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Aug 5 2013 02:56pm
Should I do 2x 15's Subs for a 1,814 Total or 2x 12's for 1,505 total.

It's not that much for just the subs. Thats Deck + Wires + 2x Front + Install.

E/ Oops. It also comes with Amp and Box for the subs.

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honest answer

tell me what you are getting for that price tag and i'll give you an answer.
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And I am Canadian, so ordering them offline is out of the question.
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you can very much order them online. the import fees are often cheaper than paying canadian price tag.

if those are the subs you are using in a $1500 setup you are doing it wrong. those things are $100-120 on the US market.

for $230 a sub you can get sundown SA series subs which are far far superior.

call and ask import fees before jumping out and paying brick and mortar canadian prices.
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Quote (Subwoofer @ Aug 5 2013 02:11pm)
you can very much order them online. the import fees are often cheaper than paying canadian price tag.

if those are the subs you are using in a $1500 setup you are doing it wrong. those  things are $100-120 on the US market.

for $230 a sub you can get sundown SA series subs which are far far superior.

call and ask import fees before jumping out and paying brick and mortar canadian prices.


Even if they are 100-120 us market thats about 135 Canadian. When you add shipping costs, it's going to be almost 50$ in shipping, maybe more. Then I wouldn't get the bundle pack of them installing it for me. Which means I have to pay full for installation.
I'm getting a 300$ discount for my system. Not to mention that I have to pay them extra for them to bolt it down to the car or else insurance won't cover it. I have been looking at systems for over 4 months now, believe me when I say this is the lowest I can get my system for.

I'm only getting 1 amp dedicated to the sub. Its 1000, so 500 For each sub. The deck is 250 because it's going to power the front speakers and give good and clear vocals, all the bass is coming from the subs. I also have to order the subs custom so they can fit in the car in a certain spot so that it can be bolted down.

Yes I can get the whole system cheaper but because I don't know how to install them properly, I need someone else to do it. That's were the major cost difference is happening. I might be able to get my entire system online for maybe 1,500 for the 15'' subs. But after making the custom box and having it installed. I don't think it's going to be much more.

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Well considering its the same wattage and output peak, the 15" will just be bigger and louder but it costs way too much extra, if it was a $100.00 difference i'd say go with the 15" but I think the 12" will be the better bargain.
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Quote (Matt420_Sweet @ Aug 5 2013 04:33pm)
Even if they are 100-120 us market thats about 135 Canadian. When you add shipping costs, it's going to be almost 50$ in shipping, maybe more. Then I wouldn't get the bundle pack of them installing it for me. Which means I have to pay full for installation.
I'm getting a 300$ discount for my system. Not to mention that I have to pay them extra for them to bolt it down to the car or else insurance won't cover it. I have been looking at systems for over 4 months now, believe me when I say this is the lowest I can get my system for.

I'm only getting 1 amp dedicated to the sub. Its 1000, so 500 For each sub. The deck is 250 because it's going to power the front speakers and give good and clear vocals, all the bass is coming from the subs. I also have to order the subs custom so they can fit in the car in a certain spot so that it can be bolted down.

Yes I can get the whole system cheaper but because I don't know how to install them properly, I need someone else to do it. That's were the major cost difference is happening. I might be able to get my entire system online for maybe 1,500 for the 15'' subs. But after making the custom box and having it installed. I don't think it's going to be much more.


just cause the amp says it does 1000 doest mean anything lol same with the sub handling capability, and im with subwoofer on this one.
imo if your going to spend this much money on a system might as well get what you pay for even if you have to spend a little extra

This post was edited by Gomer on Aug 7 2013 03:32am
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Aug 7 2013 05:10pm
where in canada are you located?
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where in canada are you located?


British Columbia
Here is the system, if you can make it sound better and cost less. By all means go ahead and show me. Please take installation and shipping + import Fee's to mind

http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/cde-sxm145bt/ <- Head Unit. Going to Power Front and Back Speakers
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/mrx-f65 <- Amp, dedicated to the sub only. 1000 Watt amp. So 500 Watt's per sub
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/sps-510/ <- 2x Front Speakers
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/sps-517 <- 2x Rear Speakers
http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/sws-15d2 <- 2x Of These Subs.
The box is getting custom made for my car. When you add all this up it comes to over 2,000 but I am getting a good deal for them.
Lmk what you guys think.
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