First System. Suggestions, Input, and Criticism

[JeffreyG 10+ year member]

This will be my first system. I am hesitant to order everything until I'm positive that my choices are the best for me. I'm on a tight budget, I want the sub and amp to be around $500 or less. Right now, I'm planning on getting this:

1 15" Fi SSD Dual 1ohm

1 Kicker ZX750.1 Amplifier

KnuKonceptz Complete 4 gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

I will build the box. 3.5 cu ft @ 33hz

Plans:

http://www.subwoofertools.com/forum/ported-box.asp?Ew=36&Eh=17&Dia=9&Xmax=21&Vd=.17&NumW=1&Vb=3.5&Fb=33&Qts=&Vas=&Fs=&CE=0

I drive a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lmtd w/ the Infinity Gold.

Any suggestions, input, or criticism?

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[Erthshker 10+ year member]

Nice first system....keep us updated when u start to acquire the equipment....

 

[audiobahnuser18 5,000+ posts]

Not bad nice for a first system .

 

[JeffreyG 10+ year member]

Ok, 0 gauge wiring kit. And what kind of wiring do I need to wire the sub?

 

[Erthshker 10+ year member]

Speaker wire anything from 12 gauge - 8gauge is fine.....personally i wont go anything less then 10ga....

 

[JeffreyG 10+ year member]

So with the Sub, Amp, Box, and then amp wiring kit, and speaker wire I should have everything I need to get it started right? Should I pick up one of those speaker terminals to put on the box for wiring?

For the box, I heard the sub should be facing up and the port to the back.

Someone told me that because I have a Jeep GC Limited with the Infinity that the installation would be harder and more complicated, is that true? I think I'm going to see how much it costs to get it professionally installed and see of its worth it.

 

[JohnBlayz142 10+ year member]

Get this amp for 1000wrms @ 1ohm. I run one of these Tsunami refurbs and they are the best value for a class D I've ever seen. Same board as a Lanzar Vibe1200d. Has a variable subsonic filter and is 1 ohm stable. Puts down around 1200wrms.

http://cgi.ebay.com/TSUNAMI-1000W-MONO-BLOCK-SUBS-AMPS-AMP-AUDIO-AMPLIFIERS_W0QQitemZ150092228113QQihZ005QQcategoryZ64573QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[dvrmstrng 5,000+ posts]

your not doing speakers or anything so you should be fine with the infinity speakers

 

[jagblazer01 10+ year member]

for the box you can do subs up/port back or subs up/port up....i mean any number of things will work

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

I'd upgrade the front stage as well...but that's just me...

 

[JeffreyG 10+ year member]

does the box look good?

I don't know if I'll have room to cut a hole in the top for the sub, so I might have to put it in the front with the port and then have both facing up.

 

[filtor1 10+ year member]

Can't go wrong with any of the chosen equipment. Def upgrade to 0ga now. the box looks good. The ssd will love it. I agree with the sub up port back in most cases, but every install is different. What are your overall goals? What kind of music do you listen too?

 

[JeffreyG 10+ year member]

I want to add bass to my music that I can hear and feel. I want something with good SQ but that can also get a little loud. Dont get me wrong though, I'm not looking to get into competitions or ruin eardrums, but a little noise won't hurt.

I listen to a lot of stuff. No punk, emo, or country, but a lot of rock and rap.

 

[Blove1991 10+ year member]

Correct me if Im wrong, but didnt Ng have a thread on how Subwoofertool's box plans were off?

 

[champaned_out 10+ year member]

This will be my first system. I am hesitant to order everything until I'm positive that my choices are the best for me. I'm on a tight budget, I want the sub and amp to be around $500 or less. Right now, I'm planning on getting this:1 15" Fi SSD Dual 1ohm

1 Kicker ZX750.1 Amplifier

KnuKonceptz Complete 4 gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

I will build the box. 3.5 cu ft @ 33hz

Plans:

http://www.subwoofertools.com/forum/ported-box.asp?Ew=36&Eh=17&Dia=9&Xmax=21&Vd=.17&NumW=1&Vb=3.5&Fb=33&Qts=&Vas=&Fs=&CE=0

I drive a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee Lmtd w/ the Infinity Gold.

Any suggestions, input, or criticism?

if your TRUELY sure you wont upgrade to a more powerful system that 4gauge wiring kit should be able to handle your sub/amp just fine without any problems

reason i say this is because you said your on a budget and a nice quality 0gauge wiring kit can cost x3 times more than the Knu 4gauge

and also if you buy the 0 gauge and dont plan to upgrade in the future its a waste of money