Sub and Amp setup for $500, suggestions?

Austin · 07-16-2010, 08:04 AM

I have always had very good luck with Punch amps. I have an old "gernade" style Punch 200 that has always taken good care of me.

I agree, for me it took a while to get ofer the stigma that subs had to be run two or more. But I am not into the huge bass anymore, much more into sound quality, and believe a single 10" or 12" will suffice in a small car like a Z.

Personally, I would take the money saved buying one sub and put towards a better amp.

Good luck, let us know what you decide.

*EDIT* Are the Punch amps 1 ohm stable? I think I always ran mine at 2 ohm.

ROC1ROB · 07-16-2010, 10:17 AM

Rule of thumb is: Good amps make poor speakers sound good and good speakers even better!

bigaudiofanat · 07-16-2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ROC1ROB

Rule of thumb is: Good amps make poor speakers sound good and good speakers even better!

Poor speakers just sound bad and do not last very long.

TROOPER · 07-16-2010, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Austin

I have always had very good luck with Punch amps. I have an old "gernade" style Punch 200 that has always taken good care of me.

I agree, for me it took a while to get ofer the stigma that subs had to be run two or more. But I am not into the huge bass anymore, much more into sound quality, and believe a single 10" or 12" will suffice in a small car like a Z.

Personally, I would take the money saved buying one sub and put towards a better amp.

Good luck, let us know what you decide.

*EDIT* Are the Punch amps 1 ohm stable? I think I always ran mine at 2 ohm.

Well as you guys have suggested I will go wiith a single 12" sub.

Not sure if you guys missed it but this is the Sub and Amp I am looking at right now:

P700-1BD - Rockford Fosgate 700 Watt Punch Series Amplifier
~$360

P3D212 - Rockford Fosgate Punch Stage 3 12" Dual 2-Ohm Subwoofer
~$140

Austin · 07-16-2010, 03:42 PM

Post up pics when you get it all installed.

Big J · 07-16-2010, 04:06 PM

Don't forget the cost of a box and wiring....

TROOPER · 07-16-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big J

Don't forget the cost of a box and wiring....

Covered....., put that in original port

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROOPER

I'm going with the ZEnclosures box, and I obviously need power cables, so ignore all that from the budget.
This is just for the Amp and Sub/Subs....

Open to suggestions, remember we are working with a total of $500 for the "mono" amp, and 2 x 10" subs only.

ROC1ROB · 07-16-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Poor speakers just sound bad and do not last very long.

My point was, don't skimp on an OK amp, get a good one!

bigaudiofanat · 07-16-2010, 06:14 PM

Got ya

TROOPER · 07-16-2010, 06:40 PM

Well I'm gonna start looking for a good deal on these then.

P700-1BD - Rockford Fosgate 700 Watt Punch Series Amplifier
P3D212 - Rockford Fosgate Punch Stage 3 12" Dual 2-Ohm Subwoofer

SonicElectonix or WoofersEtc, unless someone else knows a good vendor.

cmmonte92 · 07-16-2010, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TROOPER

Well I'm gonna start looking for a good deal on these then.

P700-1BD - Rockford Fosgate 700 Watt Punch Series Amplifier
P3D212 - Rockford Fosgate Punch Stage 3 12" Dual 2-Ohm Subwoofer

SonicElectonix or WoofersEtc, unless someone else knows a good vendor.

Might be worth including amazon in your options for your pricing search.

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07-16-2010, 08:04 AM	#16 (permalink)
Austin Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 53 Drives: 2007 350z Rep Power: 15	I have always had very good luck with Punch amps. I have an old "gernade" style Punch 200 that has always taken good care of me. I agree, for me it took a while to get ofer the stigma that subs had to be run two or more. But I am not into the huge bass anymore, much more into sound quality, and believe a single 10" or 12" will suffice in a small car like a Z. Personally, I would take the money saved buying one sub and put towards a better amp. Good luck, let us know what you decide. EDIT Are the Punch amps 1 ohm stable? I think I always ran mine at 2 ohm.

07-16-2010, 10:17 AM	#17 (permalink)
ROC1ROB Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 201 Drives: 09 MT BS Base/Sports Rep Power: 15	Rule of thumb is: Good amps make poor speakers sound good and good speakers even better!

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Austin Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 53 Drives: 2007 350z Rep Power: 15	Post up pics when you get it all installed.

07-16-2010, 04:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
Big J Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Memphis Posts: 905 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Don't forget the cost of a box and wiring....