Want to put a sub in my car - suggestions?
#1
Want to put a sub in my car - suggestions?
Hi guys
I have a 2009 mazda 3 and I am looking to add a little thump to the stock system without changing the headunit. I am a complete noob to car audio
so far I've come up with the following:
Bassworx 10" Subwoofer Sealed Box (PSW2541) - enclosure - $70
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/bassworx-10-subwoofer-sealed-box-psw2541/10077477.aspx?path=12591f95e136ace3d4c8629cb562545 een02
Elemental Designs Sq10 Sub - $70
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?t=2&products_id=106
I have emailed them to see if this item is actually available for order
Amp
Not sure about this one...I think I should be looking for a 200W RMS 4 ohm single channel amp, but I really am not sure....any suggestions? I'd like to keep this around $100, and buying used is fine by me
Wiring Kit + LOC - $60 total?
So overall I am looking to spend approx $300-350 on this system
1) Would this sub be ok for this enclosure? The enclosure is 0.1 cubic fit larger then Sealed ( large ) specification on eD website, so I am not sure if its ok
2) Suggestions on a cheap amp to go along with this?
3) will I need a farad capicator?
4) if I install a sub, will the overall sound quality of my factory speakers be improved as well? i notice that guitar sound kind of muffled on it when im playing through my ipod
Thanks for your help guys, looking forward to learning alot more about car audio!
I have a 2009 mazda 3 and I am looking to add a little thump to the stock system without changing the headunit. I am a complete noob to car audio
so far I've come up with the following:
Bassworx 10" Subwoofer Sealed Box (PSW2541) - enclosure - $70
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/bassworx-10-subwoofer-sealed-box-psw2541/10077477.aspx?path=12591f95e136ace3d4c8629cb562545 een02
Elemental Designs Sq10 Sub - $70
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_info.php?t=2&products_id=106
I have emailed them to see if this item is actually available for order
Amp
Not sure about this one...I think I should be looking for a 200W RMS 4 ohm single channel amp, but I really am not sure....any suggestions? I'd like to keep this around $100, and buying used is fine by me
Wiring Kit + LOC - $60 total?
So overall I am looking to spend approx $300-350 on this system
1) Would this sub be ok for this enclosure? The enclosure is 0.1 cubic fit larger then Sealed ( large ) specification on eD website, so I am not sure if its ok
2) Suggestions on a cheap amp to go along with this?
3) will I need a farad capicator?
4) if I install a sub, will the overall sound quality of my factory speakers be improved as well? i notice that guitar sound kind of muffled on it when im playing through my ipod
Thanks for your help guys, looking forward to learning alot more about car audio!
#2
Well im also a newb, but I have a 10" JBL GTO powered by a Polk audio 400.1 amp. amp pushes 200 watts RMS at 4 ohms, and I have been super impressed with it. JBL sub is in a sealed box hidden in the trunk of my accord. If your willing to spend a little more I think a polk amp in around 200 dollars, be worth it in my inexperienced opinion
hate to sound like a broken record, but try JL audio for subs on a budget....
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hate to sound like a broken record, but try JL audio for subs on a budget....
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#4
Look for a 4 channel jbl 75.4 I see them for $150 all the time... You will be able to use 2 channels to power your front speakers and bridge the other 2 channels for your sub... this amp will give you 80-140rms perchannel... giving you 280 to power a sub, for your application sounds fine...
The reason your speakers sound weak is because they are receiving a full range signal and this causes them to distort depending on how loud the volume is... You cannot have a kick drum play through a tweeter it just won't work. Get a decent LOC so you can send a low level signal to your amplifier, run a L/R speaker wire from the amp's channel 1 and 2 and tie it into your factory wiring for your front speakers... (also the amp has a lp/hpf/full switch to allow you to tune your crossover points) next bridge channels 3 & 4 and output this to your sub (providiing it is 4 OHM SVC)
W3rd
The reason your speakers sound weak is because they are receiving a full range signal and this causes them to distort depending on how loud the volume is... You cannot have a kick drum play through a tweeter it just won't work. Get a decent LOC so you can send a low level signal to your amplifier, run a L/R speaker wire from the amp's channel 1 and 2 and tie it into your factory wiring for your front speakers... (also the amp has a lp/hpf/full switch to allow you to tune your crossover points) next bridge channels 3 & 4 and output this to your sub (providiing it is 4 OHM SVC)
W3rd
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