I first off don't claim to have much audio knowledge so I am hoping that some people here can help me out some. I know the basics, RMS, Peak, all that stuff I have down. My main questions deal with wiring something to 2 ohms, or 1 ohm...stuff like that. I am looking at starting to put together a nice sound system. Something not too overpowering but if I want to impress the ladies in the car next to me it is more than possible. I am looking for probably two solid 12's, something with decent SQ and decent SPL, even though i know the two dont go hand in hand. Price range per sub I would say is probably $150-$175 at the most. I know there are tons of subs that run in that price range but like I said my knowledge of subs is not very good. I have been researching, I have heard the Fi brand thrown around some and have heard mixed reviews on the subs. If anyone wants to throw an unbaised view on them out there I'm all ears. Other than that I don't know of any real brands being better than another, so I am intrested in checking out all options. I need to get an amp to power the subs as well, which is where the wiring to 2 ohm and 1 ohm loads and what not confuses the **** out of me. So if I could get a few recomendations on brands for subs and amps that'd be awesome. Thanks, BigMikee
for that price range, for subs look at the Alpine type R, Kicker CVR, Image Dynamics IDQ, RE Audio SRX, Soundstream Reference, of course there are hundreds of other brands, MTX, Fosgate, Infinity ETC.. Amps-- Hifonics, Alpine, Sundown, Elemental Designs, MTX, Kicker and on and on and on....
Just some input on the Fi brand, they are really good. I've only personally worked with a few brands (kicker and kenwood mostly some JL) but the Fi I own now and the ones i've heard have no comparison, definitely worth the money if you choose to go that route
Thanks for the input on that. I have actually been looking at two subs mainly. The Type R's and the Fi either Q or SSX...I would love to go with two Q's, but thats a little too spendy for two subs. Looking strictly at wattage the SSQ's are rated at 800 RMS and the Type R's are rated at 500 RMS...I know that wattage isn't the only thing that goes into a sub and how loud it will get or how clean the bass truely is. But is the extra 300w make a huge difference? I have heard a few different type R's and they sound pretty decent, Fi is a brand no one around here carries so I have nothing to really judge it on. If anyone can give a little insight on the comparision between the two that would be awesome, thanks
