hey, i'm new to car audio so i need some opinions on a sub to match my amp.

i've got a Kenwood 9105D amp - 500watt rms at 4 ohms http://www.kenwood.ca/Car_Entertainment/Amplifiers/KAC-9105D

i have a small 10" sealed enclosure with about .8 cubic feet

price is pretty much a non-issue but cheap isnt bad either haha

btw this is what i'm replacing http://www.eclipse-web.com/us/sw4000/sw4200.html

thanks!

 

You have a fairly large amp. If you are looking to use it for it's intended purpose, get rid of the box. Do you have room for a proper slot port box and can you fit a 12". Anyone can sell you a sub but the limiting factor is going to be the box. It is really all about the box. That much power and a sub that can handle the power dictates that you are indeed going to need a new box.

 

well thats just the thing, i have just enough room under my extended cab seat for the box, amp, and tools/tow rope. i've had a few people tell me go for a higher end shallow sub that can handle the power, but i have no idea where to start.

 

You could start with the Kenwood shallow 10 or 12, either will handle the power for a reasonable price and the enclosure volumes are fairly small. A custom box will bring either one to life while fitting in your available space.....

There are other brands as well, I'm sure someone will chime in with some names shortly.......

HTH