Good Buy on Rockford Punch Stage 1's?

[Snyperx 10+ year member]

So I shopped and shopped for a couple of subs for my 09 Corolla. I didn't want anything to powerful, but something that would give me the best all around sound. I didn't want boomy base, but more tight accurate base. I ended up picking up a pair of 10" Rockford Punch Stage 1 subs from Crutchfield for $99. They were having a buy one get one sale. Any thoughts on these subs? They seem to be very popular based on the reviews. Just wanted to see what folks on the boards had to say (even though it doesn't matter since I already bought them). Thanks in advance.

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[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

(2) NEW CADENCE 10" 1300 WATT CAR AUDIO SUBWOOFERS SUBS - eBay (item 300393985093 end time Mar-07-10 07:20:25 PST)

much better subs for the price

NEW Phoenix Gold RSD10 10" 4-ohm subwoofer 500 Watts - eBay (item 390038756023 end time Mar-15-10 12:03:59 PDT)

really amazing sub also for the price

 

[kr15 5,000+ posts]

p1s are not great at all. Not even for 100$. I'll take 2 of the Pioneer Champions that Sonic has or the Kenwoods for roughly the same price if your on super budget

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

call up and cancel your order if possible

 

[power-fanatic07 5,000+ posts]

I'd rather save another 100$ and pick up a used Fi Q

 

[Snyperx 10+ year member]

Wow. I guess this shows what I don't know Now I feel like I screwed myself. **** it!!

 

[Jh8909 10+ year member]

I'd rather save another 100$ and pick up a used Fi Q

this.

 

[Snyperx 10+ year member]

So the Rockford Punch Stage 1's are really that bad? What is bad about them? I am curious. Maybe I should send them back to Crutchdield.

 

[Jh8909 10+ year member]

i guess you could say that they are not bad. however. there is sooooo much more out there that is better. you just have to think of it like that.

 

[Snyperx 10+ year member]

I guess so. Fi? Sundown (that's name of a ski resort by me)? NEVER have heard of them. I thought Phoenix Gold was bankrupt?

 

[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

The subs arent horrible. They will work, but dont walk around like you have the shit in your car. Everyone is on Fi/Sundown/other non name brands nuts.

Ficaraudio.com - They do make nice subs but what you have is not the worst thing ever.

Sundownaudio.com - They make beautiful and strong amps + great subwoofers.

 

[Snyperx 10+ year member]

dont walk around like you have the shit in your car.

No desire to do that. I just what a good clean sounding car. I don't need to be heard from 2 miles away. I am 32 with two small kids and would prefer they keep their hearing I should add that I Am trying to put a system together for under $1000. I am not trying to win and trophies.

 

[Jh8909 10+ year member]

then keep the p1's if you already bought them then. they will be fine for what you are suited for.

 

[grimreper912003 5,000+ posts]

You will be fine. Provided you are happy man. Its you who will listen to it.

 

[Snyperx 10+ year member]

I appreciate the responses. At least I found the forum to use for learning more. Feel free to drop some responses.