Help choosing between two

[doctorcheeze200 10+ year member]

Well, for my first subs i was thinking about this-

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_14672_Kicker+07DCVR122+%2B+Kicker+08ZX400.1.html

This is a package deal with the 2 kicker subs and a kicker amp that is 400 RMS at 2 OMH (which is what the subs are wired to)

Or i could buy the amp and subs seperately.

ive narrowed that option down to this-

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_17801_Eclipse+XA1200.html

and

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8372_Kicker+DCVR122.html

which would be cheaper, and the amp says 600 RMS at 2 OMH, while buying the same two kicker subs.

Which would you choose and why?

Also, the second link ^ says the subs are 800 RMS, while the first says 600.

Which is correct, because they are the same subs.

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[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

I'd keep looking if I were you...

 

[doctorcheeze200 10+ year member]

Ive already decidied on those subs for the most part.

this is my first system and i dont know what i like and all and ive herd some decnt things about those. They will do all i want, so ill be happy with them.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

Well then. I guess I'll explain WHY the two choices you listed ****.

Choice #1:

Pre-fab enclosures ****.

The Kicker amplifier that's part of the package deal isn't nearly powerful enough for both subs.

It's not a good price.

Choice #2:

Once again, pre-fab enclosures ****.

You can buy Kicker CVR's for far less money.

The Eclipse amplifier is a good deal, but the Kickers could use more power.

As I said originally; I'd keep looking if I were you...

EDIT: The 12" Kicker CVR is rated @ 400 watts rms.

 

[SicAudio 5,000+ posts]

the eclipse amp is garbage imo the 400.1 is not enough juice either. the box deal is actually not a bad price at all especially with free shipping! the subs are dvc and 400 rms each so you need 800 rms at 2 ohm for that box to do them justice. whicjh means 1400-1600 rms at 1 ohm.

for the amp i can get you into a mbquart amp that will be awesome for them but you gotta spend money. 240 shipped for 1500 rms at 1 ohm. 1000 rms at 2 ohms

 

[doctorcheeze200 10+ year member]

Is there another deal like that, that would actually be good?

 

[doctorcheeze200 10+ year member]

Is there another deal like that, that would actually be good?

 

[S.B.C. 10+ year member]

doctorcheeze

check you messages!

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/fyi.gif.9f1f679348da7204ce960cfc74bca8e0.gif Crutchfield has a buy one get one free deal on CVRs right now for $150 shipped, and it still isn't the best price around.

Pre-fab enclosures, as a rule, ****. But if you must have one, you could pay less than $100 at pretty much any car audio shop.

Here's a $132 MB Quart amplifier that would power a pair of dual 2 ohm CVR's nicely: http://www.vminnovations.com/product_1231/MB_QUART_DSC4125_1000W_4_Channel_Amplifier.html

 

[doctorcheeze200 10+ year member]

Also i wont be installing myself, so would i be better off just going into a shop and having somebody help me?

 

[basilray 10+ year member]

Also i wont be installing myself, so would i be better off just going into a shop and having somebody help me?

If this is your 1st system, you might want to take it somewhere, or find a buddy who can help you out.

But, if you're like me, you'll want to do it yourself. It's why I find car audio to be any fun. Plus, it's the best way to learn.

 

[doctorcheeze200 10+ year member]

I would love to do it myself and all, but my parents wont let me try to lol.

so i guess for now ill just leave it to the guys at car toys or something.

Are they generally good?

Also, would i really need 2 12's?

I have alot of trunk space, at least i think so.

It will be ported just for volumes sake as well.

Do you think i should stick with 2 12's or maybe only just one?

Or maybe just one 15" ? but iv never seen a 15 inch sub with a box too (like a package deal)