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<blockquote data-quote="JamesLMT" data-source="post: 8363886" data-attributes="member: 665174"><p><strong>Number of subs preferred</strong>: 1</p><p></p><p><strong>Size preferred (if configuration allows):</strong> 12"</p><p></p><p><strong>Budget: </strong>I don't have a budget really, but I'm not looking to win competitions. I'm just looking for a mid-range setup to add some more thump to my daily drives. If we really need to throw a cap on it, I'd like to keep it under a grand.</p><p></p><p><strong>Power to be used (which amp(s), include which resistance):</strong> Don't have any gear yet, so this isn't a factor to be considered at the moment. Though I probably won't be adding more than one sub so the "add another sub down the line" doesn't apply.</p><p></p><p><strong>Space available (take measurements, do not guess):</strong> Dimensions for sub box: 17 x 32 x 19 (though depth can be increased.)</p><p></p><p><strong>Goals:</strong> Just a bit more bass. The system I have currently puts out a good deal of bass, but I have the gain turned up a bit on my HUD and rather not be pushing my current speakers for that level.</p><p></p><p><strong>Listening habits:</strong> Rap, R &amp; B, Pop (girlfriend, don't ask), some rock.</p><p></p><p><strong>Preferred brands/subs/whatever:</strong> Don't have preferred brands, but have been lurking for quite awhile. SA-12 and the MAG v3 seem to be solid "bang for your buck" contenders. Recs for amps would be highly appreciated.</p><p></p><p><strong>A little more info:</strong> The model car I have is a 2007 lexus gs 350 with the mark levinson audio upgrade. Looking to use a ported setup. I keep reading posts and keep getting more questions than answers because of how knowledgeable about this stuff you all are. Some questions that came up.</p><p></p><p>-Do I need an line converter (i.e. LC2i)</p><p></p><p>-Is investing in the Big 3 better for your car, even if your lights don't dim on heavy bass?</p><p></p><p>-With my car, everything is pretty well insulated from sound, would further deadening increase sound quality?</p><p></p><p>Thanks for all the help in advance guys!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JamesLMT, post: 8363886, member: 665174"] [B]Number of subs preferred[/B]: 1 [B]Size preferred (if configuration allows):[/B] 12" [B]Budget: [/B]I don't have a budget really, but I'm not looking to win competitions. I'm just looking for a mid-range setup to add some more thump to my daily drives. If we really need to throw a cap on it, I'd like to keep it under a grand. [B]Power to be used (which amp(s), include which resistance):[/B] Don't have any gear yet, so this isn't a factor to be considered at the moment. Though I probably won't be adding more than one sub so the "add another sub down the line" doesn't apply. [B]Space available (take measurements, do not guess):[/B] Dimensions for sub box: 17 x 32 x 19 (though depth can be increased.) [B]Goals:[/B] Just a bit more bass. The system I have currently puts out a good deal of bass, but I have the gain turned up a bit on my HUD and rather not be pushing my current speakers for that level. [B]Listening habits:[/B] Rap, R & B, Pop (girlfriend, don't ask), some rock. [B]Preferred brands/subs/whatever:[/B] Don't have preferred brands, but have been lurking for quite awhile. SA-12 and the MAG v3 seem to be solid "bang for your buck" contenders. Recs for amps would be highly appreciated. [B]A little more info:[/B] The model car I have is a 2007 lexus gs 350 with the mark levinson audio upgrade. Looking to use a ported setup. I keep reading posts and keep getting more questions than answers because of how knowledgeable about this stuff you all are. Some questions that came up. -Do I need an line converter (i.e. LC2i) -Is investing in the Big 3 better for your car, even if your lights don't dim on heavy bass? -With my car, everything is pretty well insulated from sound, would further deadening increase sound quality? Thanks for all the help in advance guys! [/QUOTE]
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