Originally Posted by Danielson2881
Hey guys, the time has come where the old lady wants to put some bass in the back of our scion xB. Unfortunatley, I lack the knowledge to know what would make a decent "middle grade" sub, amp, box package.
Here's some info! I would like to stay with one single sub since anything bigger will make the rear cargo room useless. Price is another factor as I would like to stay under $400 total for everything.
I still have the stock head unit in the car also. So, I assume I would need some type of converter to accept the RCA plugs from the amp?
What are your opinions on the kicker L5 series?
Anywho, please let me hear your recommendations as it's greatly appreciated. Thanks, Dan.
stay away from square subs because your system will sound mushy enough with the stock headunit powering the subs. the L5 is loud but not very clean sounding.
I woul go with a diamond D3 12" or alpine type S 12" both will run you about 110 and I'm pushing the alpine MRD-605 which is a 600w RMS digital class D amp with built in digial tone and freq controls for about $250. It also has computer controlled cooling and voltmeter. That leaves you $40 for the kit and RCAs. I would get Stinger premium RCAs and a 4ga power kit(any brand)
Hope that helps you out! Also let me know if you need a dealer I pick up Alpine & diamond as wholesale and the factory warrantys are valid... i usually get stuff for slightly below ebay costs but with a warranty and no wait for shipping.