Need opinions on this sub/box combo at Best Buy
#21
https://www.hondacivicforum.com/foru...ad.php?t=69972
Legacy "Blue Diamond" 3.0 Farad Digital Power Capacitor - $25
thats a really good deal and this is what you need if your lights dim when the bass hits
it takes the strain of your electrical system
Legacy "Blue Diamond" 3.0 Farad Digital Power Capacitor - $25
thats a really good deal and this is what you need if your lights dim when the bass hits
it takes the strain of your electrical system
anyway, this is what i ended up getting:
Metra AK8 8-Gauge Amp Kit - $24.99
http://www.frys.com/product/5890953?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
Crunch P1100.2 1100 Watt 2-Channel Amplifier - $79.99 on sale
http://www.frys.com/product/5537220?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
EFX SE10 10" Single Subwoofer Enclosure - $34.99
http://www.frys.com/product/5485329?...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
And the Sub that's arriving Aug 4th, Kenwood KFCW2512 - $67 shipped
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-sA2kX4Z...KFC-W2512.html
So, I went just over my 'budget' of $200. I'm lookin forward to hookin it all up to see how it sounds.
Last edited by kloan; 07-30-2009 at 04:27 PM.
#22
looks good and also has a 1year warranty nice...probably should upgrade to a good 12" in the future
and that farad i posted up keep that in mind if your system dims
and dont max that amp start low and adjust. let the amp do the work not the stereo it will sound alot cleaner
are you installing this yourself or having someone do it for you?
and that farad i posted up keep that in mind if your system dims
and dont max that amp start low and adjust. let the amp do the work not the stereo it will sound alot cleaner
are you installing this yourself or having someone do it for you?
Last edited by 94civichatchback; 07-30-2009 at 06:42 PM.
#23
im installing it. ive done a few cars now... always did my own (3 of them, last one already was wired up), and did a couple friends cars in the past.
i'll see how the 10" sounds.. i just wanted something to fill the low end in, not wake the neighbourhood.. i used to love huge bass, and i still do, but i dont want the attention it attracts anymore.
as long as the 10" hits hard, tight and can keep up with fast music, i'll be happy.
i'll see how the 10" sounds.. i just wanted something to fill the low end in, not wake the neighbourhood.. i used to love huge bass, and i still do, but i dont want the attention it attracts anymore.
as long as the 10" hits hard, tight and can keep up with fast music, i'll be happy.
#25
that kenwood sub will be decently clean. I think the sub sounds good at lower volumes. but if you try cranking it i don't know how well it will hold up.
Unfortunately there is no real way of me knowing just how much bass you want, so i can't really tell you if it will be loud enough for you or not, but as long as you don't run it way too loud and keep it within its power handling, it will be clean and fill the low end fairly well.
Unfortunately there is no real way of me knowing just how much bass you want, so i can't really tell you if it will be loud enough for you or not, but as long as you don't run it way too loud and keep it within its power handling, it will be clean and fill the low end fairly well.
#26
Rockford Fosgate makes good subs i have two 12" in a sealed box with a 1500w amp no cap a Pioneer head unit and four pioneer speakers, and it sounds quite decent. Not a fan of anything kenwood. Kenwood makes **** everything including head units. I woulndt personally buy anything kenwood but if its what you want and its all you can afford then go for it. But do keep in mind you get what you pay for. Majorty of the time the more money you spend on something means better quality and better sound.
#27
To 94civic, he does NOT need a cap if his lights are dimming. He needs to do one or more of the following
the Big 3
HO alt
upgraded batt
Ej6 is completely right. About everything....at least right now
I hope that amp lasts and doesn't go up in smoke...make sure you set up the gains correctly, and everything else. If you don't know how to do that, there's a bunch of writeups on car audio forums.
the Big 3
HO alt
upgraded batt
Ej6 is completely right. About everything....at least right now
I hope that amp lasts and doesn't go up in smoke...make sure you set up the gains correctly, and everything else. If you don't know how to do that, there's a bunch of writeups on car audio forums.
#28
The lights were dimming on the MX6.... that's long gone man, I haven't even installed this stuff in the Civic yet.
Marine_Civic, care to elaborate why you think everything Kenwood is ****? Just saying it doesn't make it so... I'm quite happy with my HU so far, no complaints. The improvement in sound quality compared to the Alpine HU that was in there before is quite apparent, and that's just running the same speakers as before. Plus, I happen to like the way it looks as well... though when the sun is shining directly on it I can't see a damn thing. I only paid $100 for it because it was discontinued.. it was originally $229.
Marine_Civic, care to elaborate why you think everything Kenwood is ****? Just saying it doesn't make it so... I'm quite happy with my HU so far, no complaints. The improvement in sound quality compared to the Alpine HU that was in there before is quite apparent, and that's just running the same speakers as before. Plus, I happen to like the way it looks as well... though when the sun is shining directly on it I can't see a damn thing. I only paid $100 for it because it was discontinued.. it was originally $229.