How much should I spend?

[lsupimp2 10+ year member]

Hi, I am looking at 2 12' JL audio with a ported box. I would also need a amp of course, fix the vibrating in my driver door and 2 tweeters? How much is this going to cost me do you think. I have had quotes for $1100 for a new head unit all need speakers and subs, but I have decided that just the subs and fixing the door will be adequate enough. Thanks for the help! BTW its a 2002 toyota land cruiser

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[beat-down69 10+ year member]

Go with some better subs. You can find better subs for half the price you are gonna spend on some JL audio.

 

[lsupimp2 10+ year member]

Do you mean like alpine? Because he also recommended those.

 

[beat-down69 10+ year member]

In my opinion i would choose alpine over JL but you could go with some Audioque, obsidian, DC audio or Digital designs

 

[lsupimp2 10+ year member]

OK cool thanks, and how much do you think this will cost me, because this is a one time thing and I don't want to get ripped off haha.

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

Depends on what kind of JL.

 

[beat-down69 10+ year member]

depends on if you want new or used. If you want new then go to Welcome to SoundQubed - Amazing car audio for those that know quality. and look at prices Also it just depends on what you are wanting to do. Do you want like a setup to compete with or just a nice daily qaulity setup.

 

[lsupimp2 10+ year member]

I dont really care if its JL, hes an authorized dealer, so thats why he recommended me those I think. Any brand that is a better deal and sounds decent will be good, enough, really dont want to go over $800.

 

[lsupimp2 10+ year member]

just a daily setup, defiantly not competing haha, all I am really looking for is 2 12" ported subs and to fix a vibration in my door. Tweeters shouldn't be expensive at all so that shouldn't even be a concern.

 

[lsupimp2 10+ year member]

Beat down, thanks for that website, but thats why I'm worried about getting ripped off, because that just goes over my head and I dont want the sales man to know that and try and get the better of me. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/laugh.gif.48439b2acf2cfca21620f01e7f77d1e4.gif

 

[T.I.K. 10+ year member]

OK cool thanks, and how much do you think this will cost me, because this is a one time thing and I don't want to get ripped off haha.

You sound like a cool guy Dave, can I call you Dave? Here's a run-down of what you need to know; I'm going to save you, and several other people a lot of time trying to explain stuff to you.

First of all, don't ever pay full price for JL Audio equipment. It is solid product, but way overpriced.

Secondly, do not consider brands like Kicker, Boss, Sony, Rockford Fosgate (for their subs anyways). All of these companies have NOTHING special to offer and will be a waste of your time and money.

Third, you will never need a capacitor for your system, ever. No matter what the guy at the audio shop says. There have been a few thorough analyses of the usefulness of capacitors, and they will no help your system in any capacity(puns all day, son) whatsoever.

Fourth, don't listen to the guys that try to tell you that you need this, that and the other. Especially the ones that tell you to drop 500 dollars for a 1500w amp. You seem like you're trying to have a reasonable amount of lower end fill, and therefore there's no logical reason to run an amp that expensive. They are only telling you this because they think that if they recommend expensive equipment that, by default, they are experts. Get the best bang for you buck you can, without jewing yourself out of a good system.

I don't know what your exact budget is, but for about $500-$600 dollars you can have a respectable sub-stage

 

[beat-down69 10+ year member]

I agree with this guy a 110 percent on everything he just said. I dont know what he recomends you buy or look at or think about but i am very happy with audioque products and there customer service. There amps are a little pricey but very nice. You could go with a different brand amp but again stay away from the names that he told you not to buy. Its true.

You sound like a cool guy Dave, can I call you Dave? Here's a run-down of what you need to know; I'm going to save you, and several other people a lot of time trying to explain stuff to you.
First of all, don't ever pay full price for JL Audio equipment. It is solid product, but way overpriced.

Secondly, do not consider brands like Kicker, Boss, Sony, Rockford Fosgate (for their subs anyways). All of these companies have NOTHING special to offer and will be a waste of your time and money.

Third, you will never need a capacitor for your system, ever. No matter what the guy at the audio shop says. There have been a few thorough analyses of the usefulness of capacitors, and they will no help your system in any capacity(puns all day, son) whatsoever.

Fourth, don't listen to the guys that try to tell you that you need this, that and the other. Especially the ones that tell you to drop 500 dollars for a 1500w amp. You seem like you're trying to have a reasonable amount of lower end fill, and therefore there's no logical reason to run an amp that expensive. They are only telling you this because they think that if they recommend expensive equipment that, by default, they are experts. Get the best bang for you buck you can, without jewing yourself out of a good system.

I don't know what your exact budget is, but for about $500-$600 dollars you can have a respectable sub-stage

 

[beat-down69 10+ year member]

They actually have a special going on right now. They are the SDC2.5 subs Click this link and it will take you right to it.http://http://www.audioque.com/SDC20-or-SDC25-Bundle-Pack_p_174.html

 

[beat-down69 10+ year member]

where is says choose option select SDC2.5 12s it says add 68 dollars

 

[lsupimp2 10+ year member]

sounds good thanks so much for ya'lls help