Think I have a system to buy...please tell me how it is?
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#18
2nd best shallow mount i've had experience with....
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They're aren't any prefab boxes i'd actually recommend. Custom would be the way to go.
#19
I went with Polk as well but in a slightly different direction. For the fronts, I got Polk MM6501, for the rears Polk MM651 and I got the same amp as you linked in your first post. I also have a JL 12w3v3 with a 500.1 Class B amp and a Pioneer DD headunit and I am VERY satisfied. Sound is much louder than you'll ever need and my amp isn't even turned up all the way. Sound quality is day and night over OEM. I suggest you look into this setup, it ended up well for me, good luck.
#20
Polks just don't have any excursion capability... Not that they sound bad or anything...
I'd recommend a Fi X10: https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraud...iew.shopscript - Will go louder than the Polk, can go in a TINY box, and will sound as good or better than the Polk.
Another good budget sub: SSA DCON http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/s...7B47%7DS4.html
People have also been liking DC Audio on certain car audio forums lately. I haven't tried them and don't know what store to buy them from but the Leveltwo would probably also do you well.
As would a Dayton Reference subwoofer from www.parts-express.com
. . . and so on. All stuff I'd take over Polk, and all stuff that can do a small box.
There are almost no situations where you should buy a subwoofer from a "traditional"/mainstream brand like Polk, MTX, Kicker, etc. You'll get better output, quality and value from companies like the ones I listed. Always.
I'd recommend a Fi X10: https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraud...iew.shopscript - Will go louder than the Polk, can go in a TINY box, and will sound as good or better than the Polk.
Another good budget sub: SSA DCON http://www.soundsolutionsaudio.com/s...7B47%7DS4.html
People have also been liking DC Audio on certain car audio forums lately. I haven't tried them and don't know what store to buy them from but the Leveltwo would probably also do you well.
As would a Dayton Reference subwoofer from www.parts-express.com
. . . and so on. All stuff I'd take over Polk, and all stuff that can do a small box.
There are almost no situations where you should buy a subwoofer from a "traditional"/mainstream brand like Polk, MTX, Kicker, etc. You'll get better output, quality and value from companies like the ones I listed. Always.
Last edited by dandragonrage; 02-17-2011 at 01:55 PM.
#22
They can still be small in ported boxes though not quite as small. Still under a cubic foot. Doesn't Polk rate Xmax in peak to peak? I have a seriously hard time believing it has 25mm peak. It's gotta be either peak to peak or it's really more like Xmech, not the .707 BL point...
Edit: NEvermind, the Google search result I got the peak to peak thing was talking about a different brand.
If the Polk truly has 25mm then I am seriously surprised. That said, you'll run out of power handling before then, anyway, if its rating is accurate. I could see that power handling being okay for a 90+dB/1W/1m subwoofer, but 270w w/ 86dB? You won't be able to use half of that Xmax! I don't trust them to be underrated like I know Fi, at least, is. (I use a Q12.)
But... perhaps the Polk isn't as bad as I figured. These specs seem better than I've remembered from them in the past.
Edit: NEvermind, the Google search result I got the peak to peak thing was talking about a different brand.
If the Polk truly has 25mm then I am seriously surprised. That said, you'll run out of power handling before then, anyway, if its rating is accurate. I could see that power handling being okay for a 90+dB/1W/1m subwoofer, but 270w w/ 86dB? You won't be able to use half of that Xmax! I don't trust them to be underrated like I know Fi, at least, is. (I use a Q12.)
But... perhaps the Polk isn't as bad as I figured. These specs seem better than I've remembered from them in the past.
Last edited by dandragonrage; 02-17-2011 at 02:16 PM.
#23
It should be enough. He just needs a small bump in the lower octave. Another that can be used is the xt10
http://www.exilecaraudio.com/product...rs/?model=xt10
http://www.exilecaraudio.com/product...rs/?model=xt10
#24
Ok...so I have changed it up quite a bit....from the suggestions I have got....I really dont want to do a sub cause I do need the space in the trunk (tell me again if u highly disagree)...so I was thinking this..
fronts
http://www.woofersetc.com/p-6952-rsd...er-system.aspx
amp...
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_....125.html#tabs
6x9's
http://www.woofersetc.com/p-8451-cl-...ubwoofers.aspx
once again if u truly think the 6x9's are a big mistake please let me know and I will look over getting a 10" sub again.....but for the fronts and the amp...are those a good idea..
thanks
fronts
http://www.woofersetc.com/p-6952-rsd...er-system.aspx
amp...
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_....125.html#tabs
6x9's
http://www.woofersetc.com/p-8451-cl-...ubwoofers.aspx
once again if u truly think the 6x9's are a big mistake please let me know and I will look over getting a 10" sub again.....but for the fronts and the amp...are those a good idea..
thanks
#25
Front and amp is good. Don't get rear speakers. Put that toward a better pair of fronts or sound deadening. Sub is needed 99% of the time. You want to play the lowest octaves, you need a sub. There's no way around it. You don't have to get one now, it can wait. Save up and look around for a used 4080 box and then pick up the exile sub. The amp gives you an extra 2 channels to power it.
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