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Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: Terry Bogard on November 28, 2001, 02:28:03 PM
Hey guys,


Quick question here..


While I am coming up with the cash is not a problem, but I can\'t seem to find subwoofers for my car, because I have no idea which ones are ideal. I\'ve looked at Cerwin Vegas, Kicker,  Rockford Fosgate, and just about every other brand out there.


My question is.

What do you guys reccomend? Oh, and what kinda amp should I get to go with them to power the subs?



Thanks in advance.
Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: kirath on November 28, 2001, 02:34:40 PM
Kicker Solarbaric used to be the best..  Rockford are very nice..

Check out

Crutchfield.com and Caraudioreview.com

Both are very good sites...
Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: Bladez on November 28, 2001, 02:36:01 PM
My brother has Jensens(spelling?) and has a 500 watt amp.  Sounds pretty good to me and the subs are 10s.  Just putting in my thought.:)
Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: Sublimesjg on November 28, 2001, 03:04:58 PM
Well i am particular to Rockford Fosgate myself

i have two Punch 10\'s in my truck pushed by a Rockford 250aII amp

i wont go out to say Rockford has best speakers - they are nice but not best - i do preger their amps though
Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: luckee on November 28, 2001, 03:54:42 PM
lemme get one thing out in the open..Jensens suck...

Now..next, there is no such thing as the best subwoofer. Are you going for SQ(sound quality) or SPL(sound pressure level)?

SPL is obviously deep bass..and SQ is a clean crisp sound. So which do you want, then I can help somemore:)
Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: Terry Bogard on November 28, 2001, 04:30:09 PM
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Originally posted by luckee
lemme get one thing out in the open..Jensens suck...

Now..next, there is no such thing as the best subwoofer. Are you going for SQ(sound quality) or SPL(sound pressure level)?

SPL is obviously deep bass..and SQ is a clean crisp sound. So which do you want, then I can help somemore:)




Damn this is tough, I wand Deep bass, but i guess the clear sound factor is bigger to me.
Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: luckee on November 28, 2001, 05:54:38 PM
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Originally posted by DaRkGaMeR




Damn this is tough, I wand Deep bass, but i guess the clear sound factor is bigger to me.


In that case, you will probably be happy JL audio, Infinity perfect\'s, MTX 8000 series or higher..the highest line of RF, audiobahn..forget the series..but they have a polished chrome basket and aluminum cone.

If you truely want a nice sounding system..just get a nice component set up front, the sub/s, and a 4 channel amp with      crossover ability. If you have more money to spend, get a seperate 2 channel amp for the component highs and a class D mono amp for the sub/s
Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: THX on November 28, 2001, 06:54:05 PM
I would double the recommendations that luckee mentioned.  Every owner of a JL Audio just loves their equipment.  For best of the best though, since you say cost is not much of an issue (and just to give you more to shop for & compare to), you should look into IDQ (Image Dynamics), Orion, and Eclipse for subs.

Again if cost is no issue I\'d look at Precision Power (ppi) and DEI for amps.  I would offer the more exotic brands like McIntosh but it doesn\'t sound like you\'re that ga-ga over car audio. :)  Make sure it\'s Class D as luckee said.  You\'ll get a bigger footprint per watt of power.

And I\'ll second you should stay away from Jensen.  Doesn\'t Wal-Mart and Kmart sell their stuff?

Websites to look at- http://www.zebaudio.com and http://www.carmedia1.com for best prices.  http://www.sounddomain.com has the best selection and is said to do price matching.
Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: luckee on November 28, 2001, 06:57:34 PM
In addtion to what THX..since I miss the cost doesnt matter statement... Get a Xtant amp, they look good and kick arse in the sound department..I love xtant amps..
Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: SER on November 28, 2001, 10:04:58 PM
I\'m not too familiar with subs, but I say.. JL Audio and Audiobahn..

I have a couple of friends that are in a car group called Audio Klymaxx and run with those 2 brands.. They sound pretty good too.
Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: Sublimesjg on November 28, 2001, 11:33:22 PM
my friend fit 4 12" Rockford Fosgate HX2 in his single cab truck powered by 2 Punch 800s and those suckers can cause some damage

he breaks his back window in competitions - plus he has some nice components

its funny he has to use a remote in competitions so he isnt in the truck when the music gets really loud and the back window breaks

but anyway i have to say eclipse has some rather nice speakers too
Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: Bladez on November 29, 2001, 05:41:38 PM
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Originally posted by luckee
lemme get one thing out in the open..Jensens suck...


That\'s why I said they aren\'t mine they\'re my brothers.  If you trying to make me mad you didn\'t.  Infact you made me laugh!:laughing:
Title: Subwoofers: What are the best ones?
Post by: luckee on November 29, 2001, 07:48:37 PM
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Originally posted by Bladez


That\'s why I said they aren\'t mine they\'re my brothers.  If you trying to make me mad you didn\'t.  Infact you made me laugh!:laughing:


dont flatter yerself..that had NOTHING to do with you what-so-ever. I just noticed it was emntioned and decided to warn darkgamer..get over yerself d00d.