Subwoofer unit advice? - Team-BHP

willy · 18th January 2008, 11:40

Hello friends,

I am going to upgrade my audio in my car. I just got the JBL GT5 A604 amp. I need your valuable advice on what kind of subwoofer unit I have to go for. I did look in to most of the audio upgrade discussions here, but was not convinced because nothing is specific to subwoofer unit (Subwoofer and the box).

I don't want to be heard very loud outside. I just need good sound in side

.

Please tell me about damping. Should I go for that? What If I don't go for damping in my car?

Please go ahead and give me your ideas.

Thank you.
Willy.S

s0uljah · 18th January 2008, 11:43

What car, what budget

willy · 18th January 2008, 11:43

What is the difference between a normal box type and tube type of subwoofer unit? What will best suite my requirement?

willy · 18th January 2008, 11:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0uljah

What car, what budget

Esteem. and budget with in 8k

s0uljah · 18th January 2008, 11:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by willy

What is the difference between a normal box type and tube type of subwoofer unit? What will best suite my requirement?

A sealed calculated box will be the best for you, tight bass and not as loud as ported, tube etc.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/produc...ight=enclosure (Bass Tube or Woofer Enclosure.......)
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...ight=enclosure (The best Subwoofer Enclosure design)
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...ight=enclosure (Subwoofer Enclosure - Readymade vs Custom)
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...ight=enclosure (sub enclosure advice from audio gurus)
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...ight=enclosure (Need info on Sub and enclosure)

willy · 18th January 2008, 11:58

Thanks s0uljah. I will look in to the links you suggested. When we search we don't get specific topics.

willy · 21st January 2008, 12:12

As suggested by S0uljah, I went through all the information about the sub-woofer enclosures.
I still don't know which one to go for. I don't find anything specific to my requirement.

I am not looking for boom boom sound. I need tight and effective dhum sound. The enclosure should fit in to the esteem boot very easily.

Note: I am not interested to make the enclosure my self.

Thank you guys.

s0uljah · 21st January 2008, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by willy

I still don't know which one to go for. I don't find anything specific to my requirement.

I am not looking for boom boom sound. I need tight and effective dhum sound. The enclosure should fit in to the esteem boot very easily.

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0uljah

A sealed calculated box will be the best for you, tight bass and not as loud as ported, tube etc.

You can go for a GT4-12" JBL sub its cheap and runs wells for the price. Contact blueraven316 on the forum he can assist in getting a good quality box built for you and complete the install too.

low_bass_makker · 21st January 2008, 14:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0uljah

A sealed calculated box will be the best for you, tight bass and not as loud as ported, tube etc.

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/produc...ight=enclosure (Bass Tube or Woofer Enclosure.......)
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...ight=enclosure (The best Subwoofer Enclosure design)
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...ight=enclosure (Subwoofer Enclosure - Readymade vs Custom)
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...ight=enclosure (sub enclosure advice from audio gurus)
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/ask-gu...ight=enclosure (Need info on Sub and enclosure)

You are getting better day by day nice to see that.

s0uljah · 21st January 2008, 14:52

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Originally Posted by lLORD_OF_LOWS

You are getting better day by day nice to see that.

Thank you sirji.

I also get the itch from time to time with the search, see what navinji had to say HERE (Car Audio Advice from the Audio Gurus: Use "Search thread" before posting a new Q!)

low_bass_makker · 21st January 2008, 15:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by s0uljah

Thank you sirji.

I also get the itch from time to time with the search, see what navinji had to say HERE (Car Audio Advice from the Audio Gurus: Use "Search thread" before posting a new Q!)

Hahaha I would love to see other doing what I can do. I will not be out of buiness I will be in buiness.

A GT-4 12 or 15 is the way to go. Contact Blue in your city he will surely hook you up.

DRAGONLORD · 3rd February 2008, 00:17

Yup, BlueRaven is the guy to meet in Blr, just PM him.

Flintstones · 4th February 2008, 17:56

Infinity has a great 12" sub for about 9000. . .i got it, simply rocks. . .go for it

nicolsson · 4th February 2008, 19:06

does any one own a pioneer sub??
havent heard about it here..
id love to buy these..
Pioneer TS-W307D4 Subwoofers
any idea whats the price like, here?

low_bass_makker · 4th February 2008, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicolsson

does any one own a pioneer sub??
havent heard about it here..
id love to buy these..
Pioneer TS-W307D4 Subwoofers
any idea whats the price like, here?

It goes for 3-3.5k in grey. They are good sub for that money but you can look out for JBL sub in that price range which is better than Pioneer.

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willy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 143	Subwoofer unit advice? Hello friends, I am going to upgrade my audio in my car. I just got the JBL GT5 A604 amp. I need your valuable advice on what kind of subwoofer unit I have to go for. I did look in to most of the audio upgrade discussions here, but was not convinced because nothing is specific to subwoofer unit (Subwoofer and the box). I don't want to be heard very loud outside. I just need good sound in side . Please tell me about damping. Should I go for that? What If I don't go for damping in my car? Please go ahead and give me your ideas. Thank you. Willy.S Last edited by willy : 18th January 2008 at 11:43. Reason: Adding more

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willy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 143	What is the difference between a normal box type and tube type of subwoofer unit? What will best suite my requirement?

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willy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 143	Thanks s0uljah. I will look in to the links you suggested. When we search we don't get specific topics.

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willy BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 143	As suggested by S0uljah, I went through all the information about the sub-woofer enclosures. I still don't know which one to go for. I don't find anything specific to my requirement. I am not looking for boom boom sound. I need tight and effective dhum sound. The enclosure should fit in to the esteem boot very easily. Note: I am not interested to make the enclosure my self. Thank you guys.

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Flintstones Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 20	Infinity has a great 12" sub for about 9000. . .i got it, simply rocks. . .go for it

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nicolsson Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 20	does any one own a pioneer sub?? havent heard about it here.. id love to buy these.. Pioneer TS-W307D4 Subwoofers any idea whats the price like, here?