Needed some help with a system
And Im not trying to say pound hard comparing my car to steves, wish I could but, are the rocksford p300-1 amps any good?
i was saying you can get more out of subs if you know what you are doing and find good quality subs. also the record is i think 188.xx db set by a guy with a SINGLE DD 18" Zseries subwoofer, and I forget what amp. i see you have never actually been to a db competition. my last system was 2 kicker L7s on 1600 watts RMS and I hit a 135.7 (I have the video if you want to see) and my friend, who spent about three times as much as me on his system, hit a 140.1 (have vid, too). you have to spend a LOT of money just to get a few more decibels, and it also depends on what vehicle and the box. i also saw a guy at the same db competition i metered at who had a blazer built just for db competitions (as in who didnt even drive it on the street, it was trailered everywhere), with 6 15" subs and 6 amps, all Soundstream, who hit a 152.2 (have video of that too). not trying to call you out...

on18s, the best advice anyone can give you, is to read some reviews, try to test out the subs in person (like other cars or sound walls whatever you can do) and then decide on what you think is the best for your situation. After you've chosen what you want, then look at amps that MATCH the rms rating. Once you have the subs and amp take it a shop and they will worry about the rest.
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Really? Cause it thats not what it sounded like to me. You definitely said that you could reach 130 db with dual 100w rms subs. The record is 180.5 db set with a Digital Designs 9918Z 18" subwoofer receiving 26,000 watts of power from four Stetsom 7KD amplifiers. Fifteen Powermaster 16 volt batteries were used as well. So MY point, was to say your full of it if you think your car comes any where near 130db with 200 watts rms. But if you want to continue to look like you know more then me so you can pawn off your cheap system onto on18s, go ahead cause I'm over this thread.
on18s, the best advice anyone can give you, is to read some reviews, try to test out the subs in person (like other cars or sound walls whatever you can do) and then decide on what you think is the best for your situation. After you've chosen what you want, then look at amps that MATCH the rms rating. Once you have the subs and amp take it a shop and they will worry about the rest.
on18s, the best advice anyone can give you, is to read some reviews, try to test out the subs in person (like other cars or sound walls whatever you can do) and then decide on what you think is the best for your situation. After you've chosen what you want, then look at amps that MATCH the rms rating. Once you have the subs and amp take it a shop and they will worry about the rest.
im not trying to "pawn off" my system to the guy. the total system is worth about $500, how is selling it for $250 scamming him?
on18s, the best advice anyone can give you, is to read some reviews, try to test out the subs in person (like other cars or sound walls whatever you can do) and then decide on what you think is the best for your situation. After you've chosen what you want, then look at amps that MATCH the rms rating. Once you have the subs and amp take it a shop and they will worry about the rest.
I am going to get now the 2 p300-1 Amps.
Then once I have some more money Ill buy 2 w3011s or w3012s and the box and have someone install it.
ALSO: More importantly I want to thank you guys out, guys have been a big help to me believe it or not. For sure I know I would have gotten a way worse system if it wasnt for you two. I am not getting the best system ever but I have heard my friends on 200 watts RMS and I think 600 RMS is more than enough for me... at least for the moment.
Last edited by On18s; Mar 27, 2010 at 07:33 AM.
Anyways got an update for you guys, yesterday I decided Fck it Ima buy everything rocksford.
And to my surprise I go to craigslist and see 2 12" p3s (the older model) in a box for $70 bucks.
So I might get those, their rated at 500RMS each but yea Im still probably gonna get the 2 300 watt RMS RF amps.
And Ima sell my 2 10" and the amp for 120 bucks tomorrow, which with that I have enough money to buy the 2 amps, then save up next paycheck and get the wires I need and get it installed.
And to my surprise I go to craigslist and see 2 12" p3s (the older model) in a box for $70 bucks.
So I might get those, their rated at 500RMS each but yea Im still probably gonna get the 2 300 watt RMS RF amps.
And Ima sell my 2 10" and the amp for 120 bucks tomorrow, which with that I have enough money to buy the 2 amps, then save up next paycheck and get the wires I need and get it installed.
ANYWAYS!!!!!! Go big or go home. Im broke right now but that didnt stop me.
Heres the system that I am buying now
I am buying these subs as soon as I have money for $220

The same guy that is selling me those subs sold me this today for $230
Its a Rockford FosgateP1000-1bd amp (HEAVY AS FCK)

