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So if I tune the enclosure down that low I wouldn't need an amp with a subsonic filter on it? Then I might as well use a 4-channel amp to power the sub and front stage.

Then I'll go with the RE sub. Just one 12" in a 1.5 ft^3 ported enclosue at 30 Hz. Wouldn't I need a subsonic filter on the amp for the ported box?

Would the Skar sub out perform the RE Audio SRX or SEX 12" sub?

So one sub would be better than two? Have you heard if Cadence is a good brand for component speakers? Also, what about Skar subs; are they any good?

I could get 2 SRX 12D2s for the same price as 2 SRX 10D2s. would that be better? The enclosure is free for me to build.

Here's an option with prices for everything (mainly from Amazon (free-shipping), Cadence ZRS65KS 6.5" $55.00 Rockford Fosgate R150-2 Prime $85.00 Planet Audio AC1500.1M $84.00 (2) RE Audio SRX10D2 $176.00 DB Link PK4Z $30.00 Boss Audio KIT-2 $12.25 Total $442.25 (With 2 channel amp) or how about this, Cadence ZRS65KS 6.5" $55.00 Planet Audio AC1500.1M $84.00 (2) RE Audio SRX10D2 $176.00 DB Link PK4Z $30.00 Total $345.00 (Without 2 channel amp) Which option would you choose?

Clarity & bump means more budget. You shouldn't recommend anything anyways as your e-boner towards what you run is absurd. First budget savings would be to go to a single sub with more cone area, but impossible for us to recommend without knowing box size constraints. I am generally an amp is an amp guy, but the Kenwoods lately I have seen are not worth owning. In your budget you should also be shopping used. It will help a ton. I realize you were hoping for recommendations, but availability is not so easy and your budget is rather constrained. You are starting to go down the right path though Thanks M5. Are Cadence component speakers any good? I think I found a good deal on a new pair of Cadence ZRS65KS 6.5" for only $55. I do have an amp that is powering the front speakers in my truck, but the problem is that I don't know what the RMS rating of the amp is. It was included in the Tremor package from Ford and Pioneer. Should I not bother with a 2 channel amp to power the front component speakers for now (I could buy it later on if my amp doesn't do the speakers justice)? The sub enclosure would be going in the cab of the truck behind the front seats. What enclosure would you recommend? I was thinking of getting 2 subs because my one that's behind the seats now is struggling to keep up with the Heavy Metal genre and Techno. Would 2 subs be better than 1? If I went to a ported enclosure, I would get one or two 10" subs. If I went sealed, then I would get two 12" subs. I would also build the enclosure to spec. I can't help you on the cadence components, but you need to consider more than rms rating on the stock amp in your truck. More importantly what ohm are the speakers that are installed now? Do some research about the Tremor package. That amp may not work at all with a standard 4 ohm speaker. Factory stuff often times runs at odd ohm loads. Now on the subs. Since your on such a tight budget, i would look at one larger sub instead of two smaller subs. It'll be cheaper. So maybe one 12 ported or one 15 sealed. Remember that subs only get slightly more expensive as they get bigger and cone area has a big effect on output. This is what I got from a ford brochure... So it sounds like the speakers have to be 4 ohms.

Clarity & bump means more budget. You shouldn't recommend anything anyways as your e-boner towards what you run is absurd. First budget savings would be to go to a single sub with more cone area, but impossible for us to recommend without knowing box size constraints. I am generally an amp is an amp guy, but the Kenwoods lately I have seen are not worth owning. In your budget you should also be shopping used. It will help a ton. I realize you were hoping for recommendations, but availability is not so easy and your budget is rather constrained. You are starting to go down the right path though Thanks M5. Are Cadence component speakers any good? I think I found a good deal on a new pair of Cadence ZRS65KS 6.5" for only $55. I do have an amp that is powering the front speakers in my truck, but the problem is that I don't know what the RMS rating of the amp is. It was included in the Tremor package from Ford and Pioneer. Should I not bother with a 2 channel amp to power the front component speakers for now (I could buy it later on if my amp doesn't do the speakers justice)? The sub enclosure would be going in the cab of the truck behind the front seats. What enclosure would you recommend? I was thinking of getting 2 subs because my one that's behind the seats now is struggling to keep up with the Heavy Metal genre and Techno. Would 2 subs be better than 1? If I went to a ported enclosure, I would get one or two 10" subs. If I went sealed, then I would get two 12" subs. I would also build the enclosure to spec.

First budget savings would be to go to a single sub with more cone area, but impossible for us to recommend without knowing box size constraints. I am generally an amp is an amp guy, but the Kenwoods lately I have seen are not worth owning. In your budget you should also be shopping used. It will help a ton. I realize you were hoping for recommendations, but availability is not so easy and your budget is rather constrained. You are starting to go down the right path though Thanks M5. Are Cadence component speakers any good? I think I found a good deal on a new pair of Cadence ZRS65KS 6.5" for only $55. I do have an amp that is powering the front speakers in my truck, but the problem is that I don't know what the RMS rating of the amp is. It was included in the Tremor package from Ford and Pioneer. Should I not bother with a 2 channel amp to power the front component speakers for now (I could buy it later on if my amp doesn't do the speakers justice)? The sub enclosure would be going in the cab of the truck behind the front seats. What enclosure would you recommend? I was thinking of getting 2 subs because my one that's behind the seats now is struggling to keep up with the Heavy Metal genre and Techno. Would 2 subs be better than 1? If I went to a ported enclosure, I would get one or two 10" subs. If I went sealed, then I would get two 12" subs. I would also build the enclosure to spec.

