Now that I am replacing the head unit, but probably keeping Bose speakers (for now), I guess I'll just ask about subs. I did several searches and there are llimited responses on this topic - the free-air sub.

If I replace the Bose sub, I want to replace it with something that will go in the same place. I frequently have my trunk jam-packed with ski gear, outdoor gear, home depot stuff, lumber, whatever, so I can't sacrifice ANY space at all, and certainly can't block the folding seats at all. I don't want to deal with taking out a box (or even bass tube/basslink), even when it's easy. Would just like a sub in the stock location. Keep in mind, I'm not going for crazy loud bass if I do this...just some nice background bass....

Has anyone yet determined if there is a good 8" free-air sub out there? If so, what sub is it, and what amp would you personally run with it? The only one I've seen suggested is a Kicker Comp....

Please, don't bother suggesting boxes or anything...I'm only asking about free-air boxes. If I can't find a good free-air setup, I will just keep the stock Sub.....

 

look up infinity basslink, this is a single sub built in a small box...

 

Alot of people run this...if fits quite nicley in the space between the dier-side rear wheel well and the back of the trunk.

 

he says he doesn't want anything back there, not even the basslink. i'd look into some kicker free-air subs. my uncle is running one freeair through the stock location on his 97 avalon, and it provides some decent low end extension. it doens't get booming loud though.

 

yeah, I've seen/heard the basslink in maximas, but would still rather stick with stock location......the trunk width comes in handy for alot of the stuff I carry (ski poles, tents, folding chairs, lumber, etc...) and would rather not take it up. Basslink sounds nice, and is my "fallback" option I suppose...

 

Well, it'd require a bit more work, BUT...

Have you considered running the coaxes w/ kick pods? This would leave you room in the OEM slots for something tasty like the Adire Audio Extremis...mmm...XBL2 engine...

 

I'm so stupid

 

u might want to reconsider. i have it in my 02 and it takes up so little room. i like you put so much crap in the truck, but is 12" and maybe 6-7" wide. any other option is more $$$ and will NOT sound as good as a basslink



Irish, you should appreciate this..i bought the bungie cords at home depot!

 

look into Alumapro free air, and kicker comp - there has been a few people that have built the enclosure under the rear deck for the sub as well

 

thanks guys, I will look into them.

By the way, for those who were following my other threads, I got a head unit tonight. Jason (TAPOUT) hooked me with a great deal on an Alpine CDA-9835 from last year

 

oh come on just buy a whole system, you know you want to get rid of that bose crap.

-kevin

 

baby steps....the wife was not happy to see a new "car radio" sitting on the table when she got home

stop taunting me!!!

 

Ive got some Alpine Type-S Components and Coaxials ill sell which are in my car right now, theyd run nicely off that deck, and ill even give you all the wiring colors and info you need to bypass Bose at the rear deck and make your life easy $125?
and I have an MTX Thunder 301d which ill sell cheap which will run an aftermarket sub nicely in that Bose spot, and wires too

/taunt

-kevin

 

or you can get mine for 200 dollars

 

ah but she doesn't have to see it...hide them!

 

appreciate the taunts/offers, but this is it for the time being! I'll worry about more audio later, after auto-x season is over....need to do a little more suspension work before more audio stuff......priorities....

 

ah gotcha, good luck with the autox

show 'em what a 4 door family car can do

 

guarantee within 2 months he has components.

 

Can you please explain why an infinite baffle install will not sound as good as a basslink? The concept is EXACTLY the same as building an IB sub in your home. You might want to check out the Cult of the Infinitely Baffled for more details.

irish44j,
I've already discussed 8" subs in an IB configuration here.

-Robert