Sub Suggestions

KidFlippy · August 14, 2006

I recently purchased and installed two 10" JBL subs in two separate downfiring truck boxes in my Ext. Cab Silverado. I have a Rockford Fosgate P3001 amp powering them. I got the subs and boxes for really cheap and they kind of suck. I was wondering what would be some good replacement subs. I'm not really looking to spend much more than $100-$150 for them and the cheaper the better. I just want something that produces good quality bass and won't distort at moderately high volumes. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

lerbud · August 14, 2006

I just bought these 10" kicker subs from techronics. They are $89 at circuit city. At techronics they are $33.25. They sound way better than my punch subs I had before and are really heavy duty looking. link

http://www.techronics.com/index.cfm?fuseac...=3352&aff=45847

Dyabolical · August 14, 2006

Some more info would be appreciated. What size is your box? Is it under the seat downfiring?

Also, it may not be your subs that are sounding like crap, that is a really low power amp, and at higher volumes will start to distort. For a decent sound, expect to spend around $100 for each sub and about $300 for a quality amp.

As far as brands, i would look into Alpine, JL, and Kicker.

KidFlippy · August 14, 2006

They are two small sealed truck boxes that are under the back seat. One on the drivers side, one on the passenger side. The amp is mounted in the middle. I'm pretty sure it is the subs that suck. I don't know what the RMS wattage is, but the peak power is only 200W. My friend has the same amp in the same truck and his sounds a hell of a lot better than mine does. Those kickers seem like about what I'm looking for. I might have to get a couple of those.

Dyabolical · August 14, 2006

You can't compare amps in 2 vehicles, even if they have the same components. The box, and acoustics of the vehicle play a huge role.

And 200w max...wow...i have 200 going to each of my door speakers...just as a comparison.

200 Max...which would be 100 RMS...which would be 50 watts per sub. Just keep in mind that most aftermarket head units will put 50+ watts to your reference door and dash speakers.

It could be mismatched subs to their enclosure, while your friend has better matched volumes. It could also be his subs are better matched to the amp.

Also your deck plays a huge factor. You could have thousands invested in speakers and amps, but if your HU sucks, the sound will suck.

KidFlippy · August 15, 2006

Ok, I have another question. For some reason, earlier tonight my subs were hitting great. They were producing more and clearer bass with the volume lower than the usual setting I play my stereo at. It did this for a while. I went to a couple of places over the course of the night, turned off my truck came back and they still sounded great. Later, after I had been at a friends house for a while, I got in my truck to go back home and they sounded about like they did originally, which isn't very good even an moderate volume. What could be the cause of this problem? I was thinking maybe a ground problem. I haven't had anytime to mess with it so I don't know. Could this be a possible reason for this?

Dyabolical · August 15, 2006

Ok, I have another question. For some reason, earlier tonight my subs were hitting great. They were producing more and clearer bass with the volume lower than the usual setting I play my stereo at. It did this for a while. I went to a couple of places over the course of the night, turned off my truck came back and they still sounded great. Later, after I had been at a friends house for a while, I got in my truck to go back home and they sounded about like they did originally, which isn't very good even an moderate volume. What could be the cause of this problem? I was thinking maybe a ground problem. I haven't had anytime to mess with it so I don't know. Could this be a possible reason for this?

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Describe the sound. If it is highly distorted at even low levels, you could be shorting out, or have a ground loop. Also need to check to make sure your connections are secure and haven't vibrated loose or anything like that.

Mark_in_Tulsa · August 15, 2006

Ok, I have another question. For some reason, earlier tonight my subs were hitting great. They were producing more and clearer bass with the volume lower than the usual setting I play my stereo at. It did this for a while. I went to a couple of places over the course of the night, turned off my truck came back and they still sounded great. Later, after I had been at a friends house for a while, I got in my truck to go back home and they sounded about like they did originally, which isn't very good even an moderate volume. What could be the cause of this problem? I was thinking maybe a ground problem. I haven't had anytime to mess with it so I don't know. Could this be a possible reason for this?

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Were your windows rolled down when they sounded better?