Help me build the perfect system for 200 bucks or less
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Help me build the perfect system for 200 bucks or less - 6/1/2008 10:09:04 PM
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armynatguard18
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Ok so here we are. I just got a little extra spending money and I've decided to upgrade my current stock 6 speaker monsoon system. I am thrilled with the sound I have now, the middle 2 speakers have to be small subs themselves, cuz they literally pound you. But I want just a little bit more.
So I don't want anything huge, no need for 2xx 12's or anything, I don't want to waste the space. I was thinking of doing 1x 10 in or maybe 12 in, but I really don't know yet. Here's the thing, I know NOTHING about hooking it up, so please help. I know you need an amp to power the sub because otherwise your battery will go dead or something but thats about it. Told you, I'm clueless, never done this before. I really want the experience of hooking it up myself though.
Whats the dif between 10's and 12's? Is it really noticeable? How much "air" (big a box) will I need for it? What watt size do I need. I heard Sony Xplode's are crap, so what do you recommend, Pioneer? Any help would be appreciated and if you have pictures even better.
Thinking of doing the spot in the back on the side, you all know where I'm talking about. Will that be a big enough box for a good thump? Also do I need to change my radio? I really like the stock one. Trying to do this all for 200 or less.
Thanks, I'll go look at the rest of this section now to get ideas
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RE: Help me build the perfect system for 200 bucks or less - 6/1/2008 10:45:22 PM
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armynatguard18
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Thanks hull...I listen to everything. Popular music, some rock, some r&b...but mostly country ( i know don't laugh) I just like something to go bump every once in awhile (that sounded weird).
So mostly popular music and country. So what would be a good watt? 600 peak and 250 or 300 rms? The amp has to be the same as the rms on the sub? Yep I'll definitely try talking to somebody at circuit city. Thanks
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RE: Help me build the perfect system for 200 bucks or less - 6/2/2008 12:05:38 AM
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armynatguard18
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So I found a 12 inch kenwood sub, with a 1000w peak, 2 channel kenwood amp, but its only 170 rms, what exactly does that mean. Can you up the RMS? 170 seems kinda low. he wants 240 for both, but I might offer him 190.
Also 2xx 12's in a box, rockford fosgate and an amp, no other specifications, says make offer.
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RE: Help me build the perfect system for 200 bucks or less - 6/2/2008 9:59:07 PM
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kyleengert
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dont get me wrong kenwoods good and all..but if you can swipe that rockford fosgate do it! those are good speakers in my opinion. most likely the box hes got with it wont fit in ur car. if u listen to country a 12 would be good. 1000watts would almost be perfect for that. but i mean again..depends on speakers and amp and everything else. youre not gonna be able to hook up the amp without a new stereo. stock radios dont have the input/output for the amp. hooking all of it up wont be a problem. i can walk you threw that if you need it. its pretty easy. ive got 2 12''s in mine with 3000watts...and believe me if youre listening to country you dont want that much haha.
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