ok, here's the deal. the local car audio shop told me...for $299 i can get the following: 2 10" XTREME 400 watt subs, a box, and a 500 watt XTREME amp. should i?

 

You do pay for what you get, and you will get more out of a set with better subs.... but if you're looking to save money... you'll have to sacrifice a bit of quality....

 

uhm...xtreme.....no.
simple.
if your looking to buy a good cheap set up that is decently loud...
use ebay.
for 300$ you can get...
for example
http://cgi.ebay.com/MTX-New-Pair-10-...QQcmdZViewItem
subs
http://cgi.ebay.com/MTX-MXA-4001D-MO...QQcmdZViewItem
amp


now i know mtx isnt the most impressive.
but on a budget.
they slam
and will kill those extremes.
just my opinion
but ive only been in car audio for 5 years.
im still learning
heh

 

xtreme? i would go with some kicker subs and amp, you can evn get bazooka subs and amp for a little better price. with the right box they will sound good also

 

i had 2 mtx 12s in my car before. with the 1600 watt amp i had, they would rattle your brains. too loud, so i sold it.

 

agreed, go to ebay....there are always good deals on ebay...

Look for names like:
Rockford fosgate, MTX, JL Audio, Infinity, Alpine, Kicker...

 

Most car audio stores mark their stuff up 50 to 100percent. On ebay, you can find good stores that do not do that. For example when I worked at Best Buy (couple of years ago) I could buy a pair of speakers that were originally 99/pair for 49 a pair. Go to ebay and get some good stuff!

 

i have 1 JL Audio 12" and a Sound Stream amp and it is crazy loud when i want it to be. got it from a friend for a good deal and put it in this weekend.

 

^^ sweet.... which series 12 is it?? and how much power do you have to it? have pics?

 

i will post pic when it stops raining. i dont know the series but i think i remember my friend said 220W at 2ohms