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What do you suggest? Simple subwoofer box & amp to stock MyGig???

14K views 112 replies 11 participants last post by  White WK Swagga 
#1 ·
I want to add a single sub box & amp to my stock MyGig system. I'm looking to spent around $400. or so. What do you suggest as far as brand, amps, cap, 10" or 12", etc... Also Is there anyone in or around the NY area that couls posibly give me some tips or help with install???
 
#4 ·
Are you looking for sound quality or something loud?
 
#8 ·
yes the cycle never ends though sub is starting to crackle got to upgrade. i plan on running some 8s in the the drivers and passengers doors and some tweets front and back just got to get the time. so i compensated when i did the alts and batteries for later on stuff.
 
#9 ·
I want it a little loud mut mostly for quality. I can get the wiring kit myself. I just don't know what amps or type sub to look for. I had 2 12" pioneer subs and a 12k Rockford amp in my sentra years ago. That was decent just the car was put together like chit.
 
#11 ·
Thanks Matt. I don't care what people think about silver jeeps. you're OK!!! LOL
 
#13 ·
^ haha

So far I'm thinking;

12 sealed (1.0 ft^3) enclsoure from sonicelectronix (eBay): $40 shipped

SSA Dcon 12 sub: $150

Sony XM-1S amplifier: 120

Let me keep thinking, and I'll search around tonight.
OK Thats like speaking german to me. LOL But I trust your judgement...
 
#19 ·
Good luck, there's soo many brands and types to buy out there. But I can say I am happy with my JL Audio 10W6v2 running off a JL 500/1 amp. I spent $112 for the sub brand new on ebay and $165 for the amp new on ebay, but that was with alot of searching and low bidding. The enclosure I built myself from a sheet of 2'x4'x3/4" mdf from home depot, but partsexpress sells very cheap sub enclosures I would buy also already made and carpeted. Ebay IMO is a great place to buy new stereo gear. Can def find a JL 250/1 amp and a JL 10" or 12" sub for under $400. The only reason im saying JL Audio is because its all I have installed throughout my WK and im very happy with it, but there are also alot of other great brands out there but I just havent heard anything else in person to give you ideas, other than Focal's but those are $$$. DIYmobile is a great site to do research on, I got alot of help from the threads there.
 
#20 ·
No doubt the sub woofer market is way over saturated. Unfortunately, prices still seem a bit high when considering how much of the frequency spectrum they cover (less than 1%).

Whenever I see a question about what sub ______. I just pick the first few that come to my head and then hope the inquirer searches for reviews that will usually lead to more recommendations within that category.
 
#21 ·
I love my digi alpine amp but that itself was $400.. a friend of mine gave me his Phoenix Gold sub so I don't have any specs on it and a friend of his built a custom enclosure for it (contours to the rear seats) for $100 including materials.

I had all this installed by an audio shop with bass knob for $300 so my setup cost me around $800.. if you're doing it yourself you'll save some major coin.
 
#23 ·
Research is your friend. Go to caraudio.com and diymobileaudio.com and just do research. Its the best way to figure out what you want by reading hundreds of reviews on different products. Itll lead you in the direction you want to go with what sub/amp combo you want.
Personally, I think a JL 500/1 and a JL 10w6 is a perfect match. Quality products, great sound. Price to some people might be a little high, but you get what you pay for.
Fi makes excellent subs as well. Ficaraudio.com Check them out.
 
#25 ·
JL 500/1 + JL 10W6v2 = Awesome!!!!I have that now and wouldnt trade it for anything other than a 10W7, the 500/1 amp is awesome and worth the money. I've been tuning my amps and now the whole system is just loud as hell and impresses people. When I first installed everything I hated it and thought I wasted my money till I played with all the settings.
 
#26 · (Edited)
Yeah Nate have you seen my set-up? Mine was anout $800 with EVERYTHING...I love my Icon sub that matt recommended to me. Great sound clarity, excellent construction and not one issue since install! Mine is a 10" and with the box it fits perfectly under the rear shade and takes up the least amount of space possible. I have a thread on my install that should help...and the whiteness will look familiar and create comfort :)

I like the JL product too...but you guys are more than doubling his costs with the 500/1 and W6! I love my Icon from SSA!

OH YEAH I also have a sub for you if ya want it. Audiobahn AW1506T...1300 RMS 15" sub brand new! I have had it for a couple years...if ya want it I will give it to you, all u have to do is pay shipping + a couple bucks for my troubles. I had one of these in my Dakota with a JBL 1200.1 mono amp and it POUNDED! It was a great set-up that could be toned down for quality and up for bumpage! The sub new was over $400 and now sells for $300 still...and it looks money IMO (chrome everywhere!)

http://techronics.com/caraudio_3581...2600-Watts-Car-Audio-Subwoofer.html?aff=72182

 
#27 · (Edited)
Yeah Nate have you seen my set-up? Mine was anout $800 with EVERYTHING...I love my Icon sub that matt recommended to me. Great sound clarity, excellent construction and not one issue since install! Mine is a 10" and with the box it fits perfectly under the rear shade and takes up the least amount of space possible. I have a thread on my install that should help...and the whiteness will look familiar and create comfort :)

I like the JL product too...but you guys are more than doubling his costs with the 500/1 and W6! I love my Icon from SSA!

No im not, I got my 500/1 brand new for $165 shipped and my 10W6v2 brand new for $114 shipped, all off ebay. Yea it took me awhile of low bidding but thats what I paid. I won two 10W6v2's for $350 shipped then sold one back on ebay for over $200 plus shipping cost. Those prices are insane, cant buy walmart crap for those prices....
 
#31 ·
With so many brands out on the market everyone has there own opinion on whats "good". I was into stereo systems when I was in highschool, but lost interest and was happy with stock for the longest time. I was actually impressed at how the stock WK stereo sounded. Now im 31 and wanted to act like a kid again so got the itch for a system. And im out of the loop so just went with all JL Audio. And off ebay I was able to get all new gear dirt cheap.
 
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#34 ·
HAHA you like that? And it had white and chrome all over it!!

When you say "this" sub, what are you referring to? NO CAPS (per Matt, bandaid on a gunshot wound)...my 1000W sundown amp doesnt dim my headlights at all...even with the fogs on and bumping it!!!
 
#35 · (Edited)
That's right. You did say no cap. Sorry I forgot the link. LOL (Edited earlier post) You still have that sub in the pic Brad?
 
#37 ·
Any brand to look for in particular?
 
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