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First time buying a sub... Need some help here.

jrb00992
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Alright so i have been thinking of buying an 10" FI Q sub and i am quite positive that its what i want. But the only downside is that i have no idea about the size of the amp that would be a good size for this, and also the right gauge wire.. my cousin is going to help me with installation, but first i would like some suggestions for wiring and amps. So if someone could help me out that would be great.. thanks

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well i would say about $300 . I'm trying to keep the total budget of the setup under $1000

Expect to spend around ~$100 on wiring for your amp.

Weldingsupply.com has great cable and it doesn't cost extra for "pixie dust car audio".

And then you'll need a fuse, fuseholder, and small wire for your remote turn on, oh and some ring terminals :P

well i would say about $300 . I'm trying to keep the total budget of the setup under $1000

You could buy a used saz1500d for a little under 300, and you'd have some headroom.

Also some people will chime in on AQ and audiopipe amps, I've personally never used them so I don't have any input on them.

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thanks man, the site seems solid. any idea of what gauge i should get, or would that depend on the amp?

The new Sundown SAX-1200D would be a great choice for an amplifier .... http://www.soundsolu...%252d1200D.html

Another option would be the SAX-125.2 http://www.soundsolu...%252d125.2.html depending on the voice coil option you choose for your "Q".

This amp wiring kit would be a great choice .... http://www.knukoncep...?prodID=KOL-AK4

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    The new Sundown SAX-1200D would be a great choice for an amplifier .... http://www.soundsolu...%252d1200D.html

    Another option would be the SAX-125.2 http://www.soundsolu...%252d125.2.html depending on the voice coil option you choose for your "Q".

    This amp wiring kit would be a great choice .... http://www.knukoncep...?prodID=KOL-AK4

    Thanks man, that's a huge help.. Now i was just wondering what do all the options mean when i am configuring the sub on the site?

    The new Sundown SAX-1200D would be a great choice for an amplifier .... http://www.soundsolu...%252d1200D.html

    Another option would be the SAX-125.2 http://www.soundsolu...%252d125.2.html depending on the voice coil option you choose for your "Q".

    This amp wiring kit would be a great choice .... http://www.knukoncep...?prodID=KOL-AK4

    Thanks man, that's a huge help.. Now i was just wondering what do all the options mean when i am configuring the sub on the site?

    Here you go do a thorough read and choose wisely grasshopper! ... :P

    https://ssl.perfora.net/www.ficaraudio.com/sess/utn;jsessionid=154cc0530056884/shopdata/0070_Tech/0070_Speakers/0030_Tech.Q/product_overview.shopscript

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    Lol. Alright thanks man, i can't believe i didnt think of that.

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    haha okay, but one more question.. if i decide to run this system without an aftermarket head unit it will still sound good, right?

    haha okay, but one more question.. if i decide to run this system without an aftermarket head unit it will still sound good, right?

    it will sound good but usually the factory HU limit the volume and u wont have lpf and hpf and rca preouts

    Here go some amp options buddy:

    http://www.woofersetc.com/p9255/SAZ1000D--Sundown-Audio-1000W-1Channel-Monoblock-Amplifier.htm

    http://www.woofersetc.com/p6040/ZRS7000D--Cadence-2600-Watt-1-Ch-Competition-Amplifier.htm

    http://www.woofersetc.com/p6102/TXA1000D--Cadence-Class-D-Mono-Power-1000-Watt-Amplifier.htm

    http://www.audioque.com/aq/?page_id=26

    Also check out the for sale section, amps for sale all day:

    Check out the Crossfire amp in that thread listed above.

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    only buy alpine, clarion and pioneer headunits

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    haha okay, but one more question.. if i decide to run this system without an aftermarket head unit it will still sound good, right?

    it will sound good but usually the factory HU limit the volume and u wont have lpf and hpf and rca preouts

    Yeah thanks , i know getting aftermarket would probably make it sound better. but for now i just need some bass.... lol

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