gettin some subs..need some help

[Sean]

So i was looking at some of the MTX subs on crutchfield here http://www.crutchfield.com/S-jfLNYqE...RT12X2A&tp=112

And i was planning on gettin the Profile AP1200 to go with it...

I am completely new to this hav spent the last 3 days lookin around on this forum so i figured it was time to ask for some help...

Im not necessarily goin for LOUD so i thought a sealed box would be good... Im not sure if i should go with the mtx subs at the link above or if i should build my own box..or spend a boatload of money on some ported kickers...

Basically i just want somthin that thumps pretty damn good without spendin too much ( like over 200 for some subs - amp excluded)

[Tonyyank]

Those subs/box are fine for a first system w/o spending alot of $$$

Amp should work as well. As for building a ported box IMO no, unless you are really good covering it with carpet, or it will look like sh1t (IMO)

[Sean]

aight thats good....do u think i should replace the rest of the speakers, or will that setup sound fine with the factory ones?

[ryanbgb22]

go wth my setup.


they're only $25 each, get three of those, make your own box, and it'll be more origional and probably better. I havent used a db meter yet, but i will tell you, 6 of those are loud.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by ryanbgb22

they're only $25 each, get three of those, make your own box, and it'll be more origional and probably better. I havent used a db meter yet, but i will tell you, 6 of those are loud.

...wat do u hav powerin those??

[GrandAmGT1996]

cute hitch.



I have two 12" MTX 7500 series subs, in a MTX ported box. They are loud and still arent sloppy. I love MTX

[cardude007617]

only problem with the 6 subs is with a box like that...your trunk is history. if you go with like 2 10s or 1 12s u still have enough of a trunk left to make it useful and not just space dedicated to your system. i mean originality is great, but this is your daily driver and you still need/want/like to have a place to put stuff you buy in a store and what ever else out of site

[kuecker_dj09]

thats a good first system. you should be very happy with it. the amp you chose will work fine because you will bridge it to one channel.

dont worry about building your own box. just use the MTX one because its made for those subs specifically, so they will sound best in that box

if any of this is confusing to you, PM me...ill be happy to help

[ryanbgb22]

my trunk is obivously useless but im working on a new setup. My cute hitch pulls cute toys . And i have an audiobahn av160000 amp...or somthing like that, i dont feel like going out to look at it.

[kuecker_dj09]

another piece of advice i would say is dont half-ass it on your system. i did 2 times before i got it right, and i wasted a ton of money because i didnt want to save up and buy a real system.

im not saying anything bad about the MTXs and the Profile Amp. both are good companys. im just saying, dont half-ass it.

[hass]

What subs are those by the way Ryan?
I'm looking for some smaller ones for mid-bass.
My 12's can handle anything low...
But my mid bass totally blows.
Well, considering I have only 6 1/2" up front and no rear speakers... that may have something to do with it...

[cardude007617]

Originally Posted by kuecker_dj09

another piece of advice i would say is dont half-ass it on your system. i did 2 times before i got it right, and i wasted a ton of money because i didnt want to save up and buy a real system.

im not saying anything bad about the MTXs and the Profile Amp. both are good companys. im just saying, dont half-ass it.

heh who said you got it right the 3rd time? jkjk ur fine. nah seriously tho, if you want a good set up, stay the hell out of best buy and what ever the clueless individual says sounds "amazing". just out of curiousity:
-do u plan on installing it yourself?---if u do, you'll save 80-100 dollars depending on where you go.
-are you getting a head unit?--if so, 1 you'll have better control over your system and 2 everything will sound better.
-did you figure in 50-100 dollars for an amp kit (20 foot power from batt to trunk, 18in ground, RCAs for the signal to your subs, turn on, speaker wire etc etc)?--look on ebay for some, best buy will rape you over on them (100 bucks if i remember right...ebay has a the kicker kit i used for like 45 or so and its a great kit)
-keep in mind; simple designs of products are usualyl better than the crazy neon and LED models.
-oh ya one more thing....car audio is a freaking addiction dude. i began it by replacing blown rear 6x9s, proceeded with a deck, then my subs along with new door speakers, now to wrap it up im amping my speakers. im affraid to look at how much i've spent on this stupid hobby but in the end i got a pretty nice sounding and looking system that i've done 100 percent myself. i love car audio and i enjoy every moment that i do it; even figuring out the minor glitches alone the way .

so ya bottom line is expect to open up ur wallet more and more as time goes on...

