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[TheBassChild]

Righty-o, today I blew my two MB Quart subwoofers in a pre fab box from JB Hi Fi.

Now it has come the time to upgrade to something decent.
I have an Alpine MRP-M1000 which does 1000rms into 2 ohms.

What I'm looking for is suggestions on what subwoofers and in what box. Preferablly 2 12" but I could go up to 1 15". I could also be tempted to go with a bandpass box of some sort. Not quite sure though.

My aim is to have a good kick from the subs when needed but also I want them to sound nice when I listen to my music. So a mix of SQ and SPL

I'm open to all suggestions

Cheers
Sam

[Tiger]

What car again?

[Banana_Boat]

JL make a good mixture between SQ and SPL ..Maybe go listen to a few of there subs around the place..

[TheBassChild]

Tiger, on 02 January 2012 - 05:58 PM, said:

What car again?

I have a 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer coupe

Banana_Boat, on 02 January 2012 - 06:00 PM, said:

JL make a good mixture between SQ and SPL ..Maybe go listen to a few of there subs around the place..

I think JL are a little over priced for my liking :/

[Tiger]

Last question... BUDGET!
Key question here.....

[TheBassChild]

honestly hadn't had one set out. I could be tempted to try and fit 2 15" in there.

I can make the box myself, so probably around $100 for the box. $300 for the subs

[Lunchbox.inc]

$300 per sub? or for both...?

if only $300 for both i would be looking around for a single 2nd hand 15" or 12"...

you can usually find some pretty good bargains around the place, and don't discount 10"s either... you can get some seriously beefy 10"s these days...

[D34M0N.inc]

my box cost me $75 worth of materials and that a 12cuft ported box so it prob won't cost you all that much.

I'd go one decent 15, find a decent one second hand and you will be laughing.

[chinabone2000]

So you are saying 1 decent sub over 2 half decent subs ??

[Lunchbox.inc]

chinabone2000, on 02 January 2012 - 08:29 PM, said:

So you are saying 1 decent sub over 2 half decent subs ??

we indeed are...

something along the lines of these Vibe Space 15"s would do quite nicely...

http://www.mobileelectronics.com.au/forums/index.php/topic/564871-fs-vibe-audio-15-space-subs-1200wrms/

or even this Boston G5 is a great single woofer setup...

http://www.mobileelectronics.com.au/forums/index.php/topic/564474-fs-sub-clear-out-digital-designs-boston-rockford-fosgate-and-more/


a single better sub will do a better job than 2 mediocre subs, quite often it will not only sound better, but get louder than 2 average quality ones... there IS a point where that isn't the case, but with a budget of around $300 for woofer(s) the money is better spent on a better quality single 2nd hand unit...

[D34M0N.inc]

Yep allot of people think the size and quantity is everything with subs. Its rarely the case unless going a big build.

I personally would go the Vibe because it is a great sounding sub but can also get very loud if need be.

[TheBassChild]

I have a T-Line box that fits perfectly for my car. Its for a single 10 but it plays real loud and low!

Anyone know where I can get a beefy 10"?
http://www.mobileele...y-10-subwoofer/

[chinabone2000]

Deleted due to unsober posting.!

Edited by chinabone2000, 02 January 2012 - 10:24 PM.

[RAD]

chinabone2000, on 02 January 2012 - 09:09 PM, said:

hmm im running a t5 soundstream 12" looking at upgrading ounce front stage finished to either 4 12" or 2 15" budget of around 600 for subs not including box and honestly would reccomend the t5 not very musical

Time to start your own thread mate. And it's also hard to understand what your saying/asking.

[D34M0N.inc]

That and the T5 is a musical sub....if you do a proper box..