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84hachi
08-05-2004, 06:47 PM
heres a question, how many subwoofers are deemed enough?
FlyingOct
08-05-2004, 08:12 PM
For a show car? As many as possible.
For a good driver? One is good, but they can seriously throw off weight distribution.

my .02
84hachi
08-05-2004, 08:30 PM
im just asking as a general question, not for me i have my sound system covered i just want to here all yer different answers
FlyingOct
08-05-2004, 08:38 PM
Oh, I see. No subs for me. Had subs in my old Civic and my new one, more annoying than anything else. It was cool in high school, after that.... Nah.
84hachi
08-05-2004, 08:44 PM
i have only one, thats all i need, im gonna move it out of the wal-mart box and put in in the floor in the back.
toplessnturboed
08-05-2004, 10:09 PM
cool i got one
im gonna eventually get a matchingone with a difeerent amp :barfkiss: HAHA THAT IS SOOOOOOO FUNNY SRY
JIMCJ1301
08-05-2004, 11:04 PM
2 13" JLw7's /// 2400watt amp /// 2 Farad Cap /// 4 Gauge /// lots of other stuff...
84hachi
08-05-2004, 11:59 PM
i saw a sub that is 5000 watts rms power and 10000 watts max, it needs 5 amps to run it, wow
tas
08-06-2004, 12:55 PM
2-12" or 3-10" only in the trunk.
james
08-06-2004, 01:40 PM
I got one 15' sub in the trunk, and 2 amps. Its cool but I've had subs in my car for as long as I have been driving. I think its time to please the cops and just get my touch screen =)
84hachi
08-06-2004, 03:50 PM
i blew a 1000 watt sub with a 760 watt amp, :P i fixed the problem that wont happen again
phattysatty
08-07-2004, 12:36 AM
if anyone has any 12" or 15" subs for sale w/ like a 500rms rating i'm intersted....pm me plz
84hachi
08-07-2004, 12:41 AM
i have 6 sets of subs i dont use anymore, they work fine, but i dont use them cause i found out one is all i need
E30SUPERM
08-07-2004, 12:44 AM
I have one JL in one of my BMWs and two Nakamichi subs in the other. Its nice to own your own stereo business :)
84hachi
08-07-2004, 12:57 AM
well i would like to get them out of the house i have better things to keep in my room then have them all hooked up to my sound system in my room.
toplessnturboed
08-08-2004, 12:39 AM
yeah i need to make a custom sub enclosure. is that hard?
JIMCJ1301
08-08-2004, 01:13 AM
Learn how here!
http://www.electronixwarehouse.com/education/enclosures/main.htm
Ryan
08-08-2004, 04:38 AM
In my Civic I had 2 10" subs in a dual bandpass enclosure. I'll never put something that heavy into my car again. It adds so much weight, throws off the weight balance (not that the Civic had much of a weight balance anyways) and I don't need to go deaf before I'm 30. One small sub in a light enclosure will be the most I ever do.
FlyingOct
08-08-2004, 10:16 AM
In my Civic I had 2 10" subs in a dual bandpass enclosure. I'll never put something that heavy into my car again. It adds so much weight, throws off the weight balance (not that the Civic had much of a weight balance anyways) and I don't need to go deaf before I'm 30. One small sub in a light enclosure will be the most I ever do.


Exactly.
theAnomaly
08-09-2004, 07:41 PM
2 15s own. they hit so hard. ill sell my system for $750 if anyones looking for one and you pay shipping unless you live close... http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/3/web/591000-591999/591600_62_full.jpg
84hachi
08-11-2004, 02:27 AM
let me rephrase the question, if u had a lot of money, how many subs would u buy before u say enough?
phatintegra
08-11-2004, 09:17 AM
My shop crew Traver have (2) Memphis Dig. Cap (8) Memphis subs, (6) TV's, (4) Memphis amp's in his Civic Hatch (I have pics to prove it)


