new system help .... need some guidance

[Big Rich 10+ year member]

so ive been looking at putting together a new system, i want it to sound clean and loud but i dont want it to be so loud or powerful that it will mess up my cars electrical system and alternator. i also dont want to take up my entire trunk with a sub box. i dont plan on running it at full power at all times, but if i plan on doing so id like to have the power there

im going to keep the door speakers stock because they cut nicely but i want to add a box to the trunk. what are the best subs that will hit hard in a small box and an amp that wont eat up aot of power.

i was kind of set on a kicker 10 or 12 inch l7 or just one 12 inch comp vr. whats a good amp to complement these subs. im also wondering what gauge wiring should be used for te power and ground. and what impedance matching would sound best

i drive a 2000 buick lesabre with all stock battery and alternator. my budget is between $500-$1000. looking to hopefully get a 1000 watt amp/setup

any suggestions are appreciated

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[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

much better out there for cheapr then kicker equipment

and on that budgetyou can get a really nice sub and amp

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

SA-12D2 SUNDOWN AUDIO 12" DVC 2 OHM SA SUBWOOFER SUB | eBay

sa-12 d2

with

REFURBISHED CADENCE DAYTONA DCA1000 1000 WATT D MONO BLOCK AMPLIFIER 1 OHM AMP | eBay

or

Solid Audio F11, 1100w RMS car audio amplifier - 12Vtoys

amazing deal going on for 2 skar 12's in a custom made ported box 360 shipped, and a box is supperimportant as it will cost you 100 alone atleast for someone to build u a good box

*2* SKAR VVX 12's+ Custom Ported Box **SPECIAL** $359.99 Shipped - Car Audio Classifieds

i would jump on this and power it with the solid audio amp or

Refurbished Cadence DCA1600 3200 Watt Peak Class D Mono Block Amplifier | eBay

this ampamerican made super effecient and sounds amazing when it first came out it was 400-500 dollars

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

i woulddefdo the 2 skars in a custom box madefor your car and music with the cadence amp, it will blow away that l7 easilly or compvr's

 

[Big Rich 10+ year member]

subs look cool just watched them on YouTube and sound clean I don't know about the 3200 watts though. If I gave him dimensions could he build a box to fit in that small space with just one 12.

I'm really only looking to go 1000 watts. What's a good 1000 watt amp that isn't power hungry I would rather buy new than refurbished how are ken wood amps?

 

[Big Rich 10+ year member]

Just emailed them if I can fit two 12s Il do it otherwise il probably only need one. Those subs look like they hit really hard any recommendation of a deck and speaker gauge to use with a system like this?

 

[mylows10 5,000+ posts]

a dc 1.2 1200 watts rms at 1 ohm closer to 1600 should work fine .pm me 320 shipped

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

yes you could do one 12 prob, but you should def be able to fit 2 12's

he also has a deal going for 1 12 though great deal.

 

[Big Rich 10+ year member]

I could fit six 12s in my trunk lol but I use my trunk and I don't want to take uP the whole thing. There is a decent enough space where I plan on fitting the box. So is it better to have one sub in a bigger box or two subs in a small box?

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

depends but 2 skar 12's are not going to take up that big of a box

1.75 cubes each

Single SKAR VVX-10/12/15 Custom Ported Box Package Deal - Car Audio Classifieds

also an amazing deal with the single scar

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

kenwood is crap and the amps arent really fixed or anything. there old stock they have had laying around. they have full warranty and your buying direct from cadence. that dca1000 for 150 is an amazing sounding amp high quility if you see the crossovers are at 24db which is top of the line, also made in america.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

you can get amps for 150 and under but they wont compare to that amp in quality

MB Quart ONX1.1000D 1000W ONYX Class D Monoblock Car Amplifier/Amp (806576216971) | eBay

higher thd .1

lower dampening and budget sub stage. great budget amp but not the quality of the cadence

NEW SOUNDSTREAM Rubicon RUB1.1000D Car Amplifier - 1 Ch (709483032385) | eBay

again great budget amp but just not the quality

MMATS Amplifier Class D D1600.0 1ohm stable | eBay

quality amp

SAZ-1000D SUNDOWN AUDIO AMP MONOBLOCK CLASS D 2000W MAX SUB SUBOOFER AMPLIFIER | eBay

quality

AQ1200D Amplifier

quality

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

also thinking this might work for you

MB QUART Sub PWE 352 NEW 15" SUB PREMIUM SUBWOOFER | eBay

15 thats an amazing sub made by rockford fosgate before they went chinease, its a closeout and a amazing deal and you obv will hit harder with a 15 aand the great thing is it was designed specifically for a sealed enclosure at only 1.5 cubic feet

 

[Big Rich 10+ year member]

im really liking the scar subs, the lows sound aweosme on them, honestly they kind of remind me of the w7. how are the JL amps there is a deal online for a 1000 watt JL mono amp for 350 is that a good choice or is the cadence still better quality

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

good amp but for 350 the mmats amp is a much better amp and the mmats am is new