adding some base- how to help needed

[cheryl923]

I have an 06 zx4 in which I am redoing. I need to some advise on how to add some base to my sounds. I am not sure if I should add some amps or what. I could use some advise. Also I would need to know how to install them.

I appreciate any help I can get. Thanks

cheryl

[pimprolla112]

First off its bass. Seond you would need to know how much you want just some thump, or do want to rattle windows. What do you listen to, how much are you willing to spend. You will either need some nice mid range drivers if you just want a little bass, or sub woofers for more thump. Its all dependant on what you want. Theres a lot of variables, its not just throwing some amps, and a sub in the back and calling it a day, you need some good, comps or 2-3 ways to make a good balance between bass and sound quality.

[cheryl923]

Thanks for the correction and advice. I listen to a bunch of different kinds of music. I want the thump but dont need to have the windows rattling. I also dont want to spend alot of money because a friend of mine did and his stuff was almost stolen. So i dont want to put alot into it incase the same happens to me. ya know????

thanks for the advice
cheryl

[alphalanos]

You could probably go with a nice 10" or 12" sub. Maybe Alpine or Infinity to keep it cheap.

Heres an example: http://www.woofersetc.com/index.cfm?...roduct_ID=2535

This would give you some nice, clean bass.

[cheryl923]

Thanks I will look into it. If I go with the subs do I need an amp as well? Or will the subs do me good. And any ideas on where I would install them?

Again thanks for the infor
cheryl

[highteknology]

yeah, youll need an amp to run your subwoofer. i think you can take your stuff to a local install place or somewhere like Circuit City or Best Buy and they will install it for you while charging you too much.

[alphalanos]

I think they charge like $60 or something but im not sure. The amp you need depends on the sub(s).

The sub will install in the trunk. It will probably look something like this. Hopefully a little better looking though.


You also might want to consider a "bass package" Best Buy and Circuit City have packages that include the sub, amp and box and you need to buy an amp kit (wires) The downside to this is usually lower quality, especially with the amp.

Decide how much you want to spend total. I think a decent setup would be:

10" Alpine Type S sub: $100
Hifonics Titan amp: $200
Knukonceptz RCA cables: $40
Knukonceptz 4 ga. power/ground: $30

This would sounds pretty good for $450 or so. If you buy all this then bring it somewhere the cost will be much lower to install then if they were to use their own products (and much higher quality.)

[dbfreak147.5]

ok you want cheap system right. do not get lightining audio, please
go to best buy and get 1 sony p5 10' or 12' and a xm2000gtx amp and you will have your thump and your only looking at maybe 240.00 then you can get a amp wire kit for cheap probably 40.00 to 60.00 for a good one anyone

[bjboertje]

do NOT get sony.

[JunkTitleGolf]

Hahahahahahaha sony. I hate how their Xplod subs are rated...what real world amp pushes 125 rms and then can peak at over 1200 watts...honestly...don't get sony it's just a waste the terminals don't grab wires that well. my ex had a 10 inch xplod and it was in maybe 1.25 cube sealed and it would shake the wires from the terminals...not good.

[PaulD]

I am always afraid sony xplode will live up to it's name

[cheryl923]

Thanks guys. I was thinking 10 inch subs, probally two like the ones you sent the link to above. Then I guess I need the amp. THe web page you sent me to has it all. So I probally will get it there. Look like decent quality. I dont want to go cheap cheap as I am turning her into a show car. You can see my pic on myspace. For my first tricked out car I think I did a damn good job. at least thats what everyone is telling me.

Okay if I get the two subs, amp and a wire kit will it come with decent instructions. Electrical is not my thing. I am more into body work.

thanks again
chow
cheryl

[alphalanos]

Yeah my #1 rule is 'do it right the first time' Alpine is pretty good for mid level stuff on a budget.

[pimprolla112]

Wiring a car is self explanatory, make sure the the RCA interconnects and the main power wire are on opposite sides, its usually easier to keep the wire down the side where the battery is and the rca's down the center.

And as stated dont anything with the word SONY on it unless its one of there fancy $1000 HU.

Just wondering do you have an aftermarket HU or is it still the stock one.

Since you didn want something expensive, hard to install, and just some bump, i was going to say the infinity basslink system works nice. It already has an amp, and it uses a 10" driver and a passive radiator. I installed one in my moms kia sportage puts out a decent amount of bass, for how smal it is and it was easy to cover with a pantera flag doesnt even look like something is there. I think it would be a nice setup for a budget. I know its not looked at as a NICE setup but for someone on a budget it has the sub, and amp for under 200 on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-INFINITY-BAS...QQcmdZViewItem

But id rather have a 2-12" setup only cause i like some serious bass when i need and some low end bass when i dont feel like having my head pounded.

You could also make an enclosure that fit into the spare tire well, i made on for 2-10"s for my accord looks sweet il get some pics up after i finish the install and get some subs for it. It really depends on how much your willing to spend on a setup.

and alphalanos is right alpine makes good stuff for entry level systems on a budget.

[cheryl923]

I dont mind putting money into it. Just not alot. I dont a $4000 unit to where someone is going to want to still it.

Okay not to sound stupid but what is a HU? Like I said electrical is not my thing. Have a dent or need body work no problem. Need graphics put on or your dash and interior dyed, no problem. Connecting electrical things PROBLEM. I am assuming I wll have a ground and a positve wire that I would need to connect. Beyond that I am clueless.

thanks again for the hints and webs to check out. I appreciate it.
cheryl