Opinion On Sub Set-Up
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Racer
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Opinion On Sub Set-Up
Hi Guys,
I would like to get some opinions on a sub set-up for my '04 Z. Unfortunately, I am very busy with work and family and don't have the time to rip out all the Blose and start from scratch. I am a ASE master auto tech - believe me I would love to do a full system. Also, I understand the limitations of just adding a sub to the stock system. I have headers and Borlas so this is hardly a reference vehicle, but the lack of bass is torture. Also, I need to keep the $$ spent to a minimum. I have three cars to maintain, house payment, kids college fund, etc.
Here is what I am looking at ~ The seller is local and that helps a BUNCH. I am considering purchasing the box with the drivers and the Nine2x.
>>> http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...thump-box.html
Does anyone have any expierience or opinions on this particular equipment and the combo I am thinking of buying? Does anyone want to give an educated guess on how this combo will hit? I listen to a lot of older rock (Rush, Soundgarden, Zep, Chili-Peppers, etc ~ I know, I'm old) and I'm sure this won't be a rap music lovers set-up anyways.
Thanks for the input!
I would like to get some opinions on a sub set-up for my '04 Z. Unfortunately, I am very busy with work and family and don't have the time to rip out all the Blose and start from scratch. I am a ASE master auto tech - believe me I would love to do a full system. Also, I understand the limitations of just adding a sub to the stock system. I have headers and Borlas so this is hardly a reference vehicle, but the lack of bass is torture. Also, I need to keep the $$ spent to a minimum. I have three cars to maintain, house payment, kids college fund, etc.
Here is what I am looking at ~ The seller is local and that helps a BUNCH. I am considering purchasing the box with the drivers and the Nine2x.
>>> http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...thump-box.html
Does anyone have any expierience or opinions on this particular equipment and the combo I am thinking of buying? Does anyone want to give an educated guess on how this combo will hit? I listen to a lot of older rock (Rush, Soundgarden, Zep, Chili-Peppers, etc ~ I know, I'm old) and I'm sure this won't be a rap music lovers set-up anyways.
Thanks for the input!
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Racer
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I would be keeping the stock radio, especially since I recently an ipod adapter. It has been a while since I looked at the latest breed of radio>amp adaptors. Can you point me to the one that will provide the best signal to the amp from my stock radio?
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i use elemental designs equipment in tons of my installs its good stuff, i can probally post links with pictures to well over 20 different cars i have used there equipment in
go with the pacaoemvet1 harness adapter
go with the pacaoemvet1 harness adapter
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Racer
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Its been so long since I've done any stereo mods. I'm not even sure if the Nine2x has a passive crossover or if I'll need to do something separate. Also, what would be the best way to wire the speakers from this amp? Thanks for all the help!
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Racer
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The one thing that is going against all of my instincts is that I have never had the opportunity to hear a factory Blose system in an FRC / Z06 C5 with an aftermarket amp & sub installed. I'm guessing that it can easily overpower the stock stereo; but its gotta improve the listening experience.
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Hi Guys,
I would like to get some opinions on a sub set-up for my '04 Z. Unfortunately, I am very busy with work and family and don't have the time to rip out all the Blose and start from scratch. I am a ASE master auto tech - believe me I would love to do a full system. Also, I understand the limitations of just adding a sub to the stock system. I have headers and Borlas so this is hardly a reference vehicle, but the lack of bass is torture. Also, I need to keep the $$ spent to a minimum. I have three cars to maintain, house payment, kids college fund, etc.
Here is what I am looking at ~ The seller is local and that helps a BUNCH. I am considering purchasing the box with the drivers and the Nine2x.
>>> http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...thump-box.html
Does anyone have any expierience or opinions on this particular equipment and the combo I am thinking of buying? Does anyone want to give an educated guess on how this combo will hit? I listen to a lot of older rock (Rush, Soundgarden, Zep, Chili-Peppers, etc ~ I know, I'm old) and I'm sure this won't be a rap music lovers set-up anyways.
Thanks for the input!
I would like to get some opinions on a sub set-up for my '04 Z. Unfortunately, I am very busy with work and family and don't have the time to rip out all the Blose and start from scratch. I am a ASE master auto tech - believe me I would love to do a full system. Also, I understand the limitations of just adding a sub to the stock system. I have headers and Borlas so this is hardly a reference vehicle, but the lack of bass is torture. Also, I need to keep the $$ spent to a minimum. I have three cars to maintain, house payment, kids college fund, etc.
Here is what I am looking at ~ The seller is local and that helps a BUNCH. I am considering purchasing the box with the drivers and the Nine2x.
>>> http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-p...thump-box.html
Does anyone have any expierience or opinions on this particular equipment and the combo I am thinking of buying? Does anyone want to give an educated guess on how this combo will hit? I listen to a lot of older rock (Rush, Soundgarden, Zep, Chili-Peppers, etc ~ I know, I'm old) and I'm sure this won't be a rap music lovers set-up anyways.
Thanks for the input!
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Racer
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I'll be sure to repost if I get the set-up and of course take pictures if I do an install.
Last edited by USA - #1; Apr 22, 2009 at 12:22 AM.