Cheap bass

Synack · 06-24-2011, 02:24 PM

Normally I don't go the cheap route but after spending near $1000 on my NISMO to get a new radio, 4 front speakers, XM, steering wheel controls, etc; I still basically don't have bass. There's a little but not enough.

The stock 10" sub that was in my Cobalt was perfect. Being that that was a coupe that had rear seats and a trunk, I figure that a good 8" sub would suffice for the Z.

What would be the best and most cost worthy method of getting bass into my Z?

I listen to a lot of electronic music, and other types of music as well and they all require bass lol.

Thank you for your posting!

Pelican170 · 06-24-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

Normally I don't go the cheap route but after spending near $1000 on my NISMO to get a new radio, 4 front speakers, XM, steering wheel controls, etc; I still basically don't have bass. There's a little but not enough.

The stock 10" sub that was in my Cobalt was perfect. Being that that was a coupe that had rear seats and a trunk, I figure that a good 8" sub would suffice for the Z.

What would be the best and most cost worthy method of getting bass into my Z?

I listen to a lot of electronic music, and other types of music as well and they all require bass lol.

Thank you for your posting!

Try the 8" and see if its to your liking. If i put a sub in my Z, id go with an 8 or pair of 8's... I would think when it comes to bass, its about preference as long as its not overpowering the mids' and high's...

The problem with being on the cost effective side is you typically give up sound quality...

Synack · 06-24-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

Try the 8" and see if its to your liking. If i put a sub in my Z, id go with an 8 or pair of 8's... I would think when it comes to bass, its about preference as long as its not overpowering the mids' and high's...

Yeah but what I meant also, I was hoping to find something relatively inexpensive <$200. And I've been trying to find sub/amp combos that are slim or small and can fit either behind the seat or in the trunk or near the spare wheel.

Pelican170 · 06-24-2011, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

Yeah but what I meant also, I was hoping to find something relatively inexpensive <$200. And I've been trying to find sub/amp combos that are slim or small and can fit either behind the seat or in the trunk or near the spare wheel.

hmmnnn yea not sure. Im the type that would rather save up a bit and get a higher quality. I mean, there are tons of speakers out there, im sure you could find something cheap, used,...whatver and then fit that into a box of some sort...

Less than $200 for sub, box and amp might be hard though... good luck!

Synack · 06-24-2011, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

hmmnnn yea not sure. Im the type that would rather save up a bit and get a higher quality. I mean, there are tons of speakers out there, im sure you could find something cheap, used,...whatver and then fit that into a box of some sort...

Less than $200 for sub, box and amp might be hard though... good luck!

Yeah I'm not looking for a medium or large amount of bass. I just want the bass that a set of 6x9's would normally produce. But since we dont have that option in the Z, I figured I would find an alternative, that fits nicely and doesn't get in the way of anything.

Boost_lee · 06-25-2011, 04:22 AM

look into a bazooka tube. I think Mike ran one on his Z, and was able to hide it under the rear deck, behind the strut bar.

I run 2 8's in my Z and I love the sound. Not too much, not too little. Goes well with a set of components.

bigaudiofanat · 06-25-2011, 06:51 AM

What are you trying to get more mid bass or more low bass like in rap songs? If you are trying to get more a 200 dollar solution is not going to very well cut it.

If you are looking for even something similar to your cobalt i would stay away from bazooka tubes, there great for jeeps and things like that but a solid bass note is not going to come out of one of them compared to a sealed sub. "Sorry boost just not a fan of them USE to be when I did not know about sound quality" I would save up and either amp your speakers you have if mid bass is what you are after or, if its low than save 500-600 and get a single 8 or even a 10 if you want some head room and a amp. Just keep in mind once you add a sub your speakers might be the next thing you look at because the sub could make everything else seem....quiet.

