Aftermarket Subwoofer

[tripod06]

So i am thinking about putting a subwoofer in the car (aftermarket). i have some questions.

does anyone have one in their car?

how hard is it to get it to work with the OEM unit?

did you do it yourself?

what set-up are you running if you do have a subwoofer or did have a subwoofer?

thank you guys and gals!

[tripod06]

nothing guys?

[billschusteriv]

Sorry buddy. I haven't gotten back into car audio after selling my Cavalier (Eclipse Point Source speakers all around and matched Eclipse amp) and getting married.

If I was to get back into it, I'd probably go with something clean... plug and play. Like the semi pricey BSW.

http://www.bavariansoundwerks.com/pr...ries-M3-Coupe/

[bullfrogs_M3]

The BSW is a nice system but SOOOO expensive.

Here is what I did:
10" Shallow Mount Subwoofer: $64
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036MQWN8

10" Shallow Mount Sealed Enclosure: $40
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GSLDOA

Kenwood 8105 Amp: $125
http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-Kac-81...ref=pd_sim_e_2

1. Remove rear window deck subs from trunk
2. Wire up amp (I rewired it using a heavier thicker gauge positive and negative cable from the trunk). Use existing source (sound) that goes to the subs already from the HK or non-HK amp.
3. Bolt up sub box and amp up under rear window deck. Identical to the BSW unit that Bill mentioned above.
4. ????
5. Success

BSW : $700
Bullfrog : $230 (give or take a few bucks for an amp kit or extra wiring if you need it)

[billschusteriv]

Nice work!

[danewilson77]

The BSW is a nice system but SOOOO expensive.

Here is what I did:
10" Shallow Mount Subwoofer: $64
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036MQWN8

10" Shallow Mount Sealed Enclosure: $40
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GSLDOA

Kenwood 8105 Amp: $125
http://www.amazon.com/Kenwood-Kac-81...ref=pd_sim_e_2

1. Remove rear window deck subs from trunk
2. Wire up amp (I rewired it using a heavier thicker gauge positive and negative cable from the trunk). Use existing source (sound) that goes to the subs already from the HK or non-HK amp.
3. Bolt up sub box and amp up under rear window deck. Identical to the BSW unit that Bill mentioned above.
4. ????
5. Success

BSW : $700
Bullfrog : $230 (give or take a few bucks for an amp kit or extra wiring if you need it)

That's what I'm talking about. A real audio wizard, in the hizouse!

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[WOLFN8TR]

Hey guys,

My stock 6x9's in the sub box mounted in the trunk are blown. I would like to just replace the speakers instead of a complete retrofit. Where can I get these? They are 2ohm speakers correct? Crutchfield has two sets they say will fit "shallow depth" but I don't think they are 2 ohm's. If there not won't it burn up the amp?

[bullfrogs_M3]

Check over on e46fanatics for a set. People are selling these all the time when they upgrade. Just get a set from there or a junkyard

[billschusteriv]

Hi Gary!

My primary background is not electrical... so I can't comment directly on the 2 ohm v 4 ohm thing. With my other setups, I was completely rewiring system and did not have to interface with a stock amplifier or head unit.

[Oli77]

Hey guys,

My stock 6x9's in the sub box mounted in the trunk are blown. I would like to just replace the speakers instead of a complete retrofit. Where can I get these? They are 2ohm speakers correct? Crutchfield has two sets they say will fit "shallow depth" but I don't think they are 2 ohm's. If there not won't it burn up the amp?

Here is a little discussion about your question.