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12-16-2012, 07:20 PM

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Need help with speaker n amp choice

Ive been out of this area for a while and was wondering what is the best these days. Looking for a single 12 inch and maybe 500 watt amp. Any suggestions ?

12-17-2012, 05:59 AM

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Price range?

12-17-2012, 10:29 AM

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Price range?

Open I guess. It's only oe sub I'm looking for.

12-17-2012, 10:34 AM

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N an amp. Just wondering whats some of the best these days

12-17-2012, 03:18 PM

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Well, $2000 for the pair or $600 for the pair?

12-17-2012, 08:01 PM

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Well, $2000 for the pair or $600 for the pair?

Don't wanna spend more then $500 for one 12inch sub and n amp. Thanks for helping

12-17-2012, 08:04 PM

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Open I guess. It's only oe sub I'm looking for.

Focal 33 wx. And hifonics xxv goliath.

You said "open you guess" pssshhh it's only ONE sub lol

12-17-2012, 08:10 PM

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Focal 33 wx. And hifonics xxv goliath.

You said "open you guess" pssshhh it's only ONE sub lol

Not that open lol more like 500-600

12-17-2012, 08:12 PM

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Didn't realize how expensive quality subs n amps are. Haven't purchased any in 10 yrs or so.

12-18-2012, 06:08 AM

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Do you mind used, or do you want new?

12-18-2012, 05:55 PM

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Do you mind used, or do you want new?

New

12-18-2012, 07:45 PM

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I'm guessing you have an 03 Max. Do you plan on using an IB sub in the rear deck?

12-19-2012, 04:56 PM

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Don't wanna spend more then $500 for one 12inch sub and n amp. Thanks for helping

For the price and performance, the Sundown SA-12 is one of the best in that price category. They retail for $200. There is someone selling a pair of them over in the classifieds section, you can PM him and see if he'd sell you just one.

12-26-2012, 07:59 AM

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I'm guessing you have an 03 Max. Do you plan on using an IB sub in the rear deck?

Yes. What's ib sub

12-26-2012, 08:00 AM

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Thank you. I will look into it.

12-26-2012, 08:19 AM

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What's a good brand for amp wire?

12-30-2012, 04:12 PM

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For QUALITY components, amps, processors, and subs. You might want a good credit card. I have build systems easily exceeding 7,000 bucks in just products. Here are a few names you want to look into.

Mosconi
Audison
Morel
Image Dyanmics
Zapco
Rainbow
Focal

What are you looking to get accomplished with your system upgrade?

12-30-2012, 08:26 PM

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Nothing that crazy. Just wanna add a little more to stock Bose. Figured a good 12 n 500-1000 watt amp would do it. At this point lookin at kicker 4 gauge wire with a sundown 12inch sub. Just not sure what amp to use. I know I want a mono amp. Prob 1000 watts. But don't know what brand? Do u have a suggestion for $200-$300?