Best single sub and amp for <2K
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Best single sub and amp for <2K
I'm looking for a high quality sub / amp combo. I was originally thinking JL 12W7 (and JL 1000W) due to its massive excursion. I have a friend with one and it sounds great. Hits hard and accurate too. Its going to be a sealed enclosure (custom built by me). I'm looking for the most accurate, tight bass and spl is not a concern. It will not be a competition stereo. Small enclosure requirements are also a big plus. Please recommend some options. High quality stuff only.
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RE: Best single sub and amp for <2K
ORIGINAL: jgorm
I'm looking for a high quality sub / amp combo. I was originally thinking JL 12W7 (and JL 1000W) due to its massive excursion. I have a friend with one and it sounds great. Hits hard and accurate too. Its going to be a sealed enclosure (custom built by me). I'm looking for the most accurate, tight bass and spl is not a concern. It will not be a competition stereo. Small enclosure requirements are also a big plus. Please recommend some options. High quality stuff only.
I'm looking for a high quality sub / amp combo. I was originally thinking JL 12W7 (and JL 1000W) due to its massive excursion. I have a friend with one and it sounds great. Hits hard and accurate too. Its going to be a sealed enclosure (custom built by me). I'm looking for the most accurate, tight bass and spl is not a concern. It will not be a competition stereo. Small enclosure requirements are also a big plus. Please recommend some options. High quality stuff only.
I need more inforamtion.
How big of a box can you build?
What's it going in?
By tight bass do you mean SQ?
Why do you want a small box?
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RE: Best single sub and amp for <2K
ORIGINAL: Hisss04Cobra
There is no best single sub/amp.
I need more inforamtion.
How big of a box can you build? I can build any size / shape box, but it has to fit in a mustang trunk.
What's it going in? Mustang
By tight bass do you mean SQ? Yes, I like bass to sound more like a kick drum than a rap beat. I dont like "mushy" bass.
Why do you want a small box? It has to fit into a mustang trunk.
There is no best single sub/amp.
I need more inforamtion.
How big of a box can you build? I can build any size / shape box, but it has to fit in a mustang trunk.
What's it going in? Mustang
By tight bass do you mean SQ? Yes, I like bass to sound more like a kick drum than a rap beat. I dont like "mushy" bass.
Why do you want a small box? It has to fit into a mustang trunk.
says hiththth
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RE: Best single sub and amp for <2K
ORIGINAL: jgorm
ORIGINAL: Hisss04Cobra
There is no best single sub/amp.
I need more inforamtion.
How big of a box can you build? I can build any size / shape box, but it has to fit in a mustang trunk.
What's it going in? Mustang
By tight bass do you mean SQ? Yes, I like bass to sound more like a kick drum than a rap beat. I dont like "mushy" bass.
Why do you want a small box? It has to fit into a mustang trunk.
There is no best single sub/amp.
I need more inforamtion.
How big of a box can you build? I can build any size / shape box, but it has to fit in a mustang trunk.
What's it going in? Mustang
By tight bass do you mean SQ? Yes, I like bass to sound more like a kick drum than a rap beat. I dont like "mushy" bass.
Why do you want a small box? It has to fit into a mustang trunk.
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RE: Best single sub and amp for <2K
ORIGINAL: Hisss04Cobra
You have a $2,000.00 limit for sub(s) amp(s) and that's it. Or do you need all the proper wiring, etc. etc.
You have a $2,000.00 limit for sub(s) amp(s) and that's it. Or do you need all the proper wiring, etc. etc.
I'd like to stick with a single sub and single amp to save room. I have 2 gauge wire, rca's, etc already run. Alpine 7998 for a head unit. I also have some MDF for the box.
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XXX 12 http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=4920
Diamond audio 1500 watt rms amp http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2697
Very nice. If only you had another 2-3 hundred you could afford a really really nice amp.
Diamond audio 1500 watt rms amp http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2697
Very nice. If only you had another 2-3 hundred you could afford a really really nice amp.
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RE: Best single sub and amp for <2K
OMG, P!!! did you see the weight of that thing? I am sure it will sound great, but you will make sparks off tail pipes driving down the road 
I personally would recommend Boston SPG 555. Will handle immense power and weighs in at 26 lbs.
3 3/4 peak to peak excursion, and can be rebuilt with new VC should you clip it too many times.
Jazzer
I personally would recommend Boston SPG 555. Will handle immense power and weighs in at 26 lbs.
3 3/4 peak to peak excursion, and can be rebuilt with new VC should you clip it too many times.
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He wanted the best, I posted the best. I'm sure the boston is dandy, but it won't win this competition.
I guess some of the budget needs to go towards heavy duty shocks lol.
I guess some of the budget needs to go towards heavy duty shocks lol.