are these RF subs good?
04-09-2005, 09:08 PM
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are these RF subs good?
These Rockford-Fosgate subs seem to be a pretty good price. Are they pretty good? I don't need anything competition-level, just something that'll thump pretty nice.
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04-09-2005, 09:11 PM
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Or how about these JL audio subs? I've heard really good things about them... seems like $285 is a pretty good price for them.
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04-09-2005, 10:11 PM
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Those are very good subs.....you can't go wrong with Rockford. Their subs are raw power. I have the Stage 2 RF series subs in my other car and they are vicious......I say go with a Rockford 2 channel amp: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1099389702599
and they're decent speakers for being RF low end. And I've played around with some of their stage 2. They sound really good... but I'm a Memphis fan. 
04-10-2005, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by blakstarz
Those are very good subs.....you can't go wrong with Rockford. Their subs are raw power. I have the Stage 2 RF series subs in my other car and they are vicious......I say go with a Rockford 2 channel amp: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1099389702599
04-10-2005, 04:58 PM
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Neg. 500 watts is an average # for a daily driven non competition system. A bit more or a bit less is not a big deal. If you fed it 100 watts, you will run into underpowering and lots of distortion.
04-10-2005, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by josehernandez94
Thanks for the advice. I just have a question. It says the subs handle 500W RMS, but the amps only put out 400W RMS. Wouldn't the subs be underpowered?
04-10-2005, 05:07 PM
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OK, I just took a closer look at that amp. It will not be enough. 300watts at 4 ohm. If you want to find a more efficient pair of subs, that amp will do 150watts X2 at 2ohms. Those RF and JL subs will need more that 150 per sub.
04-10-2005, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by filtor1
OK, I just took a closer look at that amp. It will not be enough. 300watts at 4 ohm. If you want to find a more efficient pair of subs, that amp will do 150watts X2 at 2ohms. Those RF and JL subs will need more that 150 per sub.
Thanks for the info. Is there an amp you'd recommend that would adequately power those subs? All this ohm stuff confuses me so I'm not exactly sure how to match an amp to subs. I just figured that 500W RMS RF subs would be good and want an amp that will definitely power them well, so if you know of one, please let me know.
04-10-2005, 06:29 PM
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Would the RF bd1000 be sufficient?
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04-10-2005, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 2 Da Max
no a cap is NOT neccessary in almost any system. just run some thick guage power wire, 4 or lower
04-11-2005, 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Tell us your budget and Im sure we can put together a nice set of subs with a matching amp.
Don't forget to let us know what type of music you listen to. This helps out when showing subs. Certain subs run better in Vented or Sealed boxes.
04-11-2005, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Tell us your budget and Im sure we can put together a nice set of subs with a matching amp.
04-11-2005, 07:48 AM
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Contact Don(Pearl96Max) for suggestions. And yes the BD1000.1 would be sufficient. The .1 on the end means it is 1ohm stable. For this amp to work to it's capacity, you will need to match your voice coil configuration to meet the 1ohm load. hear is a small site I refer to when asked these type of questions.
http://elliottelectronics.com/Spkwiringset.htm
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04-11-2005, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by josehernandez94
Budget for subs, amp, and box is probably $500-600. I listen to a lot of rap, but also some rock too. I think I'd like to get 2 12s if I could get pretty decent ones, otherwise 2 10s. Let me know what y'all think. Thanks.
Vented will work great with your rap music. And the combination of the M-Class and 500 D amp will keep your rock sounding clear. That's my recomendation. But hey, I'm the "Resident Memphis Nut"...
04-11-2005, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kcidmil
Hmm, one 12" Memphis M-Class, in a vented box and 500 D amp would run you about $550. And will give you a pounding.
Vented will work great with your rap music. And the combination of the M-Class and 500 D amp will keep your rock sounding clear. That's my recomendation. But hey, I'm the "Resident Memphis Nut"...
Vented will work great with your rap music. And the combination of the M-Class and 500 D amp will keep your rock sounding clear. That's my recomendation. But hey, I'm the "Resident Memphis Nut"...
04-11-2005, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by filtor1
Contact Don(Pearl96Max) for suggestions. And yes the BD1000.1 would be sufficient. The .1 on the end means it is 1ohm stable.
Umm Chris, hate to do this to ya buddy, but thats incorrect.
The ".1,.2,.4,etc" refers to the channels. Although that amp may claim to be stable at 1 Ohm, its sheer coincidence. Otherwise that would mean the 800.4 and 500.4 are only stable to 4Ohm? 
04-12-2005, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by josehernandez94
Pardon the ignorance, but what's a vented box? Also, would it be that much more expensive to get two of the M-Class subs? Can that one 500 D amp power two?
The box in my truck was designed specifically for the Memphis subs. It's a big box as you can see. The M-Class works well in smaller boxes, my box was built in mind to hold a M3.
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04-12-2005, 02:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Umm Chris, hate to do this to ya buddy, but thats incorrect. The ".1,.2,.4,etc" refers to the channels. Although that amp may claim to be stable at 1 Ohm, its sheer coincidence. Otherwise that would mean the 800.4 and 500.4 are only stable to 4Ohm?
The ".1,.2,.4,etc" refers to the channels. Although that amp may claim to be stable at 1 Ohm, its sheer coincidence. Otherwise that would mean the 800.4 and 500.4 are only stable to 4Ohm? 
I think I will stop posting for a while. My brain must be tuning into mush. 
Thanks for the correction. I learn from you guys everyday.
04-12-2005, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by filtor1
I need to get on the ball. I honestly thought that is what it stood for. I didn't think to reference that theory with other amps. I think I will stop posting for a while. My brain must be tuning into mush.
Thanks for the correction. I learn from you guys everyday.
I think I will stop posting for a while. My brain must be tuning into mush. Thanks for the correction. I learn from you guys everyday.
04-12-2005, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by slickrick
damn chris you all are going up this weekend? maybe me and kevin should send up a care package.
04-12-2005, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by kpr10is
When will you start the install?...what exactly are you doing in it and how long will it take, mr. 'i can do a 791 in 1.5hrs'
Dont hate, your still young, youll get there sometime.
And actually just did one yesterday. 2005 Accord 1hr 47mins on the nose.
04-13-2005, 03:59 AM
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Eh a few things, Im not sure if Jeremy wants that much info out there, so Ill keep quiet.
Dont hate, your still young, youll get there sometime. And actually just did one yesterday. 2005 Accord 1hr 47mins on the nose.
Dont hate, your still young, youll get there sometime.
And actually just did one yesterday. 2005 Accord 1hr 47mins on the nose.
04-13-2005, 04:02 AM
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damn chris you all are going up this weekend? maybe me and kevin should send up a care package.
04-13-2005, 04:06 AM
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Just him and Jeremey, if I work fast Ill have em outta here by Friday night. Then I can run around the house Nekkid again
04-13-2005, 04:09 AM
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There is no good reason for me to be up post whoring soo bad other than sheer excitement. I am going to the car jacking and hostage capital of the country this weekend to do very fun things at Master Don Pearl 96 Max Sir Stereo. 