Thats me outside my lancer.
In total its costing me $450
I do not know if the subs will fit in the lancer! They are 2 15 inch Rockford Fosgate HX2, can anyone confirm if these will fit in the car, or should I not even bother and just buy 2 12s
EDIT: The guy told me the box is 3 ft wide, 18 inched long and 16 inches high. Will it fit?
ALSO: Would this amp be good to push 2 12" Subs in case I dont get the 15s?
Cuz, Im scared... of da 15s!
His cars windshield is all cracked... I can get the same subs but 12" for like $100 bucks less should I get 12s instead? GIMME SOME OPINIONS HERE! I dont know what to do.
Heres the system that I am buying now
I am buying these subs as soon as I have money for $220

The same guy that is selling me those subs sold me this today for $230
Its a Rockford FosgateP1000-1bd amp (HEAVY AS FCK)

Thats me outside my lancer.
In total its costing me $450
I do not know if the subs will fit in the lancer! They are 2 15 inch Rockford Fosgate HX2, can anyone confirm if these will fit in the car, or should I not even bother and just buy 2 12s
EDIT: The guy told me the box is 3 ft wide, 18 inched long and 16 inches high. Will it fit?
ALSO: Would this amp be good to push 2 12" Subs in case I dont get the 15s?
Cuz, Im scared... of da 15s!
His cars windshield is all cracked... I can get the same subs but 12" for like $100 bucks less should I get 12s instead? GIMME SOME OPINIONS HERE! I dont know what to do.
Last edited by On18s; Mar 29, 2010 at 05:26 PM.
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i dont think that box will fit, the widest you can go with a 16" high box is a think less than 30" because the edges around the pass through in the trunk slant down, its not just a right angle. i wouldnt worry about the subs damaging your car, mine never got damaged with the L7s, but there was rattle everywhere haha it can push 12s fine as long as the subs are rated for the same wattage
i told you dude, my entire system for $250, i can build you a new smaller box if you would like, or not include the box and sell the subs and amp for cheaper!
i told you dude, my entire system for $250, i can build you a new smaller box if you would like, or not include the box and sell the subs and amp for cheaper!
2 15s!!! R u crazy...
I took it to my local shop today and ran new 4 gauge wiring to the amp and all NEW cables and a big Memphis Fuse and the guy did it all for 80 bucks. Anyways I still dont have the subs, so I hook it up to my friends 2 12s in a sealed box, he has 1 audiobahn, and 1 sub that doesnt even have a brand...
Crappy as heck, but anyways the shop owner tuned at the shop, but it was tuned to kill people!!!
My friend and I put the Gain to 1 and the punch eq very low too.
This amp drives his subs like they have never been pushed before.
The whole car shakes like crazy with volume 15/45 and the bass at 0 (goes from -6 - +6) We heard one song by lil john and I came out of there with a headache. As soon as I buy my subs I am going to put a video up! I have no subs in my car now just the wires laying around(taped).
So far it has cost me: amp $230
All new wires/professional installation: $80
Subs(dont have them yet): around $150 in a box (2 punch hx2s)
total of ~460 bucks. I definitely think this will sound much better than the 2 kenwoods I wanted to get...
EDIT: 6 hours later, still have a headache... CANT WAIT TO GET MY SUBS!!!!
I took it to my local shop today and ran new 4 gauge wiring to the amp and all NEW cables and a big Memphis Fuse and the guy did it all for 80 bucks. Anyways I still dont have the subs, so I hook it up to my friends 2 12s in a sealed box, he has 1 audiobahn, and 1 sub that doesnt even have a brand...
Crappy as heck, but anyways the shop owner tuned at the shop, but it was tuned to kill people!!!
My friend and I put the Gain to 1 and the punch eq very low too.
This amp drives his subs like they have never been pushed before.
The whole car shakes like crazy with volume 15/45 and the bass at 0 (goes from -6 - +6) We heard one song by lil john and I came out of there with a headache. As soon as I buy my subs I am going to put a video up! I have no subs in my car now just the wires laying around(taped).
So far it has cost me: amp $230
All new wires/professional installation: $80
Subs(dont have them yet): around $150 in a box (2 punch hx2s)
total of ~460 bucks. I definitely think this will sound much better than the 2 kenwoods I wanted to get...
EDIT: 6 hours later, still have a headache... CANT WAIT TO GET MY SUBS!!!!
Last edited by On18s; Mar 30, 2010 at 09:50 PM.
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