I'm a bit new to car audio but have been looking around online at speakers, amps, and subs all over the place trying to come up with a good setup for my car (Jeep Liberty '02).
I've decided on the Alpine PDX-5 Amps
(Link) as then I could save some space and keep the amp fairly hidden (under a seat or something).
I plan on putting component speakers in the front, and normal coaxial in the back (both 6.5"), but have yet to decide on the specific speakers.
Someone suggested the Alpine SPS-600C Sub to me, but I decided to keep looking around and found 2 subs by Kenwood and JBL that I can't decide between.
The Kenwood KFC-XW1200F
(link)
And the JBL GTO1214D
(link)
(Not necessarily going to buy all these thing from
Sonic Electronix, simply a good site to link to for info.)
The speakers seem about the same to me, mainly the Kenwood has a broader range, 30-700 Hz, but the JBL has a lower range, 23-400 Hz. Other then that they seem to be about the same quality, have the same power ranges, and about the same sensitivity.
Right now I am only looking to put 1 sub in the trunk of my car, partially for space reasons, partially for money reasons, but may eventually upgrade to 2 subs (and of course a separate amp for those subs). Also, I'm not looking to be heard blocks away or anything, simply want a sound that can hit, but is clean and sounds good.
So would either sub be better considering the Amp/setup I'm looking to install or is it really simply a matter of preference? Also, what type of box would be better for each?
Right now I am leaning towards the JBL but not sure.
Thanks for any help
