Car Sound System

[-0MEGA-] · 03-06-2006, 04:31 AM

my friend also has pioneer speakers, those things sound great.

Beyond · 03-06-2006, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by i.Angel

What all do I need? Sorry, I'm such a newb at sound

If you guys could give suggestions that would be great! Thanks!

are you more concerned with a nothing but bass system that "hits hard", or are you looking for quality music reproduction, from the lows to the highs?

**SFR** · 03-06-2006, 06:24 AM

I have two Kicker 12" Subs, an Audiobahn Amp and a MA Audio Capacitor. I also have a JVC head unit. I would like to add some component speakers, I have been looking at some MB Quart component speakers....

I think Beyond's question is a very good one. Also, The_Other_One is right on about the enclosure. Each type of enclosure provides a different kind of low sound.. The conventional types are sealed enclosures which can control the sound more and deliver a deeper bass and then there is a vented/ported enclosure which is louder and more forceful (rock, heavy metal...)

As [-OMEGA-] said, take a look at crutchfield. They are a bit over priced but their learning center and hands-on-research is very thorough.

...also, the direction you of the box plays a part in how the subs sound...

spacedude89 · 03-06-2006, 06:26 AM

Heres your subwoofer.
http://www.mtxaudio.com/caraudio/pro...jackHammer.cfm

And i like Infinity speakers.

**SFR** · 03-06-2006, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by spacedude89

Heres your subwoofer.
http://www.mtxaudio.com/caraudio/pro...jackHammer.cfm

And i like Infinity speakers.

lol.. I wonder what a bunch of elderly people would tell you if you showed them that sub... they would probably pull out their hearing aids, laugh and tell you to get ready to be fitted for your own set...

I really like infinity's home audio speakers and subs. I was not to thrilled with a Kappa series sub I listened to.. but they do make very good home and car audio products..

vortmax · 03-06-2006, 03:56 PM

First off, if you do your homework and build the system right, you don't need Caps. Caps are how you force a substandard system into pumping out more power.

As for brands? Infinity are nice but a little over priced IMHO. I personally think that in terms of subs JL audio is the way to go. The Alpine R type are also really nice. My suggestion is to get a CD of the music you like and go to an audio shop to listen to the subs. Feel free to play around with the settings, as most of the places I've been to could not tune a sub worth crap. Either that or their cheaper subs were severly out of tune to make them sound horrible so they could push the expensive stuff.

Ku-sama · 03-06-2006, 04:10 PM

www.sonicelectronix.com

order there, prices are much lower then crutchfield, get audiobahn subs, bose amps, pioneer 3/4-way speakers, kenwood reciever

MIK3daG33K · 03-06-2006, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SFR

I have two Kicker 12" Subs, an Audiobahn Amp and a MA Audio Capacitor. I also have a JVC head unit. I would like to add some component speakers, I have been looking at some MB Quart component speakers....

I think Beyond's question is a very good one. Also, The_Other_One is right on about the enclosure. Each type of enclosure provides a different kind of low sound.. The conventional types are sealed enclosures which can control the sound more and deliver a deeper bass and then there is a vented/ported enclosure which is louder and more forceful (rock, heavy metal...)

As [-OMEGA-] said, take a look at crutchfield. They are a bit over priced but their learning center and hands-on-research is very thorough.

...also, the direction you of the box plays a part in how the subs sound...

One of my firends has 1 12" kicker and Audiobahn amp pushing it, and it sounds very good. Hit like a champ. Nice setup SFR

elmarcorulz · 03-06-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by spacedude89

Heres your subwoofer.
http://www.mtxaudio.com/caraudio/pro...jackHammer.cfm

And i like Infinity speakers.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/76787/jackhammer_speaker/

spacedude89 · 03-06-2006, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by elmarcorulz

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/76787/jackhammer_speaker/

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