Sub and amp - budget, frequency response

[KurtCocain]

Hey guys,

I just registered for this forum as I see many knowledgeable people on here. I am not very familiar with car audio as im in the beginning of my research. Here is what I've decided:

1) Budget: $300 max for an 10" enclosed sub and a mono amp to power it.

2) I am after quality, not loudness as I WONT play the sub loud. I dont want to rattle my windows or break my trunk , nor annoy the neighbors

3) I researched and this is what I chose:

RF PL1 110

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-3jHcOE...510&I=575PL1110

Alpine M450

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-3jHcOE...20&I=500MRPM450

4) Frequency, the sub I chose repsonds to 20 - 200 Hz, however, as I was reading reviews i realized that these are the lowest frequencies and the guy was explaining that it will not provide midrange bass. So I looked at the Alpine type R's and theirs is like 20 - 500 Hz -- seem it would do the job MUCH better than the RF PL1 110. However, i cannot find online store to sell Alpine 10" Type R enclosed.

5) I have a brand new car so certified tech have to do the install as i dont want to void my warranty. The choice is between Best Buy guys or CircuitCity guys. Honeslty, I dont trust any of them, but I have no choice, it is my new baby, one month old... I am actually very worried they will break stuff and wont put thing back together properly which makes me even recondider adding bass to my car!

I am installing the sub and amp with stock HU and stock speakers. Basically I want to add quality bass in my car.

Can you guys help me on those 5 points above and ideally suggest me a better setup for my budget for an enclosed sub and an amp to power it.

Cheers,

kc

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[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

crutchfeild FTW

 

[KurtCocain]

any other advice?

 

[KingSham 10+ year member]

dont buy from there...

try

onlinecarstereo.com

sonicelectronix.com

 

[KurtCocain]

dont buy from there...try

onlinecarstereo.com

sonicelectronix.com

Ok, I will lookinto those. generally once i settle on a moder i go through pricegrabber.com to get the best price..

Any other advice?