How's this combo for subs,amp,bandpass box?

[CatDaddy]

Been considering this combo and wondered if anyone had any experience with Audiobahn subs and Sound Storm Labs amps? Seems like a cheap enough deal but not sure how it's gonna hit? Not looking for competition level bass setup, just a nice hitting system to add onto my Mach460 until I upgrade the rest of the system. I have an Infinity Basslink added on now and looking for a little more punch :D Let me know what you think.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7913053002&category=38647

[CatDaddy]

Here's another that I'm considering. I'd have to purchase an amp seperately but the box and subs look nice, ever heard of Q-Power subs?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=32823&item=5711217424&rd=1

[GTPhreak]

dont put audiobahn in your car duwayne :(

that stuff just sucks...what kind of music do you listen to? that will help to determine what type of sub. also what size are you looking for? i have a single 10" in my car if you want to listen to it tomorrow night at sonic

[CatDaddy]

dont put audiobahn in your car duwayne :(

that stuff just sucks...what kind of music do you listen to? that will help to determine what type of sub. also what size are you looking for? i have a single 10" in my car if you want to listen to it tomorrow night at sonic
Audiobahn is really bad huh? Only heard a couple of Audiobahn setups and they sounded ok, maybe it was higher end equipment than this :confused:
I listen to rock, hip hop and sometimes a little rap :D I'd certainly like to listen to your setup. See ya tomorrow night at the G2G.

[GTPhreak]

I have never been a fan of audiobahn stuff....don't like the sound, dont like the flashiness...bring some cd's with you like originals not burned mixes and you will be able to hear it the best that way. i love my sub it hits good and can get loud...follows the music...although its a bit more than that setup right there...ill talk to some people tomorrow and find out some stuff on prices and such...what is your amp/sub budget?

[zcs626]

yeah i personally stay away from audiobahn too. they seem to spend more time on the looks than performance from what ive heard lately...

[1994SilverGT]

ive heard some audiobahn subs that hit hard, but yea they were the higher end ones. it just depends on which ones u get, ive also heard some that hit hard but were distorted all to hell, but they were also the $45 ones....

[CatDaddy]

Thanks for the replies. What do you guys think about Hifonics equipment? I found these deals that look pretty good but not sure how they will perform.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18796&item=5712067175

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18803&item=5712067174

[OMEGA DOOM]

Thanks for the replies. What do you guys think about Hifonics equipment? I found these deals that look pretty good but not sure how they will perform.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18796&item=5712067175

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=18803&item=5712067174your rich so just buy it all! :p

[CatDaddy]

your rich so just buy it all! :p
I was going to buy you some new fuel system components so you could race on Saturday but if you're going to be rude about it...nevermind :p

[BP]

Audiobahn is swap meet, pawn shop and flea market stuff. A lot of people use it though and don't seem to have any problems. Personally I wouldn't buy any of the stuff you posted links to, it looks like something you'd see on pimp my ride. I'd recommend buying from someone local, like either EW or Onebadwagon.

[Whitesmoke]

Personaly i wouldnt buy anything "cheap" like that. the stuff you posted up ive never even heard of except audiobhaun and just as everyone else i think its total crap. you can get good quality stuff for cheap still it just takes a while to find a good deal.

My stuff is probably more than your wanting out of your system but they were inexpensive because i waited till i found a good deal. they make lower end stuff too. the first pic is my old setup its just one 15" MTX Thunder 8000 sub, the second is my more current set up wich is 2 12" Thunder 8000's. Both setups ran off my MTX8100D 1500 watt amp. and the new one with make your head hurt in about a minute with the sub volume all the way up. ive never heard anything hit so loud or hard and i was able to get them off ebay for only $70 each.

But im gettign away from my point. basicaly im just saying dont go with a no name brand just cause they are cheap at the time. get something like MTX or Pioneer, maybe even Sony. here is an example of an MTX you would like a little more than mine
MTX: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7912656440&category=38647&sspagename=WDVW
Sony: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7913440803&category=38647

Sorry for the long ass post :p

[CatDaddy]

basicaly im just saying dont go with a no name brand just cause they are cheap at the time. get something like MTX or Pioneer, maybe even Sony. here is an example of an MTX you would like a little more than mine
Sorry for the long ass post :p
Thanks for the info. I'll keep on looking for better equipment. So you like the MTX subs? How do their amps compare to others that you mentioned?

[Craizie]

if your wanting really hard hitting stuff that sounds like crap get audiobahn, but if your looking for something that sounds nice and hits nice, i personally like infiniti. you can get 2 12's 1200 watt subs for like 90-100 at ultimate electronics.

[GodsLs1]

Ive seen Q-power they sell them at Tanners in dallas its like a wholesale store for computer/electronics they have anything and everything but i have never heard these hit. they could be another bark but no bite type thing they sale there for like 30 bucks a 12 in sub that alone kinda makes me wonder. depending on what setup u want u can always check out http://www.ecoustics.com/ or other sites and read some reviews on what people have. What price range r u looking to spend?