My suggestion Bro ... Save up some more money ... Would this setup work for my Ranger? KAC-5204 (Kenwood Amp) CWM-6KIT (Cadence 6.5 Component Speakers) Planet Audio AC1500.1M (Mono Amp) (2) RE Audio SRX 10D4 (2 10" subs) Total comes to $425 I'm on a audio team bro (team Linear Power / Blues Car Audio) ... I can't recommend other audio brands (conflict of interest) ... Sounds like a good setup though, maybe someone else will chime in here and help you out. Best of luck on yous system bro ... Thats cool. I wasn't going for an all out competition grade sound system. That would be too much money out of my pocket for now. Thanks anyway for your help. Hopefully others can help me out. BTW...how do you get on an audio team? I'm just curious. Maybe one day you'll see my Yellow Ranger out there.

My suggestion Bro ... Save up some more money ... Would this setup work for my Ranger? KAC-5204 (Kenwood Amp) CWM-6KIT (Cadence 6.5 Component Speakers) Planet Audio AC1500.1M (Mono Amp) (2) RE Audio SRX 10D4 (2 10" subs) Total comes to $425

Here's the deal. The vehicle is a 2002 Ford Ranger Extended Cab truck. I have from 300 to 425 dollars to spend on component speakers, 1 (12" sub) or 2 (10" subs), amp to power the sub(s), two amp wiring kits, and an amp to power the component speakers. I mainly listen to Rock, Heavy Metal, Punk, Techno, Trance, Classical, and Progressive Rock. I also listen to some Rap, Hip-Hop, and Rnb. This will be a clean sounding system. Sound clarity is my number 1 concern. But I would like to bump it up a bit now and then. The subs will be going into a ported enclosure (which I will build to specification but tuned low around 28-30 Hz). If anyone could help me out, that be awesome.

Right now I have Pioneer TS-A6871R speakers in both front and back. I'm just looking for a sub or 2 to fill the missing bass. If you want to make the biggest SQ difference you'll start by changing those up, then worry about the sub. In the SQ realm the sub is least important part of the equation. I'm content with the speakers that I have right now. Later on if I need better speakers then I will get them...later. For me the sub is important. I wanted a nice sound quality sub for my system. You didn't quite follow. If you want SQ AT ALL your fronts need updating and the rears removing. No sub will help you have any until that is addressed. No real such thing as an SQ sub either, just an alignment and an integration into the rest of the equipment. Sure some are more geared towards alignments that are better for integrating into an SQ install, but that difference is somewhat trivial. M5...sorry I snapped at you a little bit. What kind of front stage should I look into? My total price range is between 300-400 dollars (that includes buying a sub and amp). I should also mention that my truck came with an audio system built in it. Ford and Pioneer teamed together to come up with the Tremor package for the Ranger. So it came with an amplifier (specs unknown) that run the front speakers and the subwoofer (10" in a 1.2 ft^3 enclosure). I want to try and buy everything together. So what sub would you recommend? What component speakers would you recommend? And what amp to power the sub (I want a separate amp for the sub bc idk what the specs are for the amp in my truck)? I could also take pictures of the amp that is in my truck now if that'll help.

So you live near Toledo? I grew up in Toledo for a little while when I was a kid. And yea...the Grande is one of the best golf courses to play at. Also, the one up at Boyne near Traverse City. (The Red Wings play there during the summer to practice sometimes) Yep, I'm in Toledo. Jackson is about a 2 hour drive for me. Traverse city would probably require a stop, or two, for gas. M5 knows his s**t up, down and sideways. He helped me with my build and I appreciate it every time I listen to it. Don't think that better equipment always means more expensive. I've fallen into that trap before. Are you looking for a an SQ setup, or just a good sounding sub system? The thread title may be misleading. I've got a 2000 extended cab ranger, the build is in my sig, I'm using 2 eclipse ti's sealed for now. I'm still working on which direction to point my subs for the best blend with my front stage. The interior of your truck is way different than what mine looks like. lol. I guess Ford changed the look in 2 years. Anyway...that's an awesome build that you did. I never thought of using metal for kerfed ports. How did that sound?

Right now I have Pioneer TS-A6871R speakers in both front and back. I'm just looking for a sub or 2 to fill the missing bass. If you want to make the biggest SQ difference you'll start by changing those up, then worry about the sub. In the SQ realm the sub is least important part of the equation. I'm content with the speakers that I have right now. Later on if I need better speakers then I will get them...later. For me the sub is important. I wanted a nice sound quality sub for my system. You didn't quite follow. If you want SQ AT ALL your fronts need updating and the rears removing. No sub will help you have any until that is addressed. No real such thing as an SQ sub either, just an alignment and an integration into the rest of the equipment. Sure some are more geared towards alignments that are better for integrating into an SQ install, but that difference is somewhat trivial. M5...sorry I snapped at you a little bit. What kind of front stage should I look into? My price range is between 300-400 dollars. I should also mention that my truck came with an audio system built in it. Ford and Pioneer teamed together to come up with the Tremor package for the Ranger. So it came with an amplifier (specs unknown) that run the front speakers and the subwoofer (10" in a 1.2 ft^3 enclosure). I want to try and buy everything together. So what sub would you recommend? What component speakers would you recommend? And what amp to power the sub (I want a separate amp for the sub bc idk what the specs are for the amp in my truck)? I could also take pictures of the amp that is in my truck now if that'll help.