Not sure what subs to get.. SQ setup in a jetta

[lys_dexik 10+ year member]

I have a friend who is a professional audio installer coming to my house in about 2 weeks and I need to order some stuff so that he can build me a box and do my install as soon as he gets here.

I drive a 2003 Jetta, and I'm not exactly sure what to get but I would love to have it hit a large range of beats, but still able to be loud.

I used to own a JL 1000/1 Amplifier paired with 2x JL 12w6v2's but had to sell those due to lack of money and bills needing to be paid.

I want to get back into the market, and I have been looking into used subs on here.. I'm just not sure what to get.

I have been considering a RE XXX15" Sub with a 1200D Sundown Audio Amp, but I don't know if I can get a better sounding setup with what I want to spend? I can get the sub and amp for $520 shipped.. but I can spend up to $650 on sub and amp combo.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

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[denim 5,000+ posts]

$520 for a brand new RE XXX 15" and new Sundown SAE-1200Dv2?

 

[LaserRed38 10+ year member]

You're doing it wrong. What about your front stage, HU, etc?

 

[lys_dexik 10+ year member]

$520 for a brand new RE XXX 15" and new Sundown SAE-1200Dv2?

No it's a 2005 XXX15 and I'm not sure if it is a v2 amp.. I can find out, but he said its the SAE-1200D.

Also, I have JL Component speakers and a P780MP Headunit currently so I don't feel the need to upgrade those until I find a sub. I will have some money left over to get a headunit and hopefully it will be a double din AVIC or a double din Alpine.

I've just never heard RE subs, and I'm not sure if this particular one will be a good SQ setup for me or not.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

If he already has it, it is not the new version.

 

[ironchef b 10+ year member]

You're doing it wrong. What about your front stage, HU, etc?

What he said!!!!!

Maybe you meant SQL??

 

[Marlo Stanfield 10+ year member]

The 05 XXXs are one of the best all around(SQ+SPL) woofers prolli ever made... I'd definitely pick up that setup, seems like a very good price for the amp + sub.

 

[lys_dexik 10+ year member]

my only concern is with the amp.

it is rated @ 1200W but I am told it can put out 1400-1500.

The sub is rated @ 1600RMS and I have never heard of the amp until I joined this forum.

 

[indytrucks 10+ year member]

Sundown amps are of great quality. I would look more into the SAZ-1500 personally. Those subs are beasts.

 

[lys_dexik 10+ year member]

Well it's just the deal that I am looking at would give me the 1200 for roughly $200 so I'm wondering if I should skip the amp and look for another one and just get the sub.

 

[stuckinok 5,000+ posts]

You're doing it wrong. What about your front stage, HU, etc?

What? Thats just crazy talk. Everyone know that putting a sub in a sealed box means automatic Audiophile

 

[lys_dexik 10+ year member]

What? Thats just crazy talk. Everyone know that putting a sub in a sealed box means automatic Audiophile

I'm not going for a permanent install until I get a new car. I just want something that can be moved out of the car easily and then installed in a fiberglassed enclosure in the new car. I guess what I meant is SQ+SQL

 

[stuckinok 5,000+ posts]

I'm not going for a permanent install until I get a new car. I just want something that can be moved out of the car easily and then installed in a fiberglassed enclosure in the new car. I guess what I meant is SQ+SQL

No. What you mean is that you want a nice smooth sub that can get loud. Not a SQ system. There is more to a SQ system then a RE XXX and 1000wrms. I am into SQ and the XXX is no where on my list of Great SQ subs. In a SQ system the sub is about the last thing you would ever worry about.

 

[bigaudiofanati2 10+ year member]

You're doing it wrong. What about your front stage, HU, etc?

X2 you need sound quality all around not just bass. If you dont have quality components you dont have jack.

 

[bigaudiofanati2 10+ year member]

What? Thats just crazy talk. Everyone know that putting a sub in a sealed box means automatic Audiophile

Fail