Bass Advice for Old Guy

Rhinetom · 10-16-2009, 08:31 AM

Looking for some decent bass, I don't want a thumper car. I have the base audio system, replaced the 6.5 door speakers with Infinity REF6032CF’s and plan to upgrade to a nice Alpine head unit and add a modest amp (200RMS). I'm 47 and listen to Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Scorpions, and similar classic rock. What about a Bazooka Tube? Any advice is appreciated.

kenchan · 10-16-2009, 08:44 AM

I've had both a bazooka tube and infinty basslink in the past cars. I definitely feel stronger for BassLink. Much tighter and responsive. The attack is quicker so for your classic hardrock I think it would sound better.

You can always trim out the bass using its remote volume control dial.

bigaudiofanat · 10-16-2009, 08:53 AM

I would look away from the bazooka tube. I use to have one took it out after only a week of use. They just give you sloppy boomy bass and that's it. The infinity is going to give you a little more controlled bass. I do still recommend going with a real sub and a z enclosure box as that will give you the best bass for your music. However in doing that you will want to upgrade your front speakers. Also you will not need a amp for the bass link there is one built in.

2fast4thelaw · 10-16-2009, 03:52 PM

Bazooka tubes suck and so do the Infinity basslinks! Walmarts cheapest sub and amplifier properly installed and enclosed will kill both of these over priced prefabbed units in SQ and performance. Prefab subs have the worst quality components in them. The subs are usually paper and have a tiny magnet. The amps generally have IC power chips instead of an array of Discrete Mosfets.

I am not recommending Walmart's stuff by any means but rather making a point.

You will be happiest with a component sub and amplifier and it WILL actually
cost you less money!

kenchan · 10-16-2009, 05:05 PM

never tried walmart stuff so not sure...

bigaudiofanat · 10-16-2009, 05:17 PM

No just trust him and me never get anything from walmart. All junk except maybe the power wire lol

10-16-2009, 08:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rhinetom Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: United States Posts: 92 Drives: 09 370Z auto, red Rep Power: 16	Bass Advice for Old Guy Looking for some decent bass, I don't want a thumper car. I have the base audio system, replaced the 6.5 door speakers with Infinity REF6032CF’s and plan to upgrade to a nice Alpine head unit and add a modest amp (200RMS). I'm 47 and listen to Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Scorpions, and similar classic rock. What about a Bazooka Tube? Any advice is appreciated.

10-16-2009, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I would look away from the bazooka tube. I use to have one took it out after only a week of use. They just give you sloppy boomy bass and that's it. The infinity is going to give you a little more controlled bass. I do still recommend going with a real sub and a z enclosure box as that will give you the best bass for your music. However in doing that you will want to upgrade your front speakers. Also you will not need a amp for the bass link there is one built in. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

10-16-2009, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	Bazooka tubes suck and so do the Infinity basslinks! Walmarts cheapest sub and amplifier properly installed and enclosed will kill both of these over priced prefabbed units in SQ and performance. Prefab subs have the worst quality components in them. The subs are usually paper and have a tiny magnet. The amps generally have IC power chips instead of an array of Discrete Mosfets. I am not recommending Walmart's stuff by any means but rather making a point. You will be happiest with a component sub and amplifier and it WILL actually cost you less money! __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.

10-16-2009, 05:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	No just trust him and me never get anything from walmart. All junk except maybe the power wire lol __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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10-16-2009, 08:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	I've had both a bazooka tube and infinty basslink in the past cars. I definitely feel stronger for BassLink. Much tighter and responsive. The attack is quicker so for your classic hardrock I think it would sound better. You can always trim out the bass using its remote volume control dial.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	never tried walmart stuff so not sure...