New to subwoofers, please help!

[Sonic. 10+ year member]

The dcon will surpass your expectations, good choice !

 

[rockysblazer 10+ year member]

You're going to want a D4 if you're also using the amp I posted.
This is a decent wiring kit for the money.

8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

I had that exact kit, the terminals and fuse holder aren't the best, but will work for your needs, the wires are top notch though. Just got done putting those RCA's in my truck.

does it matter if i buy one of them 8 gauge wire kits of ebay? there only like $15 bucks

power acoustik has on for $25

BOSS even has one for $13

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

NEW STEREO 12" DUAL VOICE 4 Ohm 12" 1400W CAR AUDIO SUB SUBWOOFER 1400 WATT M2 | eBay
2 of these and

NEW AUDIOPIPE APSM-1500 1500 Watt Mono Car Audio MINI Amplifier Amp APSM1500 | eBay

if you want a system under 250

I will go with this set up, with the same amp, I am pretty sure will be louder than 1 dcon

Here's a video

 

[rockysblazer 10+ year member]

I will go with this set up, with the same amp, I am pretty sure will be louder than 1 dcon
Here's a video

omg i cant decide haha,they all come down to around 10 bucks in difference, just don't know what is for sure better and will last the longest

edit: naw just gonna stick with the dcon i think..

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

dcon is a good choice for 1 sub, but that ebay sub you get 2 of them and they are 3 inch voice coils

 

[Ksan 10+ year member]

naughtyca, I'm not sure if you're just trying to troll the poor guy or if you really believe the crap you're trying to sell. OP, do not get the junk he is telling you to buy, get the Dcon and you will be happy with a good sub for the price and it should last you for a while.

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

naughtyca, I'm not sure if you're just trying to troll the poor guy or if you really believe the crap you're trying to sell. OP, do not get the junk he is telling you to buy, get the Dcon and you will be happy with a good sub for the price and it should last you for a while.

I actually own one of these in my wife's car running off 750 watts at 2ohm and yes 2 of these are louder than one DCon

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

They are decent subs. You are cutting out a lot of middle men with these. like buying a sundown sub direct from China. Now not as good as sundown but beefier and louder than a dcon. But its all in the install on how loud he gets

 

[UnderFire 10+ year member]

does it matter if i buy one of them 8 gauge wire kits of ebay? there only like $15 buckspower acoustik has on for $25

BOSS even has one for $13

Those are going to be lower quality wire, probably Aluminum coated in copper, the boss will probably end up being 10ga wire wrapped in a big jacket and the RCA's will be junk.

If you're planning on using the set-up for a long time, go with the 30$ Knu, if you're planning on upgrading soon, The cheaper option from Knu would work.

8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

Also, avoid that ebay crap and audiopipe. Those amps are notoriously hit and miss, some peoples have blown for no apparent reason.

 

[rockysblazer 10+ year member]

Those are going to be lower quality wire, probably Aluminum coated in copper, the boss will probably end up being 10ga wire wrapped in a big jacket and the RCA's will be junk.
If you're planning on using the set-up for a long time, go with the 30$ Knu, if you're planning on upgrading soon, The cheaper option from Knu would work.

8 Gauge Amplifier Installation Kit

Also, avoid that ebay crap and audiopipe. Those amps are notoriously hit and miss, some peoples have blown for no apparent reason.

alright thanks and one last question, where do you reccomend me buying a good box from? i wanna spend 30-40 bucks on it and it will probably be sealed, could you link me to one that you see is the best? because im not familiar with getting the accurate size dimensions paired to the sub. sorry for botherin you.

 

[UnderFire 10+ year member]

alright thanks and one last question, where do you reccomend me buying a good box from? i wanna spend 30-40 bucks on it and it will probably be sealed, could you link me to one that you see is the best? because im not familiar with getting the accurate size dimensions paired to the sub. sorry for botherin you.

I honestly don't know what pre-fabs go for. Call up a local shop and see what they've got for you, shipping will be pretty spendy on a box.

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

alright thanks and one last question, where do you reccomend me buying a good box from? i wanna spend 30-40 bucks on it and it will probably be sealed, could you link me to one that you see is the best? because im not familiar with getting the accurate size dimensions paired to the sub. sorry for botherin you.

you could probably buy a sub better suited for a $30 sealed enclosure, if that is the direction you are going to take this. No sense in spending 2x as much for a sub that might work in a sealed box. Just get one that is better suited for that application, if you want the most for your $ Look to the Dayton Classic series 600w subs for starters.

 

[naughtyca 10+ year member]

I will go with this set up, with the same amp, I am pretty sure will be louder than 1 dcon
Here's a video

NEW STEREO 12" DUAL VOICE 4 Ohm 12" 1400W CAR AUDIO SUB SUBWOOFER 1400 WATT M2 | eBay

I actually have this sub on a 1.75 cu ft prefab sealed 3/4 mdf box while waiting for a kerfed ported box and this sub sounds good on a sealed pre fab box which i bought in the flea market for $28

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

NEW STEREO 12" DUAL VOICE 4 Ohm 12" 1400W CAR AUDIO SUB SUBWOOFER 1400 WATT M2 | eBay
I actually have this sub on a 1.75 cu ft prefab sealed 3/4 mdf box while waiting for a kerfed ported box and this sub sounds good on a sealed pre fab box which i bought in the flea market for $28

1.0-4.6^3 is a pretty broad range for sealed. Where did you get the TS data to know what box to build?

 

[rockysblazer 10+ year member]

I honestly don't know what pre-fabs go for. Call up a local shop and see what they've got for you, shipping will be pretty spendy on a box.

they have one sonic electronix

Single 12" Sealed MDF Subwoofer Enclosure (Belva MDFS12) for $35, free shipping. looks about right ?