Sub/Amp reccommendations...
 

I'm looking for a single 12" sub and amp to run it. I want clean, tight, hard hitting bass, but don't want or need something over the top. Looking to spend $250 total. I'm thinking 500+ watts for both. I've been out of the audio scene for years and am hoping someone can point me in a close direction.

I have an Alpine MRP M500 amp in my truck with an higher end Infinity 12, they do ok, the sub could be better.

I bought an Appradio 3 for the HU and plan on upgrading the factory speakers and adding rears to the mix.

JBL MS-12SD2 + MS-A5001 Compact Install Subwoofer + Amplifier Combo
One to get you started

Thx, I like the combo idea, matched from the factory...

After reading the other thread I just picked up a pair of Focal IC 165's. I had a hard time deciding between the those and the IS 165's. I think I'll install the IC's and decide if I like them, if not maybe I'll sell them and get the IS's. My gut is telling me I should have bought the IS's

always trust your gut!! lol. And I can personally vouch for the MS amplifier in that combo buy. I'm rockin' one right now...

Good to know, that was my next question. Thx man!

what box do you have?

Mine is custom-built. You can see pics in my album

I like your install. Curious though why you didn't go with a double din.

What model is your other JBL amp?

Would you recommend I use a capacitor for my sub? I've never used one before, looks like your system has one.

My Head unit is the Pioneer P99. arguably the best head unit you can get in terms of not only sound quality, but processing ability. It ran $1500 years back when I picked it up, and I would have paid twice that after installing it, and listening to it.

My other JBL amp is the MS1004 400 watt 4 channel. this amp runs my 4 tweeters.
the other 2 amps in the upper corners are the pioneer PRS D800 2 channels. Each one is bridged to 300 watts, and run my Midwoofers. In the center of those 2 amps is just a digital voltmeter.
As far as a capacitor is concerned... save your $$ they do nothing.