Adding Bass to stock system?

[Mr.ac]

Well, think about it how much trunk space do you use every day? For me it only sees 4 grocery bags every two weeks. So I have a generic .75ft. cubic box. I still have enough room in the truck. For what ever. If need be it's only 30 seconds to remove it.

[Norville Rogers]

If you are stuck bream is a good alternative to bass

[Mim]

What about - http://subaruonlineparts.com/subaru-...er-p-1416.html

Someone else linked that to me in another similar thread. I'd pay a visit to a local Subaru dealer and get a quote for one to be ordered in. It has free shipping.

Big fan of clean OEM/OEM+ installs. Kinda tempted to get one for myself, but sadly the price (with current exchange rates) will push it uncomfortably close to 1k AUD.

[YamahaR86]

I want bass to a stock system as well and have been reading up.

I've already soundproof my interior but it made it worse I think. The door speakers now pack more of a quality punch and the dash and back I can hear but it's worse because I know what I'm missing out on now.

I'm planning on either a 4 channel amp to power doors and sub or a mono channel to power a sub.

Sub I'm looking at is a Sundown E10 which is a 10'' and retails around $120. It's a great entry level sub.

[ryoma]

if I just want to add a sub to the car, would the stock amp work? or is there a need for an aftermarket one? I would assume the stock amp is fine since there is an option for a factory subwoofer but maybe it's only to a certain wattage

[Mim]

Originally Posted by ryoma

if I just want to add a sub to the car, would the stock amp work? or is there a need for an aftermarket one? I would assume the stock amp is fine since there is an option for a factory subwoofer but maybe it's only to a certain wattage

See my post a few back. That is a factory sub that connects to the factory head unit. They even posted an install guide on the page showing the factory head unit being used.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Mim

See my post a few back. That is a factory sub that connects to the factory head unit. They even posted an install guide on the page showing the factory head unit being used.

That sub says it's "powered" under the description so I'm gonna say stock amp is not big enough

[Mr.ac]

Originally Posted by Norville Rogers

If you are stuck bream is a good alternative to bass

Wut????
Must be a UK thing. Or some bad joke I didn't get.

Originally Posted by ryoma

if I just want to add a sub to the car, would the stock amp work? or is there a need for an aftermarket one? I would assume the stock amp is fine since there is an option for a factory subwoofer but maybe it's only to a certain wattage

No the stock amp is baby joke of an amp. Barely pushing 50w. Also it's full range, so you'll won't get any decent bass out of it. You need a separate amp. Other wise you'll over heat the stock amp with extra load. It's literally the size of your fist when you take the metal housing off.

Originally Posted by YamahaR86

I want bass to a stock system as well and have been reading up.

I've already soundproof my interior but it made it worse I think. The door speakers now pack more of a quality punch and the dash and back I can hear but it's worse because I know what I'm missing out on now.

I'm planning on either a 4 channel amp to power doors and sub or a mono channel to power a sub.

Sub I'm looking at is a Sundown E10 which is a 10'' and retails around $120. It's a great entry level sub.

Just my 2 cents but, a 4 channel amp is overkill. It would be ok if you had an extra 6" speakers in the rear, but our 3" are just tweeters. Not really worth it unless you upgrade everything
A newer 2 channel amp would do the job. Just make sure it has the option for 3-way mode. That way you can power the doors and the sub with the proper fq cut offs.

Never hear of Sundown must be new or something. But really there is no entry level subs, hell, those pos audio speakers at the local auto part store will sound good enough....with proper installation. Will they sound louder, last for a long time? Nope. But it will work.

Originally Posted by Mim

See my post a few back. That is a factory sub that connects to the factory head unit. They even posted an install guide on the page showing the factory head unit being used.

You mean that $500 one?

It's really not a big deal to add a sub/amp. Hell you can buy that harness plug so you won't have to tap into the wires. All it is is 5 wires you need to tap into.

And yes I still use my factory head unit.

[Mim]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

That sub says it's "powered" under the description so I'm gonna say stock amp is not big enough

Actually...

"Subwoofer Kit #H630SCA000 Provides powerful deep bass, and also assists in clean sound reproduction from all vehicle speakers. This is achieved by its integrated 100W amplifier and a passive crossover network. The self-contained unit mounts in the trunk of the vehicle. Manufactured for Subaru of America by Kicker."

http://subarupartspeople.com/product...ubwoofer%20Kit

I even found it cheaper for you

[Agent 86]

I have been wrestling with the same decisions. I want better sound. I have been considering the OEM Audio + system, but without hearing it, I don't think I can bring myself to drop that much cash. Adding a powered sub, or sub/amp combo is the direction I'm leaning.

Here are a couple subs I have been considering...

JL Audio's ACP108LG-W3v3 MicroSub

It's available in powered and non powered versions. There is also a 10" version in an enclosure that's only slightly larger.

The Subaru OEM sub is not even on my radar. I like that it tucks into the corner, but OEM optional subs rarely meet expectations, IMO.
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[TOOSTUBBORN2FAIL]

Sundown has been around a long time, mostly on the spl side. Although they now have a few sound quality based designs that haven't been produced yet.

[YamahaR86]

Originally Posted by Mr.ac

Just my 2 cents but, a 4 channel amp is overkill. It would be ok if you had an extra 6" speakers in the rear, but our 3" are just tweeters. Not really worth it unless you upgrade everything
A newer 2 channel amp would do the job. Just make sure it has the option for 3-way mode. That way you can power the doors and the sub with the proper fq cut offs.

Never hear of Sundown must be new or something. But really there is no entry level subs, hell, those pos audio speakers at the local auto part store will sound good enough....with proper installation. Will they sound louder, last for a long time? Nope. But it will work.

Personally, I have Infinity Reference speakers in the door as a gift (60w RMS) and the sub I chose is a 500w RMS. I'm not powering the rear or dash, just the door and sub so the 4 channel I'm looking at can also go into 2, 3, or 4. For that much power that I need I think it's better in my position.

By entry level subs, I mean towards the $100 range and NOT a kicker, pyle or boss.

Some decent entry level brands are Alpine SWS, American Bass, CT Sounds, Dayton, Image Dynamics, Infinity 100.9w, JL Audio, RE Audio, Rockford Fosgate, Soundqubed, Sundown.

[stokeless]

bazooka bass tube

[sly]

Originally Posted by Agent 86

JL Audio's ACP108LG-W3v3 MicroSub
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Looking over the specs, it's an 8" speaker in a 0.46 ft^3 ported enclosure with a 250W class D amp. That should work very well in this car. You can adjust the crossover and the levels to get it to match your existing speakers.


I'm eventually going to build a system using these exact same speakers but in smaller sealed enclosure. IMO, this is a very good match.