Sub Setup suggestions

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

I've been looking around for subs for my little saturn sl2. For mostly space reasons, I'm thinking that i can get away with a setup with just one sub. I really know nothing about what brands make good subs. So I'm asking for suggestions on what single sub and amp would give me one hell of a thump. I am using this for everyday driving so it doesn't have to be insane, and i want it to have good SQ also. I dont want to spend tons of money on it but i'll put enough into it if it's worth it. Also, is a sealed or vented enclosure better? Thanks ahead of time.

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[anj46907 10+ year member]

I've been looking around for subs for my little saturn sl2. For mostly space reasons, I'm thinking that i can get away with a setup with just one sub. I really know nothing about what brands make good subs. So I'm asking for suggestions on what single sub and amp would give me one hell of a thump. I am using this for everyday driving so it doesn't have to be insane, and i want it to have good SQ also. I dont want to spend tons of money on it but i'll put enough into it if it's worth it. Also, is a sealed or vented enclosure better? Thanks ahead of time.

you could go with a 10''kicker l7 on a kicker zx 750.1 amp it will bump pretty hard but nothing insane. in a ported box btw

 

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

That'll put me at like $500 for the amp and sub, not bad. Any other suggestions?

 

[anj46907 10+ year member]

this combo would work well. not to pricey

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6595_Kicker+ZX750.1.html

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6594_Kicker+06VS12L74+-+VS12L7+4+ohms+-.html

 

[anj46907 10+ year member]

That'll put me at like $500 for the amp and sub, not bad. Any other suggestions?

whats ure budget

 

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

probably not more than 600 for sub and amp

 

[anj46907 10+ year member]

probably not more than 600 for sub and amp

well the above setup would be perfect. the 10 inch sub in the prefab ported box with the amp is very good. it can produce some very good bass defeinetly enough to be heard coming from down the block. if u dont mind spending about 675

 

[anj46907 10+ year member]

well the above setup would be perfect. the 10 inch sub in the prefab ported box with the amp is very good. it can produce some very good bass defeinetly enough to be heard coming from down the block. if u dont mind spending about 675

sorry the one i listed was a 12 heres the 10 inch version http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_7783_Kicker+06VS10L72+-+VS10L7+2+ohms+-.html

 

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

And with the 10" i'd be getting the full 750w out of the amp as opposed to with that 12" i would just be getting 350w right?

 

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

I'm sorry but what is that chart supposed to show me?

 

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

Would I need a capacitor for that Kicker setup? Sorry I don't know much at all about this stuff yet.

 

[andrewmoore13 10+ year member]

no capacitors!!!!

one of these would be awesome for you. they are beasts and sound GREAT.

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/showthread.php?p=5236380#post5236380

 

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

Those do look nice. Just won't be ready to purchase for quite a while yet though.

 

[anj46907 10+ year member]

with that kicker setup u will be fine running it off 4 or 2 ga wiring. capacitors are completely worthless dont let anyone ever tell u different. that setup wont draw enough power to need any power upgrades

 

[undeadxsunshine 10+ year member]

Alright thanks.