#208038 - 09/29/06 12:35 AM
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I want to get a sub or two for my car, but I dont really want get rid of the stock head unit yet. Is it possible to upgrade the amp I have powering my back bose speakers to power a couple subs or even get one sub and tie it into the stock amp?
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#208039 - 09/30/06 01:35 AM
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If you're happy with your current setup, and just want to add subs, then no need to replace anything. You can get a line converter from Best Buy that will wire up to your two rear speakers, and give you RCA outputs to connect to a sub amp.
So you can get your subs, amp, and use the line converter to hook it up. Thats what I did and I'm happy. I'm a pretty picky sound person too.
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#208040 - 09/30/06 02:22 AM
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Hmm...sounds simple enough, but when it comes to wires I'm a timid little school girl.
I also know very little about how to install subs/amps/speakers and the like.
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#208041 - 10/05/06 04:12 PM
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Look around on this website. Its where I got all of my stuff for my system. Their prices are unbeatable and they have great customer service. Sonicelectronix.com Oh and I recommned the Alpine subs. Thats what I have and it sounds reallly good. Good luck.
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#208042 - 10/06/06 10:18 PM
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in my 98 GP i had 1 12" rockford powered by like a 200 watt kenwood amp... it sounded awesome...just drop down the seat in the back middle and its great. but i have found that it doesnt take much at all to have a good sounding system in the GP . They are built very sound as far the vibrations and whatnot are concerned.
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#208043 - 10/06/06 10:51 PM
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Originally posted by MULDIVEN:
but i have found that it doesnt take much at all to have a good sounding system in the GP . They are built very sound as far the vibrations and whatnot are concerned. Really? Cuz I know the previous owner had a system and my car has some rattles and squeaks that I think he caused from his system.
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#208045 - 10/09/06 06:54 AM
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Originally posted by brown: Originally posted by MULDIVEN:
[b] but i have found that it doesnt take much at all to have a good sounding system in the GP . They are built very sound as far the vibrations and whatnot are concerned. well I never had any issues... i would love to hook up my 04 with some sub action but i don't have the $$$ lol
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#208046 - 10/09/06 02:44 PM
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What kind of music do you listen to?
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#208047 - 10/09/06 10:50 PM
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Mostly rock which is why I dont really need anything impressive taking up all my trunk space. Some more bass would be nice to hear, nothing over-bearing though.
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#208048 - 10/09/06 11:49 PM
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I have a single 10" with a decent sized amp and its PLENTY for any rock. It pounds pretty good for crappy rap music too.
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#208049 - 10/12/06 01:26 AM
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www.ikesound.com << Great website with really low prices. For just rock music, you won't need 2 12's with 1000 watt amps or anything. I'd just go with a mild 10 and maybe like a 800W amp or something.
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#208050 - 10/12/06 02:12 AM
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yeah im a metal head also but i also play bass so the more bass i hear the better off i am lol
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#208051 - 10/12/06 02:38 AM
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does it have to be a mono 800w amp to run one sub or can I use a 400w x 2 to run one sub?
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#208052 - 10/16/06 01:12 PM
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You can use a 2 channel amp to run one sub. Just bridge the connection, and hook the one sub up to both channels. If you need me to, I can draw you a diagram of what I mean.
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