Advice on purchasing amp + sub(s)

[Delfire]

Hey Mystik, If it helps Ive upgraded the system... well actually took everything out and gave it to some kids. Got new radio, amp. and speakers of at crutchfield; i mean, you can't really beat their prices, even with shipping included,
I can say my set up, is pretty low key nothing crazy, BUT with a mean punch, sound is sublime and very clean, from other set-ups I heard out there.
I've installed the 10" sub and small case, takes bout 2/3d's of space, had to cut and modify the flap in back cause box was a tad too high. and can take up around 250 W rms, If I remember corectly its an Energy

radio is a Sony DSX-S310BTX ( has remote Subwoofer and amp controls in it Perfect)
The amp is an MTX TD500.1D Mono subwoofer amplifier — 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
( those two I made them portable, atached amp on sub case with anti vibration rubbers, plain rubbers, and made the whole thing easy to take off from trunk. connection is made with a 220 V plug made for kitchens or dryers, cause in a toyota Yaris hatch... not much space, and take whole things of and on .. you end up breaking the connections, plus, theres enough space for the whole plug assembly just under the plastic plank, behind the slidding seat :) )
Also installed Component 5 1/4" JBL's in front, found a nice top line component kit and again JBL's with tweeters, atached for the back doors.
And voila. enough to make a statement that small cars dont always pack OEM speakers ( and I had the laugh of my life when I actually DID make that statement against an Audi A8 who thought could push me down, SHE had her bf roll up the windows after my car gave hers the finger) ahahahaha
But from the compliments I got... overall i can say its a fair to very good system, on that mix match, and cheap to make, + it's not energyvore.
But then again all systems made would depend of your music.. im into techno,I need sound to be clean at points not always bombarding.

[MyzticZ3r0]

I've been sidetracked by work projects and family so I haven't had time to get my amp/subs. I don't need anything to rattle the ground or piss off any neighbors. I don't care if the other car next to me here's my system - I've never liked when someone rolls up next to me to listen to their obnoxious (usually) music. Most of the music I listen to is rock, but I play around with other genres. I don't think anything larger than 10s will be needed, but I'm still contemplating ;)

Originally Posted by Delfire

Hey Mystik, If it helps Ive upgraded the system... well actually took everything out and gave it to some kids. Got new radio, amp. and speakers of at crutchfield; i mean, you can't really beat their prices, even with shipping included,
I can say my set up, is pretty low key nothing crazy, BUT with a mean punch, sound is sublime and very clean, from other set-ups I heard out there.
I've installed the 10" sub and small case, takes bout 2/3d's of space, had to cut and modify the flap in back cause box was a tad too high. and can take up around 250 W rms, If I remember corectly its an Energy

radio is a Sony DSX-S310BTX ( has remote Subwoofer and amp controls in it Perfect)
The amp is an MTX TD500.1D Mono subwoofer amplifier — 500 watts RMS x 1 at 2 ohms
( those two I made them portable, atached amp on sub case with anti vibration rubbers, plain rubbers, and made the whole thing easy to take off from trunk. connection is made with a 220 V plug made for kitchens or dryers, cause in a toyota Yaris hatch... not much space, and take whole things of and on .. you end up breaking the connections, plus, theres enough space for the whole plug assembly just under the plastic plank, behind the slidding seat :) )
Also installed Component 5 1/4" JBL's in front, found a nice top line component kit and again JBL's with tweeters, atached for the back doors.
And voila. enough to make a statement that small cars dont always pack OEM speakers ( and I had the laugh of my life when I actually DID make that statement against an Audi A8 who thought could push me down, SHE had her bf roll up the windows after my car gave hers the finger) ahahahaha
But from the compliments I got... overall i can say its a fair to very good system, on that mix match, and cheap to make, + it's not energyvore.
But then again all systems made would depend of your music.. im into techno,I need sound to be clean at points not always bombarding.

[why?]

Originally Posted by edmscan

Myself I had my subs / box stolen and it is for this reason I cringe when I see you guys putting in your systems in your cars. I just hope that nothing happens .. and why I stick with the stock stereo (however bad it may be), but I just cannot see myself putting in another aftermarket system in my car.

If anyone is really worried about that, just follow sqcomp's lead. He built a real sonic weapon in his car, and the alarm sets it off. Odds are if someone tried to break into his car they'd be lucky to not pass out from the db's, never mind get away.