Best system for 200 $

[DupeZ 10+ year member]

Hello guys, well this is my first post, as a friend of mine recommended this website so i decided to check it out. Well i have a 200 dollar budget via paypal only, and i was wondering if there was a decent system out there in that price range (by system i mean amp, subs and box). I already have a sony in dash player and 2 rockford fosgate 6x9s that pound pretty good, but they also have great sound quality. what im looking for is basically a thump, not too worried about sound quality heh. for car specs i have a 1998 pontiac bonneville, lots of trunk room, also has a pretty big battery. i would be really happy if some of you experts could recommend some stuff, since i am not an expert myself. thanks for your time and interest.

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[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

Kinda hard to get a sub, amp and box for $200...

 

[zthumper 10+ year member]

Build your own box and ebay is now your best friend.

 

[revrider1 5,000+ posts]

Hate to say it, bro, but $200 ain't gonna get you anything that'll be worth your time. Your best bet would be to save up a while and get a setup that'll satisfy your craving for bass. I did the bass-on-a-budget thing for a while, and I just kept wanting more and more... I went from an 8" to 2 8"ers, to a pair od 12's, to 4 10's, to 3 beefier 10's to a 15.... so just save up and do it right the first time. You'll save money in the long run.Oh, and welcome to the forums

I did that about 12 years ago when I got into the scene, and it is very true..

 

[jd_man_90 10+ year member]

with only 200 your going to have to be pretty creative and do a lot of searching to find anything that will fit in your budget. look for close out stuff that is cheap. it definetly won't be a top of the line sub by any means, but i guess it will sound better than 6x9s. I can't remember which thread but there was a thread that had a close out 10 for like $25 it only takes like 100 watts but with your budjet you won't be able to get a very big amp so it might work for you. well good look with your system

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Save your money...

 

[squeak12 10+ year member]

Dayton Audio DVC 12 from partsexpress.com and an amp that puts out ~500 at 4 ohm off ebay.

 

[wlmrs 10+ year member]

Save your money...

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[DupeZ 10+ year member]

alright well thanks for the support guys. is that parts express site junkie stuff?

also i checked crutchfield.com and they have a dual bass package for 199.99, is that any good? here are the stats.

Details:

» package includes Dual 2-channel car amplifier and bandpass enclosure with two 12" subwoofers

XIA2460 2-channel car amplifier

» 100 watts RMS x 2 at 4 ohms (145 watts RMS x 2 at 2 ohms)

» 300 watts RMS x 1 in bridged mode (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)

» variable high- and low-pass filters

» variable bass boost (0-12 dB at 45 Hz)

» class AB output design

» CEA-2006 compliant

» speaker- and preamp-level inputs

» fuse rating: 40A x 1

» 8-gauge power and ground leads recommended — wiring and hardware not included with amplifier

» 13-1/2"W x 2-5/16"H x 9-5/8"D

» warranty: 1 year

XNBP12D bandpass enclosure with two 12" polypropylene subwoofers

» medium density fiberboard construction with four port vents

» black, industrial-grade carpet covering

» blue interior lighting

» plexiglass front window

» 4-ohm total impedance

» recommended power: 200-400 watts RMS total

» dimensions: 29"W x 17"H x 18-1/2"D

» warranty: 1 year

Btw, my 6x9s have 75 rms a piece, my friend said they would pound a little harder if i got a 2 channel amp 75 x 2. would there be a difference between this bass package and putting an amp on my 6x9s? thanks again for the quick replies guys.

 

[squeak12 10+ year member]

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7&Partnumber=295-185

Or the 15 if you have more money.

http://cgi.ebay.com/KOLE-AUDIO-KX2-980-2-CHANNEL-AMPLIFIER-980W-NEW-CAR-AMP_W0QQitemZ300012002792QQihZ020QQcategoryZ18796QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Just a bit over 200 but thats not much.

 

[DupeZ 10+ year member]

check out my reply above, srry 4 double posting but idk if anyone missed it.

 

[squeak12 10+ year member]

I wouldnt buy it myself, but if you only have 200 and dont plan on upgrading. I think thats about all the performance you will get.

 

[supraman1379 10+ year member]

I dont think you will be able to get a sub amp and box for 200. I recomend you save your money and buy something youll like. I have also done the bass on a budget deal. Its just never enough

 

[DupeZ 10+ year member]

thanks for the input. any comment on that bass package or my idea for the 6x9s?

 

[DupeZ 10+ year member]

haha. i was checking out that partsexpress site, is that pyramid sub for 17$ any good?