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This is advice i offer to alot of people... think where the music is coming from.. IE rap/rnb ( USA ) so try and get something made in the usa... so maybe somthing like DD or RE? u probly what a very loose sub for rap.. so u get more a bounce sound... but imo i would use DYNAUDIO speakers... and if u get a sub u will not need 6x9.. just 2 sets of 6.5 will suit nicely
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Originally Posted by amurray
IT has nothing to do with where they're made. it all depends on the sound characterstics of each speakers.
if you listen to rnb and like the sound of focals, you'd go with focals not DD just cos its made in the US.
what do you mean by a loose sub?
focals are french... but it is true that you have to match the charateristics of the speaker and not just the country they were designed in.
sound like dyns are well out of his budget as well... in any case itd be a good idea to head down to a dedicated car audio shop (not strathfield or jb) and try some of the music he likes to listen to on the various splits to see how they go :)
in general. the country where they where designed was made for listening to a majority of a certin type of music.. not all though.. as for a loose sub... ask when u go into ur audio store. but it simple.. does your music have tight or loose bass?... is it really punchy or does it string?
the "looseness" of the sub depends on the box. if your enclosure is on the smaller side, the sub usually wont play as deep but is tight and punchy.Quote:
Originally Posted by amurray
On the other hand, if your enclosure is on the bigger side, it will play a bit lower/deeper but mostly likely will loose its tightness(accuracy) and sound a bit boomy and has a lag, which is to be avoided.
so the best thing to do is make a box to spec and the sub will be play to the best of its ability (also dependent of the amp of course). Avoid pre fab boxes if you can.
If you want it louder, go two subs. You can get a sub that is double the power but to the human ear, it won't sound twice as loud. If you want it louder, go the Kicker Comp C12 subs in a box and get a monoblock that will run around 300-400rms. You'll be more than happy with it for sure. Don't bother buying another single sub and a new amp and expect to hear a big difference.
dude the only reason it sounded better is because u simply turned a sealed box into a ported box and ported boxes have better lower bass.Quote:
Originally Posted by beeza
thread mining much??
Go for Rockford Fosgate... :p
Digital design for the win!.Quote:
Originally Posted by mars_panas
for something very loud, yes. for something with great sq, no. depends what ur after :)Quote:
Originally Posted by FAT VTI
LOL^^^^^^^^^^^^^
for something which will harm the budget and maybe harm your mortgage DD or rockford fosgate.