What Kind of Sub, box, and amp should i get?

Question

I have a blaupunkt memphis deck installed, and JBL gto speakers. i want it to be loud and to sound really good. i want to spend around $800 total including installation. Please be specific as to what brands you think will provide the loudest and best quality sound. also should i get a ported, sealed, or bandpass box? oh and is it worth it to amplify my speakers.

Answer 1

Keeping in mind you're only wanting to spend $800 bucks, I don't think you can afford some of the options previously listed.  Especially since you mentioned you want everything installed.  The biggest oversight in systems are usually ancillary items such as, power wire, cables, RCA's, distribution blocks, etc.....I would estimate that $300 of your $800 budget is going to the shop for install and parts, which leaves you around $500 for the woofer, box and amp?  Pretty tight for all those components.  You might want to stick with something simple to compliment your JBL's and head unit like a basic Alpine Type R 12", maybe a 1 to 1.25 cubic foot sealed pre-fab box and a nice 500 watt mono block amp.  I think these components will get you good volume with decent SQ and keep you close to the budget you mentioned.  Look for deals and remember we all have biases and personal preferences.....listen to as many components as you can, talk to people running different brands and see what your local Audio shop carries.  

Have fun!

Answer 2

i'd go with bandpass but if you really want the best of the best you cant really get any better then a MTX and as for size is up to you when it comes to size 15" is more of a louder thundering thud base used in competitions allot and 12" and 10" with a crossover which im guessing would be your best bet which is still a loud and controlled base also what kinda car do you drive and how large is the trunk is also a big factor ohhh and don't forget about the golden rule dont blow to much money on the subs and the boxes themselves cuz your probably gonna need a big *** amp for the subs your gonna be getting and they don't come very cheap lemme tell you what,

peace.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

dont get bandpass for sound quality it really limits the tones that come from your system for subs id go with re sx 15 or an fi bl or btl or any dd sub would be good dont waste your money on jl audio  jbl subs are good too i have 2 jbl p1222 subs in my car right now in a ported box and they sound d**n good and i got 3 first place trophys for being loudest in my class for amps i would go with sundown or AQ and its only worth it to amplify your speakers if you want it to sound more clear when its cranked all the way up and it will make them a bit louder too id say do it i need to allyou hear is bass in my car right now