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MnMeLiTe
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8/21/2002
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Ok guys, I've got a couple questions i need answered if possible. First question is obviously, what do I look for in a good subwoofer? What makes one subwoofer better then the rest. Is a bigger woofer always better? I've got some choices. I might either go with 4 12's or 2 15's in my 2000 R/T CC. Is more wattage better? Also with spl is it better if that number is higher or lower.. I know I have a lot of questions but hopefully you guys can give me some answers.
The subwoofers I was looking at was on e-bay. they are products sold by powersellers. Here are the links..If they are sh*t, let me know....Thanks
~~~http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1851891653~~~
~~~http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1851891666~~~
Thanks in advance guys,
Mike
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joe_himself
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8/21/2002
19:30:25
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go with 2 12inch orrion hcca subs.. i have 2 of them in my truck.. they are rated at 600 watts rms and 1200 max.. and they pound HARD.. they may be a little xpensive but its worth it..its not always the wattage for spl.. its more in the design of the box.. a great designed box can give you great spl
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MnMeLiTe
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8/21/2002
23:33:53
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Ok thanks for the advice, but what about the size magnet? Does that have anything to do with how hard the bass will hit. Which boxes would you suggest to be the best? Ported?
Thanks again
Mike
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joe_himself
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8/22/2002
14:23:43
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I have noticed that no the bigger size mag dont help it hit harder.. and ussually if you want higher spl you go with a ported box.. thats what i did.. :)
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dodgeee-O
Dodge Dakota
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8/22/2002
16:28:24
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I think those subs will sound like poop!
Get some quality subs, you can find pretty decent subs for under 150 a piece that aren't made by PYRAMID, IMO anyways.
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phatdak02
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8/22/2002
22:52:27
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if you want my opinion, go with 2 really good subs in a bandpass box and put plenty of good clean power to them. if you're looking for boom, you could go with (higher end) rockfords or the orions that were said earlier. you could go with kicker solobarics. i've heard those things POUND. just PLEASE don't get the pyramids. once again, that's just my opinion.
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MnMeLiTe
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8/23/2002
00:24:17
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So I guess I shouldn't go with the pyramids huh?? haha Hey thanks alot guys. They do look like crap and poorly crafted. One last question though. If you had a choice between 4 12's and 2 15's what would you choose... I saw another set of 12's on ebay I want you guys to look at. Again I need opinions.. I just cant afford name brand subs right now.. But here check it out..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1374937272
Thanks again in advance,
Mike
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Glenn
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8/23/2002
03:42:04
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Believe it or not, I have heard those subs and they sounds pretty good...specially for the price. If you can get 4-12's instead of 2 15's, that would be my choice. The 15's have such a heavy cone that they can't attack the drums fast enough to sound musical.
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stiinc
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8/23/2002
21:09:57
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I agree with Glenn, go with the 4 12's the 15's will be loud but will sound sloppy, the smaller the sub the better the response.
2 12 jl's, sony es optical head, Pheonix gold amps, infinity components(reference 5.25") audiocontrol epicenter........
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dodgesalesguy
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8/23/2002
21:57:52
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don't make the box too small and fry out your 20 min old 8" kicker L5... :(
still hurting over that one
fred garza
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MnMeLiTe
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8/24/2002
00:36:54
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so the pyramid 12's..?? I wish I new a place that sold them so I can hear them, but everywhere I go they don't carry them. But hey, Glenn.. You said they sound pretty good ahh? Pretty good audiobahn, pretty good solo baric, or pretty good bobo brand? Please let me know b/c If they do hit i will def. buy them. Thats a great price. And I am saving on the box b/c a buddy of mine is making a custom bandpass box for me. He just needs to know whether to cut it for 15's or 12's.
So let me know what else you guys think.
I really appreciate everyones opinion. Thanks again,
Mike
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dakotaondubs
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8/26/2002
03:17:07
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Cant go wrong qith Foscate HLC eeeep my ears bleed
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millhouse
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8/26/2002
17:51:31
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W7 any ?s
Miller
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jon
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12/17/2003
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Go 4 tha phoenix gold titanium TI 12's
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92Dakota
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12/18/2003
00:44:58
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Larger size woofers do not sound sloppy.
It is primarily based on the inductance of the voice coil.
This guy is looking at Pyramid subs and you are recommending W7's and PG Titaniums? Use your head and recommend something in the price range instead of the usual cookie cutter high priced recommendations.
I've installed 3 different sets of MTX 4000's lately. Not bad at all for the price.
Pioneers aren't bad.
If you can spend more, you can get a lot better, though.
Like they said, its mostly in the box.
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watkinstick
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12/18/2003
13:20:27
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Hey if you want good quality subs for a cheap price, go with Q Power. The quality of Q Power will soon be with that of Kicker and JL Audio. In my opinion Q Power is already way better than Audiobahn. You can get a Q Power subs for anywhere between $50-$80. For a cheap price these subs have an awesome quality. They will soon rise to the top. And don't go with a bandpass box. Go with a vented box. Vented boxes produce more bass and more spl. I have a Kicker S15L7 in a vented box and it rocks. An if I were you I would go with the 2 15's.
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jon
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12/18/2003
18:39:51
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The phoenix gold titanium TI 12's are only 95$on ebay
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