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I need some bass bad. I don't have the money to go all out so I've been looking at this:

Bazooka BTA6100 BT Series 100-watt powered 6-1/2" Bass Tube at Crutchfield.com

Seems like it's been getting nothing but good reviews and I think I've seen someone on this forum with something similar in their trunk.

I've also been looking at:

Bazooka BTA10250D BT Series 250-watt powered 10" bass tube at Crutchfield.com
Blaupunkt THb 210A Compact powered subwoofer 120-watt amp with an 8" sub at Crutchfield.com
What do you think? Should I just save up until I can afford a real set up?

I noticed the brands Bazooka and Blaunpunkt are listed under average on the audio F.A.Q.
http://www.acura-legend.com/vbulletin/f6/audio-faq-86915/

I never liked the look of these tubes but I figure these aren't going to be used for their looks just for some bass.

Is there a better powered sub I should be going after?
Any input appreciated.

 

[antik]

I wouldn't go that route.

Read this thread (different forum but still a good product.)
DIY: Build your sub box for $30 in 5 minutes. No woodworking skills necessary. - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum

Similar money and you're working with something far closer to a good component setup. Expect to spend a little more cash on wiring... but it's a damn good deal for a cheap, first stab - better than the powered woofer setups IMO.

 

[kelvo5]

my original setup was a 200 watt tube sub and a $30 dollar amp. for the money it put out really good. then after about 4-5 months it started going in and out then the amp started to go. i recently upgraded to $150 subs and a $200 amp. but it will give u some decent bass for the money but they wont last forever

 

[29pages]

Looks like I wont be buying a powered sub then...

I guess I'll just spend the money and get something worth having.

Should I get an optima battery?

 

[l4zy415]

Looks like I wont be buying a powered sub then...

I guess I'll just spend the money and get something worth having.

Should I get an optima battery?

Naw, you won't need that. I'm using the Die Hard battery. I got a 1200 watt amp powering the 2 12's in the trunk with three capacitors lol.

 

[AKhan6787]

Eh.. Bazooka tubes are ok (the ten inch ones are actually pretty nice), but its better to invest in better quality equipment that allows room for upgrading (once u start, u cant stop). The amp is one of the most important components, make sure its more powerful than ur subs so u dont have to turn the gain all the way up. A lot of people will talk shit about kicker products, but they offer decent bang for the buck. I personally prefer MTX; they are more expensive but WELL worth it. Of cours JL would be the best IMO, but quite pricey

 

[AKhan6787]

Oh, and normally I would say yes on the optima battery, but Ive had exceptionally good performance out of the walmart Everstart Maxx series (the yellow ones). Capacitor is a good idea also (1 farad per 1000 watts)

 

[29pages]

Oh, and normally I would say yes on the optima battery, but Ive had exceptionally good performance out of the walmart Everstart Maxx series (the yellow ones). Capacitor is a good idea also (1 farad per 1000 watts)

I was actually thinking of getting the costco brand battery (made by Kirkland).

But this is the second time I've seen someone here recommend the Walmart brand. And I've never heard anyone say they have a Kirkland battery. Might go w/ Walmart.

Does the capacitor make a huge difference?

 

[reddLegend]

the capacitor is like a rechargeable battery, when the amp needs a lot of power quickly, like when the bass drops it draws from the capacitor instead of the battery. that way your headlights and dash won't dim every time the sub hits. you shouldn't need one unless you are pushing at least 1000 watts RMS not peak power which is what is advertised.

 

[l4zy415]

I guess I have too much capacitor's :

 

[AKhan6787]

I guess I have too much capacitor's :

Ya that setup is a lil pointless. U cant really have TOO many farads, but that many for a 500 watt sony and what appears to be a 4-channel is overkill

 

[AKhan6787]

unless that power acoustic is another giant cap. if that is the case, thats pretty silly.

 

[legendvr]

At some point I've tried a number of powered compact subs and found that their amps aren't very good, especially, if the "specs" the companies post are true.
I ended up going with Bazooka EL 8'' non-powered with a small 100W RMS (bridged) Alpine amp. It's nothing amaizing, but considering that sound quality in a car starts and ends with road and engine noise, it did the job just fine. I like the fact that it was compact, had a very log through driver and a really long port. This made it very efficient.

What I mostly liked about it is that it really blended in with rear woofers very well producing a very tight low end. I'm not really into booming around with "Journey in bass" on all the time, so that worked great for me.

 

[l4zy415]

Its a capacitor lol.

 

[AKhan6787]

Ive installed many of those 8'' EL in various types of vehicles, from pickups to well insulated sedans, and they definately offer good sound quality. way better than forcing bass out of door speakers. If u dont think u will upgrade down the road, its a good choice. Hit up circuit city, since they are closing, these should be marked down around 50% off, if they still have any left.

 

[AKhan6787]

Its a capacitor lol.

wow dude. that thing must be at least 5 farad (will support 5000 watts RMS!) What is the point?

 

[AKhan6787]

Thats like putting 26's on ur legend.

 

[l4zy415]

Not kill the main car battery :lol:.

 

[l4zy415]

I don't car lol, but I'm about to move up to 15" subs soon.

 

[antik]

Looks like I wont be buying a powered sub then...

I guess I'll just spend the money and get something worth having.

Should I get an optima battery?

I use a stock battery. I've got a 350W RMS amp strapped in the trunk.

That said, I did buy a 1 farad cap in order to reduce headlight dimming I was noticing at [very] high volume when the car was at idle.

I made the mistake of wiring the car w- an 8awg power lead: I'd expect this is part of my problem as well.

It just occurred to me: I have a spare JL 10W0 laying around. I'd be willing to send it to you for the cost of shipping if you're interested. It's not apt to blow the doors off your car but it'll certainly add a little kick (it'll exceed that of a powered sub) to the low end. It's an efficient little driver that provides good output on pretty reasonable power... my buddy had one in his car and it surely did the trick though I opted to purchase a 12W3 for my Legend.