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[corin6]

Looking for some suggestions on gear. Mostly an amp and sub for right now. Any size sub is fine. I'd like to only run 400 rms and a ported box however I'd like to eventually run 800 rms. So maybe an amp that is 4ohm 400rms or 2ohm 800rms? Been a long time since i did this so im not sure whats good. 200$ max per item if possible.

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[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

What kind of vehicle? You will most likely end up with 2 budget friendly 8's or 10's on a 1,000 watt amp wired to one ohm. Look at the MD1200 amp and some American Bass or Skar subs.

 

[nauc 10+ year member]

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[corin6]

Hello sorry for long time to reply. I have a 2018 kia rio. Small car. My experience was mostly with SUVs and station wagons. Had 2 ported 10's at one point at 800 RMS (probably less. was noob too audio and didnt know you needed a slightly more powerful amp). Was happy with the output(when I popped the trunk NOBODY believed they were just 10's good electrical and box design in a sound dead suv). Not so much the quality though. They were kicker cvrs; probably why(made cheap stuff work. was young and was piecing pawn shop and marketplace stuff together). I have been really liking the sound of pioneer single 12 lately as well(way better sound than the cvrs). I don't have much experience with lots of brands. I didn't like fosgate speaker. Too soft. Not loud at all.

I like good sound but I need some output like when I had the 2 ported 10's. So whatever sound good in small 4 cylinder car.

So pretty much lookingfor recomendations on what amp and speaker combination I could start with 1 speaker and later on adding another speaker without changing amp.(basicallyan amp that can handle 1 speaker but could handle 2 of the same speakers if bridged.) I also prefer if the amp is slightly over powered. I plan on upgrading electrical eventually because I'm pretty sure I'll be adding a front stage as well as the second sub and I would like the electrical to hold together even during the most demanding songs.

So what would be your head turning sub stage that you could start for 400 - 500$ and eventually end up around 600-700$ for a part 2 finish?

 

[some dude]

For subs you have tons of choices. Sundown, American Bass, Soundqubed, Skar.. The list goes on. Find a sub in your price range and buy it. Maybe look up what size box its wants as well. They all perform like you would expect.

I would say get dual 4 ohm sub. First sub, wire its to 2ohm.
Then when you decide to get a 2nd sub you cAn wire both to 1ohm.

Amplifier..sundown SFB, Cab-22, JP23 or JP8.

Everything listed can rock out and perform as rated.

 

[audiobaun 5,000+ posts]

Thats prob. all your car is going to be able to handle without some roof support

HDS3.210-D2, U1-1500, and Amp Kit Bundle | SoundQubed

(wiring diagram for 1-ohm load)

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[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

Everything listed can rock out and perform as rated.

Rock out? How old are you?

 

[some dude]

I am 40. Talking like an old man? Lol

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

I am 40. Talking like an old man? Lol

Is your car "cherried out?"

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Hello sorry for long time to reply. I have a 2018 kia rio. Small car. My experience was mostly with SUVs and station wagons. Had 2 ported 10's at one point at 800 RMS (probably less. was noob too audio and didnt know you needed a slightly more powerful amp). Was happy with the output(when I popped the trunk NOBODY believed they were just 10's good electrical and box design in a sound dead suv). Not so much the quality though. They were kicker cvrs; probably why(made cheap stuff work. was young and was piecing pawn shop and marketplace stuff together). I have been really liking the sound of pioneer single 12 lately as well(way better sound than the cvrs). I don't have much experience with lots of brands. I didn't like fosgate speaker. Too soft. Not loud at all.

I like good sound but I need some output like when I had the 2 ported 10's. So whatever sound good in small 4 cylinder car.

So pretty much lookingfor recomendations on what amp and speaker combination I could start with 1 speaker and later on adding another speaker without changing amp.(basicallyan amp that can handle 1 speaker but could handle 2 of the same speakers if bridged.) I also prefer if the amp is slightly over powered. I plan on upgrading electrical eventually because I'm pretty sure I'll be adding a front stage as well as the second sub and I would like the electrical to hold together even during the most demanding songs.

So what would be your head turning sub stage that you could start for 400 - 500$ and eventually end up around 600-700$ for a part 2 finish?

Honestly I've always been pretty impressed with Kicker subs for what they are, and for what it's worth any of those name brands (Kicker/Pioneer/Alpine/etc.) should all perform about the same when comparing price tiers.

I'd also lean towards Soundqubed. The HDS3 (3 inch coil) model is a proven performer and their amps are typically a good value.