Help a buddy out friends first system

[CommonSyns]

Hey all,

Im actually not posting for me, This is for my friend who wants to get into car audio. You people helped me so I thought maybe you can help my friend out. Keep in mind this is going to be his first system and does not want to spend that much and that also means he does not need a super over the top system. He drives a 5.2L V8 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 110 AMP Alternator. He already has a deck but its not the best deck in the world its a Sony CDX-GT35UW the good thing about that deck is that it comes with a subwoofer control. He is after a SQ subwoofer but he also wants it to have kick so good sound quality and loud all at the same time I'm guessing that 2 subwoofers will be good . I already suggested a system that my friend was selling but I dont know if it will perform to his expectations. That system was a single 12" Type R in a sealed box I'm guessing its a 4 ohm but I'm not sure at the current moment being powered by an old Alpine MRD-M605. He was also selling his deck but I cannot read the model number from the picture. Here's the catch, He has a budget of $500 for both the subs and the amp and he wants a sealed box (No idea why). The system mentioned before was well within his price range. (If the system above is good please tell me)

I was thinking something maybe not so mainstream not name brand that will preform as good as name brand or perhaps better. I don't know how good the non main stream brands are but if its mentioned on this site then it must be good. He just asked me to see what other options he had and I offered to post on this site for him.

So heres what we are dealing with:

Cheap $500 budget (Subs and amp)

Loud, clear, sounds good. (Wants a strong kick)

Wants sealed box (Again no idea why)

Two subwoofers to gain that kick (Or one)

Non name brand options.

Thanks in advance.

[teardrop]

id say contact kevin over at skar audio he will hook you up with a nice setup in your price range like a nice 800.1 on a single 15 or 12 vvx or ivx

Edited March 1, 2012 by teardrop

[CommonSyns]

Thank you for your quick reply TearDrop I will look into Skar Audio.

Would anyone suggest the SDC brand of AudioQue as a contender?

[ssackett]

I can help you out with some quality gear with warranty's. I can do two Sundown Audio E12's or E 15's powered by a Incriminator Audio 5.1 amplifier. Shoot me pm if your interested.

[ssackett]

I can do the Sundown SD-2 line as well for close to your budget also..

[CommonSyns]

I can do the Sundown SD-2 line as well for close to your budget also..

How close can you get to the $500 budget with a box, amp, and 2 subs? Also what wattage are we talking?

Edited March 2, 2012 by Soahctnelis

[CommonSyns]

Does anyone else have any suggestions? I'm open to any.

[Johny B]

Skar audio and obsidian audio will be in your price range for subs. Since its his first system, his expectations probably aren't as high as ours so a hifonics brz1200 for sub amp will make him happy. Build your own box will be a good route if you have the tools to build a box. What kind of music does he listen to? You should ask him why he wants a sealed box. He might have gotten some info from someone saying that they are better or whatever

[CommonSyns]

I E-Mailed Kevin from skar audio using the email listed on his website but I have not heard back fom him and its been almost 4 days.

Does anyone else have a suggestion for a sub and amp combo with a box for around $500?

[SnowDrifter]

I E-Mailed Kevin from skar audio using the email listed on his website but I have not heard back fom him and its been almost 4 days.

Does anyone else have a suggestion for a sub and amp combo with a box for around $500?

Sundown SA-10 or 12 in a ported box - talk him out of a sealed one. - $200

Used RF t3002 - $70

OR

Hifonics BRZ1200 - $150

Wood/glue for custom box - 50$

4 gauge wiring kit from Knu - $60

$30 for various miscellaneous things.

And ten bucks left over to treat yourself to lunch.