Getting Back Into the Game - Need Help

[Astyl 10+ year member]

Whats Up Guys, so as you can see from my Sig I used to be real big into car audio, well a few years ago I sold all that stuff and got out of it for awhile... Now i'm just starting to come back and looking for some tips cause im sure some things have probably changed.

Right now I have a Dodge Caliber SRT4 that comes with the Factory Kicker Audio System which is factory Amplified and has a Factory Subwoofer -- The Subwoofer is really cheesy so im looking to do a SIMPLE, LOW BUDGET, Upgrade -- I am keeping the stock Headunit and the everything else factory OEM

What Im looking to do here is tie into the factory sub amplifiers outputs and use that as a line level signal for an aftermarket amplifier, which I can then wire up my own sub too - So its a total line level setup, no RCAs, Factory Headunit, etc all Stealth - Whats the opinions on line level setups? Does the Sound Quality **** or whats the deal?

Secondly, I just want something SMALL... Im keeping Stock Alternator, I have a Duralast Gold Battery up front but thats it, nothing crazy, no electrical work... I have some goals here hoping you can help me with

#1 - I want a single 10 or 12" in the 1000w RMS or Less Area - On a Budget

#2 - The Enclosure is going to be a very simple, 1.0 cuft or less Sealed Enclosure

What Amplifier / Subwoofer is a good budget setup just to get more "bang for my buck" that would perform well in a 1.0 or less sealed box, running on 1000w rms or less and in a 10 or 12 sizing?

To keep it real here guys, im looking at $400 or less for the entire shebang, so please be realistic

Thanks Guys

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[hispls 5,000+ posts]

JBL/Infinity always has a self powered small sealed sub. Simple, small, and inexpensive that would be your best bet IMO. Or just buy LOC and browse the classifieds. Way too many options to list.

 

[Astyl 10+ year member]

I wasnt quite thinking that ghetto.

heres what i had in mind, IDK if this is still relevant or not

12" Alpine Type R

1.0 Cuft Sealed Enclosure

1000w RMS Amp

Ive gotten some feedback though that is not the most ideal setup for a Type R

 

[trumpet 5,000+ posts]

MS-BassPro SQ | 10" (250mm) premium powered car audio subwoofer system | JBL US

The JBL MS-BassPro SQ is a bit larger than you specified but it's got huge bang for the buck. This won't be anywhere near as loud as you had in your signature but it will take high level inputs. It will really round out the bass for your system. The port is tuned for 30 Hz, plus the Slipstream design has no turbulence. I have 1 of these in stock.

 

[tat2bass 10+ year member]

I can sell you my BNIB Boston Acoustics SPG555 sub for $250. It is rated for 1000rms and is designed for 1cf sealed enclosures. PM me if interested

 

[DoesDad 10+ year member]

There's a nice Morel Ultimo in the classifieds for 200+. It's rated at 600 and I personally wouldn't throw much more at it. It's one of the best SQ subs imo and it would do really well in a small sealed or ported application. Here's the link: http://www.caraudio.com/forums/subwoofer-classifieds/571888-morel-ultimo-sc-10-a.html