dogstar

I am in Edmonton

Well, Im new here so why not annoy all the old timers with the question of what should I buy. The basics: 2006 Hyundai sonata - large trunk, around 16-17 cubes, partially deadened. I generally prefer sealed, although ported could work. I dont want to use more than 2 cubes, and preferably less. I am looking at quite a few different amps, but assume 600-1000 watts at a 2 ohm load. I would like to see 134 db. I am not dead set on any particular size, although I have considered two or three 10", or a pair of 12s, maybe a single 15. Would like to keep it under $250 usd for the sub. I have used elemental designs, alpine, kicker, and a couple other lesser brands but for various reasons I just wasnt satisfied. What can you guys suggest? Thanks, Barry

I do understand a few of the factors involving loudness, and I acknowlege many more which I dont fully understand such as cabin gain and cancellation. Thank you Denim, for clarifying that the Assassins are not a well known quantity. They still look like a nice option, and everything I have heard about their older stuff (unless I am confusing them with another company) seems like they might work. I may just go with the Mach 5 stuff for simplicity sake and see how it sounds, plus it comes from Canada rather than crossing our lovely "free trade" border. I think I will get one of the 25-to-life punch150s for power and once I decide on subs Ill be sure to let you know whether I guessed right or not.

Dang, none of you have a crystal ball... I wasnt really expecting a complete run down of exactly what I will do with each setup, just hoping that someone had some experience with the 8s and might venture a guess as to what would be needed. Guess I may try some just for grins.

Im new too, but hi all the same.

Hey all, been into audio for a while now, and after looking at the SSA store a few times I decided it might just be time to join the forum. Im not an expert in anything, but more than willing to answer questions I know... oh yeah, I know how to use search, but Im going to post the pain in the ass "what sub?" question right away...

Sorry, I should have clarified. Amp is a whole separate issue, I am expecting to spend anywhere from $170-500+ for the amp. Might just use my nine.1, but I am looking at a RF 25-to-Life punch150 or a merlin md23 for budget options. Or a Dei 1100d if I can find one. What about the Ascendant Assassin 8s? I have always liked the idea of smaller subs throwing down heavy hits. Any ideas how many 8s with how much power to hit mid 130s sealed?? 3? 4? on 800-1000?

HI2uToo...arethosereal?!11one!! lol, it seems like a nice forum so far.

This is mostly from way back when, when starters first came out. When they did not start the car, the starter would try 3-5 times. This is good, except some of those old first gen units wouldnt always recieve the signal that the engine had started and would slam the pinion gear of your starter into the spinning flywheel. Whoops...