Beginner(Help)

[SnowDrifter]

Still waiting on an answer to my question

[Alvi45]

please guys dont laugh at this statement im not proud to admit it but it might be helpful. when i first started out with my first system i went to walmart and got a set of sony xplodes i think they were 12s maybe 10s and a cheap amp for around 350. it sounded good at the time because i wasnt used to hearing anything at all but that might be a option to get you started. right now i have 2 12in type r's in a ported box with 2 alpine m500 amps and it sounds really good. you can pick up one 12 and 1 amp and the box for $500 and you will get a decent sounding system. go to a few different audio shops check out everything that they have to offer in your price range to find a good match for what you want. just remember the higher power your system is the more its going to cost. bigger wire is alot more amps cost more subs cost more. hope that helps

everyone starts somewhere lol sometimes people forget. welcome to smd

[Tim Osburn]

thanks alvi. yeah its best to start at the bottom and work your way up or atleast it was in my case. i didnt know anything about car audio but after i got those first subs and started to here alittle bit of bass i had to keep going. i got addicted. thats been 12 years ago and now im working on a build trying to hit the 150 mark. i just broke 141db with 2 12s and a 1000 watts so im well on my way.

[KMS]

Go to your local car audio shops and see if they have any old stuff that's not selling and say you'd be interested in it if it's any good. I seen some old Phoenix Gold amps laying under their racks full of dust and some other potential goodies. People that go to car audio shops are mostly just looking for the name brand stuff their friends talk about and have heard for years. Give it a try and see what you can find. I may do that soon actually.

ooh* the PG amps were in their boxes still.

[will77530]

Solid Advice ...

bro stop posting useless shit you dont know what you're talking about and you're giving bad advice or criticizing ppl for no reason

[iROCKtheFOSgate]

400 bucks ??? i say look for some used stuff like really good used stuff... you can get alright new stuff with 400 bucks I GUESS .... trying to help but with $400 i cant really say ... some one will help you dont worry and welcome to SMD !!

[Cboeger]

http://www.woofersetc.com/p-3415-rwe-302-mb-quart-12-1000-watt-reference-series-subwoofer.aspx 2 of these

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_25750_Rockford-Fosgate-PRIME-R1000-1D.html

then find a box

amp wiring kit for $30 or so

That should be around $400

Edit: Don't forget to upgrade to a good main battery and if your lights still dim, which they shouldn't, add a second battery.

[iROCKtheFOSgate]

http://www.woofersetc.com/p-3415-rwe-302-mb-quart-12-1000-watt-reference-series-subwoofer.aspx 2 of these

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_25750_Rockford-Fosgate-PRIME-R1000-1D.html

then find a box

amp wiring kit for $30 or so

That should be around $400

Edit: Don't forget to upgrade to a good main battery and if your lights still dim, which they shouldn't, add a second battery.

agree with this guy it might be a little over $400

[Carbon]

Forget Kicker man, You can get much better for $400. Personally I would raise your budget to $600. That would give you alot more options bro

[iROCKtheFOSgate]

Forget Kicker man, You can get much better for $400. Personally I would raise your budget to $600. That would give you alot more options bro

agree