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Yeah. So I guess then I'm looking for a sub that can play lower frequencies. Will any of the less powered ones I listed above be able to do that?

I mean I guess a sub that can cover almost all frequencies. Right now I have a 50$ pioneer that can't pick up almost any notes from songs like bass I love you. I guess I mean subs that can pick up low notes and can play most of the bass tones you heard it songs.

I was looking into subs that could play a full range and really play the lows. But I'm not sure how to know which will do this. I was looking into an ascendant assassin, Fi X series, DC level 2 or an image dynamic IDQ. Something not to high powered. But from what I've read ppl have said the best bet on a budget is something like the FI Q. Can someone shed some light on this? Will any of the subs I listed play a good range if put into a good box.

Thanks guys! So I got it looked at. Maybe you can help me figure this out bc I'm still confused but apparently the alternator pulley is cracked and the belt is really worn out. Think it even snapped when I took it to the carx. Basically they r given me a new alternator (free since it was already replaced) and two new belts and a power steering flush. I still don't get how it happened though he said that it's bc the power steering pump like locked or something. Does this make sense to you guys?

well kinda, I've had the stereo in for less than a week. Or at least the sub and the amp.

how do I check for shorts? As in fuses? And i dont think I have a dorm chime? at least I dont think, unless you mean the "chime noise" that goes off if the door is open, but thats only if I leave my keys in the ignition when I open the door but I usually have them out by then.

I'm really hoping its the battery. Just about 5 months ago or so we replaced the alternator with a new one, still factory, but it was new. So could it be anything else?

I recently got a sub and amp installed in my 94 toyota corolla. The amp makes 240 watts rms and I have a clarion head unit speakers but the speakers r running off the head unit. I turned my car on after the dentist today and the battery light is on and I have no power steering. Do you think my system is draining the battery? I only listen to it when the car is fully on and driving. And I don't slam my subs. I listen at medium volume and my sub is tuned at a decently loud level at the zero on my headunit. I usually set it at -3 on the bass setting. What could this be?

What do you mean O scope? and yeah I never go past zero on the HU, im actually at -8 right now to get zero bass. My mom will be driving the car tomorrow and I didnt rly tell her I got a sub. Lets hope she doesnt need to use the trunk.

haha true, I basically believed it.

I'll recheck the setting. I had a lot of help on this setup so I'm kinda double checking everything to make sure its done right. How hot should the amp get btw? I always check it when I'm done driving just to see how it is. Its always slightly hot but nothing crazy. I'm not sure how much slack to give it since it is in my trunk. Also, Did we tune it right? I have my head unit set a 0 bass and its got a decent amount of bass, I dont go over 0 since it seems to be enough, if anything I'll go down to -1 or more to get rid of some bass. Is this right or was I suppose to tune it at a higher number? sorry for the noob questions, this is my first car audio setup.

So I just got a pioneer ts w303r sub installed to my alpine amp. The amp makes 240watts rms and the sub says it can take 250watts rms. The guy helping with the install said that pioneer number is over rated and will prob blow soon. I asked if he can help tune it so I lower those chances. What do you guys think? How likely is that to happen? Any advice?

Well I've narrowed it down to the pioneer. Just to make sure, this WILL work with my amp correct. As in a single 4 ohm VC wired to my bridged alpine t707 amp.

Hey, so I'm down to these 2 subs. The Pioneer TS-W303R and the Kenwood KFC-W3011. Keep in mind the amp bridged makes 240 watts rms at 4ohms. Im wondering if that is to little powe for the kenwood but is the pioneer good enough? Which would you suggest? NO EBAY! http://www.sonicelectronix.com/compare_items.php?sort_order=%2Fviewcat.php%3Fcategory_id%3D41%26f_31%3D98%26f_37%3D410%26in_stock%3Dyes%26sort_order%3Dprice_asc&product_id%5B%5D=20058&product_id%5B%5D=8572

thanks but if I deal w shipping I'd rather deal w a site. My friend is the one ordering it and he feels better about it to. I'm paying him back for it. I also wanna stick to just ONE sub. I'm actually gonna save the type S for my future setup which might involve a maxima. I already have a 4ohm amp so I wanna stick with that and get an okay sub. Cheaper than to re-buy an amp.

