More questions for big
 

Hey big, went by a local shop today just to see what type of price they would give me for an install. The woman working the counter said all I needed in her opinion was a line out converter to go after the bose amp, an amp, sub, and box (plus all needed wiring).

I asked about RE-Q and she looked at me like I said "nice rack" then told me she didn't know about re-q but for bose it's just a simple line out converter. At this point I just want to throw a good sub in there to get a little more bass than I currently have, then I'll do the doors/tweets next, keeping the stock unit. Does it sound like she knows what she's talking about here? Also just for the record she suggested a Memphis 10" sub with a generic box and a 400w amp (RF I think)

-William

Oh just to add pricing, sub was $100 (I think that's pretty cheap) amp was $199, box was $125, line out was $40 and wiring was $50, install for $75.

pricing seems high... sub is a good deal but why would you spend a 100 on a crappy sub? Save up and make it count -

I was willing to spend more, she said that memphis sub was great quality and would produce more than I would want in that small of a car. I've heard of memphis, but only ever seen 1 installed in a car. It sounded good though. Out of curiosity which part seems high, I'm going to shop around town some. Is the line out converter correct?

-William

Sorry for the delay. Memphis is a great company some pretty good amps from what I have heard, I have never used there products first hand but hear good things. Not sure about there component speakers though. As for the bose and line out converter, no in order to rid your system of the bose processed signal you have to use a re-q or jl clean sweep. The line out converter will change the signal for the amps but will not clean the signal from what the bose has done. I would take it to another shop if they are saying all you need is a converter, because more than likely they do not understand what the bose system does to the signal.

Awesome, thanks man that's what I needed to hear. I've been doing alot of work on my brothers new house lately (put in a stove top, oven, dishwasher, etc) which included alot of cutting. I know nothing about so it's really making me wonder if the stereo is something I can do, I'm even considering trying to build a box. It's been alot of fun working at his place, I'm thinking making a cool box might be just as fun.

-William

I think if you had a nice weekend and a 24 pack of beer you could do it. If you want some help just ask.

Big, given the option would you do 2 10s, 1 12, or 1 10 in the 370? Just curious what you think will give the best sound. For the record I dont care if the dude sitting next to me at the light hears my bass. In fact I would rather he doesnt.. At the same time I do want my heart rate to alter to whatever the bassline is doing when it hits.

-William

LOL I hear ya. MOST installs that I do I have done a 12 inch sub mostly because it can hit a little lower than the 10's if you do not listen to a lot of rap or you want something smaller. I would do one 10. Either way you are going to have tight bass. So one 10 or one 12 is what I would recommend. If it helps any if it was my setup I would do a single 12 just because I listen to almost anything.

I just put in a 10" Kicker L5 (which is technically the same as a 12" round sub) and I love it. You will not be disappointed with a single sub.

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