Looking for Everyday Subs

[ChaseBordeaux 2]

Around the $400 mark for either 1 or 2. 12" or smaller please. I'm in a 08 Lancer and I want to keep my backseat lol.

Any suggestions on what I should get. Looking for really good deals on subs. I'm new to this so any input is amazing! thanks.

[altoncustomtech 773]

I dunno what your budget is but if you're looking for something that won't require a monster amp or add a ton of weight to the car and still sound and pound like a champ then I'd recommend the SSA DCON or the Fi X series subs.

Just my .02

[ricksi30 923]

Around the $400 mark for either 1 or 2. 12" or smaller please. I'm in a 08 Lancer and I want to keep my backseat lol.

Any suggestions on what I should get. Looking for really good deals on subs. I'm new to this so any input is amazing! thanks.

Goals for this system? Budget for amps?

[Freshh 11]

Yeah, we need to know your total budget that includes everything (sub, amp, box, wiring, etc..) and the goals of your set-up. What kind of music do you like and listen to daily?

[ChaseBordeaux 2]

i have a steady income for the time being so i can save up but maybe $1200 total? Does that sound like a good price?

i listen to rap mostly, a little variety of country. no rock at all.

the goal for the system is to take your breath away

EDIT: Sorry bigjon just not 100% what i'm looking for. Don't have much experience in this game. Just getting some expert opinions.

Edited December 2, 2011 by UsafBordeaux

[jonbearsmt 919]

you missed half the questions.

[Freshh 11]

i have a steady income for the time being so i can save up but maybe $1200 total? Does that sound like a good price?

Another thing we'll need to know is if you plan on building the box yourself or purchasing it from somebody or some place.

To answer your question, yes $1,200 has the potential to be a nice system.

[ChaseBordeaux 2]

i have a steady income for the time being so i can save up but maybe $1200 total? Does that sound like a good price?

Another thing we'll need to know is if you plan on building the box yourself or purchasing it from somebody or some place.

To answer your question, yes $1,200 has the potential to be a nice system.

I don't know how to build so probably have someone else build it. or take time to learn how to build. We have a wood shop here on base with all the necessary tools needed. Always welcome to give it a try.

I've replied to more questions in my previous comment too

[Dangrebel 89]

2 sa 12's on a sax 1200 from db-r would be a perfect system!!

[Freshh 11]

If you're willing to try to make a box, I say go for it! With only 1 12" ported you should be fine with using only 1 sheet of mdf, so that with glue and screws the box would cost about $50 to $75.

I haven't heard many good set-ups, but I have heard a few Fi subs, and I've loved them all. A BL will cost about $350 shipped, and is a very loud woofer.

For an amp, since you're sort of on a budget, I'd say anything that puts out around 1k rms watts, will be fine, that way upgrading your electrical won't cost a fortune, and you could probably squeeze by with the big 3. Maybe a battery, but lets say the amp costs anywhere from $250 to $350.

Finally, with the wiring, I'd go with 0 guage, and I think I spent about $200 dollars for all my wiring.

That's only about $1,000.. So you have room to play around a little bit! Do some research, and don't be afraid to ask more questions!

[ChaseBordeaux 2]

If you're willing to try to make a box, I say go for it! With only 1 12" ported you should be fine with using only 1 sheet of mdf, so that with glue and screws the box would cost about $50 to $75.

I haven't heard many good set-ups, but I have heard a few Fi subs, and I've loved them all. A BL will cost about $350 shipped, and is a very loud woofer.

For an amp, since you're sort of on a budget, I'd say anything that puts out around 1k rms watts, will be fine, that way upgrading your electrical won't cost a fortune, and you could probably squeeze by with the big 3. Maybe a battery, but lets say the amp costs anywhere from $250 to $350.

Finally, with the wiring, I'd go with 0 guage, and I think I spent about $200 dollars for all my wiring.

That's only about $1,000.. So you have room to play around a little bit! Do some research, and don't be afraid to ask more questions!

you think i would be able to find someone to design it for me?

[Freshh 11]

There's a few people here on SSA that design box's as well as build them! Shoot them a PM. I've never been down that route though, so good luck! lol

[Shogen 325]

Ricksi build. Ryan aka Ram does designs. Others are most likely willing to help if you ask nicely.

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

Eclectic Enclosure Designs on CarAudio-Forum.com is also a great choice for a box design.