Newb in need of help with a sub/amp setup

[BenzBoi]

Hey guys, I have a 2003 mercedes s500. I do not want to have to add a battery or upgrade my alternator. Im not really concerned about losing trunk space since I dont really use it anyways. The trunk is pretty big so space shouldnt be a problem. I plan on getting a shop to install whatever I order online. I would like to run 2 12's with 1 amp. I listen to mostly hip hop and prefer tight bass. What would you all recomend and should I go with a ported box or what? Thanks for any info and keep in mind im completely knew to this and figured I would ask the pros before just going with something cookie cutter that is sold at an audio shop.

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[dragonrage 10+ year member]

I listen to mostly hip hop and prefer tight bass.

Huh? You sure about that?

Anyway, I think we need some more info about goals for your system and budget before we can give you a good recommendation. (I'm sure some people will be willing to just throw some recommendations in anyway, though.)

 

[lionfamlee Premium Member]

Ok. What type of budget are you looking at (Subs, amps, wires, fuses)?

 

[Toone 10+ year member]

Yo' dawg, get some kicker cvrs theyll bang. get a boss 5500 and youll push them hard, youll have bass kickin like jackie chan in yo trunk!

 

[Heeltoeclutch 10+ year member]

Welcome to the forum BOIIIIII,

Yo' dawg, get some kicker cvrs theyll bang. get a boss 5500 and youll push them hard, youll have bass kickin like jackie chan in yo trunk!

do not do this. Tell your moniez situation

 

[dragonrage 10+ year member]

do not do this.

He was joking...

 

[Liquid Bass 10+ year member]

Sa 12s

 

[BenzBoi]

Im looking to spend around $1000.00 max for parts. (Subs, amp, wires)

 

[dragonrage 10+ year member]

Im looking to spend around $1000.00 max for parts. (Subs, amp, wires)

That's a start. What size box are you looking for? Is a few cubic feet okay? Or do you want to keep it small?

 

[BenzBoi]

The car has a really big trunk which I dont even use so im not concerned with using a lot of space.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

The car has a really big trunk which I dont even use so im not concerned with using a lot of space.

We still need the deminsions of what you are working with

 

[BenzBoi]

Max space for box: 19 inches tall, and 45 from left to right, 30 inches up and down when looking at the trunk from the rear of the vehicle.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

Max space for box: 19 inches tall, and 45 from left to right, 30 inches up and down when looking at the trunk from the rear of the vehicle.

19 inches tall and 30 inches up and down? Doesnt make sense

 

[BenzBoi]

19 inches from the bottom of my trunk to the top, 45 inches east to west, and 30 inches north to south.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

19 inches from the bottom of my trunk to the top, 45 inches east to west, and 30 inches north to south.

Thats about 12 - 13 cubes

That is a big trunk