What sound system combo?

[buddhabackman10]

Hey guys! I'm planning on putting a system into my 02 Camry LE, and was wondering what brand of subs and amp i should get. Any opinions? I'm only 16 so I'm limited to about $500 max for a nice enclosure for 2 12"s and a nice amp and wiring...and are there sub outputs on the stock head unit? If not I'll also need a reccomendation from you guys as well lol...I have been researching many audio companies, and have been seeing mixed reviews. My friend recently got Pioneer 12"s in his car and I really want some lol...Plase let me know what your opinoins are! Thank you!

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/11-audio-video-security-tech/ sound and audio forum...still on the TN site.

[CamrySExxx]

2 12's? Why not 1 12? or even 1 10". 2 subs are pointless and you need alot more power for them.

Get 1 12" and a amp that will power it good. And build yourself a sealed box since they are easy and very cheap to make.

[touringcamry]

I would go with Image Dynamics over Pioneer any day. If you want sound quality, go with an IDQ12 or maybe ID 12. They are some sweet sounding subs. For $500, I would just go with one IDQ12 or ID12, sealed enclosure, and a amp that puts out about 300W RMS. Two subs aren't always better than one; it really depends on the sub and setup - less you just want it for show.

[ebumdude]

500 bucks is a little low for something decent.

I would stick with either Rockford Fosgate or JL audio. That's just my opinion.

But if you will go with one single sub, get a 12".

[anabolik1]

Originally Posted by ebumdude

500 bucks is a little low for something decent.

I would stick with either Rockford Fosgate or JL audio. That's just my opinion.

But if you will go with one single sub, get a 12".

+1 on the JL Audio equipment. I am a JL person even though their stuff is kind of high (but you get what you pay for).

You could do a JL 10" or 12" W3v3 with a 250/1. At the right shop, you could get these items, an amp kit and probably install (unless you are doing this yourself) for at or maybe slightly over $500. I know 3 shops in my hometown that would do this, so just shop around.

[Tobeit]

+ 1 on all the comments above - take one 12" and a decent amp. I got quotes of $750 for my setup when done by a shop with a standard sealed enclosure (amp $204, 12" shallow sub $199, wiring kit, LOC, enclosure, install). I bought all parts online, build the enclosure, and wired and paid maybe half (bought too much little stuff to build the enclosure - mdf, glue, terminal, fiber fill, carpet, sealer, screws....).

Note on the setup - simplest way is to use a PAC Trunk LOC - comes with amp remote turn on, which avoids having to take the dash apart or similar.

[bigloubumpin]

^^ yeah what he said

[CamrySExxx]

Originally Posted by touringcamry

I would go with Image Dynamics over Pioneer any day. If you want sound quality, go with an IDQ12 or maybe ID 12. They are some sweet sounding subs. For $500, I would just go with one IDQ12 or ID12, sealed enclosure, and a amp that puts out about 300W RMS. Two subs aren't always better than one; it really depends on the sub and setup - less you just want it for show.

Not going to judge him and assume stuff BUT most people that want to add subs into a car at 16 want Quantity and loudness. Even if that means adding 6 low quality subs and using a amp with its gain at full and clipping to power the sub(s)...

[LoudCamry]

you can alway buy a use subwoofer and amp. Do the installation yourself, it will be fun and rewarding.

I say buy a used JL 12w3v2 or the v3,($70.00-200) and the JL 250/1( $150) or a Alpine MRD M605($150), 4 awag wire kit(40 buck). you can also buy a used alpine deck.

My first audio system was all used stuff, i start moving up a bit when i got the extra money.


You can get cheap audio system from your local craiglist or go deal with someone at your local audio shop.


I just sold my JL 12w6v2 and a JL 500/1 for 400 buck, the system was pretty loud.

[touringcamry]

Originally Posted by CamrySExxx

Not going to judge him and assume stuff BUT most people that want to add subs into a car at 16 want Quantity and loudness. Even if that means adding 6 low quality subs and using a amp with its gain at full and clipping to power the sub(s)...

A good setup with a single 12, can, has, and will blow away a crappy setup with dual 12s. I've seen it myself.

My friend used to have dual 15s with 1kW RMS. While I couldn't touch him where SPL was concerned, I blew him out of the water with my single 12 with 300W RMS at SQL. So I do understand that concept.

For $500, he could probably get that Infinity Basslink with a 10" sub and 2 passive 12" radiators. It looks like 3 subs...

[ebumdude]

For a single 12", google up Boston G3 subwoofer.

Even with a 300w amp, it still sounds damn good. I found one at the local stereo shop already in a enclosure. I took out my two 10's and had them throw that 12" in the trunk just to see what it sounds like. I was really impressed.