Recomend me a sub and amp combo

**TaviaRS** · 18-12-2003, 19:00

Okey dokey, as I can't really track it for the next couple of years, weight is no longer an issue. Neither is having to clear it out, so its ICE time. I'll make it clear, I've never done this before so needs some help.

Currently running:

Sony h/u (2 pre-outs + sub pre-out)
Running the fronts bridged, pioneers with active crossovers
Rears are pioneer 6x9s run off a 600w Kenwood amp

Loud yes, sound quality not brilliant.

I'll be swapping the head unit fairly soon, already know what I'm having.

Now, I want bass! So, what would you recommend for an Octavia? What works well together? Do I want free air or enclosed?

Budget, not sure yet so lets put in different price points:

Up to £200
Up to £300
Up to £500
£500+

I want simple to install and easy to remove. Oh and I listen to things like AC/DC, Hard Trance, dance stuff and Rock mainly.

Go for it boys! (oooh, and girls)

kenny · 18-12-2003, 19:44

hi mate,

upto £200 i would suggest the following (includes all you need)

ROC-BASSSYS

THIS FANTASTIC COMBO COMPRISES:

Punch 201S Amplifier
12" Punch Z Subwoofer
PLUS!

Rockford Carpeted Bass Enclosure (grille shown is optional extra)
Complete IXOS amplifier wiring kit
Total Seperate RRP £314.96

ACTUAL COST £179.99 Bargin!!!

Ive got it and im more than happy, after fiddling with the set up its good enough for me, just depends what you want from it!

**TaviaRS** · 18-12-2003, 20:08

From the sub side, I want to get that "heart massage" feeling

Alraedy got enough at the high end to make it feel like you've had knitting needles stuck in your ears.

Basically I like it hard/crisp and loud!

Oh, where's that system from?

fab16v · 18-12-2003, 20:29

I have a Box/12" sub and amp sitting at home as I took it out of the 16v and can't be bothered fitting it to the vRS for the reason you hadn't had one. Track days! 600w Pioneer sub, black carpet box and Maystar CX475 4 way amp. Not great , but not too bad.

**JaneC** · 18-12-2003, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Okey dokey, as I can't really track it for the next couple of years

Thought you were the Track King ??

devonutopia · 18-12-2003, 23:34

I can't fault my dynaudio sub - certainly produces some heart massage bass when the amp's turned up to max - I turned it down a bit when I started to get headaches after listening to that bass leve for 10 minutes.

All rockford fosgate amp equipment seems to be top-notch!

**TaviaRS** · 19-12-2003, 07:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaneC

Thought you were the Track King ??

No, I'm a humble learner. I will however take great delight in borrowing Paul's GT3 or Sagaris.

SkodiRS · 19-12-2003, 08:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

No, I'm a humble learner. ......

kenny · 19-12-2003, 10:21

mcs-direct the rockford stuff------excelent service!!!!! and price!!!!

DaveU · 19-12-2003, 12:04

I'm well happy with my stuff - i've got 2 10" subs (Alpine Type-R - 1000w each) powered by two Alpine V12 amps.

I listen to lots of fast hard trance as well as nu-metal + rock and for the speakers to keep up with the bass I would recommend a couple of 10" subs rather than the more R&B/Garage/Generally-girly 12's.

If you fancy a listen - drop me a pm!

Edited to add: Got it all from www.cel-direct.co.uk - excellent prices + service.

devonutopia · 19-12-2003, 12:17

Jon

You heard my sub at Duxford - and that was from the outside with the boot open, when the full effect of the bass is lessened. Inside the car is even better.

**TaviaRS** · 19-12-2003, 12:30

Dave, Hard Trance? Ever listened to any of Sticky Micky's stuff? If not, try this:

http://www.day2day-uk.com/Jon/Video/...d.Trance.4.mp3

Right click, save as

Its about 160mb. If you like it, I've got his previous 3 as well, just not hosted them

devonutopia · 19-12-2003, 12:44

Jon

That sounds like a good thing... Would that be too big to put on one CD-R?

I can exchange it for a CD-R with all 3 "ministry of sound - history of hard dance" CD-s. (edited to say in MP3 - 192kbps form)

(If you want it, of course.

