Need help on a Sound System im a noob at this stuff?

Question

I don't have a first clue on anything with a car audio system, i want to get an amp and some subs but the only ones a friend as recommended to me were JL subs and audiobahn amp. I have about $400 so can any give me any advice. I want to know a good amp sub combo i can buy for around $400. so i have no idea what a good amp is like how many watts or any of that business i need some major help!!

Answer 1

man if your lookin for the best subs for your buck look into rockford fosgates or mtx audio

Answer 2

if you are serious you need to look into at setup that has at least 400watts RMS

you need to stick with CEA-compliant brands- which means that the amps have been tested and produce or exceed the advertised RMS wattage with minimum distortion and the subs can handle their advertised RMS wattage also

here are the top CEA-compliant brands

Alpine (highly recommend)

Bazooka (don't like their subs)

Blaupunkt (don't like their subs)

Clarion

Eclipse

Infinity (highly recommend)

JBL

JL Audio (very good but over priced)

JVC

Kenwood (don't like their subs)

Kicker (the best in my opinion)

MTX (highly recommend)

Pioneer

Polk Audio (highly recommend)

PPI

Rockford Fosgate (highly recommend)

Sony (don't like their subs)

here is a nice setup

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_3867...

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_8651... or http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_5027...

Answer 3

The truth is.......your probably never gonna be satisfied for long with any system. Car audio is more of a hobby to many people. I started with DUAL band pass sub box with 2 1100 watt twelve inch subs. Powered by a 450 watt bridged 1 channel Blaupunkt amp and a 95 model sony single disc head unit.

It wasnt long after that I discoved the factory speakers were not up to par and replaced them along with a new SONY IPOD ready 208watt head unit.

Now that Ive got it all worked out Ive found that I dont even use it anymore. I found more enjoyment out of building it than I did listening to it.

Ive also discovered that women are not amused by it and I have grown tired of being stared at by rednecks.