Fitting a sub-woofer

ajmat · 7th February 2005, 18:04

Am toying with fitting a a sub to my Vtec for "effective" listening

Need info on

1: Can it be fitted to an existing 4 channel amp (there is no separate channel from the head unit) ?

2: Should I mounted a woofer in the parcel shelf or go for anenclosed system in th boot ?

Any brand recommendations would be appreciated ?

Thanks

GTO · 7th February 2005, 18:23

Superb, so now we have two thumping Vtecs on board!

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Can it be fitted to an existing 4 channel amp (there is no separate channel from the head unit) ?

Absolutely!

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Should I mounted a woofer in the parcel shelf or go for anenclosed system in th boot ?

On the parcel shelf. For convenience among other things. But have the hole professionally cut with electric cutters. Dont let the local guy use a hammer..

Just shoot ahead and pick up a Pioneer TS-W305C 800W subwoofer. What is the power ratings of your amplifier?

My Vtecs sound system

GTO

iceman91 · 7th February 2005, 18:24

well if you want to put a subwoofer for maximum efficency a enclosure is recommended...else you can go in and mount it on the shelf but you will need to change the shelf, put in a thicker mdf plank.
about the amplifier..:
if its a four channel its not a problem as long as you can bridge it. that way bridge two channels and run your sub with it on the lpf mode. if it does not have an lpf then you might have to buy a crossover or equaliser. also you dint mention what head unit do you have?
personally, if i wanted ot put in a sub and was a little tight on the budget i would buy these tubes which have a built in amp and are perfectly built to the enclosures. no headache in installation and minimum cutting to the car.
good brands are:
jbl
alpine
sony
they all have tubes with built in amplifiers
else for a good subwoofer:
the usual: pioneer,sony,kenwood,alpine,jbl
expensive: kicker,jl audio,rockford fosgate,momo by polk audio
amplifiers same categories.

Rudra Sen · 7th February 2005, 19:50

Hello SIR!!
Why don't you spend some time inside my Optra and decide??

Do let me know if I have to bring the car on the golf course...

ajmat · 7th February 2005, 21:49

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

Hello SIR!!
Why don't you spend some time inside my Optra and decide??

Do let me know if I have to bring the car on the golf course...

I did that night when I drove it - hence the inspiration

Rudra Sen · 7th February 2005, 22:25

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Originally Posted by ajmat

I did that night when I drove it - hence the inspiration

So what next? A better system? Top of the line?
Interested to know.

aadix · 7th February 2005, 22:47

u have a sub in ur optra rudra?

Rudra Sen · 7th February 2005, 22:51

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Originally Posted by aadix

u have a sub in ur optra rudra?

Yeah. an ordinary type from Blaupunkt. Does it's work though

ajmat · 8th February 2005, 08:09

Am not looking for something fancy - my system is biased towards mid to high range, need some kick to it

iceman91 · 8th February 2005, 09:32

if you wanna go rudra's way..you cant go wrong. he has one sweeeeeeet setup in his car.

tabrez02 · 8th February 2005, 09:52

Dear Ajmat

You never told us which AMP you have and how much watts it is. Cause this spec is important to know which sub you have to go for.

I prefer you go for an enclosure kind of a setup inside your car boot and have an AIR out hole made on the rack behind in the middle. I would suggest only pioneer as GTO, as i tried lot of subs but i was not able to get an optimum bass out of the others but the pioneer has a very good bass dept comparing to others. Last but not least, Your wiring has to be good. I mean the wires used for the power and wires used for the subs should be of a good quality and thick(these are special wires for audio). However you get a wiring kits (ex: Boss kits) for these kinds of setup.

ajmat · 8th February 2005, 19:25

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Originally Posted by tabrez02

Dear Ajmat

You never told us which AMP you have and how much watts it is. Cause this spec is important to know which sub you have to go for.

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Sorry, it's a 2 channel - 120 watts X 2 (Pyramid PB440X) - not sure whether this is adequate

Rudra Sen · 11th February 2005, 20:53

You can see a jet black VTEC passing by with Mark Knopfler’s latest ‘Shangri-la’ playing. Deep bass to heightened that mean black look.
Sodium vapor lamps dancing past the bodyline. Flat solid alloys rolling black on opposite direction with stroboscopic effect…

There goes our Ajmat. Powered by James B Lansing four channel amp and mama of sub woofer to paint the town red.. oops, black.

