looking at getting an amp and a sub.i was looking at getting a 12 maybe 2, 12's further down the track. but atm one. i tend to listen to alot or house, dance, rock, alternative and a bit of hip hop. sopretty broad. what do u guys recommend me get. i was gonna get the ampinstalled professionally and do the sub myself. how much am i looking at for amp installation.my budget it 400 for the amp and sub

so $400 is for:
Amp
Sub

or:
Amp
Sub
Box
Wiring
Install

??

option 1 can be done for $400, but u probably wont be impressed with a $200 sub and a $200 amp (unless brands like kenwood/pioneer/sony/boss make u go 'oooh fully sick'), and option 2, well lets just say ur sub will look more like a carboard cone :P
the amp install will be looking around $100-$200, considering alot of place charge like $75-$100 just for a headunit install.

my advice, save up a lil more, shop around, maybe go response/jaycar gear, but in the end u'll be alot happier than the above setup.

which would u rather, to pay a little more now and enjoy it, or 2 give it away when u redo ur boot install to do 2 12s? one good sub now will equal 2 good subs later ;)

yeah was looking at option 1 just sub an amp for 400. ne brands or models recommend. not after competition sound.just something wif somenice bass, willing to stretch the budget at tad

Alpine have a deal in their summer catalogue. MRP-M450 monoblock amp and a 12" Type S subwoofer for $449. This deal saves $119 over RRP.

It wouldn't suprise me if you could get better for the price, but you could certainly do a lot worse.

that alpine deal sounds reasonable, and if you do decide to go 2 12's later, just get another one of those packs!

other than that, i'd have a look at jaycar stuff, such as:


1x PRECISION RESPONSE CAR AMP 2X150WRMS = $250
Power / channel @ 4ohm 14.4V: 150WRMS x 2
Power / channel @ 2ohm 14.4V: 255WRMS x 2
Power / bridged @ 4ohm 14.4V: 500WRMS x 1
http://www.jaycar.com.au/products_uploaded/productLarge_8743.jpg


15INCH 4 OHM SUBWOOFER - DOUBLE MAGNET = $100
Nominal impedance: 4 Ohms
Power rating: 250WRMS
http://www.jaycar.com.au/products_uploaded/productLarge_5666.jpg

$400 is plenty.
Personally i'd go a Jaycar monoblock for around $250-300, then go to any jb/strathfield/autobarn store and see what subs they have for $100. Won't be earth shattering but a good start. You'll most likely kill your first ever sub anyway, so better off to start with something abit cheaper :).

dunno why anyone ever bothers recommending subs other than Pioneer 306c's in a budget like this, they are honestly the only option worth looking at.. everything else is either poo, or too expensive :)

Responxe 2x150 $250 (bad amp if you plan on expanding to 2 subs later, but anything good is out of your budget)
Pioneer 306c $100 (in in box $180)
amp install $100

How much is installation? He needs that included in his $400. I reckon, just get one of the guys on AMC to drop by one arvo and help set it up for you. Power wiring, and a fuse is needed for the amp, so that might suck up a few pennies more :)

If you in syd, i'd be happy to help out if you need to save some pennies on installation... :)

edit* victoria division spotted in your sig... you poor thing :P cancel that offer then.

How much is installation? He needs that included in his $400. I reckon, just get one of the guys on AMC to drop by one arvo and help set it up for you. Power wiring, and a fuse is needed for the amp, so that might suck up a few pennies more :)

If you in syd, i'd be happy to help out if you need to save some pennies on installation... :)

edit* victoria division spotted in your sig... you poor thing :P cancel that offer then.

thanks for the offer dee, atm $400 for just the equipement, i was gonna drop down to strathfield and pick up some 8 gauage amp wiring kit for 17 bucks.

ooh, if thats the case, then get a Response 4x100 (for the upgradability), and a Pioneer 306C.

$400 right there, and you wont go much better for that price at all :)

if i saw this post i had a setup that i just sold for 200 :P contained 2 sony 12" subs and a pioneer 800watt mono block amp :(

if i saw this post i had a setup that i just sold for 200 :P contained 2 sony 12" subs and a pioneer 800watt mono block amp :(



noooooo that would have been good

if your near williamstown i can give you a hand

if your near williamstown i can give you a hand

thanks sound good, i live in hoppers crossing. 15 min drive

i have Sub box with two 12" subs
3 way 6x9"s
3 way 6.5"
CD/MP3 tuner
2 x Amps
and all wiring to connect up
$350

Great beginner System
this was all installed in my Magna previously

located in East Side Vic if your interested

i have Sub box with two 12" subs
3 way 6x9"s
3 way 6.5"
CD/MP3 tuner
2 x Amps
and all wiring to connect up
$350

Great beginner System
this was all installed in my Magna previously

located in East Side Vic if your interested


hey would you have brand and specs for the amp and the subs

2x 12-inch sub-woofers DW-1000
12” Power subwoofer
1000 watts max power (each)
Black chrome basket
Titanium coated injection cone with rubber edge
2” ASV voice coil
Conex spider / woven lead wire
Heavy duty magnet structure
Impedance 4 ohm
Sensitivity 89 dB
Silver screw terminal

2x 960-watt amplifiers WSK-412A
High-efficiency MOSFET power supply
2ohms fully stable stereo operation
Line-out jacks
Gold-plated RCA jack and output connectors
High/low pass electronic crossovers with adjustable frequency
Heavy-duty heatsink
Adjustable bass boost
Simultaneous mono/stereo operation capability
Soft delayed remote turn-on/off circuitry
Bridgeable
Gain level control
Short circuit/thermal/overload/high voltage protection
High/low level input
Power/protect LED indicator
WSK-4120A specifications:
Maximum power @ 4ohms: 120W x 4
RMS power @ 4ohms: 60W x 4
Bridged power: 240W x 2
THD: 0.02%
Channel separation: 65dB
S/N ratio: > 92dB
Low pass: 40 to 160Hz
High pass: 50Hz to 1.2kHz
Crossover slope: 12dB
Bass boost: 0-12dB
Frequency response: 10Hz to 38kHz
Damping factor: > 200
Input impedance: 20kohm
Sensitivity input: 150mV to 5V
Fuse size: 25A x 2
Heatsink size (L x W x H): 332 x 243 x 47mm
Net weight: 4.1kg



hey these are the specs of the amps and subs i might be getting off a memeber, wat do you guys think. i have no idea about nefing about the audio gear

Buy second hand!!!

www.caraudioaustralia.com

gold mine...

Should be able to pick things up for 50% rrp.

ppft, 50% off RRP is for chumps :) i dont even pay 50% of RRP from a store *cough* Eclipse XA4000 for $300 *cough*