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<blockquote data-quote="helotaxi" data-source="post: 349710" data-attributes="member: 550915">That depends entirely on the sub and how you set everything up.&nbsp; For personal listening in a SQ oriented setup, 200 watts is plenty for an efficient sub.&nbsp; At the very least, it will get him started.&nbsp; If he decides he needs more bass later, he can always upgrade from there.On a tight budget, efficiency is key.&nbsp; The ID series from Image dynamics and the K and Kx series from Elemental Designs are good sounding subs that don&#039;t need a lot of power to get going.&nbsp; They are also pretty easy on the wallet.&nbsp; The general concensus is that the CDT CL-61s are the best thing going on a budget.&nbsp; In your case they will require a bit of fabrication work but it will be worth the effort.&nbsp; As far as an amp goes, many on here would recommend the US Acoustics 4065 or 4085, whichever you can fit into your budget.&nbsp; I have had no personal experience with them but many on here swear by them for &quot;bang for the buck.&quot;&nbsp; All of the above can be had for around $400 plus shipping and install parts.&nbsp; For power wire and hardware, Walmart is actually a good source.&nbsp; For RCAs get what you can afford.&nbsp; As long as you are smart with the routing, noise through the RCAs shouldn&#039;t be a problem.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="helotaxi, post: 349710, member: 550915"] That depends entirely on the sub and how you set everything up. For personal listening in a SQ oriented setup, 200 watts is plenty for an efficient sub. At the very least, it will get him started. If he decides he needs more bass later, he can always upgrade from there. On a tight budget, efficiency is key. The ID series from Image dynamics and the K and Kx series from Elemental Designs are good sounding subs that don't need a lot of power to get going. They are also pretty easy on the wallet. The general concensus is that the CDT CL-61s are the best thing going on a budget. In your case they will require a bit of fabrication work but it will be worth the effort. As far as an amp goes, many on here would recommend the US Acoustics 4065 or 4085, whichever you can fit into your budget. I have had no personal experience with them but many on here swear by them for "bang for the buck." All of the above can be had for around $400 plus shipping and install parts. For power wire and hardware, Walmart is actually a good source. For RCAs get what you can afford. As long as you are smart with the routing, noise through the RCAs shouldn't be a problem. [/QUOTE]

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