Sony Xplod XS-L121P5 subs

[supramike07 10+ year member]

Im researching trying to find a good stereo system for my car without spending over about $500. I saw on ebay a deal for a pair of 12" 2400 watt Sony Xplod XS-L121P5 subs, a box, and amp wiring for $210 with shipping. If you could please send me your reviews on the subs, telling me whatever you know. Thank you.

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[mattj 5,000+ posts]

Sony Xplodes are horrible. if i were you id go for a mid level single 12 or 15 and a decent amp and set it up in a custom ported box. Wiring kits are on ebay for about 20 bucks and you can make a custom box for about 20 bucks as well.

Remember... in car audio, you get what you pay for.

 

[supramike07 10+ year member]

I went to a car audio store, and they sounded awesome. So what about them is so horrible? and also, what brand would you suggest? Thanks.

 

[mattj 5,000+ posts]

Id suggest buying online. Id look into Resonant Engineering www.respl.com / stereo integrity www.stereointegrity.com / Elemental Designs www.edesignaudio.com / Adire Audio www.adireaudio.com to name a few.

 

[supramike07 10+ year member]

Try to keep in mind, i want to spend under $500 for an amp, cdplayer, subs, box, and wiring. I found all these items on ebay for slightly over or under 500, but the cd player was about 190. all the items are sony xplod.

 

[Gauntlet 5,000+ posts]

Most people who have never heard a really good product will think whatever they hear is good. An Xplod may sound good now, but once you hear any of the subs mattj listed, the Xplod will quickly sound like utter shit.

 

[mattj 5,000+ posts]

If you could save up a little more it would make the world of a difference. believe me.

 

[LuNaTiC 10+ year member]

1 ed k 12, $135 + 30 s/h at http://www.edesignaudio.com

profile 600m amplifier $130+ 0 s/h at http://www.thezeb.com

wiring $20 buy at walmart + o s/h

box $50 buy at walmart + no s/h

cd player $100-150 buyat walmart there cheap. but try and make sure it has pre amp outputs.+ no s/h

total including shipping- $435-485

that will beat out the sony system.

 

[supramike07 10+ year member]

How much more are you saying? Because i only have 1200 in savings. cant spend too much. also, im only 15 and not looking for the best money can buy, just a big step from the stock audio in my 89 supra, which sucks. what im asking is, are xplods worth the money for an average stereo system? all my friends cars have only stock systems, and i want something thats better than stock without spending too much money. and i dont have a job yet, because i just turned 15 today.

 

[kingpin_jeffie 10+ year member]

Trying checking out the classifieds on here, caf, sin, elite you should be able to find to find some good used car audio for sale.

and good used is better than shitty new

 

[mattj 5,000+ posts]

that extra 100 dollars or 200 dollars will make a big difference.

 

[supramike07 10+ year member]

Thanks for that list Lunatic. Ill look into it. But theres this cd player i want. its a Sony Xplod CDX-M800. from what ive read its a nice stereo, and i want it for my car. would it be compatible with the other things you mentioned?

 

[mattj 5,000+ posts]

If i were you id rather go with a low end kenwood/pioneer/alpine. Youll get more out of it than the sony xplod

 

[Gauntlet 5,000+ posts]

http://www.thezeb.com/caraudio/pioneer_stereo_receivers.html - Pioneer Premier 350 - $150 shipped

 

[maniackilla 10+ year member]

my frend had a knockoff hollywood 12 anda CV HED 12 hooked up to 400 watts. he then decided to go buy 2 JLw0s and be louder. i must say the JLs got 0wn3d.

i also had a nakamichi 400watt amp pushing a CV HED 12 and it kept overheating and shuttong off. it wouldnt even get loud and the amp retails for 300-400MSRP.