amp/speaker question...

beckyndrew · Post by **beckyndrew** » Mon Jan 23, 2006 10:54 pm

Need some help here....I have never had a 'system' before, but always wanted one.....
I got an amp pretty (very) cheap recently......I think this is the one I got....
http://www.bbqguys.com/search.asp?field ... PID=234365
It says "500 Watt" on top of it....
My question is...what kind of sub(s) should I get to get optimum sound without going to light or getting something the amp isn't powerful enough to drive? I don't have a preference as far as name brand goes, but I would like to know what I should look for in a sub(s) as far as size, watts, amps, etc. goes..
Thanks in Advance.........Andrew

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:10 am

Ummm yuck...

Sorry but I had to say it.

Theres a setup right now we can show you for $350 and a bit of shipping that will waste anything you can do with that amp.

Bwcad1 · Post by **Bwcad1** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 4:57 am

id agree with ryan hands down get your money back and come back to us.

beckyndrew · Post by **beckyndrew** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 5:35 am

I don't have 350 dollars....not even close.

I'm not trying to win some competition or have the loudest bass around....I just want some decent sound. I'm sure my amp isn't the greatest there is, but there has to be a set of speakers that will sound decent with it........at least good enough to keep rookie ears like mine happy.

smoker · Post by **smoker** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 5:58 am

go buy yourself a set of kicker comp's......im not a huge fan but in my experience people in your position are happy with them....they put out decent bass and dont break the bank.....a better choice would be elevation audio comp's but since i dont know what state your in i cant recommend a dealer...

OnYrMrk · Post by **OnYrMrk** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 5:59 am

Beckyndrew. What they say about that amp is partly correct. For a beginner it is a good amp to show you how amps are made. It will pump out wattage, and a good sub is totally to your liking. I would look at the Crossfire DB series of sub. You should be able to get one for around 100 bucks and get a box made for about 50-100 bucks. It will hit hard in a 1.5cft sealed box and be relative clean considering the amp you have. You might look at the JL 12w1 series, maybe the Kicker comp series, possibly the pioneer subs as well. All are good quality for not a lot of dough. Stay away from Lightning audio (wallyworld brand) and anything audiobahn. I hope I helped you somewhat. Welcome to the board

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 7:15 am

beckyndrew wrote:I don't have 350 dollars....not even close.

Well if you just spent $200 on that amp then you got issues.

What are you looking to spend on subs?

What did you pay for the amp?

Would you be willing to return the amp if we can find a better solustion?

beckyndrew · Post by **beckyndrew** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:30 am

I only spent 50$ on the amp....from a friend.

I was just looking for suggestions on what kind of speakers to get.....not intrested in buying a better or bigger amp.

High Society · Post by **High Society** » Tue Jan 24, 2006 8:33 am

Get a elevation comp 12 $60 in our for sale fourm.