[GodsLs1]

heres a link to the kappa perfects they are a step up from the kappas, its goes infinity reference, kappa, and kappa perfect http://www.cardomain.com/item/INFPERFECT121 they sound great. Now if moneys no object :D u can always buy a couple of these http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=39776&item=5711787723&rd=1 JL Audio W7s now those things have some power u will really be impressed by.

[CatDaddy]

Ive seen Q-power they sell them at Tanners in dallas its like a wholesale store for computer/electronics they have anything and everything but i have never heard these hit. they could be another bark but no bite type thing they sale there for like 30 bucks a 12 in sub that alone kinda makes me wonder. depending on what setup u want u can always check out http://www.ecoustics.com/ or other sites and read some reviews on what people have. What price range r u looking to spend?
Great website. Thanks!

[Whitesmoke]

Thanks for the info. I'll keep on looking for better equipment. So you like the MTX subs? How do their amps compare to others that you mentioned?

I think MTX and JL audio make the best amps around. the only problem is they are expensive. my Amp retails around $750 or at least the current version will. JL is probably gona run about the same. but as far as bang for the buck i always ran Rockford Fosgate or Sony amps before i decided to go with a bigger boom. Sony makes some really good amps that are pretty reasonably priced. Like this type(not this one cause its used, i would only buy new audio equipment) :
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7913145757&category=38638

get soemthing like that and that Sony subs i was showing you earlier and you would be set just get a box.

But i would go somewhere like car toys or soemthing and test out their stuff and setups. See and decide what you like for yourself . Bring your own CD so you can listen to what you will in your car. find what you think is right for you then look for that. dont get it at cartoys or wherever you go they are all over priced but that way you can try them before you get one which you cant do on ebay.

[GTPhreak]

yup for what was said about infinity. I have an infinity perfect in my car duwayne

[Nate]

prollie the best bang for the buck is mats or planet audio...not really sold in stores anywhere around here. For me I'm really picky and just went with a couple w6v2's and a jl1000/1 for my ol' ride.

[1994SilverGT]

i wouldnt touch sony car audio. i think sony makes crap for car audio equipment.

yea infinity makes some good subs, jl does as well, mtx subs hit hard as crap. got a friend with two MTX 8000 10's that hit hard.

but its all what u want, id find some people with some different setups and listen to em and decide what u like.

[superlopez]

Go all JL and you will be very satisfied.Sony sux , MTX sux, Infinity sux, If you wanna save a little on Subs Go RF Hx2.Takes a lickin and keeps on tickin.

JMO

[1994SilverGT]

mtx suxks? lol i guess youve never heard a good mtx setup. as for fosgate, the old school fosgate was good, new school can eat my ass

[probetalk]

Infinity perfect 12" (soon to be 2) is what i run in my car. If i had the money i'd upgrade to any of JL's subs in a heartbeat. JL REALLY makes a quality sub.

[Nate]

mtx suxks? lol i guess youve never heard a good mtx setup. as for fosgate, the old school fosgate was good, new school can eat my ass
you can't make broad statements such as fosgate sucks or mtx sucks. They both have subs that suck such as the lower end stuff but the mtx 8000 is a decent sup and the power hx2 is a good sub. It depends on what series you buy.

[CatDaddy]

After listening to suggestions and views, I'm now looking at three different subs that I can fit in my price range. Fosgate HE2, MTX 5500, or JL Audio W3. They are all midrange dual voice coil subs of their respective lines and I can get a pair of 12s for around $160 off Ebay (and a little shipping). Let me hear your suggetions on 1st, 2nd a& 3rd choices of these three.
Thanks!

[ndforspd24]

ive been thinking of going with 2 12" kickers in my stang, my friend had a couple of 15's in his denali and it sounded great. anyone else had good experiences with them?

[SmokinLT1]

I would go with choice #3 my friend has 2 W3s in his car along with a 1000 watt amp (500 watts rms X 2 @ 2 ohms) Hits VERY HARD! You'll be satisfied!

[1994SilverGT]

ok well in general fosgate quality now is nothing compared to what it was.

as for mtx, yea the 8000 series is bad ass for the price and what u get. u can find them on ebay for 65 a piece.

but i want the 9500 series :) one twelve, better than a w7.

