Decent 8" subs ?
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From: Indianapolis IN
Decent 8" subs ?
Gonna go to this setup.
Pioneer DEH-P77DH CD Player head unit, cause I want the 1-1/2 din HU
Front = two 6.5" Infinfity Kappa, 3-way powered by 2 x 75 PHOENIX GOLD Octane-R 4.0:2 2
Rear= two 8" subs powered buy 2 x 150 watt Jensen amp that I already have. Will probably replace this later but I think it is OK for a sub amp
Now what 8" sub should I get that does not break the bank? I like the JL's but waay to pricey for me.
Lets say I have a max of $150 for a pair of subs and I usually listen to Jazz, 70's - 80's rock, Steely Dan
Pioneer DEH-P77DH CD Player head unit, cause I want the 1-1/2 din HU
Front = two 6.5" Infinfity Kappa, 3-way powered by 2 x 75 PHOENIX GOLD Octane-R 4.0:2 2
Rear= two 8" subs powered buy 2 x 150 watt Jensen amp that I already have. Will probably replace this later but I think it is OK for a sub amp
Now what 8" sub should I get that does not break the bank? I like the JL's but waay to pricey for me.
Lets say I have a max of $150 for a pair of subs and I usually listen to Jazz, 70's - 80's rock, Steely Dan
Melting Slicks
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I would look in to a couple of these
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Arc-Audio-8-...QQcmdZViewItem
Or maybe a couple of these
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-KICKER-05-CVR8...QQcmdZViewItem
The arc audio subs are produced, well we will call it in a "very similar fashion" to the Image Dynamics IDQ line which is a well respected and very accurate and musical sub.
Given your price point I know where I would spend my money
Fej
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Arc-Audio-8-...QQcmdZViewItem
Or maybe a couple of these
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-KICKER-05-CVR8...QQcmdZViewItem
The arc audio subs are produced, well we will call it in a "very similar fashion" to the Image Dynamics IDQ line which is a well respected and very accurate and musical sub.
Given your price point I know where I would spend my money
Fej
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I'm using two Image Dynamics 8's and they sound great. Good for small spaces and nice and tight.
http://www.imagedynamicsusa.com/page.php?page=products
Check em out,
Draion
http://www.imagedynamicsusa.com/page.php?page=products
Check em out,
Draion
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Looks good guys, I will give them a try!
I hope this works, a few guys have said that the 8" subs in the rears with only two fronts are a nice setup.
I guess I could go with a pair of tweeters in the dash if it's necessary but I have high hopes that this will all work out well.
Looks like the budget got bumped to $200 for subs
I hope this works, a few guys have said that the 8" subs in the rears with only two fronts are a nice setup.
I guess I could go with a pair of tweeters in the dash if it's necessary but I have high hopes that this will all work out well.
Looks like the budget got bumped to $200 for subs
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Here's what I'm installing . . . eventually. Right now they're just sitting on the shelf again until I finish my other project.
http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/products/mm2084dvc/
I've always loved Polk, extremely clean with a good amp.
http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/products/mm2084dvc/
I've always loved Polk, extremely clean with a good amp.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by 74-Roadster
Here's what I'm installing . . . eventually. Right now they're just sitting on the shelf again until I finish my other project.
http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/products/mm2084dvc/
I've always loved Polk, extremely clean with a good amp.
http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/products/mm2084dvc/
I've always loved Polk, extremely clean with a good amp.
i like this in the description
"like Viagra for your subwoofer!"
im sold
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From: Indianapolis IN
Originally Posted by 74-Roadster
Here's what I'm installing . . . eventually. Right now they're just sitting on the shelf again until I finish my other project.
http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/products/mm2084dvc/
I've always loved Polk, extremely clean with a good amp.
http://www.polkaudio.com/caraudio/products/mm2084dvc/
I've always loved Polk, extremely clean with a good amp.
Also, I wil likely upgrade my 6.5 door speakers this summer, with some MB Quart speakers if the rear sounds as good as I hope. I will then pull the carpet and sound deaden the entire car and I will do the inside of the doors at that time.
Too many projects right now, put a new clutch in @ 1 week ago , then a new rack and pinion yesterday too.
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Originally Posted by Darion
I'm using two Image Dynamics 8's and they sound great. Good for small spaces and nice and tight.
http://www.imagedynamicsusa.com/page.php?page=products
Check em out,
Draion
http://www.imagedynamicsusa.com/page.php?page=products
Check em out,
Draion
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From: Youngstown Ohio
Originally Posted by Kale
I have those in a sealed box in my Saabaru with only 70 watts each, they rock. Though mine are branded ARC Audio 8. (Same manufacturer, similar subs)
Darion
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From: Indianapolis IN
Originally Posted by leolufse
Image Dynamics 8v.3 subs. Less than $100 each. Great subs and even better for the price. I'd upgrade that Jensen amp to at least a PG octane like you are running for your comps.
I also have an old Eclipse 4x50 watt that I might be able to use in its place. This dude is OLD!