Cheap Audio Ideas

[SpeedSTARs]

Ok, Hello B_Master_Flash,

The stuff we were talking about was just a cheap way to get some bass. I understand it might not be the best. However, I have conpiled a list of components that would be better than the Bazooka-tube setup. The key here is how much you want to spend... No disrespect man. I admire your knowledge and could learn more from you as a newb... Here we go and also what do you think?. This is just for the setup if he's going to run the factory. Peace

AMP to run D class for power consumion efficiency:
[url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18797&item=5776603879&rd=1[img]

SUB good price and good sound:
[/url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39778&item=5776891615&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW[url]

BOX sealed box i cubic feet:
[/url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50568&item=5776446333&rd=1[url]

AMP Power supply 4 gauge KIT (for consistent power supply to feed the amp):
[/url]http://www.crutchfield.com/S-X3lBJ9qvb4d/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=711&I=142AKPA14[url]

Speaker Wires (twisted pair gama geometry wire for clean signal and good price):
[/url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32811&item=5776247852&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW[url]

RCA Cable (twisted pair gama geometry wire for clean signal and good price):
[/url]http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32809&item=5775728375&rd=1[url]

Line Converter (only one i could find that worked for me in the past):
[/url]http://www.crutchfield.com/S-X3lBJ9qvb4d/cgi-bin/prodview.asp?i=101PL2&g=721&search=line+converters[url]

Thats a much more solid list than a bazooka bass tube. Bazooka is definitely on the list of brands to aviod. I'd say you went a bit overboard on the wires though, don't underestimate wallmart wire kits, theyre like 30-40 bucks for a 4 awg kit and you'd be supprized how little difference there is between them and a $100 fosgate kit. Good RCAs can make a difference, but try the cheapo one's first and see if you have an interference problem, if not then there's no need to upgrade. Most distortion comes from grounding problems anyway, not interference from the RCAs (although it does happen).

Hey Bro,

I was thinking in-terms of future add-on he might do in the future. I'd did want to see him to make the same mistake I did in the past by going from a 600 WATT amp (8 gauge) setup to currently 2400 WATT system (of course there is more current draw present). I eventually had to run the 4 gauge setup and of course a distribution block for the multi-AMP + liquid alloy 4 farad cap setup. Many thanks for the feedback, it is very much appreciated.

[Arpsito]

Wow. Just about everything after my last post is so over my head that im spining backwards in a bass-induced coma of confusion. I have not yet spent any money, on accounta i have not yet saved it all up, so im still open to ideas.

[B_Master_Flash]

Wow. Just about everything after my last post is so over my head that im spining backwards in a bass-induced coma of confusion. I have not yet spent any money, on accounta i have not yet saved it all up, so im still open to ideas.

I have a couple questions for you then...

how much trunk space are you willing to give up?
how much are you willing to spend?
Do you have enough woodworking skills to build your own box? (or the means to have someone make it for you)

If possible, making your own box is just about always the best way to go. A properly made sub box is arguably more important than a good sub, and a lot cheaper.

[B_Master_Flash]

Here's some stuff I found just poking around:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... eName=WDVW
That's a 15 if you're willing to give up some trunk space
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... eName=WDVW
Simmilar sub except its a 12
http://www.thezeb.com/p-Phoenix-Gold-Oc ... 102958.htm
I dont have any experience w/ their new octane line but if it's almost as good as their titanium line then they're a great deal.

Kicker CVR (older brown cone model, not the chrome one) you can find them pretty much anywhere and they're a good beginner sub

Alpine Type-R, if you can find a couple year old model on e-bay it should be cheap.

If you can afford it I'd say go w/ the ascedant audio atlas like cam2xrunner suggested, great brand and its a steal for just over $100

[Arpsito]

Well...to answer these questions, I am willing to give up the back half of my trunk. I am willing to spend about $320 when all is said and done. Im not a woodworker, no do i know anyone that would build one for me for very cheap. all these standalone subs look nice, but how much will the box and amp and wires run me up.

[cam2Xrunner]

Well...to answer these questions, I am willing to give up the back half of my trunk. I am willing to spend about $320 when all is said and done. Im not a woodworker, no do i know anyone that would build one for me for very cheap. all these standalone subs look nice, but how much will the box and amp and wires run me up.

If you want one of the nicest made box's get ahold of Marv.
http://forum.elitecaraudio.com/showthre ... did=112256

Not the cheapest place to get a box, but probably the best box you'll ever see. He will build you a box to the exact specifications needed for the box and to your liking.

Or if you don't want to spend the $ for the best, you can get a local shop box for around 50 bucks, just make sure you buy the box that is built to the recomended enclosure volume.

The wiring will run anywhere from 30-50 dollars, check out www.knukonceptz.com

That Ascendant deal is going to be over soon, so if you've got 100 bucks or so laying around, I'd get that first, then find a decent 2 channel amp and bridge it.

[B_Master_Flash]

If you want one of the nicest made box's get ahold of Marv.
http://forum.elitecaraudio.com/showthre ... did=112256

Not the cheapest place to get a box, but probably the best box you'll ever see. He will build you a box to the exact specifications needed for the box and to your liking.

It's better to skimp on the subs than the box.

This would be a good combo:

http://www.thezeb.com/p-Phoenix-Gold-Oc ... 102958.htm
Phoenix gold 12" 4ohm svc $59.95 & free shipping

Have Cam's guy make you a ported box, prolly about 2.5 cuft tuned to 30hz. Hopefully not too much more than $100 (Shipping is a b!tch)

http://www.thezeb.com/p-Hifonics-Falcon ... 106501.htm
Durable little amp w/ plenty of power for that sub. 89.95 (free shipping)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 70867&rd=1
8awg wire kit 16.99 + shipping, prolly like $25-$30 after shipping.

That puts you at a total of $174.90 without the box.