Need a Quick Schoolin on General Info on Subs and Amps!

[Acuracy]

Ok, i'm going to upgrade my subs from the 2 10's i've currently got to 2 12's and give my current setup to the wife.

I decided on 12's because I used to run 12's in the audi and it hit pretty well and still have the box.

What do I need to look at in terms of specs for the subs themselves. What's a good watt range for RMS? Is there a certain frequency response range I should look for?

What's the difference between 2 channel and 4 channel. How many watts RMS should I look for in a decent amp? How does the ohm number(2 or 4) effect things?

I basically just need a quick once over so I know what i'm looking at with all these specifications so I can make sure I get what I want. And i'm not looking to shake my rear view off, but want more than these two inexpensive 10's can do.

Thanks! :rock

[stevieg]

how much r you looking to spend and do you know what brand of subs your looking at?

[Acuracy]

Don't have a budget yet, and not brand loyal but don't want like walmart subs or anything. I really don't have a clue how much i'm going to need to spend for a decent setup, I don't want to spend a grand+ though.

[stevieg]

if i was buying new subs i would go with this for subs
http://www.diamondaudio.com/content/view/134/148/

and this for a amp
[http://www.diamondaudio.com/content/view/186/210/

i have 2 d3 10 with the d4 amp they hit hard.

here is a dealer: this guy is awesome, he did all the work to my old car. he also has kicker and pioneer.
http://www.diamondaudio.com/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,8/

[AustinBending]

I personally have kicker l5's with a jl audio 1000 watt amp they are 10" and hit really hard - my 2 cents you get what you pay for in car audio if you go cheap the subs will blow and your amp will fry sooner or later

[stevieg]

I personally have kicker l5's with a jl audio 1000 watt amp they are 10" and hit really hard - my 2 cents you get what you pay for in car audio if you go cheap the subs will blow and your amp will fry sooner or later

+1

l5 hit hard. the only kicker sub i would buy r the squared ones (solobarics).

[Kevin]

Diamond Audio and Rainbow

Since Steve posted the info on Diamond- Here is rainbow

http://www.rainbow-audio.de/

Nuff said - Quality = $

[AustinBending]

+1

l5 hit hard. the only kicker sub i would buy r the squared ones (solobarics).

Thats what I gots hommie :redspotd

[bimmershark]

i am a fan of JL AUDIOS i ve had a few subs from them and friends who had thier amps...

[06EvoMR]

I am running a 10" Kicker L5 with a JL Audio 500/1. It hits hard.

[06EvoMR]

The only thing is it doesn't hit as hard in the GTO as it did in the 4runner. Mainly because the GTO trunk has little to no airspace, and I was running an aftermarket headunit in the 4runner.

Either way it still sounds amazing. :)

[stevieg]

Thats what I gots hommie :redspotd

i know i read your post

i am a fan of JL AUDIOS i ve had a few subs from them and friends who had thier amps...

JL FTL

[ajstefanacci]

the first question is how much room do you want to use or if you have a box you like how much airspace is in it?

i love l5's too but they need a lot of airspace or a lot of wattage to sound good

[bimmershark]

i know i read your post



JL FTL

why do you say that i never had a problem with mine and they worked great ..obviously they get better in the levels you go up .....just curious

[Acuracy]

Ended up getting a JL 12W6 with custom build ported box and JL 500/1 amp, shit ROCKS OUT! Very happy with it, great setup.

Thanks for all the input everyone :)

[Acuracy]

http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp159/lateralspeed/111309143228.jpg

Custom mounting bracket for the amp:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp159/lateralspeed/111309143406.jpg

Custom face plates cover the entire box and amp mount:
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp159/lateralspeed/111309143147.jpg

Custom box, face plates/amp mount not put on yet since I only got the install done at like 8:30 at night then went straight to the meet. Once I get everything on it will sit night and tight against the back seats leaving me alot of trunk space still.
http://i407.photobucket.com/albums/pp159/lateralspeed/111309143105.jpg