What kind of sub would you recommend?

[Neil Layne]

I just bought a 12" sub in a ported box from a buddy for cheap. But the sub is absolutely terrible. What kind of 12" sub would you recommend to get that is in the range of 100-120 dollars? Keep in mind that I know close to nothing about audio. I do know that i have an MTX 350 watt 1 ohm amp, but i do not know ohm math or what an ohm is... any advice will help. i just need something better than a 12" Sony Xplode... haha

 

[NathanJax]

problem is the box needs to be built to the specs of the sub. It's true that most sub are decently close in specs, but you could have 2 subs that need completely different box specs.

 

[Neil Layne]

would it be best to try to go to the sound shop and see which subs would fit in the box? or just try to buy a whole new box and sub together? i can't spend more than 150 bucks on it. i have other things that i need to buy that are higher up on the priority pole if you know what i mean.

 

[mharders]

You should just measure your current box and get the cubic ft. Then match a sub using the specs of your box. If you don't know how to figure out the volume use this http://www.bcae1.com/spboxnew2.htm

There's tons of sub manufactures out there, it's all up to personal preference really. You could go for a lower end JL, fosgate or kicker.

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[08grey]

You can get a kicker preloaded. Most best buys and PC Richards have them and they go on sale often. Get a 10 or 12 inch with a rms of 400 wats and you will be done.

 

[Neil Layne]

ill go shopping today or tomorrow, Joe, how much do those normally run for? i just need something quick. my door speakers suck. thanks for all the help fellas.

 

[Neil Layne]

just went to my parents house to pick up a few things and saw my old speakers, which is 2 10" kickers. that will do much better than this terrible 12 until i find what i want ideally.

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but i will use yalls information to find what i need. thanks again fellas

 

[08grey]

http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=9065404&pid=1218978282578&pcatId=abcat0302034

 

[Neil Layne]

Wow, thanks Joe. that's awesome. Thank you. It looks like I'll have to wait though. Just got a ticket for not using my blinker at a stop sign 3 houses from my home.. he pulled me over in my driveway. So now I have to pay that off first. But now I know what to get. Haha, thanks.

 

[foxracer025]

My last system I had a 12 inch infinity with a 400 watt Rockford Fosgate and was very pleased. If you have the money you can't go wrong with JL subs. If you want cheaper MTX isn't bad either.