)

**TaviaRS** · 19-12-2003, 12:49

Jason, all 3 or 4 will fit on 1 CD in MP3 format. You at work next week? If so I'll post a copy down to you.

SkodiRS · 19-12-2003, 12:49

Must admit to not really understandng why an amp in needed........is it just to get a louder system? Or is it that the higher quality components speakers require a separate power source to drive them?

I've just fitted some 6x9 Infintys and they're more than loud enough for me.

Just wondering.........

**mannyo** · 19-12-2003, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Right click, save as

Its about 160mb. If you like it, I've got his previous 3 as well, just not hosted them

Jon, none of the files in that folder are downloadable, all I get is you do not have permission

Dr Zoidberg · 19-12-2003, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

Now, I want bass! So, what would you recommend for an Octavia? What works well together? Do I want free air or enclosed?

I want simple to install and easy to remove. Oh and I listen to things like AC/DC, Hard Trance, dance stuff and Rock mainly.

Go for it boys! (oooh, and girls)

For that sort of music you ideally want a 10" sub in a ported enclosure for punchy bass that still goes low rather than a 12 , and for trully mind numbing volumes you could consider a pair.

You saw mine at the welsh meet didn't you?

No specific recommendations , but try and get one with a proper manufacturer designed enclosure rather than a standard box from a dealer. It will make a huge difference.

Rockford stuff is very good indeed , as is JBL.

Oh and I know you have a head unit in mind , but make sure it has a high pass filter so you don't need to send any bass to the front and rear speakers , only the sub.

devonutopia · 19-12-2003, 12:53

Jon - I'm at work until Xmas Eve!

- but off until Jan 5th. :bouncer:

I was thinking that if you were going to the Wales thing Jan 3rd (assuming all goes A-OK in that respect) we could do a mutually beneficial exchange of sub-abusing music.

**TaviaRS** · 19-12-2003, 12:58

Manny, I think my hosting company ain't happy

They say I have unlimited download bandwidth, however, I put that link up last night on another site and since 6 pm I've got through 9.1GB of downloads

Picky, picky, picky!

DaveU · 19-12-2003, 16:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by TaviaRS

They say I have unlimited download bandwidth, however, I put that link up last night on another site and since 6 pm I've got through 9.1GB of downloads

Picky, picky, picky!

I'll check it out when I can download it!

18-12-2003, 19:00	#1
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Recomend me a sub and amp combo Okey dokey, as I can't really track it for the next couple of years, weight is no longer an issue. Neither is having to clear it out, so its ICE time. I'll make it clear, I've never done this before so needs some help. Currently running: Sony h/u (2 pre-outs + sub pre-out) Running the fronts bridged, pioneers with active crossovers Rears are pioneer 6x9s run off a 600w Kenwood amp Loud yes, sound quality not brilliant. I'll be swapping the head unit fairly soon, already know what I'm having. Now, I want bass! So, what would you recommend for an Octavia? What works well together? Do I want free air or enclosed? Budget, not sure yet so lets put in different price points: Up to £200 Up to £300 Up to £500 £500+ I want simple to install and easy to remove. Oh and I listen to things like AC/DC, Hard Trance, dance stuff and Rock mainly. Go for it boys! (oooh, and girls)

18-12-2003, 19:44	#2
kenny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,795 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	hi mate, upto £200 i would suggest the following (includes all you need) ROC-BASSSYS THIS FANTASTIC COMBO COMPRISES: Punch 201S Amplifier 12" Punch Z Subwoofer PLUS! Rockford Carpeted Bass Enclosure (grille shown is optional extra) Complete IXOS amplifier wiring kit Total Seperate RRP £314.96 ACTUAL COST £179.99 Bargin!!! Ive got it and im more than happy, after fiddling with the set up its good enough for me, just depends what you want from it! __________________ Ive seen a lot of good things die and im in an over emotional way So please hand me the bottle I think im lonely now, and please give me direction I think the hurt has set in, and I don’t feel nothing

18-12-2003, 20:29	#4
fab16v Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Somewhere in Herts Posts: 3,105 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have a Box/12" sub and amp sitting at home as I took it out of the 16v and can't be bothered fitting it to the vRS for the reason you hadn't had one. Track days! 600w Pioneer sub, black carpet box and Maystar CX475 4 way amp. Not great , but not too bad. __________________ Graeme Ex Skoda owner twice over.

