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Old 12-14-2013, 12:51 PM
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Kicker subwoofer help

I saw this on ebay and was wondering if this would be a complete 2 sub setup with everything I needed, would I be able to buy this and have it installed right after? Also is it good quality with enough power? New to the audio world so thanks for the advice

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=350823281832
 
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You get what you pay for. That is an underpowered amp for those subs, but it will add noticeable bass to your car. 350 is an unbelievable price! I paid a lot more.

Read a book on basic car audio installation also.

Are you staying stock with the stereo? If so there is a guide on how to do this yourself. It's nice it comes with the 4 Guage kit.
 
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I just saw this kit, and it looks like it should be an amazing upgrade, any safety measures I should run or would my stereo be able to handle the 15" subs, also any fitment issues?

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item...d=301040701590
 
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Coupe? Yeah right.

Sedan? Maybe.

Get a measuring tool and check if the place you plan to fit in the box measures up. 15" sub means 15" diameter, and at maximum 1.5" of space on top and bottom of the enclosure. You will need 18 inches of clearance.
 
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Originally Posted by Urbanengineer
Coupe? Yeah right.

Sedan? Maybe.

Get a measuring tool and check if the place you plan to fit in the box measures up. 15" sub means 15" diameter, and at maximum 1.5" of space on top and bottom of the enclosure. You will need 18 inches of clearance.
Didn't think of that, space is an issue for me, could I just get your opinion on this last item?
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=390676009416
 
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You can do better for 400
 
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Originally Posted by eggyhustles
You can do better for 400
Anything you recommend? That was the highest watt 12 inch subs I was able to find along with amp
 
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Coupe or sedan?

Infinite baffle will probably be the best route for low budget installs, but it's a little more work vs throwing a box in the trunk

I'm a big fan of ported box, but a good design and build would chew through 75% of that 400.

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Baffle is put behind the seat with subs firing in whichever direction you'd like

Firing directly in the cabin would be better, though.





Pros:
Usually the best for SQ
Endless low end extension
99% trunk space retained
Very low power requirement
Ability to use larger woofers

Cons:
Little more effort needs to be put in vs just throwing a box in the trunk
 
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Originally Posted by eggyhustles
Coupe or sedan?

Infinite baffle will probably be the best route for low budget installs, but it's a little more work vs throwing a box in the trunk

I'm a big fan of ported box, but a good design and build would chew through 75% of that 400.

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Sedan, that seems really good thanks, now what about subs and amp, do you know how much watts I should be getting for around 400?
 
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Don't focus on that

I will say, 2 15's IB and about 400-600 watts should get plenty loud and sound good in 99% of installs.
 
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Thanks for your help guys, I'm sure my high school principals are gonna want to thank you to.
 
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What's your budget for this and what does the rest of your setup consist of?
 
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The rest of my stereo is stock as far as I know. My budget including install is around 550
 
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Ideally, You're going to want to start from the front and move your way back

IE:
Headunit
Speakers
2 channel amp
THEN subs, etc etc

550 wouldn't really get anything worthwhile IF you went that route..

I'll tell you right now, stay away from those all in one box, sub, amp packages. 99% of them are crap.

Don't buy used equipment from your friends either.

You have 2 routes to go.

1 good 10 or 12 in a custom designed and built ported enclosure. This will get loud & sound good IF installed correctly.

2. Infinite baffle(as posted above) with 2 15's.

These are the bang best for buck IB subs out
Amazon.com: Pyle PLBW154 15-Inch 1500 Watt DVC Subwoofer: Car Electronics Amazon.com: Pyle PLBW154 15-Inch 1500 Watt DVC Subwoofer: Car Electronics

Plenty of SQ guys use them and they get loud enough to shake the entire car(if you're into that kind of thing)

Next would be these
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-New-JBL-GT...item35cf6d9f9c

Then these http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALPINE-SWS-1...37e599&vxp=mtr

The pyle's can be powered with
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Precision-Po...item4616b916a0

Given your budget, you won't do better going any other route.
 
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So 2 pyle subs along with a precision amp, that leaves about 220, could a professional shop do an ib setup with those 3 things or am I missing wires?
 


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