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For all of you people with upgraded stereo systems in your cars

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[J_Gasper]
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Hey guys,

I have a 2008 Ford Escape and I have finally had rid with the shitty speakers and lack of bass. I have 3 amps that my dad just took out of his car that I can have, I dont know the name or wattage of them, I will look in a bit. Basically, I want all new speakers and I am looking for 2 10in subs. Can anyone any brands for either or these? I dont want to cheap out, but I defiantly dont want to break the bank.

I have been looking at Rockford, Kenwood, and MTX. Am I on the right track?


+K for help!
May 22 2012 8:04PM
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[J_Gasper]
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I have heard some good things about these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-2400W-Kenwood-KFC-W3013PS-Subwoofers-12DSPF-Sealed-12-Sub-Enclosure-/300711829868?pt=Car_Subwoofers_Enclosures&hash=item4603d2616c&vxp=mtr#ht_1965wt_1413
May 22 2012 8:06PM
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Mkvackay
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i don't know shit about cars, but i had a 2004 xterra and installed my own sub, amp and aftermarket radio

alpine for decks, they are the sickest and mine still works from 3 years ago

i had two 12 inch dual subs, and for two 12's with a 400 watt sub it sucked.

don't get duals, although they never broke until i blew them haha
May 22 2012 8:15PM
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penguiin
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I have a kenwood sub and it's ok, but just spend the extra money and go with JL audio or something along those lines. I have JL audio speakers and I love them. I know they aren't the best speakers but they are pretty damn good for the price
May 22 2012 8:15PM
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[J_Gasper]
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What kenwoods in specific did you have? Also, thanks mike. What do you reccomend and what do you mean dual subs arent good? Are you saying get 2 seperate ones?
May 22 2012 8:21PM
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penguiin
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I have a little 6.5" kenwood sub, I have a jeep wrangler and the console has a place for a 6.5" sub so I just replaced the stock one with that. I have a 6.5" JL audio sub but it wouldn't fit but I hooked it up anyways to see the difference and you can easily tell a difference, hits harder and clearer. I had alpine speakers as well and the JL audios are noticeably better as well.
May 22 2012 8:27PM
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[J_Gasper]
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Got it, thanks. It seems like everyone like the JL audio systems, so I will defiantly look into them. Its around 160 for 2 10s but I would need a box, and I dont really know how much those are.

Thanks! +K
May 22 2012 9:43PM
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Justin.B
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I run a 12" Rockford fosgate punch hx2 to a rf punch 500a2 and it fucking pounds. Picked it up lightly used off kijiji with a box for 300 and installed it myself. You honestly can't go wrong with rockford they're a great brand. If you want your system to sound great and last long go with something higher end so you know its not going to cheap out on you. Like I said rockford is awesome, and Orion and MMATS are two other companies worth checking out too.

Hope this helps!
May 23 2012 6:29PM
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[J_Gasper]
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^ Word. What car do you have yours in and do you wish you had another sub? I dont know if i want 2 10s/12s or one 12.
May 24 2012 10:01PM
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@ScubaSteve
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check out http://www.crutchfield.com/

Tons of helpfull reviews and you can outfit your car.

Plus when you buy from them they include all the write cables pre-cut and stuff with easy directions.  Saved me lots of time since everything else from changing a damn spark plug on my car takes me dayss.
Damn subi engines..
May 25 2012 1:15AM
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Justin.B
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I drive a mazda protege5. Some days I think 2 10's would hit a lot nicer than my 12", but I love the sub and it hits every note it needs too high and low, plus it takes up way less room. Another thing is my buddy who drives a jetta has 2 10's and his box takes up almost his entire trunk, he's gotta throw most of his shit in the back seat now which isn't a problem for me aha. Plus I could easily buy a larger sub and amp to support it and have the single sub bumping just as hard as 2 10's, hell my single 12 right now bumps harder than a lot of the 2 sub setups my buddies are running. Remember subwoofers are based largely around power supply/consumption not necessarily size or quantity.
May 25 2012 2:25AM
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mackcamp
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Great website!

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May 27 2012 1:11AM
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ikindalikeskiing
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alpine type r's for sure
Jul 8 2012 12:22AM
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[J_Gasper]
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Just to let everyone know, i ended up going with polk speakers, and a kenwood 12 in sub. I decided to put my money towards the speakers, and just
Jul 8 2012 12:48AM
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[J_Gasper]
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Fuck. On mobile. What im trying to say is that i spent most of my money on the speakers, and just settled for a mediocre sub. It still slams pretty hard. Love the new speakers!
Jul 8 2012 12:49AM
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bobs
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The best advice I can give you is head unit.

Mediocre subs and speakers on a good HU can sound better than the best the best subs and speakers on a stock.

Individual x'overs and band equalizers make a huge difference when you get into adding subs
Jul 9 2012 2:04AM
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[J_Gasper]
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^I think i got a pretty good head unit. I cant remember the exact model because im not in town, but its pioneer that has 3 sets of RCA preout, 4v. It has bluetooth, HD radio, rear USB, and aux cable. I seem to like it a lot so far. It was hard to use at first, but isnt to bad now.
Jul 9 2012 12:12PM
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