Any car audio experts out there!? What subs should I get for my 2003 xterra?

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walala

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I have plenty of trunk space...that's no problem. Pricewise, I'm looking for 200 or under for each sub...haven't looked much into the prices of boxes or amps, but I don't want to spend too much. And I'm more interested in sq, but I do want it to hit hard.
Currently, I have 2 10" soundstream subs in a ported box powered by a 2 ch. 360 watt amp. Here's the amp: http://www.ugotadeal.com/product_info.ph...

I blew one of my subs and I'm looking for 2 new 10" subs. I was thinking of the infinity kappa perfects or alpine type r's. What should I get? Will they hit hard and have good sq with my box, or should I get a sealed box? Will my amp work well with them?

Any advice is appreciated... thanks!
 
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georgewillings

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For $200 each you can pick up Orion HCCA 10 from sonic electronix they have both dvc 2 ohm and 4 ohm.
Look on ebay for the ebay stores, you will find RE Audio all over for good prices.
Some other companies to look at is FI Audio and Elemental Designs.
Although Elemental Designs is going to be your best bang for the buck. I had a friend that put 2 10's in a Durango and it hurt my ears, I actually felt my ear drums vibrating on the inside of my ears.
 
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johnelwayfan_7

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your subs will be the cheapest thing you buy, for 200 each you could get some nice ones, and if you want somthing that hits hard get somthin bigger than 10's, go with 12's or 15's, if you really want it hittin the make bigger, if your gonna stick with 10's, look into kicker they're great and hit hard also with the amp, check the rms rating on it and on your other sub, try and get another sub that has the same rating as the one you have now, then add up the two ratings and make sure the amp isn't more than both of them added up, your box should be fine
 
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MDC

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The Kappas are more of a SQ sub so it won't hit too hard. The Type-Rs will be a little louder and can have good sound quality as well. They will not be quite as good of SQ as the Kappas.

For an enclosure, the Kappas should be in a sealed enclosure. You can put them in a ported as well with pretty good response. The Type-Rs should be in a ported enclosure. You just need to be to put them in the right ported enclosure. You would want one that is tuned low to give you good sound quality. In the right enclosure you can get good sound quality and good overall loudness.

Good Luck!!!
 
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FurbiesAndBeans

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The Type Rs are very good SPL subwoofers. you might not want them for SQ.

RE SEs are very good budget SQL subwoofers. They are a little bit quieter than the type rs, but they have much more SQ than the Rs. They will also probably be louder than the Kappas. You want to put them in a ported box tuned to around 32hz.

And at less than 300 for the pair shippped, you can't beat the price.
 
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johnelwayfan_7

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your subs will be the cheapest thing you buy, for 200 each you could get some nice ones, and if you want somthing that hits hard get somthin bigger than 10's, go with 12's or 15's, if you really want it hittin the make bigger, if your gonna stick with 10's, look into kicker they're great and hit hard also with the amp, check the rms rating on it and on your other sub, try and get another sub that has the same rating as the one you have now, then add up the two ratings and make sure the amp isn't more than both of them added up, your box should be fine
 
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