volume and you'll have a nice upgrade. Good luck to you bro.

eggyhustles

I didn't know midbass added highs...

crzygosu87

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^loll

ParaSurfer1979

Don't be an ass bro. Read the post in full. When u swap the full-range drivers for 2-ways. They indeed will. Does that help clarify things better now?

on1wheel01

I imagine eggy knows way more about audio than u man. SO don't get ur feelings hurt

eggyhustles

I'm just pulling your leg bro

ParaSurfer1979

And this is because you know what personally about me or my education. It's cool if you are just making you man crush look good. I get it but dont get arrogant bro. You nothing about my background as you dont know me at all.

ParaSurfer1979

That's find dude. I'm just here to help as you probably are.

on1wheel01

I do luv me sum eggy / thread.
I'm not even into audio that much ne more so I couldnt care. Im all bout my bike now. So screw it. My cars stock I just concentrate on customers stuff

ParaSurfer1979

So why even waste real estate in this thread...lol. Stay safe bro.