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dosage said
on 6/13/2009 How can a subwoofer react faster?Is it related to the diameter of the woofer or the liter that woofer has?What types of woofers do you suggest for metal music fast as hell? (talkin' about death grind metal)
bbrady145 said
on 1/26/2009 Volfenhag is a very high quality brand that wont make you go bankrupt. i have 2 12" 1000W and they bump hard enough that the cops have pulled me over before... Enjoy your music
pkicker1000 said
on 11/6/2008 to answer the question about the 2 12s
i have 2 kicker 12 comp series subs which also run at 400 rms and to power thoes i have a highfonics 1000 watt amp and it kicks real hard its a realy nice set up
pkicker1000 said
on 11/6/2008 to answer the question about the 2 12s
i have 2 12 kicker comp series wich also run at 400 rms and to power thoes i have a highfonics 1000 watt amp.
dinhle said
on 10/13/2008 thank you
3tailer said
on 3/14/2008 Thanks!
floaton said
on 10/30/2007 will -25 coldness damage your speaker
Jarvo13 said
on 9/15/2007 i have 2 12' kenwoods and i have an ingosian(sp) amp that powers 1000 watss and at 4 ohms 150rms. the slaesperson told me that this this amp is good for my subs but i wont push as much as it needs. and when i hooked it up the subs didnt sound that pwoerful at all. im wonder or can someone tell me wat amp i sould get. my subs are 4ohms and can handle 400 rms. so ya i want to get a better amp but idk how to choose one. can someone hlep me?
thank you.
CJ
yh786515 said
on 8/8/2007 Make sure to pick the right amplifier that the subwoofer can handle. I really like kicker subwoofers systems that i have bought from sonicelectronix.com
Gardenfella said
on 4/16/2007 Look for specially-designed box and speaker combos. My personal favourite is the "Dual Bandpass" box. Basically, two woofers face each other at a slight angle, creating a sealed "pressure zone". The bass is ported from behind the speakers. Great low-bass response but beware; this is a specialist sub-woofer which kicks out thunderous bass notes but you will need something to fill in the upper end of the bass. Most 6x9s will easily do this, as will most component speaker systems. Single band pass boxes work in the same way, but in a one-sided fashion.
Another tip is to use a "Line Driver". Your amp is restricted in its output by 2 things; the gain (how many times they multiply the input signal) and the thermal load (things getting too hot). A line driver multiplies the input signal from a usual 1V to 2V or 4V. This can, if your amp is well ventilated, double the power output. Some line drivers come with a remote to vary the input voltage and therefore output volume. Many sound processors like active crossovers and graphic equalizers can act as line drivers.
Chaldotadeath said
on 12/18/2006 Prices (Price Matching) - If you are going to buy from a store and not online, find the best prices each store has to offer. Once you know the lowest price you can get, consider which store you can get special discounts from, Ex. Best Buy Reward Zone members get 12% off coupons in the mail and email. Most stores will "Price Match" another store and then you will be able to use the discount on top of the lower price. Ex. I am a reward zone member at best buy. I get a coupon in my mail and email that I can use only at best buy. I want to buy a subwoofer. I find the lowest price from other stores and compare it to best buy's price. Circuit City has the same subwoofer but for less. I take the ad form circuit city and go to best buy to price match it there and get a 12% discount as well. The problem with price matching is that it has to be verified and you cannot price match online offers. Also, the price after rebates cannot be price matched. I hope this helps any one who is trying to save some money. P.S. Reward Zone Membership at Best Buy is FREE now and is very well worth it.
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Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Don't forget to change all your speakers if your installing big bass. All bass and no words sounds terrible. My mate has 400 watt bass and 2 x 45 watt door speakers...it sounds terrible!
Anonymous said
on 3/21/2006 If the sub is ugly, like say something from Image Dynamics, it probably means it doesn't perform all that well. You should look for things like chrome and flames. Audiobahn has some of the best subs ever created.
Anonymous said
on 3/21/2006 If you ain't hitting 195+, you ain't doing jack! I have 1-10" pyle sub in my car powered by a 200wx3 Rockwood amp and it's hitting 198.4Db.
Anonymous said
on 2/10/2006 This is common. When purchasing a speaker/subwoofer, you should listen to your ears, not the salesman. They only want your money, and sometimes expensive is not always better. Take a listen yourself, and bring some of your own music to listen to. That way, you can judge what sounds good with what you listen to. Also, don't just look at one store. If you are able to, look at many different stores and get prices to compare. One store may be relatively cheaper than the last.