Hello,

In reading many threads in this forum, I have noticed that no one uses the factory location for a subwoofer. I own a 2003 SE (non-bose) and I would like to install a 10" sub to provide enough bass to complement front components (Kappas) w/o it rocking the car next to me.

Is a basslink a better choice than a 10" sub with a dedicated amp installed in the factory location (rear deck)?

Why aren't most people using the factory sub location?

Thanks for any feedback.

Mike

 

i have a 2k2 nonbose. im sure it would rattle the heck out of the rear deck if you put in an aftermarket 10. what some people do is put a 10 in the trunk and cut out a hole in the deck and throw a bose cover on it so it lets more bass in and looks stock. however, i have 2 10's in my trunk in a hatchbacm box and it sounds great but does not shake the car next to me.if you want just one 10 id get something like an alpine type r from ikesound.com and a jbl 300.1 or 600.1 amp.

 

if you're going to use the factory location, the sub must be ok for free-air use. free-air subs generally cannot handle as much power as subs that are designed to work in an enclosure.

 

the basslink is nice i have one, but i wouldnt get one again if ur used to large amounts of tight/deep bass without clipping, my basslink pounds really nice but on rare occassions it does shut off, but that might be because im a bass junkie and had 1500 watts worth of ear splitting bass in my 240sx with 3 subs lol