Im constantly amazed at the amount of money people will throw at car audio systems to rattle the windows. A lot of my system is recycled but ill put dollar values on them none the less

Headunit Pioneer 3600 $150.00 actual cost $0
2 x 50 watt NOS Optimus (Radio Shack) Amps $100.00 actual cost $0
1 x 100 watt NOS Optimus (Radio Shack) Amp $200.00 actual cost $25.00
Factory Tweeters in the dash driven by head unit
4 x PolyPrope Mid Woofers in the 4 doors Max Wattage 80
2 x additional no name brand paper 1.5 inch tweeters in the dash
1 x 8 inch dual voice coil sub mounted in the cubby in the rear

So for the sake of argument Im running 10 speakers with a little over 200 watts of power. For my 200 watts I have a system that will rattle all of the doors in the truck and make the mirrors un-usable. The key to my set up is driving the speakers to their peak efficiency. The Dual Voice Coil Sub is rated at 130 watts, Im driving it with 100 watts. The damn thing moves when pushed.
Trying to move a 500 watt woofer with a 100 watt amp will not work. I have never cared what the next guy runs, I run what I like and match the components. My Mickey Mouse amplifiers are circa 1985, I push them hard and they run warm on a regular basis. If they die tomorrow I will have used them for 25 bloody years! How many of you have run your amps for 25 years?

I dont build competition system, I do build systems that rock my world. AND I build them dirt cheap!

Ron

 

Oh my... Well good for u.

 

Ok I think I know what I'm going to do now....but one more question mtx audio? Good quality for the price or no

 

I like their amps.
You might also look into MB quart amps. They give you a little more power for the money.

 

I mean think about going with something less powerful. On your budget, you will be able to get higher quality components if you are only looking for say, 300wrms subs instead of 1000wrms subs.

 

Besides the power difference what is different with a 1000w and 2 rly good quality subs on the same budget ?

 

Good, clean power costs money. For $100 for example you can get a decent quality amp but it will only put out ~300wrm. Or for $100 you can buy a **** quality 1000wrms amp that may or may not put out 1000wrms and may or may not **** the bed in 2 months and sound like ****.

 

Ouch... This is true....lol I might drop this sub I idea and just go for an exhaust system at least I know everything about that...but with subs and amps. That's a lot of wires and tech..idk kinda overwhelmed by all the subs and amps

 

It isn't really hard man. I think you're just getting caught up in having the most power.
300wrms will pound my ears off out of a single sub in a sealed box I made. I turned it down. :P

I have an infinity reference 1242, it's 300wrms. I have a 5 channel amp that I am driving my speakers with, and the fifth channel is the 300wrms sub channel.

You can look into mb quart. they have a monoblock for about $100. And it would match with an infinity reference sub which are about $60 each and then build your own sealed box. Wiring is like $50.

check out onlinecarstereo.com, or woofersetc.com. These are where I get my stuff.
Look at brands like mb quart, infinity, clarion, alpine, mtx (amps).

If you want to post the setup you find, I can help you because they need to "match". For example if you have a 300wrms rated sub, you want to power it with 300wrms or a little more (especially in a sealed box). The impedance on the output of the amp has to match the impedance of the sub.

 

I think you did your math wrong. over 7 cubic feet of air space would take up the entire cargo area. (think, 2'x3'x1' would be 6 cubic feet)

Judging from the picture, I'd guess that it was around 1.5 to 2 cubic feet per side, plus port displacement. If you plug that up it should work OK with most subwoofers in your price range, as the cheaper subs usually require a little more airspace.

The MB quart stuff at sonic is reasonably priced, and you could get a pretty decent set up in your price range.

For wiring I'd just go to knuconceptz.com and get their cheap 4awg KLM kit. It will be more than enough to run the subwoofer amplifiers you are looking at and the wire is much larger than you will get in a comparable kit elsewhere.

Jronald: while I agree you don't have to buy name brands to make it sound good, you also have to know what you are doing if you want to pick components. That's the way I build my systems, but I know what I'm talking about. This guy stated he has no clue, so taking that route is a recipe for disaster.

 

I found a mb quart kit. Wires 2 12's amp. Sealed box. And all the goods. For cheaper then some of the other setups I was looking at. Give me a sec and I will post it up.

 

