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gengar.
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I'm sure this has been posted before, but id like some more updated answers.

Anyways, looking to get some speakers in to my car (Sub/Amp) But have no idea what I'm doing. I definitely want some good sound, but i don't need to be bumping my whole neighborhood so I'm thinking no bigger than a 12 inch (?)

I'd like to know what you all are running and what has / hasn't worked for you. Budget doesn't matter all that much, but i don't want to spend way more than i have to

anything helps!
Dec 8 2014 7:47PM
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Phil-X-
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Dec 8 2014 7:49PM
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Laurent.
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When in doubt: MTX Jackhammer:

Dec 8 2014 7:53PM
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saskskier
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Dec 8 2014 7:54PM
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Pill_Cosby
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omnidataWhen in doubt: MTX Jackhammer:



my friend has one of those
Dec 8 2014 8:43PM
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SFB
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SFB.my friend has one of those

a hot girl? i doubt it.
Dec 8 2014 8:47PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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What kind of car do you have? Have you upgraded the head unit?

Check out http://www.crutchfeild.com as a good place to start. Another option is to just replace your door speakers with some good brand named drivers, and even run a 4 amp to them.

I've done a fair amount of audio work so if you have any questions you can PM me.
Dec 8 2014 8:54PM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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if done right a single 10" can sound like 2 12"s so don't bother spending money on a 12".

i've been told that alpine systems are the best you can buy but i've also heard clarion and JL are very good.

I assume you'll be putting this in your golf so a 1000W amp, a 10" sub and maybe a single din head unit should do very well in a little hatchback like that. And if you don't know what you're doing, professional installation is VERY worth it.
Dec 8 2014 9:02PM
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DIPED_IN_SAUCE
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sorry that link was broken, try this http://www.crutchfield.com/
Dec 8 2014 9:09PM
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Pill_Cosby
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SFBa hot girl? i doubt it.


howd you know i was talking about the girl? its like our minds are connected or something
Dec 8 2014 9:21PM
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SFB
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SFB.howd you know i was talking about the girl? its like our minds are connected or something

get bent kid.
Dec 8 2014 9:31PM
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Nacho+
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SFBget bent kid.


Are you retarted? WHo are you talking to
Dec 8 2014 9:58PM
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deerpong
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Ive got 2 12" dual kicker subs running on a 1200w sony xplod amp in my smaller civ and they pound pretty hard. Definitely not cheap but not tooooo expensive
Dec 8 2014 10:36PM
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deerpongIve got 2 12" dual kicker subs running on a 1200w sony xplod amp in my smaller civ and they pound pretty hard. Definitely not cheap but not tooooo expensive


overkill
Dec 8 2014 11:28PM
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.Hugo.
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stuccioverkill


ya my truck came with a 8" factory sub and i cant even turn it halfway up because its too loud. i just like it for a little extra bass, i dont get the point of not even being able to hear the song over the bass
Dec 9 2014 12:06AM
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gengar.
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*TACO-DOG*if done right a single 10" can sound like 2 12"s so don't bother spending money on a 12".

i've been told that alpine systems are the best you can buy but i've also heard clarion and JL are very good.

I assume you'll be putting this in your golf so a 1000W amp, a 10" sub and maybe a single din head unit should do very well in a little hatchback like that. And if you don't know what you're doing, professional installation is VERY worth it.

Any ideas on what an install would cost?
Dec 9 2014 1:38AM
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Chubz.
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Alpine type R's are the best sounding subs ive heard. Bass is so clean and hits hard as fuck.

Its not a drowned out bass either..thats the thing i like most about them. When it hits the bass is tight and on point.

1 12 will probably be good for you..or even a 10. You said you dont want overkill so you wouldnt want two 12s because its fucking crazy when you have two type r's in your trunk.

Would also suggest getting a rockford fosgate sub, my buddy had this set up in his suv and it was the best system ive ever heard.
Dec 9 2014 1:55AM
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TACO-DOG.exe
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gengar.Any ideas on what an install would cost?


The little audio store in my town charges $200 to $300 depending on what theyre installing.
Dec 9 2014 8:19AM
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your bass is as clean as your audio quality
Dec 9 2014 8:30AM
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