Hey guys im looking to get myself a Sub and Amp combo for christmass as a pressie for me.

Now i think ive decided on the Sony 12" 1200W in box from JB-HIFI $187 and now i need an amp.

The amp now i spoke to some ppl at JB ( some of the biggest idiots i have talked to ) Dandy store, and i saw this amp
http://www.everythingav.com.au/product.asp?productid=955#desc

and i was wondering if this one is any good or what should i get.

My budget is $500 for sub and amp, cables ill get a bit later.

ud hav to look at the prices yourself but i highly reccomend Alpine Amps

a mono block would be good, especially for low frequencies, i'm shopping for one now, if you find any good ones, let me know

the mtx monoblocks are pretty good but it's more expensive then the one you've chose,

yeah im kinda looking for a small budget and this one has 450WRMS for only 260 delivered.

But if i do find a good amp ill let u know

By the way does anyone here work at JB HiFi or knows someone who can give me some proper advice on their products in store as i would like to buy my stuff in a pack and save some money, without being rolled like i got today with a quote.

Tom

My amp is a mono block Vpower D Class Alpine amp 700w max 350w rms was $399 i think brilliant on my first sub and now i have it running my two 12" and its still awsome!

Mitsa_jerk u wouldnt happen to know how much they cost now?

And anyone here in Vic heard of the store Tower Audio in Oakleigh and melton.
As i have a $50 off voucher, from Autosalon and they have Alpine stuff too.

Tom

cant help u on the price but im sure it would be down around $350ish now and with a christmas sale it might even be cheaper than that. but not sure sorry mate

I got quoted the other day for alpine type s 12 inch sub and alpine mono block for 540 at gary's car audio preston

it's alright, but i still prefer mtx, i'll go talk to the guys at hifi supermarket soon and see how much i can get the thunder mono blocks for

nsitu could u give me the address of that garys car audio
as that looks like a good price for alpine stuff

though if i can find out if that Tower Audio place has the amp that will suit the Sony or another that they have that would be better i would try them as 50 bucks off could be enough to be in the $500 budget.
Thanks

Tom

i'd stay away from sony subs, my cheapo boss sub sounds better :bowrofl: . With a budget of $500 you could easily go to strathfield and get a decent amp + sub combo.
My advice is listen to a few subs, find hte one you like the best, then find an amp accordingly.

Jaycar/response are probably the best value for money gear around. If you're on a $500 sub/amp budget then I'd recommend them. Especially if you're looking to buy brand new.
You'll get some nice clean power out of them. What's the RMS of the sub ur buying? I'm not a big fan of sony's car speakers/subwoofers, but that's an ok price for something new.

Best bet would be a monoblock in theory. But if you go the response you can easily upgrade to a monoblock later on when the funds become available and you'll have a nice amp for frontstage. I'd do it. Cos if you went a cheapo monoblock now ul get sick of it anyway (no doubt ul get sick of the response too, but with the budget it would be a definite improvement.

forgot the number, but it's in high st. preston. to get there just go down high street and coming from the city it's about a block of 2 infront of the preston market.

i think the price includes box as well

a lot ov ppls say sony arnt much chop but i recon for the price thay are grate (iv herd a lot beter tho) im funing one 12 inch xplod sub rated at 900w up to a 480w xplod amp
(mx-280gtx)the amp cost $299 for wot it is its got a lot ov punch (not bad starting point)
response i liked them until a m8t got a pair ov response 6/9 lol lol
im saying sony are grate but thair ok and u pay for wot u get

Dont get a response amp, well not yet because the 2005 range is coming out with more power to burn.....
2x 150WRMS or 1x 450WRMS is boosted to 2x 200&something WRMS or 1x 610WRMS :shock: and all the other amps are increasing in power with rumours of a monoblock later 2005 early 2006. Get a small 2 channel amp cheap for now that can run your front stage later.

It surprises me that Sony aren't getting any cred. I have no idea about their car audio equipment, but I reckon their home audio is kickass.

