boomin Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 im looking to upgrade the current subs in my car, what do you guys recommend? im looking at a 12" audioque HDC3 in a nice ~2 cu.ft. box, or getting 2 L7's 12" from ebay w/kicker box. Which one of those should be louder? what amp should i put to em? and most importantly, what upgrades should i do to my car? I have a stock 2006 honda civic EX. i was considering a big 3 upgrade. I also have a 12 volt deep cell battery (from a golf cart) that is new and could this benefit my system at all somehow? i always see people with like 2-3 batteries. Quote F/s: 2 custom made boxes, for 1 12" and 2 12" hit me up I'll let em go cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassl0va Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 I would definitely go with the AQ's. Round>square. What amp you get depends on how much money you have maybe a sundown if you can Big 3, better battery. If there is voltage drop to below battery voltage, then a second battery, or if you want, an alternator. But a second battery would be enough. Quote My RE MT 18" wall build Former build, farewell beloved wall.In progress, Toyota Starlet build This forum has a massive boner for ridiculous electrical upgrades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Playa Named Joe Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 The HDC3 would have a better sound, better SQ. I think that the L7s may get louder for the fact of double the cone area. I would run an AQ2200 on the HDC3 or a AQ1200 on the L7s Quote 1994 Pontiac Grand Prix build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 i would go with audioque for the simple fact that you can recone them.. plus l7s are played out.. everone has em. well in the noob world anyhow Quote 91 dodge colt gt.. 4 custom t600 15s audioque 3500d.1 tuned to 25 hz... stay tuned. blazer stroker 15 brutus bxi2006d terrible voltage drop 145.4@38HZ... SEALED LEGAL Aim: chewieft09 www.t3audio.com carpe diez nuts !! my house is louder than your car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomin Posted April 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 how much louder will the L7's be than the AQ? is my box sufficient? u think it will be loud in my car, or should i get another setup elsewhere? and my budget for overall upgrade is like $500, so if i buy the AQ for 200 i have ~$300 for an amp. how can i use that other battery? Run 4 gauge to it from stock battery (keep new one in trunk) than from there run 2 more power wires to sub/speaker amps? Quote F/s: 2 custom made boxes, for 1 12" and 2 12" hit me up I'll let em go cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 do yourself a favor and save up a little more.. are you buying the audioque new? if so just opt and step up to a 15 Quote 91 dodge colt gt.. 4 custom t600 15s audioque 3500d.1 tuned to 25 hz... stay tuned. blazer stroker 15 brutus bxi2006d terrible voltage drop 145.4@38HZ... SEALED LEGAL Aim: chewieft09 www.t3audio.com carpe diez nuts !! my house is louder than your car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team-Atomic-Andrew Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 yea id save up for a better setup get some funky pups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewie Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 oh man.. funkypups how dare i forget about those! for sure man. funkypups would make those l7s look stupid. on the same budget Quote 91 dodge colt gt.. 4 custom t600 15s audioque 3500d.1 tuned to 25 hz... stay tuned. blazer stroker 15 brutus bxi2006d terrible voltage drop 145.4@38HZ... SEALED LEGAL Aim: chewieft09 www.t3audio.com carpe diez nuts !! my house is louder than your car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomin Posted April 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 the AQ i may get used for $160 (hes asking like 200) Leaving over $300 for an amp, which a kick ZX1000.1 is only like $200 used on ebay, leaving $100 for wires. I already have a box, and the extra battery..... So overall this is the setup im looking at: -ZX1000 kicker amp OR Elemental designs nine.1 -12" Audioque HDC3 -~2cubic foot box ported -4 gauge wire maybe 0 or 1/0 will that be loud in a honda sedan? or would it be better to sell my current stuff and have a $700 budget, to buy a $500 kicker setup with $200-$300 for an amp (ZX1500.1) Quote F/s: 2 custom made boxes, for 1 12" and 2 12" hit me up I'll let em go cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Termin8r Posted April 10, 2010 Report Share Posted April 10, 2010 the AQ i may get used for $160 (hes asking like 200) Leaving over $300 for an amp, which a kick ZX1000.1 is only like $200 used on ebay, leaving $100 for wires. I already have a box, and the extra battery..... So overall this is the setup im looking at: -ZX1000 kicker amp OR Elemental designs nine.1 -12" Audioque HDC3 -~2cubic foot box ported -4 gauge wire maybe 0 or 1/0 will that be loud in a honda sedan? or would it be better to sell my current stuff and have a $700 budget, to buy a $500 kicker setup with $200-$300 for an amp (ZX1500.1) Either the AQ or Kicker. Both will be loud if you build the right box for your vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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