I’m glad to pass on my ‘king of bling’ title to Ajmat.

Like a true sportsman I must allow the others to take the pole position.

ajmat · 11th February 2005, 21:51

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Originally Posted by Rudra Sen

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I’m glad to pass on my ‘king of bling’ title to Ajmat.

Like a true sportsman I must allow the others to take the pole position.

Naaa, yours is still bigger than mine - the wheels , I mean

heavy_foot · 11th February 2005, 22:45

would love to see pictures of ur audio setup ajmat.
cheers

7th February 2005, 18:04	#1
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,860 Thanked: 27,956 Times View My Garage	Fitting a sub-woofer Am toying with fitting a a sub to my Vtec for "effective" listening Need info on 1: Can it be fitted to an existing 4 channel amp (there is no separate channel from the head unit) ? 2: Should I mounted a woofer in the parcel shelf or go for anenclosed system in th boot ? Any brand recommendations would be appreciated ? Thanks
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7th February 2005, 18:24	#3
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	well if you want to put a subwoofer for maximum efficency a enclosure is recommended...else you can go in and mount it on the shelf but you will need to change the shelf, put in a thicker mdf plank. about the amplifier..: if its a four channel its not a problem as long as you can bridge it. that way bridge two channels and run your sub with it on the lpf mode. if it does not have an lpf then you might have to buy a crossover or equaliser. also you dint mention what head unit do you have? personally, if i wanted ot put in a sub and was a little tight on the budget i would buy these tubes which have a built in amp and are perfectly built to the enclosures. no headache in installation and minimum cutting to the car. good brands are: jbl alpine sony they all have tubes with built in amplifiers else for a good subwoofer: the usual: pioneer,sony,kenwood,alpine,jbl expensive: kicker,jl audio,rockford fosgate,momo by polk audio amplifiers same categories.
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7th February 2005, 19:50	#4
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Hello SIR!! Why don't you spend some time inside my Optra and decide?? Do let me know if I have to bring the car on the golf course...
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aadix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: hyderabad Posts: 1,597 Thanked: 14 Times	u have a sub in ur optra rudra?
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8th February 2005, 08:09	#9
ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,860 Thanked: 27,956 Times View My Garage	Am not looking for something fancy - my system is biased towards mid to high range, need some kick to it
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8th February 2005, 09:32	#10
iceman91 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: melbourne/banga Posts: 1,961 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	if you wanna go rudra's way..you cant go wrong. he has one sweeeeeeet setup in his car.
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8th February 2005, 09:52	#11
tabrez02 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 286 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	Dear Ajmat You never told us which AMP you have and how much watts it is. Cause this spec is important to know which sub you have to go for. I prefer you go for an enclosure kind of a setup inside your car boot and have an AIR out hole made on the rack behind in the middle. I would suggest only pioneer as GTO, as i tried lot of subs but i was not able to get an optimum bass out of the others but the pioneer has a very good bass dept comparing to others. Last but not least, Your wiring has to be good. I mean the wires used for the power and wires used for the subs should be of a good quality and thick(these are special wires for audio). However you get a wiring kits (ex: Boss kits) for these kinds of setup.
	() Thanks

11th February 2005, 20:53	#13
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Thumping VTEC takes over BLR roads You can see a jet black VTEC passing by with Mark Knopfler’s latest ‘Shangri-la’ playing. Deep bass to heightened that mean black look. Sodium vapor lamps dancing past the bodyline. Flat solid alloys rolling black on opposite direction with stroboscopic effect… There goes our Ajmat. Powered by James B Lansing four channel amp and mama of sub woofer to paint the town red.. oops, black. I’m glad to pass on my ‘king of bling’ title to Ajmat. Like a true sportsman I must allow the others to take the pole position.
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11th February 2005, 22:45	#15
heavy_foot Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,048 Thanked: 163 Times	would love to see pictures of ur audio setup ajmat. cheers
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