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mattdracing 01-03-2012 10:44 PM

need audio help please
 
I have an 08 ss tc...comes with the pioneer sound system stock. im wanting a better sounding setup...just a bit more bass. I know a lot about engines and technical stuff but nothing about audio/subs/amps and all that stuff so please forgive me lol. whats the best thing to do since i already have that little stock sub in the back? Thanks!

chitala383 01-03-2012 11:08 PM

Depends on how much u want to spend and how u are with wiring.

EmperorJJ1 01-04-2012 03:09 AM

shitty option would be new amp on stock sub
better option is new amp on aftermarket shallow sub
best option is custom 10" ported box, new sub and new amp

c4w18 01-04-2012 09:28 AM

^what he said. you're looking at about $250-$300 for a decent upgrade including wiring, the amp, sub, and building a box (or getting a prefab one). The install should be extremely easy for you....all the wires you need to tap into are in the trunk, so is the power source (your battery).

BNS06Mike 01-04-2012 09:52 AM

step one lose stock sub
step 2 buy decent 10in sub and amp
step 3 wire in
step 4 tune amp
step 5 ENJOY
step 6 get 2 15s because 10 isnt enough ;)

chitala383 01-04-2012 11:02 AM

There's a how to on replacing the stock sub with a better one, but imo, you're better off removing the stock sub all together and putting in a decent aftermarket one in a new box with amp. I'm running a 10" alpine type r shallow mount powered by an alpine amp (i forget which one right now) and it sounds awesome.

BNS06Mike 01-04-2012 11:24 AM


Originally Posted by ronny1204 (Post 6251659)
:lol:
2 15"s in this car.. haha.

by the way OP, im doing an upgraded sound system soon, small 10" shallow sub and amp.
i had 2 12"s, but didnt want the extra weight, and a good brand 10" should work fine.
but my question to anyone who can help is, would it be easier to put the new 10" in our little stock box, or remove it and get a small shallow sub box???

ha ha, im just kidding 15s are too much, tuning is hard with them, cant hit higher notes, need super loud speakers to hear music, need a really expensive amp to power them.

I spent a little under 1000 on my system and it sounds awesome from down low to blowing my ear drums out ;)

that was for speakers all around, head unit, 2 12's, 1000watt amp

mattdracing 01-04-2012 11:54 AM

cool deal thanks everyone for the help! i will probably take out the stock sub and do a 10 or 12" sub and amp and all that

BNS06Mike 01-04-2012 12:41 PM


Originally Posted by ronny1204 (Post 6251777)
thats good pricing. im just looking to get a small 10" sub.
had 12"s before but dam all that bass gets tiring after a while

My buddy is a nerd. I had him tune it for me. its the perfect ratio of music to BOOM! i have it low i hear words real nice with almost no pounding in the backround. turn it medium its still nicely balanced. crank it, speakers scream, and my mirror falls off within a few mins :twothumbs

jvirginillo 01-04-2012 01:00 PM

If you want a dead simple solution which I personally think sounds awesome but doesn't shake the car apart....

Amazon.com: Infinity Basslink 200-Watt, Dual 10" Powered Subwoofer System (Black): Car Electronics

I purchased this unit and I run on the far side of my trunk (opposite the stock sub).

EmperorJJ1 01-04-2012 01:19 PM


Originally Posted by BNS06Mike (Post 6251770)
ha ha, im just kidding 15s are too much, tuning is hard with them, cant hit higher notes, need super loud speakers to hear music, need a really expensive amp to power them.

I spent a little under 1000 on my system and it sounds awesome from down low to blowing my ear drums out ;)

that was for speakers all around, head unit, 2 12's, 1000watt amp

15s are the minimum:twothumbs

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BNS06Mike 01-04-2012 04:43 PM


Originally Posted by emperorjj1 (Post 6252054)

not my style, but i like yours lol

EmperorJJ1 01-05-2012 01:52 AM

lol thanks

BNS06Mike 01-05-2012 09:39 AM

i like 12's because they are right in the middle.
10's are awesome with the higher notes, unless you have 3+ then they are absolutely amazing
12's, personal favorite, are right in the middle mine hit pretty domn low and pretty damn high lol
15's are all low, i like the be able to hear the bass tone change with the songs

mattdracing 01-05-2012 09:57 AM

i ended up getting a JL 10w3 sub and box. so does anyone have any links or suggestions of just a decent amp for it? and i plan on just taking out the stock sub. i know nothing about wiring though so probably not something i should do myself haha. i dont need anything crazy for an amp just something pretty good.

BNS06Mike 01-05-2012 10:14 AM

the wiring portion of subs is SUPER easy. watch someone you know do it once and youll be able to install just about anything lol

but as far as what amp u should get, your basic 500 watt amp from best buy would be fine since your just looking to get a little bum and nothing to serious.

mattdracing 01-05-2012 10:22 AM


Originally Posted by BNS06Mike (Post 6254117)
the wiring portion of subs is SUPER easy. watch someone you know do it once and youll be able to install just about anything lol

but as far as what amp u should get, your basic 500 watt amp from best buy would be fine since your just looking to get a little bum and nothing to serious.

i appreciate the help! i will probably just do that...get a decent 500 watt amp. any particular brand i should look for/stay away from? and roughly what kind of price should i expect? and i assume just a single channel amp. and also...can i turn the bass up and down on the sub still from my stock head unit? sorry for all the questions...i wish i knew more about audio stuff lol. thanks!

EmperorJJ1 01-05-2012 01:01 PM

just post up what ur going to get before you get it if ur unsure


Originally Posted by BNS06Mike (Post 6254068)
i like 12's because they are right in the middle.
10's are awesome with the higher notes, unless you have 3+ then they are absolutely amazing
12's, personal favorite, are right in the middle mine hit pretty domn low and pretty damn high lol
15's are all low, i like the be able to hear the bass tone change with the songs

not always. in most cases yes when comparing a single model of speaker but even going from one to another in the same brand you can get a 15 that's more accurate then a 12 ect

BNS06Mike 01-05-2012 01:57 PM


Originally Posted by EmperorJJ1 (Post 6254405)
just post up what ur going to get before you get it if ur unsure



not always. in most cases yes when comparing a single model of speaker but even going from one to another in the same brand you can get a 15 that's more accurate then a 12 ect


really..... not once have i ever heard a 15 that has a very broad dbs range

mattdracing 01-05-2012 06:56 PM

i got everything installed today and it sounds great! exactly what i was wanting. it hits harder than i expected for a 10 but i like it. i got a JL 10w3 sub/box, JL 500 watt amp. it sounds nice and clean.

chitala383 01-05-2012 08:24 PM

Good for u bro

EmperorJJ1 01-06-2012 04:55 PM


Originally Posted by BNS06Mike (Post 6254573)
really..... not once have i ever heard a 15 that has a very broad dbs range

it all depends on the install and the speaker man. shit my subs now are pretty crazy at the higher freq so i keep my crossover at 50hz to cut it down alot. once i recone them again whenever i decide to do so it hopefully will cut some of those higher freqs down again


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