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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 02:59 PM
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stealth boxes suck. the air volume just isnt enough to be able to handle a powerful sub. i suppose you could port the box and run huge power, but thats lazy.
Well, you start off by saying something that I can somewhat agree with on certain subs and then you go and make the ported commented? Come on, you aren't going to be porting that small of an enclosure for it just wouldn't work out physically.

Oh, and on the stealth box size comment, it all depends on the woofer if you think about it. A 10" Brahma for example would probably do okay in a .5 to .7 cube enclosure but a 12W7 probably wouldn't do as well. It also depends on the response the user is looking for. If they run a sub in a smaller enclosure normally the sub can handle more power but it also doesn't have as much low frequency response (like 40 Hz and below) and sometimes can get a hike in the response around the 50 to 60 Hz range.

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Old Oct 6, 2003 | 04:55 PM
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shoulda got the bose system then
So wrong!
Old Oct 7, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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Originally posted by DrewHMS97SS
shoulda got the bose system then
I got the stock monsoon thank u very much. But yeah i wanted to add like a 12. I mean i like the idea of a stealth box but like i would wrather keep my spare tire and jack just in case ya know? What about the drivers side? i hear the largest u can fit on that side is a 10. I think i am going to get the milhouse box. It looks good. Too bad i cant put 2 12"s in there. I think i am gunna get 2 10"s. What size am should i run with that? 1000 watt too powerfull? I want to get some kickers.
Old Oct 7, 2003 | 01:05 AM
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What about the drivers side? i hear the largest u can fit on that side is a 10. I think i am going to get the milhouse box. It looks good. Too bad i cant put 2 12"s in there. I think i am gunna get 2 10"s. What size am should i run with that? 1000 watt too powerfull? I want to get some kickers.
Subthump makes a fiberglass version of the driver's side stealth that will fit a 12", but Megabass removed it from the page because too many people were ordering it! Couldn't keep up. If you really want one, PM him and ask. I'm sure he'll help you out. And before you pick out an amp, what are the exact model speakers you plan on running?
Old Oct 7, 2003 | 04:29 PM
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Subthump makes a fiberglass version of the driver's side stealth that will fit a 12", but Megabass removed it from the page because too many people were ordering it! Couldn't keep up. If you really want one, PM him and ask. I'm sure he'll help you out. And before you pick out an amp, what are the exact model speakers you plan on running?
Yeah a stealth box for a 12 would be nice. But i just plan on keeping the stock speakers, can i keep the stock stero too and be able to power the subs? I am not getting anything fancy just some kickers, either 2 10"s if i get the milhouse. I was thinking of getting soem Xplode subs. 1,100 watt I can i make it so that the milhouse can fit 2 12"s cause i can get 2 12"s of that brand of sub for like 99.50 thats a 100 dollar markdown.
Old Oct 7, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by LT-14me
I was thinking of getting soem Xplode subs.
Please don't make this mistake. They are cheap for a reason.

And yes, it is possible to add a subwoofer/amp combo to the factory system. Be it Monsoon, Bose or the regular 4 speaker set-up.....
Old Oct 7, 2003 | 06:11 PM
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maybe im just too into audio. sony subs suck.
Old Oct 7, 2003 | 07:55 PM
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Originally posted by firebirdude
Please don't make this mistake. They are cheap for a reason.

And yes, it is possible to add a subwoofer/amp combo to the factory system. Be it Monsoon, Bose or the regular 4 speaker set-up.....

lol ok then what subs do u recomend? Also how would the amp hook up to my monsoon stero? Liek there is no remote for the base or nething just a base ***.

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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 09:39 PM
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you splice in rca converters into speaker wires i believe and just make sure you have an amp with a LPF and you should be set.....
Old Oct 8, 2003 | 10:27 AM
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you splice in rca converters into speaker wires i believe and just make sure you have an amp with a LPF and you should be set.....
LPF? what does that stand for?
Old Oct 8, 2003 | 11:42 AM
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LPF= Low Pass Filter . AKA crossover.

This thread should give you all the info you should ever need.

As far as recommendations in that price range...... could you spare $250 pair? If so, the Elemental Designs K-series or the Adire Audio Shiva. Although the box is a little small for the Shiva. Go with ED. If that's too much $$$$, go with the Alpine Type-S.
Old Oct 8, 2003 | 01:47 PM
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there are devices you can buy that will allow an amp to connect to the stock stereo. forgot what they are called tho. i would hit up crutchfield, they will answer all of your questions, even if you dont buy anything.

as for subs, JL is by far the best sub ive ever played with, the eclipse titainium subs are bad ***, but pricy. if you are looking for a good sub for low cost i really like kicker. for an amp, high performance i suggest JL again, for cost, i like boss.
Old Oct 8, 2003 | 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by DrewHMS97SS
i like boss.
Say it again! Say it again!

The adapter he is referring to is the PAC OEM-1. It is listed in the link that I gave you.
Old Oct 8, 2003 | 02:53 PM
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i cant tell if you are laughing or agreeing. either way, i had a 400x2 amp i used to push 2 12" kicker subs. it never gave me problems, and still isnt giving my dad problems. If you dont agree, Id like to know an amp brand and/or model that will push 2 12" subs @ 400watts for 139.
Old Oct 8, 2003 | 03:31 PM
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Originally posted by DrewHMS97SS
If you dont agree, Id like to know an amp brand and/or model that will push 2 12" subs @ 400watts for 139.
The Rockford 300S will give them A TRUE 300WRMS for $87 brand new. The 350S will do 350WRMS for just a tad over $100. The 401S will do 400WRMS for $121 brand new in box. And anyone will agree with me that Rockford's quality is better then.....cough.....boss.... If you want more examples I KNOW I can come up with more......



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