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<blockquote data-quote="Blackout67" data-source="post: 8877236" data-attributes="member: 683415"><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.down4soundshop.com/crossfire-single-c3-sub-package-500watt-please-read-full-description/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>This comes with an amp kit too. Just make sure that choose "Pure OFC" for the amp kit, thats pure oxygen free copper and for only $20 its jsut makes more sense to do anyways as its more conductive, more durable, and will not corrode as fast as CCA (copper clad aluminum). Also make sure you decline the signiature, it adds like $30.</p><p></p><p>That kit plus this box</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://truspecaudio.com/tru-spec-prefab-single-12-subwoofer-enclosure/[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Would sound amazing and get pretty loud. I actually have one my selft and I love it. Sturdy and the recessed baffle gives it a nice clean look. The down side it that 1. its not painted so you will have to do the finish yourself, which was a plus for me cause I got to customize it and it'd probably be a great bonding experience for your daughter and shed be able to flex on all the other kids at school. 2. It does not have terminals. But for $5 at your local hardware store you can pick up some copper bolts, washers, and nuts aand make one yourself.</p><p></p><p>As for headunits go, it really does not matter as long as it has the important features (Fading left to right or front to back, subwoofer/front/rear RCA outputs (the latter two arent neccessary unless youre adding a 4 channel for the door speakers), and at the least a 13 band EQ. All the other stupid gimick features I turn off as they only really serve to muddy the signal and make the gain harder to set. In my opinion since it is a newer car, it would be far too expensive to replace the factory headunit especially if there is a factory amp. It will be time consuming and expensive. A good alternative would be this:</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://nvx.com/collections/eqs-and-sound-processors/products/xdsp28-8-channel-x-series-15-band-parametric-eq-and-crossover-digital-signal-processor-dsp-with-lcd-display-and-built-in-bluetooth-for-music-streaming[/URL]</p><p></p><p>It will be cheaper overall and easier to install and when you go to sell the car, it will be much easier to take out and put in the next car, saving you more money. It has bluetooth and remote amp turn on, 15 band EQ and with bandpass filters (I reaaaally wish my headunit did this) so pretty much everything and more youd get from a headunit without the extra BS they charge you for, plus you wwont have to worry about losing backup camera capabilities. BUT if you are stuck on going for a headunit, id stick with Pioneer or Kenwood. They have lasted me the longest, look the best, and have better EQ than Alpine. Id spend no more than $80-100 on a headunit as they really arent gonna matter much unless youre set on having Carplay branded stuff like some people do for some reason, but to each their own.</p><p></p><p>For all that together, you are looking at maybe $620 depending on taxes and shipping. Overall cheaper when considering that the Type R is like $200</p><p></p><p>If shes set on getting two these would also be good</p><p></p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item-194099-BOGO-25-OFF-NVX-VSW104v2-10-Car-Audio-Subwoofers-Package.html[/URL]</p><p></p><p>with</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item-193259-NVX-XMDFS102.html?from=1[/URL]</p><p></p><p>and</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item-201217-Deaf-Bonce-AAP-800.1D.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaignid=20361942152&utm_matchtype=&utm_keyword=&utm_device=c&utm_content=&utm_devicemodel=&utm_network=x&utm_loc_physical_ms=9052481&utm_loc_interest_ms=&utm_placement=&utm_adposition=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1qO0BhDwARIsANfnkv8Ifzq-NFAiX4gnSRUnyvEyUjeoIVXE4E1RQCAQAvm7GEgmUHmSAqoaAkCFEALw_wcB[/URL]</p><p></p><p>Thatd be more of a sound quality build but would still sound decently loud. That amp also has a clip light that detects distortion so you can set the gains easier. Youd just have to source an amp kit but they are not that expensive</p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item-38898-Stinger-SK4241.html[/URL]</p><p></p><p>and you can probably find em cheaper than that but just make sure its 4 Gauge OFC</p><p></p><p></p><p>Im sure others with more experience will probably have better suggestions, but I just want to show you where to</p><p> look and what to look for. Hope this helps <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>P.s. I didnt forget to sand it, the texture is bedliner spray to keep moisture out and prevent it from chipping the wood if something bumps