Adding a sub??

370guy · 02-19-2012, 04:10 PM

I want to add a single sub to my factory bose stereo (non Nav). I dont want a ton of bass but I do want slightly more than i have now. My question is, what will I need to do it? is a single powered sub a better choice than a box/amp/sub? Can I even add one to my factory unit?. What will approximate cost be for either route? thanks for the help guys!

370guy · 02-19-2012, 04:20 PM

And BTW I tried searching and I have no idea what LOC's are or used for. Do I need an LOC if I use a powered sub?

bigaudiofanat · 02-19-2012, 08:13 PM

A loc allows you to add a new amp to your system. You will need either a all in one sub which includes a amp inside the enclosure, or a separate amp and sub.

LOC could be a mtx re-q or something higher end like a MS8 "however this includes a lot of extra stuff.

What to know about Bose

370guy · 02-19-2012, 08:14 PM

so a powered sub would be a decent option? and I wouldnt need a LOC?

bigaudiofanat · 02-19-2012, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 370guy

so a powered sub would be a decent option? and I wouldnt need a LOC?

You need a LOC for anything you add to a bose system.

Yes the kenwood all in one is a good option.

Kenwood KSC-SW1 Powered enclosed subwoofer at Crutchfield.com

370guy · 02-19-2012, 08:36 PM

Perfect, thats actually the one I was looking at. Bazooka tube not worth it?

bigaudiofanat · 02-19-2012, 08:54 PM

Some will say yes, but in my over all experience with bazooka tubes. They are very Boomy with no real solid bass notes as you will get with the kenwood.

370guy · 02-19-2012, 10:22 PM

thats the exact kind of info i was looking for. E-Rep to you sir!

90 ST · 02-20-2012, 08:35 PM

the Audio Control LC2i is a better way to go for the money then the ReQ. From being the rep for both i'm speaking from expirence.

370guy · 02-20-2012, 09:26 PM

say what?

90 ST · 02-21-2012, 12:13 AM

Audio Control LOC.

02-19-2012, 04:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
370guy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: knoxvile, TN Posts: 298 Drives: 370+Viper+Vette=Fast Rep Power: 14	Adding a sub?? I want to add a single sub to my factory bose stereo (non Nav). I dont want a ton of bass but I do want slightly more than i have now. My question is, what will I need to do it? is a single powered sub a better choice than a box/amp/sub? Can I even add one to my factory unit?. What will approximate cost be for either route? thanks for the help guys! __________________ - TopSpeed - Z1 - AMS - K&N - Password:JDM - Nismo - Evo-R - Megan Racing -

02-19-2012, 04:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
370guy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: knoxvile, TN Posts: 298 Drives: 370+Viper+Vette=Fast Rep Power: 14	And BTW I tried searching and I have no idea what LOC's are or used for. Do I need an LOC if I use a powered sub? __________________ - TopSpeed - Z1 - AMS - K&N - Password:JDM - Nismo - Evo-R - Megan Racing -

02-19-2012, 08:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	A loc allows you to add a new amp to your system. You will need either a all in one sub which includes a amp inside the enclosure, or a separate amp and sub. LOC could be a mtx re-q or something higher end like a MS8 "however this includes a lot of extra stuff. What to know about Bose __________________ 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/

02-19-2012, 08:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
370guy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: knoxvile, TN Posts: 298 Drives: 370+Viper+Vette=Fast Rep Power: 14	so a powered sub would be a decent option? and I wouldnt need a LOC? __________________ - TopSpeed - Z1 - AMS - K&N - Password:JDM - Nismo - Evo-R - Megan Racing -

02-19-2012, 08:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
370guy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: knoxvile, TN Posts: 298 Drives: 370+Viper+Vette=Fast Rep Power: 14	Perfect, thats actually the one I was looking at. Bazooka tube not worth it? __________________ - TopSpeed - Z1 - AMS - K&N - Password:JDM - Nismo - Evo-R - Megan Racing -

02-19-2012, 08:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	Some will say yes, but in my over all experience with bazooka tubes. They are very Boomy with no real solid bass notes as you will get with the kenwood. __________________ 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/

02-19-2012, 10:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
370guy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: knoxvile, TN Posts: 298 Drives: 370+Viper+Vette=Fast Rep Power: 14	thats the exact kind of info i was looking for. E-Rep to you sir! __________________ - TopSpeed - Z1 - AMS - K&N - Password:JDM - Nismo - Evo-R - Megan Racing -

02-20-2012, 08:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	the Audio Control LC2i is a better way to go for the money then the ReQ. From being the rep for both i'm speaking from expirence.

02-20-2012, 09:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
370guy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: knoxvile, TN Posts: 298 Drives: 370+Viper+Vette=Fast Rep Power: 14	say what? __________________ - TopSpeed - Z1 - AMS - K&N - Password:JDM - Nismo - Evo-R - Megan Racing -

02-21-2012, 12:13 AM	#11 (permalink)
90 ST A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Calgary Posts: 1,861 Drives: 90 and 15 GMC Sierra Rep Power: 421	Audio Control LOC.

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