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[Intensity 10+ year member]

alright guys.. i just purchased my first car.. (1995 Caddy Deville) and i was wondering about what kind of subs+ amp and possible a head unit if i still got some money... im looking to spend 800-1000 dollers.. i was intrested in the kicker l5 12's.

im looking for more bass than sound quality, and i listen to mostly rap.

and i got 2 other questions:

Will the kickers fit in a regular circle vented box, asking because a friend can sell me one for pretty cheap.

and

how loud do your subs have to be for your back window to break...

thanks for any input!

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[Worlddre 5,000+ posts]

1. you are not gonna break your back window

2. the l5's will not fit in a circle box for there are a square sub

3. the l5 is a good place to start pick up an orion 1200d and you will be set

 

[KnOkIn It 420 10+ year member]

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how loud do your subs have to be for your back window to break...

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Noob question, but yes the round sub box will work but if he is sellin it to for more than 40 bucks or so if was u I would have someone on here to design u a box and u build it yourself.How many subs are u tryin to do? for 2 12" L5 an orion 1200d should work well,head unit is up to u,premier,alpine elcipse etc.

 

[KnOkIn It 420 10+ year member]

1. you are not gonna break your back window2. the l5's will not fit in a circle box for there are a square sub

3. the l5 is a good place to start pick up an orion 1200d and you will be set

#2 sure it will all u need is a jig saw

 

[Intensity 10+ year member]

alright.. well the guy ended up just giving me the box..

now the question is.. the 12's and the 15's are the same price on cardomain.. should i get the 15's and get another box.. or should i stick with the box i got (its pretty bad ***)..

and id have to adjust the box a little right..? seemed so.

but i think i have my mind set on the kickers.

also how good do you think this system will sound? like on a scale from 1-10 on bass. thanks for all the help so far!

 

[bibby 5,000+ posts]

you have a pm, i have stuff for sale.

 

[Polecat 5,000+ posts]

the box 'may' work, depending on what it is....you can't use a generic enclosure, for every sub. You need to build one, for each woofer, each install.

 

[stratusrt01 10+ year member]

Generic enclosures for the most part ****. Have someone design and build a box for your particular car and subwoofer, you'll be much happier in the end. With $800-$1000 you'll have to be very budget minded when building a system, but if you want to piece it together, you can get some nice components to start with, and then save more until you get enough stuff to do it the way you want. Don't skimp, because you'll just end up spending more money in the end to get what you really want. There's some pretty good equipment you can get on a budget, but don't forget power upgrades if you want to get serious. You'll eat a lot of your budget on power cables, rca's, etc., so don't forget to add that in.

 

[Intensity 10+ year member]

there is the box.. so what do u guys recommend? i would have to cut some parts out correct?

 

[Slowd N Throwd 10+ year member]

ew, you might wont to get a new box

what ever subs you get solo baric 12s or 15s, just look for the recommened size enclosure and go with that

 

[Slowd N Throwd 10+ year member]

for under 1000, 2 kickerL5 12s and a kicker 1200.1 will bang hard.

then later on you can upgrade to 15s and still use that amp

 

[Intensity 10+ year member]

for under 1000, 2 kickerL5 12s and a kicker 1200.1 will bang hard.then later on you can upgrade to 15s and still use that amp

cardomain is selling the 12's and 15's for the same price, should i go for the 15's?

 

[Polecat 5,000+ posts]

if you get the right enclosure //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[Slowd N Throwd 10+ year member]

if you get the right enclosure //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

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thats the most impotant thing!

2 15s is gona need no less than 6 cubes vented

or like 4 cubes sealed, make sure you got enough trunk space

 

[Intensity 10+ year member]

alright.. thanks for the imput so far.. this is what ive come up with

Kicker Solo-Baric S12L52 Subwoofer

12" Dual 2 Ohms Solo-Baric L5 Series • SoloKön™ Cone

http://www.cardomain.com/item/KIC05S12L52 x2

Orion 1200D Subwoofer Mono Amp

425W Class D • 1,200W at 1 Ohm • INTELLi™ Q Bass Processing • Copy/Master Crossover System •

http://www.cardomain.com/item/ORI47405

Audiobahn A1150N MP3 Player

CD / MP3 / WMA Receiver with Fold-Down Detachable Face • iPod Direct • XM Ready • Remote

http://www.cardomain.com/item/ABNA1150N

and im gonna pick up a box off ebay most likely..

a) how does it look overall

b) everything is compatable

c) its a good price / deal

d) is there anything i need to know.