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Cadence X1 Sub & Amp Combo | 300w RMS Sub & 300w RMS Amp | $180 @ JB Hi-Fi

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Cadence X1 Sub & Amp Combo | 300w RMS Sub & 300w RMS Amp | $180 @ JB Hi-Fi
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L[Deactivated] on 31/12/2013 - 03:52 jbhifionline.com.au (442 clicks)
Last edited 31/12/2013 - 06:33

This is my first post so be gentle. I have known about this deal for a week or so but only just bought it recently and had it installed in my car Monday afternoon.

I want to make one thing clear first, this is $180 for a 300w RMS Sub and 300w AMP - this is not an audiofile's best choice but if you end up buying one you will not be dissapointed in forking out $180. This deal is about bang for buck. It usually retails for around $300+ and in my opinion could be sold for a lot more and still be considered a good price.

This thing is an absolute BEAST for $180! As of right now I spent about 30 minutes in my car at work playing around with the head unit to get the sub to my liking and I feel like I have come out of dance music festival, my body is still tingling. It is SO loud, it shakes all my mirrors and numberplate on my Commodore while sounding very very good. If you are after an entry level sub and amp package, this is it! I have done my homework before actually buying it and everyones reviews are like mine, you can check out more reviews on the link itself for more peace of mind.

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  • carmar on 31/12/2013 - 06:22
    +3

    Not going to buy one and not interested. But, hey, if I was, then I would really have appreciated your info above. Looks like a great bargain and a good buy. Thanks and well done!

    • [Deactivated] on 31/12/2013 - 06:31

      Thanks for the feedback :)

  • Windows7forever on 31/12/2013 - 07:18

    You piqued my curiosity. Will have to check this out. It helps when you have a mate that can install for free :)

  • systmworks on 31/12/2013 - 07:25

    Hah interesting "specs" on JB site

    Backlit Keypad On Handset(s) No
    Caller ID Yes
    Colour(s) Black
    Hands Free Speakerphone Yes
    Handset Locator Facility Yes
    Hearing Aid Compatible No
    Integrated Answering Machine (TAM) No
    Intercom Facility Yes
    Intercom Type Two-way
    Keypad On Base Unit No
    LCD Display Monochrome
    Max No Of Handsets 4
    No Of Phonebook Memories 50
    No Of Ringtones 6
    No Of Supplied Handsets 1
    Operating Frequency (mHz) 1880 - 1900
    SIM Card Reader No
    SMS Compatible No
    TAM Incoming Message Recording Medium N/A
    TAM Outgoing Message Recording Medium N/A
    Transmission Type DECT
    Wall Mountable No

  • Melthar on 31/12/2013 - 08:39

    Curious what inputs you used for this? Dedicated sub-outs from the head unit, or standard speaker level inputs.

    With the quirks of my particular vehicle, replacing the head unit is an expensive endeavour.

    • tintsurfer on 31/12/2013 - 09:47
      +2

      you can install a sub and amp in any car you dont need to change the head unit anymore,all you need is a line level converter,any car audio store can do this
      as far as cadence goes we get a lot of failures with this brand where i work

      • mycosys on 31/12/2013 - 13:31

        You never NEEDED to, attenuators (proper name for what you describe) and even line matching transformers have been around for donkeys years and most amps have had speaker level inputs for as long as subs in cars have been a thing.
        It has, however always been a vastly better choice for sound quality with the quality of amp in most head units, and they have become a little better over the last 30 years

  • h3h3 on 31/12/2013 - 10:12
    -2

    would never catch me with such an ugly sub in my car

  • bobz79 on 31/12/2013 - 10:44

    Isn't this a better deal at similar price? Why did you go with Cadence?
    https://www.jbhifionline.com.au/car-sound/subwoofers/kicker-…

    To save space I am considering this, any thoughts? Perhaps less harmful to ears too ;)
    https://www.jbhifionline.com.au/car-sound/subwoofers/kicker-…

    • zerocritical on 31/12/2013 - 10:55
      +1

      Kicker combo Amp is under powered for the sub. Just shells out 100W RMS.

      • mycosys on 31/12/2013 - 13:50

        Amps are generally rated RMS and Speakers at peak
        Just grabbed the set next to me that are rated 350W peak and they are 60W RMS so that 100W RMS should be ample
        Best to stick to advice on stuff you know :)

    • tintsurfer on 31/12/2013 - 12:21

      highly recommend kicker,great product and jb prices are so cheap on car audio

    • mycosys on 31/12/2013 - 13:40

      Well worth considering this little beast which is AMPLE if you are only using a head unit

      http://www.jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=CS2286&form=CAT2…

      They list 55W RMS so as to bring down THD to 0.06%, manual lists 100W RMS @0.1% and the kicker is almost certainly at 1% but they dont list it (which is cheating, it is easy to list a huge RMS without saying how much you distort)

      100WRMS is much more than the total 60-80W RMS of typical head units , so it is a good match (in my experience (which includes a lot of staging) you want roughly as many watts sub as system)

  • Damonator84 on 31/12/2013 - 12:00
    +1

    If your mirrors are vibrating, it means you have not tuned your stezza properly, if you have ever experienced any alpine systems, they turn this to dust, especially the type x systems. There's alot more to a stereo system than just dumping in a sub and saying "hey yo this sounds so great". Buy low end, expect low end sound, and that's all this sub is.

    • ozhunter68 on 31/12/2013 - 13:44

      Agree, but for the price, as the OP states, it is good value for your bucks. He even states that "this is not an audiofile's best choice", but for the $180 you pay, it is well worth it. You can not compare this to an Alpine type X system, as the price is more than triple ( just for one amp or sub only ). Not everyone has a budget to go for top end techno gear. Some people like me are happy to spread their "gadget budget" and often settle for "Value For Money", instead of getting a cutting edge ( read: often brag factor ), top of the line toy.

  • [Deactivated] on 31/12/2013 - 12:22
    +1

    I only go with JL.

    Pay the extra $$$$ and get quality sound that lasts

    • ozhunter68 on 31/12/2013 - 13:46

      JL? Please elaborate which brand this is. Cheers

      • tintsurfer on 31/12/2013 - 13:55

        JL Audio is the name of the company,good gear but a bit pricey

        • Third_Gear on 31/12/2013 - 15:14
          +1

          Yes JL!! I picked up an awesome 10 inch sub off eBay used for $40 in a box. You can buy some decent sub's used if you know what to look for.

        • [Deactivated] on 20/01/2014 - 05:46

          Pricey for a reason, its up there with the best car audio gear.

          subs & amps in particular, once you buy it, you don't have to worry about changing it for 10 years

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