Getting some bass into my aw

[AE86less]

Basically i need to get some bass into the aw11 again.

I was running a rockford 8" sub in a professionally made box w/ a Sony amp (4 ch, pre xplod). This was really nice, it was definately good enough for everyday listening but i think i was feeding it too much power and it has developed a nasty rattle. The death rattle

I have reviewed the finances and i have decided that i can afford about $200, I am quite open to what to get. As far as i am aware i can get a bass tube, try and find a new 8" sub (difficult) or get some boxed 6x9's. I think the 6x9's will be a good option but i want to get some more experienced opinions before going outside my house . What does our local expert DEE CEE think?

Remember i don't need volume and the aw cabin is small. And yes i will eventually upgrade the amp.

[DeeCee]

expert? meh

remind of your space restrictions in an AW and what xplode are you using?
chuck up some pics of where you currently have your sub or of another AW and pont out "there"

[pjay]

expert? meh

bahahahahahahahahahaha

sorry dave.

[DeeCee]

well i don't see myself as an expert.. informed is maybe more an apt description.

[Mr.Phreak]

I'd go with obsessive

[DeeCee]

stop sidetracking guys..

[BUGEYD]

Hey my mates selling his 8' bazooka bass tube thing heres the link http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motor ... 315805.htm It goes real well he had it in his ute behind the seat sounds GREAT

[AE86less]

lol, already bid on that bass tube! I didn't want to go over that much before being sure it's what i really wanted, i'll try and get pics asap.

[AE86less]

Sorry about the poor photos, the LCD screen on the camera doesn't work anymore













Badass new wheels

I have already bought a new HU off a mate, it's a pretty decent pioneer thing, yet to be installed. The sub was basically where the og amp is sitting, i took it out a while ago and just moved the amp there to photograph it.

[AE86less]

Sooo... what are peoples opinions? Would 6x9's be a good way to go?

[AE82 FXGT]

I think a lot of people would be suprised at how well some 6.5" components go when they have a good amp and a door sealed really well.

I'm talking mid to high end stuff.

Takes up f-all room and sounds really good.

[AE86less]

I agree with you there, had some 6.5 alpine type s in my ae85, they really went well, even just off the HU. But i'm looking for something that'll really provide the bass i'm lacking without a sub. Plus (even though it sounds petty) i don't really want to cut up the doorcards.

[neo]

but if you want bass, 6x9's or components wont do, I'd try and see if you can get a shallow mount sub 2nd hand (as the new pioneer ones are in the 500 range).

[BUGEYD]

hey those soundstream speakers how did they go i just got some for my car havnt got around putting them in yet did u riun them off a amp or str8 off head deck?

Edit oh not my bad thought they were the 6.5 ones, how the 4's go?

[AE86less]

The 4"s are really incredible! While they hardly make the car shake they are crisp and clear without being so treble-y they make your ears bleed. I'm so impressed that I'm looking to go the whole hog and go for the SST6.9s in boxes in the back. I just gotta find a showroom and see how the bass is on them. And im running them off a really og sony amp.

[Rumad]

Go to repco, from memory i'm sure they were priced around the $250 mark for an 8" last time i checked? Even rapid radio has the 12's for $400 on their website which aint too bad for a sub rated to a 1400w max (think thats around the 400-450wrms for the purists out there)...alot cheaper than the $500 Bugeye mentioned

That and every pioneer i've ever seen/had has cranked and taken a hell of a beating They just love it! lol