Before you ask for setup advice, PLEASE READ!

[T9X 10+ year member]

In just about every other thread I click on, there is someone asking "What setup should I get?" without giving any details. We can list subwoofers and amplifers all day long but they may not fit what you're looking for at all. We need some details about you, your preferences, and your vehicle before we can help you.

1.) What kind of music do you listen to? If you listen to rap and just want something that'll go 'boom' really loud, we would suggest something different than if you listen to say classical or rock.

2.) What are you looking for an a subwoofer? Do you want competition SPL? Smooth sound quality? Maybe a mix of both?

3.) Do you already have an amplifier you plan on using or do you need one to go with your new subwoofer? If you already have one, please provide us with the make, model, and specs.

4.) What kind of vehicle is your setup going into and how much room are you willing to give up?

5.) Do you have a budget? How much is it? Does this include just the subwoofer? Subwoofer and amplifier combo?

6.) Do you have a woofer size preference?

7.) Do you prefer to run an single or multiple woofer setup?

8.) Do you have an enclosure preference? Some subwoofer perform better in sealed enclosures vs. ported enclosures and vice versa.

9.) Do you have a stock or upgraded electrical system? Larger amplifiers draw more current from your electrical system and some stock systems can't handle it without having problems/side effects such as light dimming.

10.) Do you have any objections to buying from eBay, internet companies or board members? You can usually find things cheaper online rather than through your local dealer but sometimes you sacrifice a warrenty.

If this could get a sticky so we don't keep hounding people for details, that would be great. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

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[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

We've tried this before. It doesn't work - people just carry on as normal. Nobody reads the sticky threads anyway (Marks sticky at the top of this forum, for example). Nice idea, though.

 

[T9X 10+ year member]

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[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

I know ... I know ...

 

[T9X 10+ year member]

Well maybe people will atleast link people here when they make those threads.

 

[Expy2000]

I still think we should have a registration block..

Once you register you can not post for 7 days..

Works on other forums..

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[eric77 10+ year member]

7 days is a little extreme. I think their should be a "quiz" you have to take before registration is approved. Have a long faq and then make them read it and at the end have 10 questions they must answer correctly.

 

[MrSwiss 10+ year member]

i listen to rap AND classical. so scratch out #1 =P

 

[T9X 10+ year member]

i listen to rap AND classical. so scratch out #1 =P

There are subs out there that would fit that application. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[XtrmAudioCncpts 10+ year member]

i have to admit to posting some stupid threads but some of the "what should i get" threads have gotten a bit out of control

 

[T9X 10+ year member]

I just hate having to beg people for details every time they post. I belive if they want help, they should atleast take the 2 seconds to give us some details.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

On DIYaudio, they make you submit your first few posts to mods to have them check it out. On a forum this size, however, that would be impractical.

On Decware's forums, simple heckling ensues when n00bish posts come through. I like the heckling idea //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[T9X 10+ year member]

Whenever I do it, I get yelled at and my posts deleted for being an asshole.

 

[MrSwiss 10+ year member]

There are subs out there that would fit that application. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

but i still want an rl-p =D

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Whenever I do it, I get yelled at and my posts deleted for being an *******.

Not by me...because I do the same //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif