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Offline Ozz

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Nice simple punchy system for a mk2?
« on: 07 September 2005, 10:43 »
Hi, am after a fairly simple system haveing just sold my rather large one!! Was just wondering what I should be going for on quite a modest budget? I like a bit of bass, its good to feel the car rumble every now and then, but I mainly listen to alternative rock, so not much of the ground shaking bass going on!! Also listen to a bit of dance music every now and then, so bass needs to be able to keep up with that.

I was thinking either one or two 10" subs, mounted on either side of the boot (next to the wheel arch) with the amps hidden away out of sight, so that I still have my boot (which was the biggest problem with my last install!!).

So then, does this sound like what I want? And what brand of speakers should I be looking at? Have always used vibe in the past which I've liked, but was wondering if theres anything else out there thats better that I can still afford!!!

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Re: Nice simple punchy system for a mk2?
« Reply #1 on: 07 September 2005, 12:01 »
im running a single 12'' sub in a sealed box. It can make ur nose itch on the right settings. It doesnt take alot of room in the boot either

its a 12'' JBL 1000W one. you can pick up a jbl sub/amp package on the cheap from caraudiosecurity.com

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Re: Nice simple punchy system for a mk2?
« Reply #2 on: 07 September 2005, 12:15 »
Thats a good link that. The 12" JBL crunch package looks a bargain, 1000w sub with 500w amp, boxed with a wiring kit!!

May have to go for that!! Is it nice and tight? Really do want a good punchy base at times, and thought I'd have to go for 10's for that?
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Re: Nice simple punchy system for a mk2?
« Reply #3 on: 07 September 2005, 13:10 »
i prefer 12''s as they all great for all types of music. you can always adjust the setting on the amp/headunit to make it punchy or soft

bargain thou :smiley:
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Re: Nice simple punchy system for a mk2?
« Reply #4 on: 07 September 2005, 13:14 »
Thats a good link that. The 12" JBL crunch package looks a bargain, 1000w sub with 500w amp, boxed with a wiring kit!!

May have to go for that!! Is it nice and tight? Really do want a good punchy base at times, and thought I'd have to go for 10's for that?

go for a 10in mate...and look out for a brand called rainbow for spkers and sub and genesis amp

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Re: Nice simple punchy system for a mk2?
« Reply #5 on: 07 September 2005, 13:17 »
Think im gonna get a Vibe 10" ampified box. They sound awesome and take up no space, its even small enough to put into my Minis boot!!

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Re: Nice simple punchy system for a mk2?
« Reply #6 on: 07 September 2005, 13:28 »
Was also just looking at this pack, can anyone tell me which of the 2 JBL packs is best value, am having trouble comparing the two!!

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=4278&cadid=2b7691b9664fe16bf5e801ace43fcfa2
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Re: Nice simple punchy system for a mk2?
« Reply #8 on: 07 September 2005, 13:38 »
Oooooh, cheers for that, had no idea!!!  :smiley:
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Re: Nice simple punchy system for a mk2?
« Reply #9 on: 07 September 2005, 13:58 »
10" subs are a bit more punchy.

If I were you instead of looking at all these expensive car audio companies and invest in a M*x power magazine!
Yes i did say that - here's why!
In those kind of mags you will find companies that sell top equipment for far less than what you are looking at!

On the Kenwood system i have in the 405 I saved over £150 that way!
On the Golf Sony stuff I saved about £100

And Sextons.............. :evil:
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