[Sean]

Originally Posted by cardude007617

heh who said you got it right the 3rd time? jkjk ur fine. nah seriously tho, if you want a good set up, stay the hell out of best buy and what ever the clueless individual says sounds "amazing". just out of curiousity:
-do u plan on installing it yourself?---if u do, you'll save 80-100 dollars depending on where you go.
-are you getting a head unit?--if so, 1 you'll have better control over your system and 2 everything will sound better.
-did you figure in 50-100 dollars for an amp kit (20 foot power from batt to trunk, 18in ground, RCAs for the signal to your subs, turn on, speaker wire etc etc)?--look on ebay for some, best buy will rape you over on them (100 bucks if i remember right...ebay has a the kicker kit i used for like 45 or so and its a great kit)
-keep in mind; simple designs of products are usualyl better than the crazy neon and LED models.
-oh ya one more thing....car audio is a freaking addiction dude. i began it by replacing blown rear 6x9s, proceeded with a deck, then my subs along with new door speakers, now to wrap it up im amping my speakers. im affraid to look at how much i've spent on this stupid hobby but in the end i got a pretty nice sounding and looking system that i've done 100 percent myself. i love car audio and i enjoy every moment that i do it; even figuring out the minor glitches alone the way .

so ya bottom line is expect to open up ur wallet more and more as time goes on...

thanks for the tips...i definitly dont want to halfass it and get a cheap system and hav to replace it after a month..im plannin on installing it myself and i already got most of the wire/ watever else i need.. and i can completely see myself getting addicted to this (it wouldn't be the first time gettin addicted to an expenive hobby..)

[hass]

Yeah, doing it yourself is actually really easy.
When I first started, I was like WTF did i get myself in to...
But it actually turned out to be so simple and fun now when I look back on it.
I look forward to wiring up my new audio stuff when I get it ^_^

Just don't rush things.
and read stuff through.
That was my mistake.

[WeibSunder]

Originally Posted by ryanbgb22

go wth my setup.


they're only $25 each, get three of those, make your own box, and it'll be more origional and probably better. I havent used a db meter yet, but i will tell you, 6 of those are loud.

Back to the ghetto we go!

[cardude007617]

Originally Posted by hass

Yeah, doing it yourself is actually really easy.
When I first started, I was like WTF did i get myself in to...
But it actually turned out to be so simple and fun now when I look back on it.
I look forward to wiring up my new audio stuff when I get it ^_^

Just don't rush things.
and read stuff through.
That was my mistake.

x2 all the way. its pretty simple to do if you have any clue on what your doing. and god....this crap is soo addicting, look at my not even up to date list of mods:

[Metallman56]

i guess i'm the only one that really woundnt recomend those subs. there cheap, and thats how there going to sound.

i would get a pair of these MB Quarts. there a hell of a deal right now, and there a good woofer.

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=3415

the box is going to put you over budget a bit though. you can probably pick one up in town for about $50. or you could build one, if your good at math.

thats what i would do. i'd save just a little bit more money and go with the Quarts. they sound awsome, and you wont be disapointed.

[Bryan]

Sh!t was that deal on the MB Quarts goin on like 2 months ago?

[Metallman56]

its been going on for a while. they must have really overstocked them, cause there just dirt cheap.

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Metallman56

i guess i'm the only one that really woundnt recomend those subs. there cheap, and thats how there going to sound.

i would get a pair of these MB Quarts. there a hell of a deal right now, and there a good woofer.

http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=3415

the box is going to put you over budget a bit though. you can probably pick one up in town for about $50. or you could build one, if your good at math.

thats what i would do. i'd save just a little bit more money and go with the Quarts. they sound awsome, and you wont be disapointed.

i dunno...those r some pretty high-end subs...prob too much for a first sub... u think 1 of those will sound better than 2 of the mtx's??? i can def build my own box i if had to but id need a list of stuff to buy (unless its a kit)... For a fist set of subs i might just go with the mtxs though unless u strongly recommend i dont..