finally added a Sub

[alaskanexpy]

i've had this 12 sitting around for awhile, along with a off brand amp. i'd been wanting to install it in my expy since its the only truck that did not have a sub in it. so i picked up a line out converter and some power cable and wired it up today. nice to have alittle bass in the thing i will say that. nothing like the 15 i have in my excursion but a nice little bump. everything else is stock, i like my factory HUs and stuff i know i'm weird.

 

[panda24619]

factory is good. my cousins exploder sounds nice and clean with his single 12. he has a factory hu and speakers too. nice simple clean set up.

 

[GAINMOB]

thats all you need unless youre trying to beat the block down...i want to be heard...then seen...lol

 

[walnuts4x4]

I had stock for about the first week... then ripped everything out... not gonna hear the stereo over tires and exhaust but crystal clear and loud on the inside

 

[Remo]

Nothing wrong with using a stock headunit. In fact, after five years or so of using an aftermarket one, I'm thinking about going back to the factory unit. I prefer to keep an OEM look to not attract attention. Plus, these days, you can get all kinds of interfaces to use with the factory components and add in the aftermarket capabilities.

Anyway, looks good. Glad you're happy with it. Pics of the Excursion?

 

[Soldier777]

looks great...

 

[alaskanexpy]

you can kinda see my 15" rockford in this pic...i'm trying to find a better one






this was a vid of the same sub/amp in my old 2000 excursion that was totaled
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIvCzzKKYUE


yeah i just like the OEM look. a sub and better speakers and i'm happy

 

[akexpy04]

NICE!!!! Im thinking about putting 2 12" and 1 10" sub. But now i have to figure out how im gonna set it up.

 

[panda24619]

FUDGE!! i need a new box! i love the sound of ported boxes! is it me or do they sound better? i need to get one. either 2 12s or 2 15s... hmmm... depends on how big the box is to stick behind my 3rd row. maybe i should get an excursion. haha

 

[alaskanexpy]

the cargo room is GREAT in the excursion. even with the box and 3rd row in i still have TONS of room.

 

[GAINMOB]

thats because sealed boxes need more power to get the output that vented boxes give...thats why...if youre really crazy about it...do a bandpass

 

[panda24619]

yeah. but you know how much room i have with 3rd row? cant do a bandpass. haha

 

[GAINMOB]

have to go vented then...do it with a shallow mount sub...i've always wondered about "alphasonik"...found someone that who has them...BOY DID THEY BEAT!!! scrapped my entire plan for subs...

 

[DR3W]

Wait, you connected a sub to the stock HU??? How? Lol

 

[alaskanexpy]

with a line out converter. you can get them at walmart,bestbuy..ect

 

[panda24619]

Wait, you connected a sub to the stock HU??? How? Lol

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/cat_i331_line-out-converters.html

 

[KWT2000]

ok so which one should i get??

 

[GAINMOB]

ok so which one should i get??

as far as what? i must've missed your question...

 

[walnuts4x4]

probably which line out converter to buy... I dont know since I never used a stock headunit

 

[panda24619]

get a cheap one with good reviews. they all do the same thing. and they are all fairly easy to wire up too.