NEED the perfect sub

[adevster8]

black friday stuff is coming up and i need powerful subs. How does orion, sound qubed, american bass and alpine type x's stack up?

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[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

American bass. Soundquebed orion and then alpine. In that order

But then you got tantric. Sundown crossfire ascedant fi dc Treo b2 ground zero ia the list goes on

 

[adevster8]

why does everyone **** on alpine lol.....are they just overpriced ?

 

[blazian87 10+ year member]

Just depends on your budget and what you're looking for in a sub. Are you looking for 2 12's? 1 15? or what? You want more SPL or SQ or both? What type of music you listen to on a daily basis?

When it comes to black friday, SSA, Ficaraudio, soundqubed, are all having a sale.

The brands you listed are all good contenders, but will ultimately depend on how much you willing to spend.

 

[Popwarhomie 5,000+ posts]

black friday stuff is coming up and i need powerful subs.

What do you consider powerful subwoofers?

I personally think Soundqubed is the best bang for your buck out there now.

 

[blazian87 10+ year member]

why does everyone **** on alpine lol.....are they just overpriced ?

It's a little overpriced, not as much as JL though. It's decent but you can find better for the price especially since black friday is coming up.

Look into all the brands mentioned.. You'll most likely find something you like for your price range.

 

[adevster8]

yea soundqubed or american bass seems like the way to go.....im mostly looking for durability and loudness but sound quality is also important. my budget for 6-8 speakers, 4 subs and 2 amps is around $ 3000-4000 to put on a party bus.

 

[adevster8]

everyones been super helpful on these threads but i just want to make the right decision on the subs, amps and speakers because its a business im running and they need to last, be loud and sound good

 

[blazian87 10+ year member]

yea soundqubed or american bass seems like the way to go.....im mostly looking for durability and loudness but sound quality is also important. my budget for 6-8 speakers, 4 subs and 2 amps is around $ 3000-4000 to put on a party bus.

Where are the subs gonna be mounted? Is it all gonna be in a sealed wall? Or ported boxes? You should get 4 18's if you can fit it to get more loud for less money.

I'm assuming you're gonna be upgrading the alternator and get extra batteries right? You're gonna need a lot of power for this party bus sound system

 

[blazian87 10+ year member]

You can get the Soundqubed 3500D.1 amp for about $600 plus tax and shipping on black friday. It does 4300 @ 1 ohm with 14.4 v. If you get 4 dual 2 ohm subs, it can end up with a 1 ohm load. I think the Dayton Ultimax would be a good sub for the price. 4 of these 18's would be a perfect match for that. http://www.parts-express.com/dayton-audio-um18-22-18-ultimax-dvc-subwoofer-2-ohms-per-coil--295-518 Should be plenty loud as long as you have the room for them. Make sure you have the electrical to back this all up. Use 1/0 OFC wiring along with the big 3 upgrade.

You could get a bunch of coaxials and put them in small sealed enclosures and mount them in the corners for that surround sound. Hook them all up to one powerful amp.

After electrical upgrades and wiring, you should be within your $3000-4000 limit.

 

[SounDrive Pro Seller]

Party bus, huh? First off, how much room are you willing to sacrifice? And HOW loud do you want it to be?

If the subs are at the back of the bus, you're going to be investing a LOT of money on power wire, because you'll need both longer runs and more runs due to the length.

 

[blazian87 10+ year member]

Yea it would be smart to put the subs close to the front of the bus so you can save money. Where is the entrance to the bus for the customers? Do you have any pics of the inside of the bus?

If you really have to put the subs in the back, think about using some thick 2/0 awg welding wire . It's almost as good as a brand name 1/0 awg OFC wire but much cheaper, just not as flexible.

 

[adevster8]

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[adevster8]

that's just another bus but same exact model

 

[adevster8]

ill send pics after the buildout and you guys can give me some suggestions, they have to put in the steel structure for the seating then im gonna have an electrician do a full checkup and see if I need an extra battery. Ill definitely need the big 3 and then some but I'm tryin to think of a best setup. Any thoughts on coaxials?