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#1489552 - 11/09/08 01:58 PM Budget Sub/Amp Combo
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I'm looking for advice on a 12" Sub/Amp combo with good SQ.

I have owned a pair of Infinity Perfect 12s and a pair of Adire Audio 12s in the past. But, now I'm not looking for THAT much bass, just something with a little bump and some good SQ.

I'm looking to spend around $400 total, maybe a little less. Any suggestions???

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#1489559 - 11/09/08 02:07 PM Re: Budget Sub/Amp Combo [Re: BasisForADay]
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Also looking for a sub that doesn't need that much room in a box. Trunk space is a must.
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#1489609 - 11/09/08 04:22 PM Re: Budget Sub/Amp Combo [Re: ]
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What about an Alpine mrp-m500 and a single Infinity Perfect 12? Seems like a good combination.

I'll check into Image Dynamics. I have always heard good things about them.

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#1489617 - 11/09/08 04:47 PM Re: Budget Sub/Amp Combo [Re: BasisForADay]
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ok so, Infinity Perfect 12 vs. IDQ 12 v.3???
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#1489633 - 11/09/08 05:41 PM Re: Budget Sub/Amp Combo [Re: BasisForADay]
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I would vote IDQ D4 with a Cadence SQA-1. \:\)
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#1489653 - 11/09/08 06:28 PM Re: Budget Sub/Amp Combo [Re: denim]
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Why a marine audio amp? And why is it so cheap? That seems like an awesome deal.
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#1490497 - 13/09/08 09:29 AM Re: Budget Sub/Amp Combo [Re: ]
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If you're not brand-whipped, this combination sounds incredible! The sub enclosure is matched to the woofer, and the amp is fan cooled, and efficent. Both can be found for cheaper than MSRP.


http://www.sasbazooka.com/products/mobil...assive-Tube-P22

Hooked up to this amp

http://www.sasbazooka.com/products/mobil...-Amplifier-P117

I've been using Bazooka gear since 1986 with outstaning results and reliability. I still have a 20 year old pair of 6.5's that reside in my project car! You'll see various opinions but, like every brand, take a listen for yourself before judging them by other's opinions.
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#1491720 - 15/09/08 05:51 PM Re: Budget Sub/Amp Combo [Re: BasisForADay]
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 Originally Posted By: BasisForADay
Why a marine audio amp? And why is it so cheap? That seems like an awesome deal.

Many people are using it in their auto installs, the only difference is that it is a little water resistant. As for the price, the Cadence Tech said it was due to a build house mistake on color. So they are selling the amps super cheap that are the wrong color.

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#1499908 - 27/09/08 05:15 PM Re: Budget Sub/Amp Combo [Re: denim]
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the words budget,amp and sub should never be in the same conversation together.thats like saying cheap rolex. doesn't work.remember in this hobby, you always get what you pay for.you can chrome a terd and cover it with led lights..but then you still only have a lit up chrome terd.bottom line, go with a company that invested their money in the internal electronics not the decor.and as far as budget is concerned expact to spend more mone than you want to . just save up more to begin with and save urself the time. it sucks replacing cheap amps and subs, because that money that you already put in will be lost.
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#1499909 - 27/09/08 05:19 PM Re: Budget Sub/Amp Combo [Re: seethru231982]
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 Originally Posted By: seethru231982
the words budget,amp and sub should never be in the same conversation together.thats like saying cheap rolex. doesn't work.remember in this hobby, you always get what you pay for.you can chrome a terd and cover it with led lights..but then you still only have a lit up chrome terd.bottom line, go with a company that invested their money in the internal electronics not the decor.and as far as budget is concerned expact to spend more mone than you want to . just save up more to begin with and save urself the time. it sucks replacing cheap amps and subs, because that money that you already put in will be lost.


I mostly disagree. Why? Because not everyone has a big budget to spend on thier audio system. Some people just want better than stock sound and will be happy with less than name brand or high end audio gear.

Not every one can afford to drive a Porsche so, they drive Chevys Fords and Dodges.
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#1500296 - 28/09/08 04:36 PM Re: Budget Sub/Amp Combo [Re: Rodek]
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HiFonics series VIII old skool,made in the usa,real world power,not max wattage crap
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HE SAID HE WANTS GOOD SQ....
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U want power and clarity go old hifonics.....
you want L.E.D.s and Maxx power ratings ,go home!!!

Alpine cda-9856 head unit
*HiFonics* ATLAS VIII,ZEUS VIII,PLUTO VIII,EUROPA VIII,JUPITER VIII,GEMINI VIII,BOLTAR VIII
*AudioBahn*2,aw1208q 12 inch subs
CDT CL-61A 6.5 comps w/satnet 400xovers and TW-25 tweets
see some of my stuff here
http://forum.sounddomain.com/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/35211/page/1/fpart/13
here's what im rolling in...and a soon to be project car where the entire system will go in the future..
http://forum.sounddomain.com/ubbthreads....rue#Post1412800

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#1500969 - 29/09/08 04:25 PM Re: Budget Sub/Amp Combo [Re: seethru231982]
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 Originally Posted By: seethru231982
HE SAID HE WANTS GOOD SQ....



WHICH COULD BE HAD ON A BUDGET....
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#1501004 - 29/09/08 06:26 PM Re: Budget Sub/Amp Combo [Re: Rodek]
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[yes] but only if you know what you're doing. a novice will need to drop some coin to get a good sounding system - and pay someone to properly tune it. i've been doing this "on a budget" for 15 years, and i'm still learning how to build a SQ system... and i'm a pretty smart dude.

hell, you can build an awesome old school system "on a budget"
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