I am looking to build my first system and I am a full believer in saving money but not at the expense of diminished quality. I want to get 2 15" BL's. This is in an every day driver, I want it loud but it doesn't have to be insane. I know that install is 90% of it so I am wondering how much of a difference am I really gonna see if I have Sundowns 1500 powering them or the 3000. Saying the encloser and every other factor is the same. I am thinking that since I am not looking to compete I would be spending way too much money buying the 3000 and all the extra electrical upgrades that are needed and not have that much of a noticeable difference. So if anyone who has experience with doubling the power in their system can help me by telling me what the difference to the ear would be I would be thankful. Some day I wouldn't mind upgrading but right now I am just finishing my senior year and trying to save as much money as possible. Also if I were to just get one 18" BL would I notice that much of a cone area difference in a trunk car? Also what does everyone think of running MP3 players on their system? I have so much music on that little device it will be hard changing over to cd's if I have too.

Get a 1500 and in the future, if you want to get louder, add a 2nd one.

I would stay with two 15's over one 18. Also if you get two 1500's that equals 320 amps of current draw vs getting a 3000 with 300 amp of draw. Plus there is an awesome sale on 3000's right now, if you can swing it. If you get a 3000 now, most likely you will never need to upgrade.

For the money the 3000d is hard to beat sundown got them at a super deal now.I had a 1500 an loved but man my 3000 is a powerhouse.