First subwoofer, reasonable setup under 500?

[jcole52]

I’m sure he needs one. If he has nothing else I doubt he has cables.

Yea I don’t have that, aren’t they around $50?

 

[Marve_Lous]

Yea I don’t have that, aren’t they around $50?

Yeah, just shop around, but make sure it’s ofc and not cca. You need at least 4 gauge.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Yea I don’t have that, aren’t they around $50?

So, what is your total budget? And, what does it have to include? Be real.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

$500 you ducking retard....


My post included wiring kit BTW.

 

[jcole52]

So, what is your total budget? And, what does it have to include? Be real.

$500 for subwoofer, box, amp, wiring. $500 for everything that it takes to get a working sub in my back seat. Really I’d rather spend less but if im going to do it I might as well do it good I guess.

 

[Marve_Lous]

You hooking the amp up to a stock radio or aftermarket with preamp outputs?

 

[Marve_Lous]

$500 you ducking retard....


My post included wiring kit BTW.

Yeah I saw yours, but they weren’t mentioning it during their back and forth so that’s why I brought it back up.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

$500 for subwoofer, box, amp, wiring. $500 for everything that it takes to get a working sub in my back seat. Really I’d rather spend less but if im going to do it I might as well do it good I guess.

Wiring and install makes a big difference.

 

[jcole52]

You hooking the amp up to a stock radio or aftermarket with preamp outputs?

Aftermarket, I have a jvc and a Sony and a dual, the Sony has the most outputs, which I guess more is better

 

[jcole52]

Wiring and install makes a big difference.

I’m installing it myself so no worry about the install price, and the wiring kit is only around $50 so that’s not too bad

 

[Marve_Lous]

Aftermarket, I have a jvc and a Sony and a dual, the Sony has the most outputs, which I guess more is better

Good, that’ll make the install easier. Patch cables and a remote wire will come in the amp kit and you should be able to connect them to the HU easily. It’d be a little harder and maybe require some extra gear to hook it up to a stock radio.

 

[Firewalker]

OFC of course is better but you can get a Knuconceptz CCA for the amount of watts you are running in a 1/0 for 38 dollars on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQH1CBJ/?tag=caraudiocom-20

 

[LsGuy]

I'd second the FU subs. Running these FU 6.5s in my build, they aren't going to blow the top off my jeep but they'll shake the mirrors which is enough for me. Very stout and pretty loud for 6.5s.

I'll also recommend building a custom box. They are very easy (unless you have to have it in a very specific location, like me). I had buck design mine for cheap and just built them myself.

Don't cheap out on the install kit. I usually just buy the wires separately, but a kit is also fine. Cheap wire usually doesn't bend well, is lower quality (CCA etc), and may not be shielded. Just my 2 cents.

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

Get OFC
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_007CK4/Crutchfield-CK4.html
$70
RCA's
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_142R17/EFX-Marine-RCA-Patch-Cables-17-foot.html
$15
FU 12
https://www.fuaudio.com/product-page/fu750v2-0-s-12
$130
Sundown SFB1000
https://caraudiobargain.com/sundown-audio-sfb-1000d/
$170

Leaves you $115 for wood, wood glue, clamps, and screws
https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-MDF-Panel-D11612490970000/304325742
$37
https://www.homedepot.com/p/8-oz-Titebond-II-Ultimate-Wood-Glue-5003/202180087?
$3.47
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Medium-and-Large-Trigger-Clamp-4-Pack-DWHT83196/205086878
$37
Box of screws should be around $10

 

[LsGuy]

Get OFC
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_007CK4/Crutchfield-CK4.html
$70
RCA's
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_142R17/EFX-Marine-RCA-Patch-Cables-17-foot.html
$15
FU 12
https://www.fuaudio.com/product-page/fu750v2-0-s-12
$130
Sundown SFB1000
https://caraudiobargain.com/sundown-audio-sfb-1000d/
$170

Leaves you $115 for wood, wood glue, clamps, and screws
https://www.homedepot.com/p/3-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-MDF-Panel-D11612490970000/304325742
$37
https://www.homedepot.com/p/8-oz-Titebond-II-Ultimate-Wood-Glue-5003/202180087?
$3.47
https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Medium-and-Large-Trigger-Clamp-4-Pack-DWHT83196/205086878
$37
Box of screws should be around $10

Agreed, but skip those clamps. $37 for 4 clamps under 4 inches. Go to harbor freight. Their clamps are much cheaper and work just fine. You'll also want much bigger than 4 inch clamps to build a box.

 

[SlugButter]

Harbor freight for sure on the clamps. probably need some 48 inchers, which are a bit pricey when you need at least 3 of them. I have 10 so I can clamp together a bunch all at once without waiting for each panel to dry.

 

[Firewalker]

Also the homedepot price on mdf will change based on location I don't pay 37 dollars for a sheet here locally,lol.

Also you can find good OFC at other places besides Crutchfield. Sonicelectronix is one place and even Amazon sells Knuconeptz kits in ofc as well with everything you need. Stinger RCA's are for sale there as well for a good price.

And yep Harborfreight clamps will be much cheaper or Amazon as well.

 

[LsGuy]

Harbor freight for sure on the clamps. probably need some 48 inchers, which are a bit pricey when you need at least 3 of them. I have 10 so I can clamp together a bunch all at once without waiting for each panel to dry.

I just need 2 clamps. Glue a side up, clamp on each end to get it tight, punch a few brads in and pull the clamps off.

For anybody who doesn't know, you don't need a pneumatic nail gun, the electric ones work wonderfully and are cheap. I do repair for a living, and have a nice set of Rigid battery tools that are absolutely fantastic and I 1000% recommend them, however for around the house stuff I have a full set of cheap ryobi battery tools. The ryobi nail gun is the one I use, it's like $80 and works great, no complaints. Great to have a battery nailer as well for custom markups out doors. When I did my form fit jeep under seat boxes, I'd take a few panels out, fit them perfectly, then hit it with a couple of beads to ensure they were exactly perfect.

 

[metalheadjoe 10+ year member]

Agreed, but skip those clamps. $37 for 4 clamps under 4 inches. Go to harbor freight. Their clamps are much cheaper and work just fine.

I've found that some tools at harbor freight are just as good but cheaper, while others are cheaper and inferior. Are harbor freight clamps of the same quality as dewalt? Genuine question, since I haven't ever had an issue with any dewalt product.

 

[LsGuy]

I've found that some tools at harbor freight are just as good but cheaper, while others are cheaper and inferior. Are harbor freight clamps of the same quality as dewalt? Genuine question, since I haven't ever had an issue with any dewalt product.

I'm not sure as far as full stress test until failure goes, but usability they are completely fine and don't feel lacking in any way. I won't buy any precision tools from harbor freight, but clamps have not been an issue and I've built hundreds of projects with them. I can tell you that the price vs what Dewalt charges, they are 100x better for the money. Dewalt power tools are fantastic, but clamps are just steel, and precision isn't a big deal at all.