Need Help Deciding On Sub Purchase

[codyc03]

Hello! I am looking into getting my first sub and amp setup. I am thinking about getting a 15 inch skar sub with 600W RMS and 1200W max at 1 ohm and an amp with 800W RMS and 1200W max at 1 ohm. I have never had a setup before and don't know how loud this will be or if it will be enough. I mainly listen to rap and don't need anything insane, just want something to get some nice bass and something that will rattle the trunk a little. Would this be a good setup? Any recommendations?

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[1aespinoza Premium Member]

Would this be a good setup? Any recommendations?

That will definitely be a good setup. Most people are happy with one 12, so one 15 will push more air and sound deeper as well.

 

[LDW3RD 10+ year member]

@codyc03 that sounds like it'll be a awesome set up. What car is it going in?

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

So I take it you are looking at Skar SDR15 and a Skar RP800.1. Solid little setup.

 

[codyc03]

@codyc03 that sounds like it'll be a awesome set up. What car is it going in?

Thank you for the reply! It will be going in a Ford Focus hatchback.

 

[codyc03]

That will definitely be a good setup. Most people are happy with one 12, so one 15 will push more air and sound deeper as well.

Thank you for the help!

 

[codyc03]

So I take it you are looking at Skar SDR15 and a Skar RP800.1. Solid little setup.

Yes that it correct.

 

[codyc03]

I appreciate all the positive feedback! I've now added another possible combination into the mix. Between the Skar SDR15 with the Skar RP800.1 or a Skar SVR12 and a Skar RP1200.1, any recommendations or insights? Once again, I'm totally new to this so any feedback is great!

 

[1aespinoza Premium Member]

any feedback is great

Now that you said hatchback, I know it will sound solid. Even a nice 8" sub sounds good in a hatchback, most settle for a 10" with zero complaints. Now, a 15" in said car will drown out your front stage, which you have heard those cars on the road, all boom no voice. In this case I vote on the 12" setup.

 

[codyc03]

In this case I vote on the 12" setup.

Thank you for the feedback! I will most likely go with the 12 since it seems like it should be enough bass and will take up less room.

 

[2RZ-FE 10+ year member]

12 is good
15 is great
18 would be awesome

 

[Johhnie0]

I think a 12" is big enough. If you got the 15"' I'm sure you will have fun anyway. This is a good video explaining:

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Power and who is going to build the box?

 

[codyc03]

Power and who is going to build the box?

Sundown SFB-1000D and I will be building the box.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Why Skar? There are many other better options.