Suggestions for $700 build.

[mensaman 10+ year member]

Hey guys. I've been browsing the forums for a few days and really like some of the info and opinons I've seen here.

I haven't done any systems in nearly 10 years and am completely out of date.

I'm looking for a nice set with 2 12"s amp and box for my '06 Mazda 6. My budget is around $700 give or take. I would love to go local but it mostly high cost low yield kicker, jl, fosgate etc. Just wondering what you all would suggest for high spl with some decent sq? Thanks.

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[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

Lots of options.

AP1500 for amp (160ish). DC Level 3 12's (400ish). Build your own box, of course (40ish).

Then you have 100ish left for wire, etc.

This would get loud and retain a nice sound.

***Just a quick idea, there are A LOT, LOT, LOT of options for 700. And don't let people tell you otherwise //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif***

 

[mensaman 10+ year member]

Well my carpentry skills aren't exactly up to par. I would prefer having someone make one, seen a few ppl on forum that can do it, or prefab if i have to.

As far as wiring power distribution battery etc i can get at cost from my job so not worried there.

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

Well my carpentry skills aren't exactly up to par. I would prefer having someone make one, seen a few ppl on forum that can do it, or prefab if i have to.
As far as wiring power distribution battery etc i can get at cost from my job so not worried there.

I highly recommend having a box built for whatever woofers you decide on. 20% woofer/80% box.

How much power are you comfortable running? Not sure the amperage coming from those Mazda 6 stock alty's.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

electrical etc.u only have a 90 amp alternator its going to be tuff to go over anything 1200rms

subs

Brand New Fusion Jonah Lomu 12" Subs (x2) - Rare! - Car Audio Classifieds

Audioque: Street Duty: SDC2.5

SSA Shop - Incriminator Audio 12" Lethal Injection

Sundown Audio SA-12 600 watt sub woofer

DC Audio - Woofers

you wont go wrong with any of these, all great subs and pretty much the popular subs out their, those jonah's will remind u a lot of the old fosgate hx2's

amps

Audioque: Amps: AQ1200D

BNIB Sae-1200D V2 - Car Audio Classifieds

MB Quart Discus 1500.1 for sale - Car Audio Classifieds

MMATS D1600.1 MONO BLOCK CLASS D SUBWOOFER AMPLIFIER US - eBay (item 270579241610 end time May-21-10 19:57:04 PDT)

FS: Cadence A7+H - Car Audio Classifieds

these 2 are prob ur best options as they are less taxing on ur electrical with them both only needing 80 amps max, mmats utilities 120v rails and is still made in american and the a7 is a classic made and designed by zed audio her in America.

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

Could always go with some SSA Dcons and ~700rms and not have to worry about electrical at all. Nice and simple. Plus the Dcons are only 120ea.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/car-audio-classifieds/469126-%2420-sealed-%2430-ported-enclosures.html

def make one not prefab

http://www.caraudio.com/forum/car-audio-classifieds/469126-%2420-sealed-%2430-ported-enclosures.html

he is making some cheap boxes 30 for a ported box and 25 dollars more carpeted and double baffled thats crazy, he is pretty much doing it for free

 

[DonH 5,000+ posts]

i have a single 12" box if u wana run a single 12

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

really for true spl and getting loud, Audioque: Street Duty: SDC2.5

these are the ones u want

or

Cadence ZRS12-600D4 Subwoofers - Car Subwoofers at Onlinecarstereo.com

Brand New Fusion Jonah Lomu 12" Subs (x2) - Rare! - Car Audio Classifieds

get really ****ing loud and will cost u only 300 shipped or 350 for the fusion shipped he will take

and get anyone of those amps

Amazon.com: Shuriken SK-BT20 20ah Battery: Automotive

this 4 some extra battery power

KnuKonceptz Blue/Silver KLM 4 Gauge Amp Install Kit - eBay (item 380232661742 end time May-21-10 09:04:08 PDT)

and do the big 3

 

[mensaman 10+ year member]

I'm really leaning towards those sdc2.5's. Unfortunately they are sold out and i can't seem to find any retailers other than themselves right now. Those are really in my price point and seem to have a decent blend of sq in with spl as opposed to the dcons being more sq than spl. I really hate the whole trying to match sq to spl without hearing the subs in person.

I'm going to check one more local place that i believe sells diamond audio to check them out tomorrow. I just really want to get a feel for what i'm buying.

As a side note i have a 110 amp alternator in my car and already have an svc audio battery i got from a friend,not as nice as the shuriken but it will do. And all my wiring is marine grade 20% larger then standard wiring i get at cost. And i do plan on doing the big 3 as well.

 

[Ali1 10+ year member]

yeah save for a $1400 build

 

[Bumpin' Goalie 10+ year member]

The SDC's do get loud, and sound alright on most music. They should make you happy.

I'm running an AQ1200d on my little stock 80a alty and a shuriken BT-35 and it does alright. Pretty minimal voltage drop as long as I'm careful with gains.

It stays cool @ 1 ohm and is working well for me. Puts out rated @ 14.4.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

PAIR NEW CADENCE ZRS-12-1000-4 12" 4000w CAR SUBWOOFERS - eBay (item 390196689889 end time Jun-14-10 18:41:31 PDT)

may i recomend these, same subs as hdc3, cadence comes from same build house as aq

Cadence ZRS12-600D4 Subwoofers - Car Subwoofers at Onlinecarstereo.com, and these have free shipping.

 

[guacho80 10+ year member]

Just a comment for a fellow mazda6'er, I have an AP15001d and an SAX125.2 off a optima red top group 35, with big 3 wiring.

No dimming on lights. Just a heads up on the electrical, do the big 3 a get a nice battery, you should be able to support some nice woofers with those.

does your car has a trunk or is it a hatch? Mine is a hatch and gets very loud with 2 13W7s, in my customer ported box. I have some nice box designs if you are using a hatch that might interest you, PM if you want them.

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

JBL BP1200.1 Car Amplifier - eBay (item 200471215758 end time May-17-10 17:28:32 PDT)

amazing amp very powerfull good deal

gives 1400rms at 1 or 2 ohm

JBL Amplifier Car subwoofer sub amp GTO14001 Gto-14001 - eBay (item 260601187196 end time May-17-10 20:22:58 PDT)

this if u go with the cadence zrs subs

NEW Elemental 12A.22 - Car Audio Classifieds

amazing deal