Should I do it?

[Kanjay West 10+ year member]

A guy is trying to sell me a 10" Massive Audio (Massive Audio TW 10, I believe, from the pic he sent me).

He wants to sell it to me in a custom ported box and an amp (1000w) for $150.

Should I take him up on the offer? Or should I go lower?

Are Massive Audios good subs?

Thanks for your suggestions.

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[Paulspikey 10+ year member]

What kind of amp. Not a bad deal for 150 as long as everything works good.

 

[OmegaBunny 10+ year member]

Meh, depends on the amp and what you are looking for. Does the amp put out 1k or is that the max rating and it really only does 4-500? Are you wanting a 10" or do you want something larger? Are you going to want to upgrade in 6 months?

AS far as massive goes I had their ck6 mids in my door and wasn't overly impressed and the left door speaker blew relatively easy. I have no experience with their subs though so I can't comment on their performance. No matter what though, $150 for a box, 1k amps, and sub seems super cheap.

 

[Kanjay West 10+ year member]

Meh, depends on the amp and what you are looking for. Does the amp put out 1k or is that the max rating and it really only does 4-500? Are you wanting a 10" or do you want something larger? Are you going to want to upgrade in 6 months?
AS far as massive goes I had their ck6 mids in my door and wasn't overly impressed and the left door speaker blew relatively easy. I have no experience with their subs though so I can't comment on their performance. No matter what though, $150 for a box, 1k amps, and sub seems super cheap.

I'm not sure about the amp. I just texted the guy and asked, but when I asked about the wattage, he told me 1K. The sub isn't for me, but for my girl's old beater (1997 Toyota Camry), so I was thinking she wants some trunk space. I have no plans to upgrade again, b/c I'm just getting her started with a Pioneer AVH-P3400BH head unit and want to give her something that will make it sound nice. I don't want to spend too much because, 1, it's not my car and 2, I'm working on my own car as well.

 

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What kind of amp. Not a bad deal for 150 as long as everything works good.

I'll let you know what kind of amp as soon as the guy responds.

 

[OmegaBunny 10+ year member]

If its just for a cheap system for a little bump then it would be hard to pass up if everything works. Is he local to you or do you have to pay shipping?

 

[Kanjay West 10+ year member]

If its just for a cheap system for a little bump then it would be hard to pass up if everything works. Is he local to you or do you have to pay shipping?

He's a local guy. Definitely would be a pickup.

 

[OmegaBunny 10+ year member]

I'd listen to it first to make sure it works and if you like it grab it!

 

[Kanjay West 10+ year member]

I'd listen to it first to make sure it works and if you like it grab it!

But of course!

 

[ace_800 5,000+ posts]

I ran that sub in my GTO for awhile off a kicker 400.1. Think it was rated at 600rms. Sounded pretty good off the kicker, though I picked up the sub for $50 and built the enclosure. All depends on the amp.

 

[OmegaBunny 10+ year member]

I'd so go for it. It's going to be hard to find a sub, amp, and box for the same price so you are not really out much. If it lasts 6 months cool, if longer even better. Just find out what kind of amp and report back.

 

[Kanjay West 10+ year member]

Too bad the guy sold before I could get it.