MB Quart and Visonik Bass Bundle
This Sonic Electronix Exclusive Bass package showcases a Visonik VK1600.2 amplifier along with a pair 12" ONYX Series MB Quart Subwoofers. This excellent bass package pushes 800 watts of clean, continuous RMS power. The MB Quart Subwoofers each have a Dual 4 Ohm Voice Coil; meant to be wired in series/parallel, to a final impedance of 4 Ohms at the Bridged impedance. For more information regarding subwoofer wiring, please check out our Subwoofer Wiring Diagram.
These MB Quart ONX304 12" ONYX series subwoofers require 700 watts of RMS power. The included Visonik VK1600.2 amplifier will compliment this required power by supplying a perfect match-up of certified RMS continuous power. This package also includes a complete 4 gauge amplifier kit, which is perfect to supply power to the amplifier. Also included will be a dual 12" sealed enclosure, this enclosure is made with durable MDF wood and has been pre-lined with poly-fill. The sealed design will provide a tighter and quicker responsive bass. With the MB Quart subwoofers, Visonik amplifier, sealed enclosure, and db Link amplifier kit, this bass bundle is great for anyone looking to upgrade their vehicle's audio system
MB Quart ONX304 Features:
Pair of 12" Dual 4 ohm ONYX Series Subwoofers
Power Handling:
Peak: 1600 watts total / 800 watts each
RMS: 800 watts total / 400 watts each
Impedance: 4 ohm
Gloss black polypropylene cone
NBR surround
Red NOMEX spider woven tinsel leads
Spade terminals
Illuminated dust cap
Black steel frame
2-1/2" Voice coil
Frequency response: 25-150 Hz
Sensitivity: 85 dB
Authorized Internet Dealer
1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Visonik VK1600.2 Features:
Visonik 2-Channel Power Amplifier
RMS Power Rating:
4 ohms: 400 watts x 2 chan.
2 ohms: 800 watts x 2 chan.
Max Power Rating:
Bridged @ 4 ohm: 1600 watts x 1 chan.
Max power output: 1600 watts
Class A/B low noise amplifier
Low noise line level inputs
Single frequency adjustable bass boots EQ
High-pass and low-pass butterworth crossover designs
Internal differential drive Preamp inputs
Low noise, low distortion full signal path circuit topology
Complete differential feedback ground loop control
MOSFET P.W.M power supply
LED power and protect indicators
Fully regulated Preamp power supply
Four-way amplifier protection (thermal, short circuit, overload, and DC offset)
Delayed turn on / turn off circuitry
Isolated signal and power grounds
Fast acting power supply capacitor banks
Variable Bass Boost (0-12 dB)
Adjustable sensitivity range: 0.2-6v
2-Channel operation
Variable Low-Pass Filter (50-250 Hz)
Fixed High-Pass Filter (80 Hz)
Frequency Response: 45,000 Hz
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0.01%
Fuse: 40A x 1
Dimensions: 13"D x 8-13/16"W x 2-1/4"H
4-gauge power and ground wiring is required for installation.
Authorized Internet Dealer
1-year Manufacturer's warranty
db Link PK4Z Features:
4 Gauge Complete Amplifier Installation Kit
Designed specifically for car audio systems up to 1600 watts
Premium power and ground wire provides optimal power transfer
Made from oxygen-free copper for a pure uninterrupted transfer of power
Includes 2-channel RCA interconnect cables for the audio signal connection from the receiver to the amplifier
Terminals and contacts are gold-plated for excellent signal transfer
AGU Fuse holder offers ideal protection for Mid-level systems
Authorized Internet Dealer
1-year Manufacturer's warranty
Amp Kit Includes:
17 ft. of 4 AWG Red power cable
3 ft. of 4 AWG Black ground cable
17 ft. of 18 AWG Blue remote turn-on wire
17 ft. of Blue shielded RCA cable
25 ft. of 16 AWG speaker wire
4 AWG In-line AGU fuseholder
60 Amp AGU fuse
5 ft. of Black split loom tubing
Other installation accessories
12DSPF Enclosure Features:
12" Dual Sealed Subwoofer Enclosure
Durable MDF enclosure for car subwoofers
Covered in a black carpet
Pre-lined with Poly-Fil
Two sets of gold-plated speakers terminals
Banana-clip ready
Subwoofer mounting depth: 12-1/2"
Subwoofer cutout diameter: 11"
Box volume: 1.13 cubic feet (per chamber)
Total box volume: 2.26 cubic feet
Dimensions: 14"D x 28-1/4"W x 14"H

 

Its from http://www.sonicelectronix.com/
I would buy this if u guys think its ok for me.
I also I know I gota pick up some extra 4ga wire. I'm cool with that.

 

Its that or mtx jack hammers a box amp and wire set up.. I think those jack hammers run 300rms or more around 400rms

 

MTX Audio JH4512X2D

Dual 12" JackHammer Series Round 45 Loaded Vented Enclosure
Power Handling:
Peak: 1000 watts (500 watts per sub)
RMS: 500 watts (250 watts per sub)
Impedance: 2 Ohms
Polypropylene cone woofer
Rubber surround
Precision Stamped Basket for greater structural integrity
ALDS (Asymmetrical Linear Drive System)
1-3/4" High temperature voice coil
70oz. Magnet
Frequency response: 26-150 Hz
Sensitivity: 86.7 dB
Dimensions: 18-3/4"D x 31-3/4"W x 15-3/4"H
Enclosure Features:
Side firing super slot port
8 gauge, nickel plated terminals for easy connection
Angled corners provide an aggressive, unique look
Interlocking dado/v-groove joining offers added strength
3/4" MDF construction
80° back wall to fit tight against rear seat backs (also provides a great place to mount an amp!)
Carpeted Black
Renegade REN 850 S

1 x 225 Watts RMS into 4 Ohms
1 x 425 Watts RMS into 2 Ohms
1 x 450 Watts Max. into 4 Ohms
1 x 850 Watts Max. into 2 Ohms
MOSFET Power Supply
RCA In- and Outputs
2 Ohm Stability
Lowpassfilter 40 - 150 Hz
Subsonicfilter 15 - 55 Hz
Bass Boost 0 - 12 dB
Bass Remote Controller
Dimensions: 255 x 55 x 250/280 mm
Sound Quest SQK4
17' 4 Gauge Translucent Red Primary Wire
3' 4 Gauge Translucent Brown Ground Wire
17' Twisted Pair RCA Interconnects
16' Blue Remote Turn-On Wire
80 AMP AGU Fuse
AGUE Fuse Holder
Gold Plated 4 Gauge Ring Terminal (Red)
Gold Plated 4 Gauge Ring Terminal (Black)
Gold Plated 4 Gauge Spade Terminal (Black)
Gold Plated 4 Gauge Spade Terminal (Red)
2 - 4 Gauge Butt Splice
10 4" Cable Ties
5' Split Loom Tubing
20' Translucent Black 16 Gauge Speaker Wire