it</p><p>[ATTACH=full]59017[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]59018[/ATTACH][ATTACH=full]59019[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Blackout67, post: 8877236, member: 683415"] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.down4soundshop.com/crossfire-single-c3-sub-package-500watt-please-read-full-description/[/URL] This comes with an amp kit too. Just make sure that choose "Pure OFC" for the amp kit, thats pure oxygen free copper and for only $20 its jsut makes more sense to do anyways as its more conductive, more durable, and will not corrode as fast as CCA (copper clad aluminum). Also make sure you decline the signiature, it adds like $30. That kit plus this box [URL unfurl="true"]https://truspecaudio.com/tru-spec-prefab-single-12-subwoofer-enclosure/[/URL] Would sound amazing and get pretty loud. I actually have one my selft and I love it. Sturdy and the recessed baffle gives it a nice clean look. The down side it that 1. its not painted so you will have to do the finish yourself, which was a plus for me cause I got to customize it and it'd probably be a great bonding experience for your daughter and shed be able to flex on all the other kids at school. 2. It does not have terminals. But for $5 at your local hardware store you can pick up some copper bolts, washers, and nuts aand make one yourself. As for headunits go, it really does not matter as long as it has the important features (Fading left to right or front to back, subwoofer/front/rear RCA outputs (the latter two arent neccessary unless youre adding a 4 channel for the door speakers), and at the least a 13 band EQ. All the other stupid gimick features I turn off as they only really serve to muddy the signal and make the gain harder to set. In my opinion since it is a newer car, it would be far too expensive to replace the factory headunit especially if there is a factory amp. It will be time consuming and expensive. A good alternative would be this: [URL unfurl="true"]https://nvx.com/collections/eqs-and-sound-processors/products/xdsp28-8-channel-x-series-15-band-parametric-eq-and-crossover-digital-signal-processor-dsp-with-lcd-display-and-built-in-bluetooth-for-music-streaming[/URL] It will be cheaper overall and easier to install and when you go to sell the car, it will be much easier to take out and put in the next car, saving you more money. It has bluetooth and remote amp turn on, 15 band EQ and with bandpass filters (I reaaaally wish my headunit did this) so pretty much everything and more youd get from a headunit without the extra BS they charge you for, plus you wwont have to worry about losing backup camera capabilities. BUT if you are stuck on going for a headunit, id stick with Pioneer or Kenwood. They have lasted me the longest, look the best, and have better EQ than Alpine. Id spend no more than $80-100 on a headunit as they really arent gonna matter much unless youre set on having Carplay branded stuff like some people do for some reason, but to each their own. For all that together, you are looking at maybe $620 depending on taxes and shipping. Overall cheaper when considering that the Type R is like $200 If shes set on getting two these would also be good [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item-194099-BOGO-25-OFF-NVX-VSW104v2-10-Car-Audio-Subwoofers-Package.html[/URL] with [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item-193259-NVX-XMDFS102.html?from=1[/URL] and [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item-201217-Deaf-Bonce-AAP-800.1D.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaignid=20361942152&utm_matchtype=&utm_keyword=&utm_device=c&utm_content=&utm_devicemodel=&utm_network=x&utm_loc_physical_ms=9052481&utm_loc_interest_ms=&utm_placement=&utm_adposition=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw1qO0BhDwARIsANfnkv8Ifzq-NFAiX4gnSRUnyvEyUjeoIVXE4E1RQCAQAvm7GEgmUHmSAqoaAkCFEALw_wcB[/URL] Thatd be more of a sound quality build but would still sound decently loud. That amp also has a clip light that detects distortion so you can set the gains easier. Youd just have to source an amp kit but they are not that expensive [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.sonicelectronix.com/item-38898-Stinger-SK4241.html[/URL] and you can probably find em cheaper than that but just make sure its 4 Gauge OFC Im sure others with more experience will probably have better suggestions, but I just want to show you where to look and what to look for. Hope this helps :) P.s. I didnt forget to sand it, the texture is bedliner spray to keep moisture out and prevent it from chipping the wood if something bumps it [ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_20240706_034407201.jpg"]59017[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_20240706_034416813.jpg"]59018[/ATTACH][ATTACH type="full" alt="IMG_20240706_034434919.jpg"]59019[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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