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youdoofus
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no, no, no.... just no. whats your budget and what is your bass goal? also what is your car? what wiring do you already have or intend on buying?
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Ethan Carlson
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2012 Jetta, Bass Goal? Wtf does that even mean
- Just regular 8guage, I just want a system that I can feel in my chest and rattle my mirrors a bit, not competing or anything.. I had 2 10” pioneer subs back home in AK, and I want something a little more now.. I’m not looking to spend more than 500$ for the whole setup, I’m not nit picky
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Is there legitimate reasons to turn away from DS12 or MTX Audio?? Or is it just because they’re not name brand
Best option would be to visit a car audio store to get a feel of the current gear out there. Then you would have to figure out how much boot space you are willing to sacrifice in your trunk area. Then go purchase a subwoofer(s) and amplifier combo and power wire kit as well. 4 Gauge is sufficient enough to provide you decent bass you are chasing and save you money on future upgrades. You just have to decide if you want to go a single or double subwoofer system. Also do your own research on amps/ subwoofers. Usually with reputable brands, compared to the no-name ones, will outlast other flea market gear PROVIDED, you know when to turn down the volume when you hear distortion. A single 500rms monoblock amp would be a good starting point and a dual ported or sealed box subwoofer system would be able to satisfy your bass quest, just depends if you want a large ported box that would take more room then a sealed option. 
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Well said, i appreciate itBest option would be to visit a car audio store to get a feel of the current gear out there. Then you would have to figure out how much boot space you are willing to sacrifice in your trunk area. Then go purchase a subwoofer(s) and amplifier combo and power wire kit as well. 4 Gauge is sufficient enough to provide you decent bass you are chasing and save you money on future upgrades. You just have to decide if you want to go a single or double subwoofer system. Also do your own research on amps/ subwoofers. Usually with reputable brands, compared to the no-name ones, will outlast other flea market gear PROVIDED, you know when to turn down the volume when you hear distortion. A single 500rms monoblock amp would be a good starting point and a dual ported or sealed box subwoofer system would be able to satisfy your bass quest, just depends if you want a large ported box that would take more room then a sealed option.
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Thank youYour welcome!Well said, i appreciate it
Oh, the DS18 subwoofers were made to mimic the Digital Designs brand, although it may look similar, I have seen from the specs that it does not play too low. It goes down to 36Hz and is not very efficient, that makes it not too loud, but then again with subwoofers, even an entry level subwoofer would sound good in a well built box. Its the box that creates the magic when it comes to subwoofers and a good clean signal helps with distortion issues. Always try to buy the most powerful amplifier you can afford at that time. If brand new is way off your budget, then go second hand and aim for class D as they are more easier on drawing current in an automotive environment.
youdoofus
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dude, just get a sundown 12 in a good box and run a wolfram or soundqubed amp to it and youll be plenty pleased
youdoofus
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but youll want more than 8 guage. and yes, you adequately described your bass goals. you want some rumble and the ability to shake the car ahead of you from time to time, right?
youdoofus
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@shredder2 we might keep you busy for a bit today. can you get a ported design for an E seried sundown for this guy?
edit, actually, one of these guys http://www.sundownaudio.com/index.php/products/subwoofers-2/item/ev3-series
the ev3 series
edit, actually, one of these guys http://www.sundownaudio.com/index.php/products/subwoofers-2/item/ev3-series
the ev3 series
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Ethan Carlson
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Yes sir, ive got plenty of room in my trunk, haven't done the exact measurements but its over 16" high, and pretty wide.. I can get those if you'd like. I appreciate all the support
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