Dub Step Config, Need Help!!

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I've been looking into subs for my Kia Sephia. I enjoy all types of music, but my main 2 genres are hip hop and dub step so I need a sub that can punch and pronounce the separations between deep bass oscillations that fits in my budget. At first I looked into Kickers, but then I noticed the 15" BOSS CH153DVC (1000w peak, 500w RMS, 2hz-1khz, Dual 4 ohm) and it really caught my interest. Here are my questions:

1. Am I better off with a Kicker? This one is $20 cheaper and is reported to be incredibly loud in comparison.

2. How should it be mounted (ported, sealed, dimensions, etc)?

3. What kind of amp and how should it be wired? (CHEAPEST POSSIBLE SOLUTION, I dont care enough about the bass to spend more than 50-100 on an amp)

Thanks for the help

(P.S. Is it just me, or is this post submission system really glitchy? It took me 40 min to get this up >.

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[T.I.K. 10+ year member]

boss is terribad, Kicker isn't as good as you think, it's a decent company, but there are better options out there.

what's your budget for sub, amp, box, and wiring?

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

CA just came back up for maintenance.

don't go with BOSS. it's meant to catch your eye. It's total crap. I personally hate kicker as well.

Also, don't pay attention to the max wattage for an amp or a sub. it's BS.

 

[AJM511 10+ year member]

Look into a pair of MB quart reference subs. They're great speakers for the price.

 

[AJM511 10+ year member]

WoofersEtc.com - RWE-302 - MB Quart 12" 1000 Watt Reference Series Subwoofer

 

[T.I.K. 10+ year member]

Don't do kicker.

$100 - Rockford Fosgate R250-1 (r2501) 250W Max, PRIME Series Monoblock

$115 - SSA Shop- SSA Dcon 10D4 Sub woofer300watt rms

$50 - 4 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

That's $265; Rockford makes great amps, SSA makes great subs, and Knu is legit wiring.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

i would personally find an amp that does a little bit more power. giving ~400 to the dcon would be ideal

 

[T.I.K. 10+ year member]

i would personally find an amp that does a little bit more power. giving ~400 to the dcon would be ideal

Rockford Fosgate R500-1 (r5001) 500W Max, PRIME Series Monoblock

should push it fine.