[maroonmayhem]

i bought two of audiobahns lower end subs for 90 bucks off ebay, i hooked them up to a 500 watt amp and bieng that they SAY they hold 400 rms a piece i figured theyd be underpowered...................SMOKE ROLLED FROM MY HATCHBACK after a test cd was inserted and played for 1 minute when i took the subs out of the box because i smelt the voice coil burning. they suck and i think the dude selling them for 45 a piece on ebay must get reject subs anyway, i never have seen a sub give up so fast in my life . DONT BUY AUDIOBAHN especially off ebay! ;)

[1994SilverGT]

lol u bought crap audiobahn, what did u expect?

if u want to see how they really sound go get some good ones and try again

[CatDaddy]

lol u bought crap audiobahn, what did u expect?
Why you baggin' on the man :confused: It sounds like he's been to the school of hard knocks on subs and wanted to share what he learned, just the kind of info I am looking for! Thanks maroonmayhem ;)

[1994SilverGT]

yea i know, but he said audiobahn was crap bc he bought some crap subs and found out they were crap, how can u buy the bottem of the line crap and then say the whole entire brand sucks bc they sucked?

[Nate]

ok well in general fosgate quality now is nothing compared to what it was.


but i want the 9500 series :) one twelve, better than a w7.Depends on what series of fosgate quality you want. Yes their lower lines are not what they used to because they mass produce to sell to best buy and stuff like that. Top of the line stuff, and pro series stuff is still dang good equip in my opinion.

That 9500 series sub may pound a lil harder than a dub 7 but I will take the dub 7 over that because of the build quality JL puts into their subs and the SQ of that sub is far superior to what the MTX puts out. But all of this is based on preference. You cant just generalize and say that these subs suck and vice versa. 90% of subs bought are not put in boxes built to spec or power to what they actually need. It's all about application. I've had two fosgate punch z's in a custom box built to specs out pound to jl w3's with a jl 500/1 because the prefab box was not for those subs. Most people just buy a prefab box because it's cheap and easy instead of calling the engineers of the sub (like I did when I built my fiberglass box for my subs) and seeing how many cubes to build the box to. All you have to do is call the lil number in the brochure and talk to the techs, they will ask what sub, what kind of box (ie sealed, bandpass, ported, transmission line...), the power source (what amp) and what type of vehicle you are putting the enclosure in. If you do all this then you can buy low and mid level stuff that will out perform some of the higher end stuff. Car audio is all about application...

Sorry for the long rant.

[CatDaddy]

Depends on what series of fosgate quality you want. Yes their lower lines are not what they used to because they mass produce to sell to best buy and stuff like that. Top of the line stuff, and pro series stuff is still dang good equip in my opinion.

Sorry for the long rant.
No prob, this is feedback I was looking :) I have built a few boxes and I usually go by the spec sheet that comes with the subs to determine the box size. I suppose you're right about calling, they don't know what power you will run or the vehicle you will put the subs in so it may make a difference on size as compared to the spec sheet :confused:
Thanks :D

[Nate]

No prob, this is feedback I was looking :) I have built a few boxes and I usually go by the spec sheet that comes with the subs to determine the box size. I suppose you're right about calling, they don't know what power you will run or the vehicle you will put the subs in so it may make a difference on size as compared to the spec sheet :confused:
Thanks :D Well we also were designing a ported box to fire through the rear deck and bounce off the back glass to get maximum impact. You don't have to tell them the car but it gives them an idea of what size cabin you have in the vehicle.

If you want me to help you pick out some stuff for your car shoot me a pm and i'll point you in the right directions man.

[1994SilverGT]

i agree completely with you nate, i was merely commenting on quality of fosgate as a whole compared with them a few years ago. they arent as good now. yes their top of the line stuff will still hit hard, but will it compare with other competitors top of the line subs?

but yea if u use a prefab box almost any sub will suck ass

[Tangstang]

For those that say that Sony and Fosgate suck they can kiss my ass. I have a Sony amp and a Fosgate 12'. It sounds crystal clear, hits hard, and if i turn it up it'll make my head hurt real fast. The box is just a prefabbed box but its doing pretty good. I've been wondering what one built to spec would sound like but after upgrading to my current amp I think I'm just going to sell all my extra stereo equipment and not worry about it

[maroonmayhem]

ok audiobahns higher end (2000 watt rms) subs may have held up for a minute under that 500 watt peak amp lol. nah , they are ok but just way overrated. same experience with my buddy, he had the 1206 with an ma audio amp and it blew, another freind had 2 1208s on a ppi 2350 -an old amp - and they shot. fosgate has gotten of worse quality over the years but really who has not? most of the time it is in the install wether your subs survive or not and wether it sounds top notch or like someone banging on a metal trash can. in my own experience if i were going for something fairly cheap i would try one of the subs that have been previously mentioned, or diamond audio, xtant, orion lower end,if you wanna spring for something higher you can always go with digital designs, a brahma 12, resonant engineering subs , i would however go with one sub as in 1 12" with a sealed box for best sound quality, you can have a ported box built for sound quality also but your gonna be charged like a mofo. these audio shops act like its rocket science when it comes to building a box thats gonna sound like you want it. best of luck............Tony.

[1994SilverGT]

yea im sure they are overrated, ive only heard a few audiobahn setups, two were good, one sucked.

as for sony, they suck :)