I need help picking a sub

[Texasraised19]

I'm new to subs and I own a 2005 Chevy Malibu and was wondering if 2 500 watt jbl Subs will be good for bass in I have it in my trunk they are in a box together, I have a planet audio 1600 watt amp. I got them for free but I was thinking they probably won't be great bass so I should just hand them to my father since he wants a system for his rock music, I really need advice cause I'm clueless on how many watts I need for my speakers to be felt If they are In my trunk. I don't want heavy hitters just bass that can be heard a half block away. Thanks

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[The_Quiet_One 10+ year member]

Why do you want bass heard far away? Sounds like you need to strap some floor speakers to the roof. Depending on the jbl subs they may be ok. Also your amp is nowhere close to 1600 watts. You could get your current setup to sound ok if you built a decent box for them.

 

[els1989]

You could have the biggest turds on the market and be hear a half a block away in a proper box

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[Texasraised19]

What size wiring should I get for the amp and subs

 

[poolman966554]

you talking about the planet audio amp your giving away? thermostat wire would prolly be enough lol . jk

im gonna take a shot and guess that amp prolly only makes 500w-700w

that said, 4 guage wire is recommended up to 1200w systems

if you EVER plan on going bigger, then do it right the first time.. im about to rip out my 4 gauge power and replace with 1/0 throughout including the big three.

 

[poolman966554]

also, your subs are not 500w. they cost $50 each. 500w max, and ill bet theyre around 200w rms or less