Me right now I have (2) amp's, (1) Dig. Cap, (2) 15's JL's in my Integra but I'm replacing it with my Memphis Bella 5chnl amp that retail over $1,500 and (1) 12" Memphis double stacker sub that retails for over $1,200 for one, (1) TV, (1) Memphis Dig. Cap.
theAnomaly
08-24-2004, 01:38 AM
i saw a sub that is 5000 watts rms power and 10000 watts max, it needs 5 amps to run it, wow

kicker makes the solox 18in sub that is what your talking about. 5000 watts rms, 10000 max. its rediculous. a 12in solox retails at around $1250
teamlsrmaxima
08-26-2004, 07:04 AM
just one or two

daily driven setup
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//e/8/2420//.large/bassdriver_11.jpg

my spl setup(139.8 DB)
http://www.rankmyride.com/data//e/8/2420//.large/carshowsetuppics_1.jpg

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/24211/6
NewImageTypeR
08-26-2004, 05:11 PM
JL Audio has some nice subs....i got 1 10' JL 10w3 in a custom JL box and it sounds so good.
MorningCruiser
08-26-2004, 05:47 PM
I have a 2 12" SoloXs in a box that has quick connects, so I can move it between vehicles, or just put it inside for a HTS sub, lol...

I also have an 8SL7 Kicker in my Jeep, I will tell you now, if you can name an 8" sub that pounds as hard as that, I will give you $5.
james
08-27-2004, 06:16 PM
Focals powered by a Zapco amplifer...try it out..
The Godfather
08-27-2004, 06:19 PM
i have vader's old JL subs in the trunk. They thump damn good for two 10's! then one of them got a broken connection and i was running just one and it was amazingly loud!!!! now i fixed it and WOwie kazowie!
phatintegra
08-30-2004, 02:42 PM
if anyone has any 12" or 15" subs for sale w/ like a 500rms rating i'm intersted....pm me plz
I have (2) 15s JL's up for sale in a Custom box with black carpet.
Tonk
09-18-2004, 02:45 AM
My roommate last term is a car audio freak, and I asked him the question of how many is the optimum for maximum sound and he said if you're going for SPL and stuff like that, 4 is the max, whether they be 10's, 12's, 15's, or 18's. Once you do more than 4 you start to get some major cancellation.

I'd say for the average person and for daily driving, 1 or 2 subs is enough depending on the brand and sound you need. JL Audio makes the best subs out there in my opinion, but they are a tad expensive. But as we all know, with anything relating to cars, you get what you pay for.
phattysatty
10-15-2004, 09:29 AM
i ended up getting 2 12" pioneers in a box for $100, powered by my lil 500s rockford amp and its just redicilus. i've beat out my friends 10w6. awesome!
NCTotalEclipse
10-16-2004, 03:11 AM
I have 1 audiobahn AW1206Q or something like that. That is after having 2 AW1200s. I think 1 is better for driving.
hyjnx
10-16-2004, 03:38 PM
if u have speakers with good bass subs really arent needed ...like what was said ealier they were cool in high school after that they kinda are pointless
Ryan
10-16-2004, 03:40 PM
:wtf2:

No speaker, no matter how good they are, can produce the same low frequency sound of a sub. No use after High School?? How about listening to good quality music? Some people have them for reasons other than the sole purpose of showing off.
The Godfather
10-16-2004, 03:44 PM
if u have speakers with good bass subs really arent needed ...like what was said ealier they were cool in high school after that they kinda are pointless

lol whaaaattt???


i like it man i wanna do something like that to my trunk as well
http://www.teckademicseast.com/forums/showpost.php?p=41806&postcount=40
Tonk
10-16-2004, 03:50 PM
:wtf2:

No speaker, no matter how good they are, can produce the same low frequency sound of a sub. No use after High School?? How about listening to good quality music? Some people have them for reasons other than the sole purpose of showing off.

:werd: I have been out of high school for 2 and a half years now and I still use my subs....actually, I am saving up so I can upgrade my system. I don't use it for showing off.....well ok, I do every now and then, but I mainly have them so I have good overall sound in my car.
hyjnx
10-18-2004, 11:23 AM
i know i contradicted myself...honestly ive found having a good set of speakers is sometimes better than having subs ive confused my friends with my 6x9s they ask me if my subs are on...i mean dont get me wrong i love subs...i miss subs...but still having a good set of speakers is definately just as nice...but if u want the bump shake and rattle...then sure go for some subs...