18-12-2003, 23:34	#6
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	I can't fault my dynaudio sub - certainly produces some heart massage bass when the amp's turned up to max - I turned it down a bit when I started to get headaches after listening to that bass leve for 10 minutes. All rockford fosgate amp equipment seems to be top-notch! __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

19-12-2003, 10:21	#9
kenny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,795 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	mcs-direct the rockford stuff------excelent service!!!!! and price!!!! __________________ Ive seen a lot of good things die and im in an over emotional way So please hand me the bottle I think im lonely now, and please give me direction I think the hurt has set in, and I don’t feel nothing

18-12-2003, 20:08	#3
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	From the sub side, I want to get that "heart massage" feeling Alraedy got enough at the high end to make it feel like you've had knitting needles stuck in your ears. Basically I like it hard/crisp and loud! Oh, where's that system from?

19-12-2003, 12:04	#10
DaveU VIP Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: South, then East a little bit. Posts: 2,455 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm well happy with my stuff - i've got 2 10" subs (Alpine Type-R - 1000w each) powered by two Alpine V12 amps. I listen to lots of fast hard trance as well as nu-metal + rock and for the speakers to keep up with the bass I would recommend a couple of 10" subs rather than the more R&B/Garage/Generally-girly 12's. If you fancy a listen - drop me a pm! Edited to add: Got it all from www.cel-direct.co.uk - excellent prices + service. __________________ Dave Dave's new runaround ^ The Beast: 2001-2007 (now re-homed). 5 1/2 years of frightening the living daylights out of other road users and ashaming various high end cars. Last edited by DaveU; 19-12-2003 at 12:07.

19-12-2003, 12:17	#11
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Jon You heard my sub at Duxford - and that was from the outside with the boot open, when the full effect of the bass is lessened. Inside the car is even better. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

19-12-2003, 12:30	#12
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Dave, Hard Trance? Ever listened to any of Sticky Micky's stuff? If not, try this: http://www.day2day-uk.com/Jon/Video/...d.Trance.4.mp3 Right click, save as Its about 160mb. If you like it, I've got his previous 3 as well, just not hosted them

19-12-2003, 12:44	#13
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Jon That sounds like a good thing... Would that be too big to put on one CD-R? I can exchange it for a CD-R with all 3 "ministry of sound - history of hard dance" CD-s. (edited to say in MP3 - 192kbps form) (If you want it, of course. ) __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

19-12-2003, 12:49	#14
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Jason, all 3 or 4 will fit on 1 CD in MP3 format. You at work next week? If so I'll post a copy down to you.

19-12-2003, 12:49	#15
SkodiRS BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: darkest Hampshire Posts: 8,650 Thanks: 0 Thanked 17 Times in 13 Posts	Must admit to not really understandng why an amp in needed........is it just to get a louder system? Or is it that the higher quality components speakers require a separate power source to drive them? I've just fitted some 6x9 Infintys and they're more than loud enough for me. Just wondering......... __________________ Adrian.

19-12-2003, 12:53	#18
devonutopia Mongreller Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Ooo-ar, Oi be from Devonshire Posts: 29,506 Thanks: 60 Thanked 308 Times in 253 Posts	Jon - I'm at work until Xmas Eve! - but off until Jan 5th. :bouncer: I was thinking that if you were going to the Wales thing Jan 3rd (assuming all goes A-OK in that respect) we could do a mutually beneficial exchange of sub-abusing music. __________________ Jason - Mongrel owner! WOOOOF! Grrrrr Custom Fabia Bonnet Lifter Kits - £45! Click Me. See the mongrel's 260bhp Dyno Video!

19-12-2003, 12:58	#19
TaviaRS Dinosaur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North of the Watford Gap Posts: 14,931 Thanks: 19 Thanked 42 Times in 38 Posts	Manny, I think my hosting company ain't happy They say I have unlimited download bandwidth, however, I put that link up last night on another site and since 6 pm I've got through 9.1GB of downloads Picky, picky, picky!

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