heggs
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FeedUsYourFetus wrote:

heggs wrote:

Also, if you want your bass to hit precise, make sure you get the subs put in a sealed box. I have that set up.
On a side note, I'm not saying you are wrong about sealed enclosures, as I described in my post about boxes.......BUT you have what are concidered to be some of the most cleanest sounding subs on the market (that are designed for sealed enclosures)....so you're at an unfair advantage.    If you want super clean, high Sound Quality bass, go for the Kappa Perfects.  They won't win you SPL competitions, but they make for a delightful listening experience for the average consumer to the audiphile alike.  Most people aren't looking for the boomiest, loudest of bass.

KiL
Ah, I didn't realize they were regarded that highly. Really glad I have them, and in a sealed box to boot. They handle the heavy bass like a champ (to the point where my ears could bleed), and also can hit every frequency (within the capabilities of the amp, of course) with lots of precision. And the most surprising part: they aren't THAT expensive ($120 to $150 a speaker). It also depends on the quality of your amp. Like I said before my two kappa perfects are being pushed by an MTX 421d amp, which, as far as i can tell, supplies lots of clean power to the subs.

If you listen to everything TMo, I'd recommend the same thing I have. It's a very versatile set up.


Edit: There's quite a bit of very good info in here. Perhaps this should be stickied?

Last edited by heggs (2007-04-24 08:25:46)

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FeedUsYourFetus
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Infinities in general are known for sound quality, especially the Kappa Perfects.

Now if you want killer bass, look elsewhere, like Boston Acousitcs or something.

KiL
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BABYMAKIN EXPERT √
+2,187|6561|Mountains of NC

Not sure what your budget is but heres some audio componets I put together for you

reciever (out of stock)

rear deck speakers

front doors

sub

rear deck component system (heres a pckage rear system)

but really need ot know what kinda of money you want to put into this before I dig into amps, crossovers and power capaciters
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bennisboy
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lolz, my sub for my PC is ported, unforunately a small ball of paper somehow got into one of the holes, n is now ontop of the speaker cone and I cannot get it out!!! So at deeper bass points it affects the sound
FeedUsYourFetus
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Are there screws on the box?  Some have them.  If so......simply unscrew, and remove foreign object.  Failing that, try shaking it out.

KiL
FeedUsYourFetus
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This is an example of a complete wiring kit, including capacitor w/ digital readout:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product. … id=4694327

Now, this says it's a 1600 watt kit.........it's not.  Who uses a .5 farad capacitor for 1600 watts?  Think about 1 farad per thousand watts......it's a good rule of thumb.  Plus, the power cable is a little skimpy.....it would probably do the job, but personally....i'd prefer thicker. 

But
FeedUsYourFetus
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bennisboy wrote:

You genious, I didn't think of that :S.
Glad to help.  Sometimes the simplest explanation/solution is the most difficult to come up with. 

KiL
bennisboy
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Also I dunno if the OP is gonna be looking for tweeters (I have no idea what function they perform) but here's some decent looking ones, I think
KEN-JENNINGS
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Go with Boston.  They are good.  Look at these -

https://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7586/vw5td2.th.jpg

https://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9232/vw6iz6.th.jpg
DrunkenResistance
beat mason
+13|6213|Bloomington, Indiana
If you have the money to spend, go with JL Audio!  I've had a 12W3 and a 250Watt JL Amp and Sub for over 6 years with no problems and no one can touch the quality.
FeedUsYourFetus
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Boston is good, Infinity is good, Alpine is good, JL is good, Kicker is good, Rockfor and MTX can be good.

Don't take the advice of some guy on a forum as to what speaker (or amp) for that matter to get.  The fact of the matter is, people will promote what they use.  The thing is, there are SO many good brands out there that you really can't say one is "the best."  Hell, there are probably brands out there I've never heard of.  I had a friend who had a single sub of a brand I've never hear of versus my two Kicker L7 subs and it blew my system out of the water.  Granted, his sub was 15", he was running 1600 watts to it, and it was in a ported box that was so big he had to remove his rear seat......but the point remains....there are all kinds of good brands.

It really helps to research what you are getting, and if possible hear it in person.

I use this site for my audio reviews:  http://www.carreview.com/cat/car-audio/ … 08crx.aspx
I find it very helpful.

Well, I USED to anyway......haven't bought car audio equipment in a long time.  Hopefully it still has quality reviews.

Just a rule of thumb when it comes to how "high end" a speaker is......GENERALLY (note the word 'generally') the bigger the magnet on the back, the higher end the speaker and the more watts it can handle.

Here's a pic of a few different higher end subs that can handle loads of power (note the big magnets): 
https://images.cardomain.net/sites/sounddomain/shop/menu/subwoofers/subwoofer_landing.jpg

Here's a pic of a lower end sub.  Look at the small magnet, this sub will not be able to handle the power of the ones before:
https://www.lightav.com/car/soundstream/xstreamsubs.jpg

KiL
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FeedUsYourFetus wrote:

Boston is good, Infinity is good, Alpine is good, JL is good, Kicker is good, Rockfor and MTX can be good.

Don't take the advice of some guy on a forum as to what speaker (or amp) for that matter to get.  The fact of the matter is, people will promote what they use.  The thing is, there are SO many good brands out there that you really can't say one is "the best."  Hell, there are probably brands out there I've never heard of.  I had a friend who had a single sub of a brand I've never hear of versus my two Kicker L7 subs and it blew my system out of the water.  Granted, his sub was 15", he was running 1600 watts to it, and it was in a ported box that was so big he had to remove his rear seat......but the point remains....there are all kinds of good brands.

