Bazooka tubes?

shesha · 11-23-2009, 03:47 PM

Are bazooka tubes still around?????

I was thinking of getting 2 6inch tubes. Do you think its a good idea for a simple cheaper stero upgrade?

I was thinking keep stock unit(car is leased)
then add the tubes to the alpine amp I have. Thoughts?

MindFusion FX · 11-23-2009, 04:00 PM

man thats ol skool. i had 2 of those tubes with 12's in them..they used to THUMP!

if you don't mind me ask and making a side note on your thread, how much is your lease? did you put $$ down? i'm currently looking for a lease on base+sport pkg

shesha · 11-23-2009, 04:05 PM

$1200 down $500 per month. 39 months.

shabarivas · 11-23-2009, 05:34 PM

so you pay 20700$ at the end of 39 months? wow thats a lot for a lease I think... Better off buying it no? Why did you choose to lease?

vipor · 11-23-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shesha

Are bazooka tubes still around?????

I was thinking of getting 2 6inch tubes. Do you think its a good idea for a simple cheaper stero upgrade?

I was thinking keep stock unit(car is leased)
then add the tubes to the alpine amp I have. Thoughts?

look into the Infinity bass cube thing instead. 10" woofer and it works.

http://www.infinitysystems.com/car/p...aspx?SerId=BSL

shesha · 11-23-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

so you pay 20700$ at the end of 39 months? wow thats a lot for a lease I think... Better off buying it no? Why did you choose to lease?

I have never owned a car in my life, I have been leasing since I was 16 (33) I get a new car every three years, and I write off a lot of it off on my taxes. I know there are people who think its stupid, but I don't think they understand what a lease is. They think of the time their dad told them "being a man means owning your car ..etc....."

It works for me. If I owned my g35 I would have killed myself now. Instead I took it to the dealer they ate my last 3 payments, saved me from a registration renewal on the g35, and gave me a new car. In 3 years I will take the 370 back drop it off and say thank you for letting me rent(abuse)this fine automobile,,,,,,,off to lease a brand new car.

It works for me.

MindFusion FX · 11-23-2009, 07:42 PM

bigaudiofanat · 11-23-2009, 07:50 PM

I never cared for the tubes I use to have one and went right to a sealed 10 inch rockford fosgate punch stage 2 sub in a matter of 2 weeks. They are pretty muddy and "boomy" I would not recommend them.

bigaudiofanat · 11-23-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shabarivas

so you pay 20700$ at the end of 39 months? wow thats a lot for a lease I think... Better off buying it no? Why did you choose to lease?

I agree that is crazy!

kenchan · 11-23-2009, 08:25 PM

Yah, I'm with big on both issues.

Basstubes have a slow attack and long decay. It's not crisp and your bass sounds sluggish.

If you really want to save money, buy it and drive it to the ground.

shesha · 11-24-2009, 07:50 PM

I waas thinking tubes cuz of the lack of space. i kinda wanted to keep what little room I have back there. But if you guys think its a bad Idea. Then Ill figure something out.

MindFusion FX · 11-24-2009, 07:57 PM

have you looked at zenclosures.com? they have a few options for the 370 that will leave you will trunk space.

2fast4thelaw · 11-30-2009, 12:03 PM

Don't waste your money on the pre-fab self amplified subwoofers. They are a compromise at best. Anything in a plastic enclosure is going to sound bad. The amplifiers all have inflated power ratings and are extreamly poor quality. The drivers are very, very cheap and are not even made by the manufacture that produces them. They are typically made of paper with cheap foam surround and have small magnets and have very limited suspension so excursion is limited.

I would also recommend Zenclosures, get a good 10 or 12 and decent 250Watts RMS or greater amplifier. It will all cost about the same and the later will sound 10X better.

kenchan · 11-30-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 2fast4thelaw

Anything in a plastic enclosure is going to sound bad. The amplifiers all have inflated power ratings and are extreamly poor quality. The drivers are very, very cheap and are not even made by the manufacture that produces them. They are typically made of paper with cheap foam surround and have small magnets and have very limited suspension so excursion is limited.

that's a very general statement and a lot of it is... unfortunately not very accurate but we know what you're trying to get across.

2fast4thelaw · 12-01-2009, 09:44 AM

yes, it may be general but I have yet to run accross anything pre-fab or in a plastic enclosure that impressed me for car audio.

11-23-2009, 03:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
shesha Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 159 Drives: 370z Silver Rep Power: 16	Bazooka tubes? Are bazooka tubes still around????? I was thinking of getting 2 6inch tubes. Do you think its a good idea for a simple cheaper stero upgrade? I was thinking keep stock unit(car is leased) then add the tubes to the alpine amp I have. Thoughts?

11-23-2009, 07:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I never cared for the tubes I use to have one and went right to a sealed 10 inch rockford fosgate punch stage 2 sub in a matter of 2 weeks. They are pretty muddy and "boomy" I would not recommend them. __________________ 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/

11-30-2009, 12:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	Don't waste your money on the pre-fab self amplified subwoofers. They are a compromise at best. Anything in a plastic enclosure is going to sound bad. The amplifiers all have inflated power ratings and are extreamly poor quality. The drivers are very, very cheap and are not even made by the manufacture that produces them. They are typically made of paper with cheap foam surround and have small magnets and have very limited suspension so excursion is limited. I would also recommend Zenclosures, get a good 10 or 12 and decent 250Watts RMS or greater amplifier. It will all cost about the same and the later will sound 10X better. __________________ 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.

12-01-2009, 09:44 AM	#15 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	yes, it may be general but I have yet to run accross anything pre-fab or in a plastic enclosure that impressed me for car audio. __________________ 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.

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11-23-2009, 04:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 16	man thats ol skool. i had 2 of those tubes with 12's in them..they used to THUMP! if you don't mind me ask and making a side note on your thread, how much is your lease? did you put $$ down? i'm currently looking for a lease on base+sport pkg

11-23-2009, 04:05 PM	#3 (permalink)
shesha Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 159 Drives: 370z Silver Rep Power: 16	$1200 down $500 per month. 39 months.

11-23-2009, 05:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	so you pay 20700$ at the end of 39 months? wow thats a lot for a lease I think... Better off buying it no? Why did you choose to lease?

11-23-2009, 07:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 16

11-23-2009, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Yah, I'm with big on both issues. Basstubes have a slow attack and long decay. It's not crisp and your bass sounds sluggish. If you really want to save money, buy it and drive it to the ground.

11-24-2009, 07:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
shesha Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 159 Drives: 370z Silver Rep Power: 16	I waas thinking tubes cuz of the lack of space. i kinda wanted to keep what little room I have back there. But if you guys think its a bad Idea. Then Ill figure something out.

11-24-2009, 07:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
MindFusion FX Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Hollywood, FL Posts: 132 Drives: Getting a 370 Soon Rep Power: 16	have you looked at zenclosures.com? they have a few options for the 370 that will leave you will trunk space.