Bazooka Caravan

[vinnym86]

here's a quickfix: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-bZgEacq...00&I=113KSCWD2
you'd be able to find a cheaper price elsewhere. also, its 100wrms, if all you're looking for is some added bass. it's not very impressive compared to most subs, but a better buy than bazooka. you're getting the sub, a d-amp, and its enclosed, so no need to buy those seperately. like manny said, no one will recomend bazooka here.

[simjack]

Originally Posted by Jet-Lee

Weel you see there? That little bit of information always helps. Had you said that in the beginning instead of:

I might have been a little nicer.

Quit talking to me like I'm your 16 year old kid. I'm 21, work full time, am getting marred in March, and make more money than most parents in my area.

6 posts of showing why you shouldn't bend over backwards for your kid, when it's not his place in the first place, but since this wasn't the case and you refused to reveal that until now, the whole subject changes.

Bazooka sucks. Don't get it. If you want cheap decent sounding bass, I'd have to say a Kenwood 10" sub in a .75ft^3 sealed box with ample power. I've got two older kenwood 10's in a custom vented box with 1.1ft^3 behind each speaker with 500W rms each, and it makes you forget to breathe. But the box is pretty massive for it's small volumes.

Get a good sub, keep it underpowered, because your kid will undoubtedly crank it up to try to show it off, and you don't want that money going to waste.

Thanks for the info. I'm considering a Kenwood sub, then an amp if needed. I won't waste money on a Bazooka. In the beginning I asked: Could I add a Bazooka to get much better bass and volume, or would I need to try something else?. You assumed I was complaining about my son, because he thought the sound wasn't the greatest. I don't have to talk like this to him. And because you are 21, making good money, and getting married don't mean anything. It's how you come across in your posts that counts online. If I need advice on raising my son I will go to a Parenting Forum.
Thanks
William

[vinnym86]

Originally Posted by simjack

Thanks for the info. I'm considering a Kenwood sub, then an amp if needed. I won't waste money on a Bazooka. In the beginning I asked: Could I add a Bazooka to get much better bass and volume, or would I need to try something else?. You assumed I was complaining about my son, because he thought the sound wasn't the greatest. I don't have to talk like this to him. And because you are 21, making good money, and getting married don't mean anything. It's how you come across in your posts that counts online. If I need advice on raising my son I will go to a Parenting Forum.
Thanks
William

lets not add feul to a fire, this is about audio. stick to it.

if you dont want to buy amp seperately, or a box, buy a powered sub. they're easier and cheaper, but not as great either. in your case, i'd buy one.

[Jet-Lee]

Originally Posted by vinnym86

lets not add feul to a fire, this is about audio. stick to it.

if you dont want to buy amp seperately, or a box, buy a powered sub. they're easier and cheaper, but not as great either. in your case, i'd buy one.

agreed, on both counts.

Just how much does your son know about car audio?

If he knows a lot, it'll take a lot to pacify him.

How many guys on this forum are 100% happy with their setups? Almost none, because we know what a good system should sound like, so thousands go into our stereo systems, both home and car. If your son is one of us, you'll get a lot of complaining with a simple powered sub.

[simjack]

Originally Posted by Mannyb18b

dude shut the fuck up.

Well William, Check out some Pioneer, Alpine, or Panasonic lines, and see what fits you best. You wont need anything too special. What size speakers are your stock ones? for a cheap simple upgrade you can just add coaxial speakers, or a Component set which will give you the best sound but cost alot more. But find out what the sizes are

I think my stock speakers are; Front-5", Rear 8". Have been looking at some Pioneer, will check out Alpine and Panasonic, coaxial and Component.
Thank You
William

[simjack]

Sorry I let myself be drawn into something that has nothing to do with automotive. Most of you are trying to help, I appreciate it and will check out all you have pointed me to. Any more suggestions will be checked out.
Thanks
William

[Jet-Lee]

Originally Posted by simjack

Sorry I let myself be drawn into something that has nothing to do with automotive. Most of you are trying to help, I appreciate it and will check out all you have pointed me to. Any more suggestions will be checked out.
Thanks
William

Short temper here, sorry.

