VQuick

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I recently upgraded my audio system. I have component speakers wired to an Alpine MRP-F250 4-channel amp (4x40 watts, 2x100 watts bridged). I would like to add a small sub to fill out the bass.

2 of the channels are for the front speakers, so I only have 80-100 watts RMS available for the sub. What would be the best type of sub for my situation? I'm thinking a single 10" sub. Can I get away with a sealed enclosure even though they require more power than a ported box? I don't want trunk-rattling bass, and I like the cleaner sound of a sealed box.

filtor1

iTrader: (7)

A single AA Assasin 10".

ICEMAN76

iTrader: (2)

R those subs really good?? Never seen or heard them in person.

filtor1

iTrader: (7)

Yes. I have done several installs using these drivers. The new versions. I recommend them to anyone with under 300 watts that wants a great sounding sub. Although they can get pretty loud, they are designed with high efficiency, cost effectiveness, and sq in mind.

VQuick

iTrader: (17)

What about the bass tube (e.g. Bazooka) style subs? They seem to be very efficient and have good customer reviews on Crutchfield.

nismos14

iTrader: (56)

I have one in my crx, lol that sucker gets loud, but crx's notoriously get loud EASY.

filtor1

iTrader: (7)

I have only used the Bazooka tubes 3 times and been impressed all three. For the amount of space they take up and how loud they got.

maxprivate

iTrader: (12)

yeah man it is pretty loud, I heard you coming down the block...

VQuick

iTrader: (17)

So I'm pretty much decided on the 10" Bazooka tube now. Thanks for the all the advice. I have a final question: since I've never wired a subwoofer before, I don't know how many speaker wires I need. Obviously there is no need for stereo on a sub, but does a single subwoofer typically have one pair of inputs (+ and -) or stereo inputs (R + -, L + -)? I would like to bridge the input at the amp and then just run one speaker wire to the sub.

nismos14

iTrader: (56)

If you get the DVC it may have 2 on the outside, if you get the SVC it should have one which is 4 ohms. That is what you want because of your amp configuration.

One set of wires.

Pearl96Max

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Guess I shoulda taken advantage when we had a local closeout on Bazooka tubes ...

nismos14

iTrader: (56)

Cost vs output is not bad at all

Pearl96Max

iTrader: (151)

I know this.

nismos14

iTrader: (56)

I almost feel like getting a pair of dvc's and putting them in the crx, haha. The one is freakin loud as it is.