Well since all the responses about the Sony subs not being all that good as they seem, does anyone have any suggestions on what other subs i could choose from that arent way too expensive for me.

What about Pioneer 800watt ones.
As im kinda new in the sub, amp department it like to get as much info as possible so i dont get rolled and talked into some crap system by some salesman. So any advice will be more then welcome.

Thanks

Tom

again im gonna have to go with alpine type S $150 for 12" i think from memory. was an awsome sub. and i have 2 now of the same sort and are even better. i think its around $220 ish in a box but if u pick up a 2nd hand box, even cheaper.

DLS and Eclipse are also good, in my opinion but im sure other ppl have other ideas!

thats a good price for the alpine sub i might get that, u know what stores stock alpine gear in melbourne vic in the eastern subs, as at times im too lazy to drive a bit but if its a good price i will travel.

Thanks for the help

Tom

have a listen b4 u buy tho, cos not everyone has the same tastes. im in SA and i got it from Tonkins car audio. Not sure if they are in VIC
sorry bud

let us know which way you go with your set up and how it turns out mate

Go for either Alpine Type "S" or Eclipse Subs. I also have 2 Tyoe "S" and are happy with them for their price. Stay clear from Sony.

Okay guys i have just bought my new sub and amp, a pack that i thought i would never be able to get.

So here goes Got myself ////Alpine mmmmmmm.... Drools (looking at amp) :badgrin:

i got a MonoBlock Amp MRD-M300 V12 i think its got like 750W
12" Type S sub SWS 1242D (picking up next week)

I got the sub and amp at Tower Audio in Oakleigh

all up i went over budget but by only $50 so i paid $550 ($609 without $50 credit )
Thank god i went to Autosalon and entered a comp and got 50 bucks off.

So all up im extremely happy with what i bought since i never thought i would be able to get ////Alpine, so next week hooking it all up and making a box.

Tom

sweet.
post us some pics and let us know how much it kicks a$$

heres some pics of the amp
Pics of sub will be up next week with DIY Box

i know regret is a waste of time but the pack at gary's came with a box for 550, but you would have to drive another 1 hr.

cheers mate good choice

yeah it was kind of an impulse buy the sub cost a bit more as the guy said the amp was a 2ohm one and it could run 2 type s subs but i only wanted 1 as dont want to kill too much boot space and a different one was another 60 bucks which he says is a dual 4ohm one which i can use this amp for.

Tom

mate can you tell me how much the amp costs, it looks wicked i'm thinking off getting one, as soon as i sort things out with my car insurence.

thanks

Well to tell u the truth the real price would have been $599 for the amp :shock:

But it happened to be the last one they had and was a display one that was never used, so the price for it was $329 (lucky ME) :badgrin: as it puts out around 350WRMS.

Wish they were all at the same price, though i got real lucky with this amp. Sometimes impulse buying pays off.

Anyone know what size in litres this box needs to be, cant wait to get the materials and engrave ////Alpine or the 3 diamonds on it and cover it in something nice.

Thanks

Tom

Well to tell u the truth the real price would have been $599 for the amp :shock:

But it happened to be the last one they had and was a display one that was never used, so the price for it was $329 (lucky ME) :badgrin: as it puts out around 350WRMS.

Wish they were all at the same price, though i got real lucky with this amp. Sometimes impulse buying pays off.

Anyone know what size in litres this box needs to be, cant wait to get the materials and engrave ////Alpine or the 3 diamonds on it and cover it in something nice.

Thanks

Tom

Can help you here.

1 cubic feet = 28.3168466 litres

Your sub = 0.85 to 1.5CU Ft = Averaged = 34 Litres (Sealed)
Your sub = 1.25 to 2.0CU Ft = Averaged = 43 Litres (Vented)

Greg

Thanks Ralliart 410 i saw the box sizes on ALPINE's site but wasnt sure exactly what size as i found a few sizes and they were also for different models. so thanks now to make my box, covered in fake leather or somethin :D

Thanks

Tom

No problems. Glad to help...