starting my 1st sound system build- need assistance plz

[cobaltitaliano 10+ year member]

All right for all the audio experts on here, I am starting to piece together and build a sound system for my 07 cobalt coupe. As of now I have a kenwood double din, rockford fosgate 6.5 round front speakers, and rockford 6x9 rear speakers.

Looking to get a dual 12 subwoofer setup. Trying to figure out best bang for the buck, as well as deep bass.

I do not want a complete overpowering system that the "gangsta" kids have that u can here from a mile away, but just want a decent thumping system that turns heads.

A friend of mine has a 2000 watt system setup right now and its a bit too much for me so im probably looking into a 800-1200 watt setup preferably but definitley open to options thru the experts on here.

I want the subs to fit nicely in the trunk without it looking like a misplaced box in the back. Looking for something that fits nice and looks nice, plexiglass over the subs or amp if need be. Obviosly a good setup that allows me to get to the tail lights and battery still. Just looking for help, suggestions, reviews, anything lol

So any help would be great.

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[RangerDangerV2 5,000+ posts]

ssa dcons, custom ported enclosure, decent 1200 watt amp.

 

[cobaltitaliano 10+ year member]

thanks for the reply. any reccomendations for a specific amp/subs?

As you can tell I am a rockford fosgate fan. I also heard good things about pioneer and kenwood. Just looking for best bang for the buck

 

[plantinseeds]

thanks for the reply. any reccomendations for a specific amp/subs?
As you can tell I am a rockford fosgate fan. I also heard good things about pioneer and kenwood. Just looking for best bang for the buck

I've got two SA12's for 300$, they get very loud and low especially in the right box. They sell for around 200$ each new. Rated at 600 watts each.

 

[cobaltitaliano 10+ year member]

rather by new thanks for the reply bump for more info

 

[plantinseeds]

rather by new thanks for the reply bump for more info

I'd suggest getting a AQ1200d and a 12" or 15" SSA ICON

or you can grab two SA12's and a Hifonics BRZ1700 for about 600$ new and I guarantee you will be satisfied.

 

[cobaltitaliano 10+ year member]

Hifonics BRZ1700 is a good, legit amp?

 

[cobaltitaliano 10+ year member]

kind of looking at something that doesnt have blue in it. Would prefer black, red, white. lol. Kind of want to tie it into my basic car theme as black and red if possible.

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

lol..what budget are you trying to work off of?

 

[skylineTT 10+ year member]

I would say that you can get the DC subs with the Red logo but the red won't match your paint (as far as i know). I would agree with a single 12 on 1000 watts to keep the box a little smaller and easier to handle. You can still get plenty loud with a single 12 ported.

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

Rockford Fosgate T1500-1bdCP (t15001bdcp) 1500W RMS Constant

Rockford Fosgate T1500-1bd Class D Amplifiers at Onlinecarstereo.com

GCON-12 Sound Solutions Audio 12" 750W GCON Series Subwoofer - SSA STORE

go D4

 

[cobaltitaliano 10+ year member]

i made some post but says it needs moderator approval first..?

 

[quackhead 10+ year member]

..if good S/N, reasonably low distortion and good dampening factors are a quality you desire-

Incriminator Audio 20.1 Mono Block 1800W Amplifier

 

[cobaltitaliano 10+ year member]

thanks for the help but those are far from my price range lol. Looking to spend around $500 for the entire system Just something nice and decent, nothing to fancy.

 

[cobaltitaliano 10+ year member]

found these:

1500W RMS ONYX Series Class D Monoblock Amplifier (ONX-1.1500D)

NEW AUDIOPIPE APSM1500 1500W CLASS D CAR AUDIO AMPLIFIER AMP 1500 WATT APSM-1500

Not sure how good they are?