I'd actually prefer to avoid ebay. I've had bad experiences on that site. Out of the 3 subs I posted which do u think is best?

I think I'll just add the sub and go with option 2. It'll save me like 60-70$. I'll save the type S for my future setup....way future. lol Out of the 3 subs I posted which do you think is best? Or can you suggest something else? (single VC, 4ohm, 12, 200-300watts RMS, no more than 55$)

haha thats the one I was looking into also. Now I'm kinda debating what the best path is. I have an almost new alpine type S sub and a used alpine MRV t707 amp. These are going into a 94 toyota corolla which will NOT be upgraded further. Once I get a new car I'll buy better things. Then probably sell this stuff, this is a BUDGET/CHEAP setup. I'm thinking my options are: Option 1: Use the alpine sub and spend 120 for the fosgate amp. Run that setup at 2 ohms. OR Option 2: Save or sell the type s. Run the Alpine amp bridged at 4ohms which gives me 240 watts RMS. Then just buy a cheap 12 inch single voice coil 4 ohm sub. Like a Hifonics HFi 12S4, Orion CO124S, pioneener TS-W303R or a Kenwood KFC W3011. All these are like 200-300 watts rms and 30-50 dollars online. These: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/compare_items.php?sort_order=%2Fviewcat.php%3Fcategory_id%3D41%26sort_order%3Dprice_asc&product_id%5B%5D=13440&product_id%5B%5D=20058&product_id%5B%5D=8572 I feel for this setup option 2 would be the smartest move. What do you think? btw: how can you tell if an amp is good? They hooked it up and it powered a sub etc but I wanna double check everything is 100%.

So I bought an alpine type s 12 inch sub but I dont have a strong enough amp. The sub is a dual 4ohm voice coil so I want to run it at 2ohms. I'm looking for around 150-350 watts rms at 2ohms. Can anyone help me find an amp for under 125 that fits this bill? I've been to all my local pawn shops, stores, etc. I tried craigslist also. Any ideas?

Bassl0va, Thanks so much for answering all the questions and for all the help! I really appreciate it. Figuring out how to wire this was driving me nuts.

Here is a link with all the info on it http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_5351_Diamond+Audio+D312D2.html I'm guessing I can do it then, right? I mean it says it's impedance is 2ohms but that it has 2 voice coils. It should work then right? and just to double check, I see you said subS, I only have this one sub, not two.

that all made sense but then how do I get my sub at 4ohms? From the sound of it cant? Its a Diamond D3 12inch. I only have one sub. It is a dual voice coil though. But from what you said how can I make it work at 4ohms? I know u said wire it in series but isnt that still 2ohms? I'm kinda confused bc wasnt the plan to wire it in series and get 4ohms and then bridge the amp? How do I know for sure if mine does that? Heres a link to the type of sub it is. http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_5351_Diamond+Audio+D312D2.html

Thanks guys! I'm curious, so the amp matches what ever ohm rating the sub puts out? For example, when I wire it in series to make the sub 4ohm the amp will run at 4 ohms or is there like a switch? Also, can any 2ohm sub run at 4 ohms? OR just ones with dual voice coils? b/c wont the 400rms rating for that sub be at the 2ohm range and not 4ohms?

man I keep thinking this over and its stressing me out to the max. I'm just not sure how to wire it. Does anything think it be better to get a new amp? I'm trying to find one that would be around 100$ that is 2 ohm stable around 400 watts rms. Is this right in how to set it up? So I should wire the sub in series. Wiring the sub that way will give me 4ohms. ( I can do that saftely right?) and then when I bridge the amp it will have around 250-400 watts RMS at 4ohms from the amp? but okay I'll get the 4g if I keep the amp.

so to just double check. Wire the sub in a series setup? And I can control how many watts I get with the gain? (im still new to all this) btw I was gonna order an amp kit tonight, I was gonna get an 8g but with 800w wont I need 4g?