Amp & Sub
Pro
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Walnut Creek CA
The JL Stealthbox is probably the cleanest and easiest-to-install as well as being pretty cost-effective and you can get one of the JL XD series amps (I'm using a 600/1) to hide in either side storage well. There's definitely enough there to feel it 
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2011
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Jl
So that Stealthbox has one 10" woofer huh...so say I did install this along with a JL amp, would I be Wowed and glad I did it..or just kind of "well thats somewhat better" ?*** Thanx***
P.S. what about Madvette or Sub thump ?
P.S. what about Madvette or Sub thump ?
Team Owner
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Long Island New York
How much bass a person is happy with is a purely personal thing. Someone couldnt possibly answer that question for you. You should find some Corvette guys with aftermarket systems and give them a listen to decide what will make you smile.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 17,709
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From: Phila PA, Bonita Springs FL
I'm selling a terriffic sub if you're interested..
Elemental Designs 13K v.2
No longer part of my set up so its for sale!
100% perfect..
Hits HARD, thumps & bumps if thats what you want, or can provide superb SQ bottom bass, which is what I like..
Its now discontinued, but here's the site link for all the info & awesome reviews...
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...products_id=31
New was $375, I bought it for $315.
Sell for $150 + shipping
Elemental Designs 13K v.2
No longer part of my set up so its for sale!
100% perfect..
Hits HARD, thumps & bumps if thats what you want, or can provide superb SQ bottom bass, which is what I like..
Its now discontinued, but here's the site link for all the info & awesome reviews...
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...products_id=31
New was $375, I bought it for $315.
Sell for $150 + shipping
Advanced
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 64
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stealthbox
Did you install this yourself? if so, was it difficult? How much was it?
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sub
I'm selling a terriffic sub if you're interested..
Elemental Designs 13K v.2
No longer part of my set up so its for sale!
100% perfect..
Hits HARD, thumps & bumps if thats what you want, or can provide superb SQ bottom bass, which is what I like..
Its now discontinued, but here's the site link for all the info & awesome reviews...
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...products_id=31
New was $375, I bought it for $315.
Sell for $150 + shipping
Elemental Designs 13K v.2
No longer part of my set up so its for sale!
100% perfect..
Hits HARD, thumps & bumps if thats what you want, or can provide superb SQ bottom bass, which is what I like..
Its now discontinued, but here's the site link for all the info & awesome reviews...
http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...products_id=31
New was $375, I bought it for $315.
Sell for $150 + shipping
Advanced
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stealthbox
Did you install this yourself? if so, was it difficult? How much was it?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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In my '05 vert I installed a JL CS113TG-TWS which is a high-end 13 1/2" sub woofer speaker mounted in a slim fiberglass fully enclosed box laid on its back in the trunk:
Powered by a JL HD 750 watt dedicated 1 channel amp:
I removed the firewall to the trunk along with those useless mono Bose speakers so the sound travels forward. I also have a dedicated volume *** for the sub woofer installed on the center console.
To get the sigbal from the Bose head unit I used a PAC SNI-35 variable line out converter.
I kept the Bose 3 1/2" door speakers for a little while and probably would still have them because they sounded a whole lot better now that the splitter was sending all the lows to the sub, but I had already ordered Polk Audio db351 3-1/2" 2-way car speakers so I eventually swapped them out:
Noticeable upgrade
Powered by a JL HD 750 watt dedicated 1 channel amp:
I removed the firewall to the trunk along with those useless mono Bose speakers so the sound travels forward. I also have a dedicated volume *** for the sub woofer installed on the center console.
To get the sigbal from the Bose head unit I used a PAC SNI-35 variable line out converter.
I kept the Bose 3 1/2" door speakers for a little while and probably would still have them because they sounded a whole lot better now that the splitter was sending all the lows to the sub, but I had already ordered Polk Audio db351 3-1/2" 2-way car speakers so I eventually swapped them out:
Noticeable upgrade
Pro
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 720
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From: Walnut Creek CA
I wanted two subs. So mine will be custom box. The stealthbox makes the install much easier and won't take up as much of your trunk. The amp is about $300-$400 and wiring the amp is the most difficult part of the whole job, but really isn't bad. If you've wired an amp before, it's no more difficult in a vette, just take your time pulling the interior panels.
Pro
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 720
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From: Walnut Creek CA
This is a very good idea. You said you didn't want "extreme" which was the basis for my recommending the stealthbox. It is definitely a significant upgrade and meets a lot of peoples needs. That said, the stealthbox isn't enough for my personal taste, so I'm going with a custom fiberglassed dual 10" setup so I can really move some air.
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Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Phila PA, Bonita Springs FL
Still have it...
No problem to install..
Drops into most boxes..
There are other vendors who sell boxes w/ and w/o subs that are MUCH better than the JL Stealthbox..
I formerly had the Stealthbox for a few years & went with another vendor's type drop in box which used this sub, and the difference was incredible..
I recently changed the sub only (to an Alpine) because the tuner shop actually took $300 OFF my bill because they wanted wanted me to use it as a showcase for them, thats why I'm selling the Elemental designs one..
No problem to install..
Drops into most boxes..
There are other vendors who sell boxes w/ and w/o subs that are MUCH better than the JL Stealthbox..
I formerly had the Stealthbox for a few years & went with another vendor's type drop in box which used this sub, and the difference was incredible..
I recently changed the sub only (to an Alpine) because the tuner shop actually took $300 OFF my bill because they wanted wanted me to use it as a showcase for them, thats why I'm selling the Elemental designs one..
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Instructor
Joined: Feb 2011
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Quote de cantwp01
Do you still have the sub? Is it hard to install?
Still have it...
No problem to install..
Drops into most boxes..
There are other vendors who sell boxes w/ and w/o subs that are MUCH better than the JL Stealthbox..
I formerly had the Stealthbox for a few years & went with another vendor's type drop in box which used this sub, and the difference was incredible..
I recently changed the sub only (to an Alpine) because the tuner shop actually took $300 OFF my bill because they wanted wanted me to use it as a showcase for them, thats why I'm selling the Elemental designs one.
What box would I use and what would be a good Amp?...and yes I'm Lazy
Do you still have the sub? Is it hard to install?
Still have it...
No problem to install..
Drops into most boxes..
There are other vendors who sell boxes w/ and w/o subs that are MUCH better than the JL Stealthbox..
I formerly had the Stealthbox for a few years & went with another vendor's type drop in box which used this sub, and the difference was incredible..
I recently changed the sub only (to an Alpine) because the tuner shop actually took $300 OFF my bill because they wanted wanted me to use it as a showcase for them, thats why I'm selling the Elemental designs one.
What box would I use and what would be a good Amp?...and yes I'm Lazy
Race Director
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 17,709
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From: Phila PA, Bonita Springs FL
