Ryan Bonner

Hey guys I've had my Z for about 3 years now and I'm looking to upgrade that piece of junk bose system it has in it. I have about a $2k budget on the whole set up so I'm looking to put something nice in it.

Problems: Sub location, I'm not sure if its going to be better for what I want out of it to put it where the bose sub currently is or to put it into the trunk. I realize the trunk is going to allow me to get a better sound/more room etc. The question I have is will it be solid sounding with the top down cruising? I have some ideas on the 4 6.5's on the inside http://www.bestbuy.com/site/alpine-6...&skuId=1807251. This is what I was thinking would sound good, but obviously I am open to hearing other options/better options on it.

Sub : How much is to much? I am not looking to just blow everyone away with this, but I want the ability to if I feel the need for it. I value sound quality over just straight banging, but I want to have the ability to let it go if I care too. I am looking at a 12in Kicker L7 Solobaric.


Just a general look of whats going through on my head on it, I have 2k for this but I dont have to spend all of it if something about 1300 fits the bill for what I'm looking for, appreciate it guys.

Side note: I am replacing the stock headunit/ wanting to replace all speakers and then thinking 1 12 in the trunk, though I'm open to hear thoughts and opinions on it.

Ryan Bonner

Other questions that are popping into my head....

Do I need a separate AMP for my speakers and the sub I will be getting?

Frank_White

I would ask this kind of question in the audio section of the forum.

BipJip

I put some time in on mine trying to find the right balance of sub and sound. I have a 97 zx600ti Phoenix gold sub amp, zx450ti sound amp, image dynamics 6 1/2 components and 10" Idmax sub. I've tried the sub in the trunk it mostly just rattles very little feel. The wicked cas sub box in stock location is a ton better but it rattles a lot on deep tones. I built a custom box in the stock location firing into the drivers seat that sounds the best total feel and fill in all tones. I had to upgrade my battery to a AGM and the alternator from dc power. I also have a Phoenix gold power core 15 cap. The older class ab amps draw the power. I also put sound deading everywhere and used baffles behind the 6 1/2 mid bass.

Ryan Bonner

Ye my biggest worry with the trunk is with it being convertible, that I wont get the same feel/kick out of it. I'll do some research into what you have going and might shoot ya some questions back, appreciate the info.

BipJip

Here are some photo's.





Abs tube, .75 cube. 10" garbage can from home depot. <br/>





Amp in the trunk.





Factory sub plate. Epoxy and fiberglassed to the metal plate.