Ramune
04-06-2004, 04:17 PM
Hello all,
I was thinking about getting a subwoofer, as I'm getting sick of the distortion in my speakers at louder levels. I didn't want to suck up all the well space in the hatchback, so I was looking at thunderforms (http://www.autosupermart.com/shop/mtx00001.html?id=gWS7jcqD). I was wondering if there was a more cost effective way of doing this.
firebirdude
04-06-2004, 08:57 PM
Is that price for the loaded or unloaded version? It doesn't specify. Subthump (http://www.subthump.com/acamarostealth.htm) makes outstanding boxes. Can't go wrong there. If you are looking to go real cheap, build it yourself.:)
Ramune
04-06-2004, 10:45 PM
Eh... if it was 200 or under, it was the unloaded price. Still pretty high.
Thank you for the information. If you don't mind, can I ask you one more question?
Should I get the 8 inch or 10 inch sub? I was planning on using a Sony brand, but I'm not sure what the specs mean. Could you take a look? 8 inch sub (http://www.shopping.com/xPF-Sony_XS_L81P5) or 10 inch sub (http://www.shopping.com/xPF-Sony_XS_L101P5)?
firebirdude
04-07-2004, 12:58 AM
Originally posted by Ramune
Thank you for the information. If you don't mind, can I ask you one more question? If I don't mind? Hell no I don't mind man!;) That's why we're here!:)
Go for the 10". What amp do you plan on using? Any reason you decided on Sony? Just a note, Sony doesn't have a very good rep in the car audio industry. How much you looking to spend?
Lower
04-07-2004, 01:04 AM
The subthump.com boxes are outstanding. Drop in an Alpine Type-R 10", throw about 300 watts to it, and away you go.
Ramune
04-07-2004, 01:38 AM
Originally posted by firebirdude
If I don't mind? Hell no I don't mind man!;) That's why we're here!:)
Go for the 10". What amp do you plan on using? Any reason you decided on Sony? Just a note, Sony doesn't have a very good rep in the car audio industry. How much you looking to spend?
Well, I decided on Sony because that is the model of CD player I have in the car. They both use Xplode, or whatever that is, and I can snage them for about 50 bucks. Other than that, no reason. I was also going to check a local pawn shop that specializes in subs to see if I can find one that will fit in that little nook.
Also, I have the plain old standard equipment that comes with the '97 firebird (v6, if that matters), so I'm unsure of how much power I can even give the thing. On that subject, does the firebird come with an amp, or will I have to get one of those as well? If so, where the heck do they go?