Check out Q-Logic. I just thought about that. They have some powered subwoofers made to fit in corners and pockets and what-not, so you keep as much cargo space as you can, but still get some decent sound.

[vinnym86]

Originally Posted by Jet-Lee

Short temper here, sorry.

Check out Q-Logic. I just thought about that. They have some powered subwoofers made to fit in corners and pockets and what-not, so you keep as much cargo space as you can, but still get some decent sound.

Qlogic doesn't have any products for a caravan, unfortunately. so a normal powered sub is your best bet. JetLee is right, though, powered subs won't be satisfying if your son knows his stuff about audio. If all you want is some bass added to whatever you already have, then powered subs is a simple solution.

Also, if you want to upgrade your stock speakers, (for cheap, i'm guessing), buy a nice pair of coax. speaks for your front and leave the rear fill alone. 3ways won't be as great as component speakers, but they're a hell of a lot cheaper, and easier to install. If you want recomendations, i'd recomend Phoenix Gold Type-R coaxials. They work really well for their price. Second hand i'd recomend other well known brands like pioneer, alpine, etc.

[CBFryman]

Hey!...

Im 16!

lmao
anyway, i have a pair of Audiobahn AW10's in a 3.2cuft box ported, give them 400w or so and you'd be mroe than set. Ill let them for for $100 picked up or plus shipping.
They Are Dual 4ohm
So pick an amp up like this
https://ikesound.com/product-product_id/2292
And wire the coisl of each sub in parallel yeilding 2 2ohm loads, giving you 200wx1.

I guarontee it will outpound any number of bass tubes you could get for the same money ($163+shipping)

EDIT:
Just checked UPS estimate. with me estimating on the weight and exact dimentions of the box i would ship it in, it'll be around $40 (high end) shipped insured for 100USD to your area through UPS. through Fedex it will be less than $30. Through DHL it will be about the same as Fedex.
For Pics and Details you can E-mail me at [email protected]

[vinnym86]

^that's a good deal william. also, that directed amp is nice too, very cheap. imo, it'd be better than a new single powered sub, which would come out to be almost the same price.

[CBFryman]

OK...
2 AW10's: $100
Shipping (say i use Fedex and get a bix that is jsut the right size): $25
Directed 500/2: $63
Shipping: $17

Total: $205

Pair of Bazuka 10" Bass Tubes: $220
Shipping: $34

Total: $254

Lets assume output would be the same.

[vinnym86]

Originally Posted by CBFryman

Hey!...
Im 16!
lmao

wtf!? my lil bro is 16... how come all these 16 year olds are smarter than me? (he just got a perfect score on psats. and don't comment on the above )

[CBFryman]

LMAO...
I scored in the upper 75% of all juniors last year, but my score was far from perfect. Im taking the SAT this spring so i can take dual enrollment last year.

[sickcallawayc12]

Since we're all friends again (i hope)................
adding a sub alone is a bad idea. Even with chrysler's premium infinity and adding a sub to it and it won't sound good. Upgrade your head unit first and first cuz that is what will have better preamp output voltage for that amp connected to a sub or a powered sub and better sound shaping options to make the music sound better, even if the speakers aren't gettin' that much power. I recommend panasonic, pioneer or alpine. those three will have more than enough of what you need if you spend a good 200-250 bucks. i recommend the same brands for speakers as well, though you don't need much so almost anyone from them and you really can't go wrong. for subs, those audiobahns are a great deal. If i didn't need a new fuel pump i woulda pm'ed fryman already. if you are forced to go with a powered sub, the best i've heard (haven't heard many) is the infinity basslink either I or II.

[CBFryman]

if his son is 16 and like 80% of kids my age...they think alpine 2 way 6x9's powered off the head unit are pure audio bliss. basically stock drop ins are the norm. It sounds like his son just wants low end reenforcement. He probably listens to rap and his dad (sorry if im offending you, but this is what i see around my school) probably wants the bass to drown out the lyrics..lol.