Time to order a shallow mount! Opinions please.

So, I've got some extra money and I've decided that I'm finally gonna finish my system and order an amp and a shallow mount sub to mount behind the seat of my reg. cab. I've come to a decision to stick with Pioneer, as their products have never dissapointed me and the reviews of this particular sub are outstanding.

I'm going with a 10inch and these are my options:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_11097_Pioneer+Shallow-Mount+TS-SW251.html
or
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_18211_Pioneer+TS-SW2501S4.html

Now, I need to know what Ohms you guys would recommend as 2 or 4. I've heard both good and bad things about both but keep in mind that this is going in a reg. cab which alone puts out a lot of bass with the little space. So, which do you reccommend ?

And also, I need a good amp to run both the subwoofer and my components up front. Depending on the sub I get (one of the two above) and the RMS of my components, which is 80 per pair, what would be a good wattage and channel consideration to power the system ? Thanks everbody for all your help!

 

Amp wise Get a kenwood, http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_11793_Kenwood+KAC-7204.html amps for subs should only be a 2 channel amp.

From what I was told 2 ohms are louder than 4 ohms.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&Item=400071133710&Category=18795&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26its%3DI%26otn%3D1

 

My best advice to you would be to wait about a month. The StereoIntegrity BM is almost available. Check out the info here...http://stereointegrity.com/bm.php

Oh yeah, it's a 12 by the way

 

Dually noted. Thank you sir! I'll keep that in mind. A 12 might be a little too much thump though...

 

This sub: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-SW2501S4.html

The exact one you linked to (4 ohm SVC)

This amp: http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=21590

Great budget amp, 80 RMS a side for your comps and 250 RMS (bridged rear channels) to the sub.


edit: beware sonicelectronix!

 

Completely disregard this statement, absolutely untrue

 

kenwood shmenwood, 2 ohms means less resistance, doesnt necessarily mean louder, it means it takes less power to drive the coil.

 

What's the "beware" warning for ? Anything I should know before ordering ? They seem to offer the lowest prices of any competiton I can find...hmmmm...now you got the wheels in my head turning. Fill me in!!

 

I've personally never ordered from them but I'm on the car audio forums I go on have seen many, many people get screwed/ crappy customer service. Just an FYI. I would not trust the stock on their web page if you really want to order from them call.

 

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=22095

Much better company IMO and $118 w/free shipping is cheaper than sonix!


Edit: at least to my zip code

 

I have the Pioneer S4 in the Pioneer box and hooked to a P-300 Rockford amp in my access cab. It sounds great. BTW, I bought my head unit from Sonic E and the service was great and the product was fine. No issues whatsoever....

Here's my sub install:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/audio-video/48261-09-access-cab-sub-install.html

 

So, I got to thinking a little bit more and I'm thinking it'd be kinda cool to have two amps: one for the subwoofer, one for the components. Then I got to thinking a little more and came with a design for the truck. I'm not artistically talented but here's an idea of what I have in mind.



Of course everything will be covered and all wires run neatly, but what do you think ?

Any ideas for amps with this in mind ?

 

do you have the jbl factory unit

 

Glad you had a good experience with them. Like I said I've never used them before just heard the horror stories. Still cheaper going the onlinecarstereo.com route

 

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=21586

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=21588

You going with an aftermarket head unit? What comps are you running?

Also, change to this sub (for 2 ohm load)

http://www.onlinecarstereo.com/CarAudio/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=22349

 

Also, I'll need to upgrade my amp kit and go to a different gauge wire. Any reccomendations for what gauge wire to run ? I'll just look for an amp kit for whatever gauge I need.

 

i just got two of the pioneer shallow mounts. I've got about max power running to them and they are alright. I'm used to having more space for subs and what not and these hit harder than my last system but definitely are not as loud.