Subs/amp help...

i want to buy a bandpass box, 2 -10's and an amp. I just want something that sounds alright nothing crazy. Plus i dont want to spend a lot on money. any suggestions would be appreciated.

how much can you spend on sub/amp? have you heard bandpass before? if you want something that sounds alright, go ported. cost less than bandpass and saves more space.

Im not sure how much i will spend on subs/amp but i want to keep it pretty cheap tho. Id rather have a bandpass too.

FYI bandpass boxes are better for hatches and open areas. Not sure what you have.

Just go to best buy or circuit city and buy whatever crap they have on sale...

Originally posted by 95HondaCivic
Im not sure how much i will spend on subs/amp but i want to keep it pretty cheap tho. Id rather have a bandpass too.

if you want bandpass, then it's alright with me. as for subs, i would get either the alpine type E subs from circuit city, or the Rockford Fosgate HE at best buy. everything else they sell is poop. the subs shouldn't cost you more than 200. the alpines are on sale "2 for $129" (i think). those are decent subs. they are more sound quality oriented, as the rockfords are more SPL. if you're willing to buy online, then you'll save a lot of money. after you get your subs, then we can figure out what amp you'll need. :)

Originally posted by GSteg


if you want bandpass, then it's alright with me. as for subs, i would get either the alpine type E subs from circuit city, or the Rockford Fosgate HE at best buy.

I would also recommend the Rockford Fosgates from BB. My friend has 2 12's and it sounds really nice.

Originally posted by 93speed


I would also recommend the Rockford Fosgates from BB. My friend has 2 12's and it sounds really nice.

yea. my neighbor has a 12" HE series in his 4runner. those subs are rated 200 watts RMS. . they are in a ported box i think, with lots of polyfill. he's sending it 200watts RMS with his alpine amp and i can hear it a 3 houses down. sadly people pay $100 because of the name RF. i would instead buy a lightning audio strike SVC sub. they are both the same thing just with different logo and a way cheaper. i believe i found one for $47.95 last time. besides, it'll be cool to see people drop their jaws after they find out they lost to a lightning audio. :p enough about the sub;)

oh yea, if the salesman tell you to buy something that you are unsure of...don't buy it. most likely they will try to rip you off.

If ya watch the advertisments from bestbuy, they usually will have a 2 for 1 deal on RF subs so you don't have to pay that much.

Check out this site~~~ www.carmedia1.com you should find wat ur lookin 4~ they reduce the price of everything

Originally posted by 93speed
If ya watch the advertisments from bestbuy, they usually will have a 2 for 1 deal on RF subs so you don't have to pay that much.

here in california, i don't see any RF HE in newspapers. the only RF i see are the Punch Z, which are poopy. they are usually (2) 12"s for 99.95. i rather get 2 strikes for that cost...

Originally posted by BluStori
Check out this site~~~ www.carmedia1.com you should find wat ur lookin 4~ they reduce the price of everything

:eek2:my god!!! the 18" CV stroker is only $419!!! but like always...there is always someone raping you in shipping price. (maybe cuz of the 31 lbs magnet:p )

but more..i want the vega series. sweet sub. too bad they are 129 bucks. i found them at one place for 99 bucks, but shipping was 30 bucks. then i went to another place that had free shipping and i was like "sweet jesus!" but the sub was $130:( i think they zeb had it for only 119, but shipping was 10 bucks.. :finger4:

this CV shopping thing has gotten me :bloated:

ill wait for the 2 for one at best buy . also what kind of box would be best i dont have a hatchback? I like bandpass cause i think they look good but should i get a different kind of box?

Originally posted by 95HondaCivic
ill wait for the 2 for one at best buy . also what kind of box would be best i dont have a hatchback? I like bandpass cause i think they look good but should i get a different kind of box?

LOL..u like it cuz it's look good. i would aim for ported. blend of SQ and SPL.

Originally posted by GSteg
my god!!! the 18" CV stroker is only $419!!! but like always...there is always someone raping you in shipping price. (maybe cuz of the 31 lbs magnet:p ) Not to mention the stroker hasnt been made in two years I highly doubt the site is upto date...

i was at bestbuy today and it seemed that 1-12" was better than 2-10s". Should i just get one 12 or 2 10's?

Originally posted by 95HondaCivic
i was at bestbuy today and it seemed that 1-12" was better than 2-10s". Should i just get one 12 or 2 10's?

you answered your own question there...:p

Originally posted by CXHatchback
FYI bandpass boxes are better for hatches and open areas. Not sure what you have.I totally disagree -- they are bad for hatches and open areas because they produce crappy sound quality, I cant stand listening to bandpass boxes -- WAYYYYYY to noisey. Go with a ported enclosure for the best of both worlds.

And two tens are better then one 12 -- but Best Buy is gay and doesnt hookup subs to be played at their highest potential.

sparq do you have anything thats decent but kinda cheap in 10's also do you have ported boxes?

Originally posted by sparq
but Best Buy is gay and doesnt hookup subs to be played at their highest potential.

yea. i've looked at their amps before. it was smaller than my profile amp. they had about 4 subs hooked up to one amp. also, those guys set the gains at low volume, so when i turn it up, the subs seemed like they were going to burst open. they should hire a real installers to do the job:D