Car stereo/ sub advice

[RhysQ]

the only bad experience i had with mine was it wasn't secured down properly on install (they use the straps provided and strap it to the rear of the back seats). i took a few quick corners and the strap flicked over the top causing the box to slide around (it has a flat bottom so it wont roll), in turn, ripping the wires clean from the plug that connects to the box. i got JB HIFI to solder the wires back in and i fixed the main problem myself with a couple of small screws that i drilled through the strap and into the front of the box... it hasn't moved an inch since (3 years later - my sister now has the car with setup).

you can always get some small steel brackets and do a DIY job through the boot carpet but not recommended i wouldn't think. it would probably still move around and take the carpet with it.

as 'thestu' said, always ask JB what their best price is and they will get a book out with the 'real' prices which are generally a lot lower than marked price.

the good thing about the combo tubes are they are the same brand and have been designed for each other, so you shouldn't have any issues.

[ScienceVR6]

I have seen clarion 12" subs in box with a 2ch built into it for sale quite cheep at autobarn. For all the talk of 10's vs 12's, I have heard 12's that kick and punch way harder than a 10, and 10's that drone worse than 15's. Its all down to the set up and the box design. My mate is running a SQ car with a pair of 13" eclipes subs, and they are so much tighter than my 10".

[RhysQ]

I have seen clarion 12" subs in box with a 2ch built into it for sale quite cheep at autobarn. For all the talk of 10's vs 12's, I have heard 12's that kick and punch way harder than a 10, and 10's that drone worse than 15's. Its all down to the set up and the box design. My mate is running a SQ car with a pair of 13" eclipes subs, and they are so much tighter than my 10".

yep, spot on there!

in my time i've had three 10"s, two 12"s, and a 15" (only ever 1 at a time). depending on the box, they all have been very different. i had the 10" in a huge box for a short while an had it hitting much lower droning bass lines than the 12" (which was really strange) and the 12" tube i had could hit a lot tighter crisper electro beats than the 10"... its all about the box. the 15" was in a custom made box made by moi and used for competition and hip hop/RnB when i was into that sort of thing...hearing has never been the same

also, make sure you decide what music you mostly listen to before choosing a sub. if you are into your deep bass such as the hip hop/RnB stuff, definitely go with a 15" cos the 10" or 12" won't hit the long deep bass lines (it'll just be a quiet vibration). whereas if you like your rock,punk,pop,dance,house etc a 10" or a 12" will deliver a lot crisper bass kicks and lower end guitar notes than the 15" which can tend to be a bit sloppy and slightly delayed with that type of music. but once again, a box size and whether or not it is ported can help these issues.

just something to think about, i'm sorry if i ramble on.

[Mr ©harisma]

You don't need a 15inch to rumble down low... 12inch Alpine Type X, Boston G5, Oz Audio ME, Hertz Mille, IDMAX are all dominant in playing kidney crunching lows at very high volumes in the correct enclosure.

Preparation of the box is the most important part. For example, really basic sealed enclourses, the larger they are the lower the -3db point will be. It does come at the expense of efficiency though. Just give it more power

[hutchjnr- MTM GTi]

so the 'all in one' tubes... can anyone recommend a good one?
around the $250 mark...

will they give a nice crisp bass line... as i generally listen to house/ techno.

[RhysQ]

well, the first obvious is the Audiobahn one (that i had) and they also have a Dub series as well. i was extremely happy with the crisp sound of mine and i also listen to house, electro etc.

don't bother listening to them in-store because they will sound nothing like when in your car.

Happy hunting.

[Brisben]

Yep Strathfield, sorry buddy !

[hutchjnr- MTM GTi]

Any body got any quick and effective ways of securing the tube/cylinder in place...

What do we think of the flat 'all in one' sub/amp boxes?

Any one had any experience with them?

[Brisben]

Any body got any quick and effective ways of securing the tube/cylinder in place...

What do we think of the flat 'all in one' sub/amp boxes?

Any one had any experience with them?

Personally I find putting it all together easy so would always go for seperate sub and amp, just gives you more options down the track.

However if you want to cut costs and have an easy install, buy an all in one.

Just use a bunji strap to secure the tube in place.

[RhysQ]

Personally I find putting it all together easy so would always go for seperate sub and amp, just gives you more options down the track.

However if you want to cut costs and have an easy install, buy an all in one.

Just use a bunji strap to secure the tube in place.

the one i got came with two straps to use - see link on page 1. no extra bits needed at all, everything was supplied.

if you go the separate sub and amp combo just remember that you will also need a cabling kit which could cost you around the $80 - $100 mark depending on the quality.

[RhysQ]

Any body got any quick and effective ways of securing the tube/cylinder in place...

What do we think of the flat 'all in one' sub/amp boxes?

Any one had any experience with them?

1. i've already told you how to secure it properly.

2. what do you mean by flat 'all in one' sub/amp boxes? like the one that goes under your seat??

[hutchjnr- MTM GTi]

This is an example of one of the flat one's...

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/pictures.php?id=13248

Any thoughts?

[Brisben]

the one i got came with two straps to use - see link on page 1. no extra bits needed at all, everything was supplied.

if you go the separate sub and amp combo just remember that you will also need a cabling kit which could cost you around the $80 - $100 mark depending on the quality.

Agree with all that.

Like I said before buy decent cabling if your going that route.

[Mr ©harisma]

so the 'all in one' tubes... can anyone recommend a good one?
around the $250 mark...

will they give a nice crisp bass line... as i generally listen to house/ techno.

We can tell you whats out their but at the end of the day it's up to you and go find one that you like. Audition audition audition... don't be lazy.