Mike · 06-25-2011, 02:05 PM

That might be the one, but I think mine is 6.5". I either have pics in a thread in the audio section, or in my journal thread, but I'm on the track today using my iPhone , so it's hard to link

bigaudiofanat · 06-25-2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

That might be the one, but I think mine is 6.5". I either have pics in a thread in the audio section, or in my journal thread, but I'm on the track today using my iPhone , so it's hard to link

Put the phone down while driving!!!!!!

Mike · 06-25-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Put the phone down while driving!!!!!!

Synack · 06-25-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

That might be the one, but I think mine is 6.5". I either have pics in a thread in the audio section, or in my journal thread, but I'm on the track today using my iPhone , so it's hard to link

I'll take yours possibly, I saw the thread. Will it come with everything I need to hook up directly to my aftermarket radio?

Stealth Bazooka install plus powdercoated rear brace bar

Mike · 06-25-2011, 04:46 PM

You will need RCA and some power lines as I don't really are to take the radio out at this time, but other than that you will be good. I'll even give you the modified foam pieces for the sides.

Synack · 06-25-2011, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

You will need RCA and some power lines as I don't really are to take the radio out at this time, but other than that you will be good. I'll even give you the modified foam pieces for the sides.

So all I need to make this happen is:

RCA cable
Power wire
Ground wire

Correct?

To make it work I just plug it into the RCA in the back of the HU and find a way to get it into a power line and get it grounded?

bigaudiofanat · 06-25-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Synack

So all I need to make this happen is:

RCA cable
Power wire
Ground wire

Correct?

To make it work I just plug it into the RCA in the back of the HU and find a way to get it into a power line and get it grounded?

As long as you have a new head unit and not a stock. Power usually is 4 gauge and comes from the battery.

Mike · 06-26-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

As long as you have a new head unit and not a stock. Power usually is 4 gauge and comes from the battery.

What he said, you need to run power from battery, ground to chassis and a set of RCA cables with a remote turn on wire from the head unit to the bass link. You can also use speaker level inputs, but RCA is best

06-24-2011, 02:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
Synack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston Age: 37 Posts: 1,012 Drives: Sideways Rep Power: 16	Cheap bass Normally I don't go the cheap route but after spending near $1000 on my NISMO to get a new radio, 4 front speakers, XM, steering wheel controls, etc; I still basically don't have bass. There's a little but not enough. The stock 10" sub that was in my Cobalt was perfect. Being that that was a coupe that had rear seats and a trunk, I figure that a good 8" sub would suffice for the Z. What would be the best and most cost worthy method of getting bass into my Z? I listen to a lot of electronic music, and other types of music as well and they all require bass lol. Thank you for your posting! __________________ NO LONGER OWNS A 370 Turbo FR-S

06-25-2011, 04:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 30	look into a bazooka tube. I think Mike ran one on his Z, and was able to hide it under the rear deck, behind the strut bar. I run 2 8's in my Z and I love the sound. Not too much, not too little. Goes well with a set of components. __________________ My TT Z

06-25-2011, 06:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	What are you trying to get more mid bass or more low bass like in rap songs? If you are trying to get more a 200 dollar solution is not going to very well cut it. If you are looking for even something similar to your cobalt i would stay away from bazooka tubes, there great for jeeps and things like that but a solid bass note is not going to come out of one of them compared to a sealed sub. "Sorry boost just not a fan of them USE to be when I did not know about sound quality" I would save up and either amp your speakers you have if mid bass is what you are after or, if its low than save 500-600 and get a single 8 or even a 10 if you want some head room and a amp. Just keep in mind once you add a sub your speakers might be the next thing you look at because the sub could make everything else seem....quiet. __________________ 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/

06-25-2011, 02:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	That might be the one, but I think mine is 6.5". I either have pics in a thread in the audio section, or in my journal thread, but I'm on the track today using my iPhone , so it's hard to link __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

06-25-2011, 04:46 PM	#12 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	You will need RCA and some power lines as I don't really are to take the radio out at this time, but other than that you will be good. I'll even give you the modified foam pieces for the sides. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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