Drum n Bass

wkd_clio_16v · Oct 24, 2003

can sum1 recommend a sub (make, model and size) that would be suitable to play Drum n Bass and have loud bass, not expensive but not any old sh*t! ta! Say whats on ur mind!

16vneil · Oct 24, 2003

Whats ur budget and what amp is it going 2 run off?

neil

wkd_clio_16v · Oct 24, 2003

il sort an amp aftawards jus wana no bout da sub.

16vneil · Oct 24, 2003

really depends on what u have 2 spend

pro1 · Oct 24, 2003

well i got 2 x 10" boxed subs (used) and a new audiobose 4 channel 1700watt amp off ebay for around £150 and they are f*kin loud... just do a bit of research and wait for some bargins to come up !

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Bryan · Oct 24, 2003

need to know a budget, and if you are after SQ or SPL

spirez · Oct 25, 2003

Id go for a 10" vibe active box myself, the old ones are about £150 now and the newer black air version is about £180. Comes with a sub, tuned box and amp to match and saves a lot of boot space as well as not having to look for a decent amp to match

http://www.vibeaudio.co.uk/vibe.asp?pageID=47 http://www.vibeaudio.co.uk/vibe.asp?pageID=47

blink172 · Oct 25, 2003

Ive got the Mac Audio twin 10" active box. Sounded Pukka in my 306 cab (sealed boot) and reckon it will sound unbelieveable in my clio. all for £220 and its tiny!

mikesclio · Oct 25, 2003

ive got 2 12" rockford subs (cant remember what ones off the top of my head, cost bout 250 each) in sealed boxes, running off an alpine 500w monoamp, i no the amp isnt amazingly great but i play alot of d n b and its loud as hell, sounds sweet too thanks to the rockford components n rears as well.

mike

nicky 2stepz · Oct 27, 2003

imho u av 2 go 4 a 12 or 15 and maybe even ported because drum and bass has low longish bass rather then pumping hard bass like trance

spirez · Oct 28, 2003

hmmm, im not convinced by that at all because my mate has a 15" Kicker in his car but it is really out of time with some of the b-lines. I was listening to an Andy C cd last night and some of the bass notes are long but then other tunes have a quick, pumping note. I wouldnt go for anything bigger than a 12 but a 10 would still be my preference

Bryan · Oct 28, 2003

spirez - thats because it was kicker, IMHO they are awful speakers for SQ

darren_hg · Oct 28, 2003

what sub would you reccomend Bambam for a budget of £200 ?

and what amp would you match it with ?

spirez · Oct 29, 2003

Quote: Originally posted by spirez on 25 October 2003

Id go for a 10" vibe active box myself, the old ones are about £150 now and the newer black air version is about £180. Comes with a sub, tuned box and amp to match and saves a lot of boot space as well as not having to look for a decent amp to match

http://www.vibeaudio.co.uk/vibe.asp?pageID=47 http://www.vibeaudio.co.uk/vibe.asp?pageID=47

Darren look at these, they are loud and punchy and are good for keeping up with fast beats. I have had one and they are excellent, You get a good 300w* sub, tuned ported box and a built in 300w* monoblock amplifier so you dont have to find a decent amp to match, THIS IS ALL YOU NEED!! You can pick them up for £150-£200 if you look around on the net. Try Ebay for a bargain.

*These ratings are RMS so it has 600w max power

powelly · Oct 29, 2003

my mates got 4 12" kenny subs and he always plays drum and bass so they are good (obv dont need that many!)

or kickers always good cos they go down so low

vix

Bryan · Oct 29, 2003

for £200 sub and amp to suit, for DnB

i would have to go with

Diamond CM3-12D2

for an amp to match it i would go for the

Phase Linear Opus 2

would cost near on £600 though

spirez · Oct 29, 2003

Plus they save a lot of boot space, are easy to install and look the b****cks! Im now getting the 12" version which comes with a flashy chrome grille to protect the sub. This doesnt come with the 10" sub as standard but it can be bought separately if you want for £20

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/images/alloygrille.jpg http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/images/alloygrille.jpg

darren_hg · Oct 29, 2003

ok, im planning to get

polk momos mm455 comps for the front

infinity 52.5 coaxials for rear fill

need an amp(s) and a sub for good sound quality playing mainly DnB with a budget of £450 ish..

all suggestions welcome...

darren_hg · Oct 30, 2003

cmon guys..

im in need of advice !!

spirez · Oct 30, 2003

simple, get two of the vibes i was on about!

spirez · Oct 30, 2003

ive got two 10" vibe subs for sale for £100 if you are interested but you will need to get an amp to power them, ill try to get some pics if you want

Bryan · Oct 30, 2003

DARREN_HG

Mac Maximus 300
Alpine MRV-T420

should come to around £450

darren_hg · Oct 30, 2003

cheers Spirez and Bambam..

ive also had these reccomended - any views on these ?

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=988 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=988

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1218&osCsid=43e3f07fa47d941e0dd5a65a9c100b87 http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=1218&osCsid=43e3f07fa47d941e0dd5a65a9c100b87

sorry about all the questions - just dont wanna shell out loads for something im not happy with and its good to get other peoples opinions

thanks again

Tom · Oct 30, 2003

that sub is very good imho

darren_hg · Oct 30, 2003

PHA-HIGHGRADE10 or the MAC Maximus ?

Bryan · Oct 30, 2003

Phase all the way

didnt realise you would look at a 10"er

find a different amp than the Mac to power it though

darren_hg · Oct 30, 2003

Bambam - im a newbie when it comes to ICE..

so i have no idea what to go for really..still confused.

Bryan · Oct 30, 2003

10" - punchy bass

12" - lower bass

in leymans terms

darren_hg · Oct 30, 2003

ahhh riiight - why didnt someone say ?? lol

how about a Phase Linear High Grade 12 ??

Bryan · Oct 30, 2003

could do, if youve got the extra to spend

but then again, in the same market you have diamond for the same price as the PL HG12

darren_hg · Oct 30, 2003

umm - didnt really wanna go over the £450 mark.

Mac Maximus 300
Alpine MRV-T420

best combination i can get for the money ?

Bryan · Oct 30, 2003

IMHO yes, maybe not the best, but the most flexible

darren_hg · Oct 30, 2003

Quote: Originally posted by bambam on 30 October 2003

IMHO yes, maybe not the best, but the most flexible

flexible in what way ??

spirez · Oct 31, 2003

i dont rate that MAC amp as my mate had one and he managed to blow it twice. the thing is he doesnt play his music especially loud and only had one sub and a pair of 6x9s running off it.

spirez · Oct 31, 2003

darren what are you going to be powering off the amp? Just a sub or do you have other speakers?

Bryan · Oct 31, 2003

Quote: Originally posted by darren_hg on 30 October 2003
Quote: Originally posted by bambam on 30 October 2003IMHO yes, maybe not the best, but the most flexible[/QUOTE]flexible in what way ??

the sub wont be very accurate, will hit the low notes but will not have the same control as a 10"er would have for the fast punchy basslines

darren_hg · Nov 1, 2003

spirez - got some polk momo comps aswell to run off the amp

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