New Audio Shopper - Need Amp advice

[adamzimb]

I usually invest money in my PC system. This time around I want to put money in my Highlander for a good audio setup. I just got installed a Pioneer AVH270BT

Now I want to add in a subwoofer to get me started and a proper amp that gives me headroom to expand either a 2nd sub or upgrade the speakers. I really like slim designs and my budget will be under $900 that will include labor costs involved (I don't want to install myself) For subs I'm really liking the PIONEER TSSWX2502 10"

Any recommendations on amps that will fit the budget. rough estimate is between $300-$400. Any recommendations on any accessories needed, like wiring, fuses, etc? All this stuff is really new to me and it's hard to understand all this stuff via youtube. I'm better off seeing first-hand how setups are.

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[skaterboyjt97]

I would get 2 12's and a decent amp , Your running this off of a stock alternator and battery right?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Go on the SSA store and find a single 15 and amp you like. Leave $400 for a proper box, cable, install.

 

[huberoy123 10+ year member]

Nice budget for your project. Since you are leaning toward the Pioneer Sub, why not a Pioneer amplifier. You should be able to get one with expansion capabilities for less than $200. Read the reviews on the amplifier before you decide. Use the extra money to take your better-half to dinner and a movie.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

I usually invest money in my PC system. This time around I want to put money in my Highlander for a good audio setup. I just got installed a Pioneer AVH270BT
Now I want to add in a subwoofer to get me started and a proper amp that gives me headroom to expand either a 2nd sub or upgrade the speakers. I really like slim designs and my budget will be under $900 that will include labor costs involved (I don't want to install myself) For subs I'm really liking the PIONEER TSSWX2502 10"

Any recommendations on amps that will fit the budget. rough estimate is between $300-$400. Any recommendations on any accessories needed, like wiring, fuses, etc? All this stuff is really new to me and it's hard to understand all this stuff via youtube. I'm better off seeing first-hand how setups are.

You'll find a lot of useful information on this site ....

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

How much space are you willing to give up ? What are your goals ?

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I usually invest money in my PC system. This time around I want to put money in my Highlander for a good audio setup. I just got installed a Pioneer AVH270BT
Now I want to add in a subwoofer to get me started and a proper amp that gives me headroom to expand either a 2nd sub or upgrade the speakers. I really like slim designs and my budget will be under $900 that will include labor costs involved (I don't want to install myself) For subs I'm really liking the PIONEER TSSWX2502 10"

Any recommendations on amps that will fit the budget. rough estimate is between $300-$400. Any recommendations on any accessories needed, like wiring, fuses, etc? All this stuff is really new to me and it's hard to understand all this stuff via youtube. I'm better off seeing first-hand how setups are.

First off what kind of space are you willing to give up? What kind of genres of music do you listen to the most?

 

[adamzimb]

First off what kind of space are you willing to give up? What kind of genres of music do you listen to the most?

I don't mind losing the back of my highlander space. I just want a slim layout (not into huge boxes) as possible. EDM, Pop, some rock/alt

 

[adamzimb]

I would get 2 12's and a decent amp , Your running this off of a stock alternator and battery right?

yeah, I guess I'm looking for the best combo to get without being so power hungry that it will require a 2nd/3rd battery in my back seat lol.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

I don't mind losing the back of my highlander space. I just want a slim layout (not into huge boxes) as possible. EDM, Pop, some rock/alt

so what you are saying is... I have plenty of space, can use everything! But i want the box small... Thats very contradictory. Go get a tape measure and measure out in height x Width x Depth and we'll know what subs you can actually run.

 

[CSCStang]

I don't mind losing the back of my highlander space. I just want a slim layout (not into huge boxes) as possible. EDM, Pop, some rock/alt

I can get you very clean and loud with a smaller tline box with a single 8. You won't be disappointed. Pm me if interested.

 

[adamzimb]

so what you are saying is... I have plenty of space, can use everything! But i want the box small... Thats very contradictory. Go get a tape measure and measure out in height x Width x Depth and we'll know what subs you can actually run.

well when you say it like that...lol roughly 15h X 37w x 35d . 38.5 cu.ft

 

[CSCStang]

well when you say it like that...lol roughly 15h X 37w x 35d . 38.5 cu.ft

9.3 gross cubes. Lotsa room haha. Go with a dual 8 tline. Box is 29.5x21.75x12.

 

[adamzimb]

9.3 gross cubes. Lotsa room haha. Go with a dual 8 tline. Box is 29.5x21.75x12.

any links on this? i've only found some forum posts

 

[CSCStang]

any links on this? i've only found some forum posts

Sorry, links on what?