It really helps to research what you are getting, and if possible hear it in person.

I use this site for my audio reviews:  http://www.carreview.com/cat/car-audio/ … 08crx.aspx
I find it very helpful.

Well, I USED to anyway......haven't bought car audio equipment in a long time.  Hopefully it still has quality reviews.

Just a rule of thumb when it comes to how "high end" a speaker is......GENERALLY (note the word 'generally') the bigger the magnet on the back, the higher end the speaker and the more watts it can handle.

Here's a pic of a few different higher end subs that can handle loads of power (note the big magnets): 
http://images.cardomain.net/sites/sound … anding.jpg

Here's a pic of a lower end sub.  Look at the small magnet, this sub will not be able to handle the power of the ones before:
http://www.lightav.com/car/soundstream/xstreamsubs.jpg

KiL
True that.  You don't need to go all out for a sound system, and you especially don't need JL7s.

In my car (2003 Saab 4 door) I went for quality.  I like bass, but I like my music to sound clean and clear, too.  I replaced my 3 dash mounted speakers, replaced 4 door speakers with 6x9s, and added two 10s in the back below the back window/above the seats.  All Boston, because I can get them cheap and they sound good to me.

The pics I posted are of my buddy's car.  It was the Boston showcar for CES2007.  That thing is the definition of obnoxious.
FeedUsYourFetus
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You did well.  Boston Acoustics is awesome stuff.  One thing I would have done differently is 6.5" door speakers over 6x9s.

By the way, if you can get Boston Acoustics stuff cheap.....hook a brother up. 

KiL

PS- My other car is a Saab 4 door.

Last edited by FeedUsYourFetus (2007-04-24 13:42:35)

Marlboroman82
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in my everyday car - 2 door honda accord i crammed a set of polk momo 6.5 componets up front and 6x9 in the rear. the magnets were to big to fit in the original slots so i had to fab some risers for them. i have a sony 1200 watt amp running to my infinity kappa perfect 10. works for me.
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KEN-JENNINGS
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FeedUsYourFetus wrote:

You did well.  Boston Acoustics is awesome stuff.  One thing I would have done differently is 6.5" door speakers over 6x9s.

By the way, if you can get Boston Acoustics stuff cheap.....hook a brother up. 

KiL

PS- My other car is a Saab 4 door.
well, as soon as that VW Superbeetle gets redone with the newest speakers, I will pretty much have all those components for free (except I think I may only get 1 or 2 of the amps).  Most of those speakers would make my windows rattle, so I'll keep you in mind.  Usually I sell them on E-Bay (shh) for less than 1/2 value, but I'm sure we might be able to work something out. 

I'll know by the middle of June.
bennisboy
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hmmm all this talk of audio systems gives me the urge to replace the ones on my back shelf in my peugeot 306. Not looking to spend huge money, would appreciate if you could tell me if these are worth it. Cos I know it says you can use them without an amp, so I cant really be bothered to buy that atm.
FeedUsYourFetus
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bennisboy wrote:

would appreciate if you could tell me if these are worth it.
That I really can't tell you tbh.  I only have experience w/ the brands I have experience w/.  My knowledge lies in proper install.

I personally would try to stick w/ mainstream brands known to be good though, unless someone I knew had a brand I wasn't familiar w/ and was like "Dude, these speakers I got ROCK"......AND I got to listen to them to verify.

KiL
FeedUsYourFetus
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Marlboroman82 wrote:

in my everyday car - 2 door honda accord i crammed a set of polk momo 6.5 componets up front and 6x9 in the rear. the magnets were to big to fit in the original slots so i had to fab some risers for them. i have a sony 1200 watt amp running to my infinity kappa perfect 10. works for me.
Sounds good to me.

KiL
Eugefunk84
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ive installed quite a few systems in my day and i can suggest the following components.

Pioneer Deck
Pioneer Speakers
Rockford Fosgate Amp
Rockford Fosgate Subs
bennisboy
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They seem to be worth it, just need to convince my rents to allow me now! lol
Obiwan
Go Cards !!
+196|6687|The Ville
circuit city has always treated me well with stereos so I recommend them. I love JL audio for subs. I haven't really heard there highs but I bet they sound good. Infinity's are good to. cd player I would recommend that you pick on your own instead of asking on here, there are a lot of great cd players for no money what so ever. Good luck..

edit: Xm radio owns. Free radio sucks balls. this was my set up I had a year ago

https://img1.putfile.com/thumb/4/11317290498.jpg

Last edited by Obiwan (2007-04-24 14:41:47)

bennisboy
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Also they have a 56oz magnet, that big?
Prodie
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+270|6767|Nova Scotia, Canada

I second whoever said buy stuff on ebay.

I bought 2 12' Sony Xplods (1200 W), a 2000W German made amp (Volfenhag), a deck and a pair of 350W speakers for the back all for around $400 CDN.

Prodie
FeedUsYourFetus
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I like this thread.  It has reminded me how much I like car audio.  I'd pretty much forgotten, as dental school has become so much of a focus over the last 3 years.

KiL
bennisboy
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Prodie wrote:

I second whoever said buy stuff on ebay.
Yeah same, bought 2 brand new 6x9's 500W each, £50 including postage and packaging

Prodie wrote:

Prodie
really? You sure its you?

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