Subwoofers

[CB7Nub]

I wanna put a new sub in my CB9, there is a spot for a sub in the side of the trunk but I don't know how big it is and if I plug a new one it could handle the power and the electrical stuff.

Would anyone know how big the rear sub is and how much could it handle electrically?

[JoshM]

The rear "sub" is actually just a 6x9.

[wherm]

I would say to go with a sub/box setup, otherwise anything you'd be mounting back there would have to be made for free air operation. Also, anything bigger than that 6x9 would probably rattle pretty bad.

[CB7Nub]

It's just a speaker? LOL.
I was thinking of a box, some of my friends did that.

How would I get the box to stay on the carpet when moving and the wires from the front? Also my friends fuse he had to upgrade in the engine bay if a sub recommends 30A or something should I put like 36A?

[jcoleman_11]

here you go buddy, first link in google

http://www.caraudiohelp.com/how_to_i..._a_car_amp.htm

i think you need to start with the basics if you don't know the difference between a sub and 6x9s...

as for the box staying still, it wont move if its heavy enough. if its light, i guess "L" brackets. never had to bolt my box down so i dont know what im talking about.

[CB7Nub]

Thanks man for the link.
What is the difference between a sub a a 6 x 9?

[jhoff]

Thanks man for the link.
What is the difference between a sub a a 6 x 9?

alot

[jcoleman_11]

Thanks man for the link.
What is the difference between a sub a a 6 x 9?

a 6X9 is considered a midrange. It does produce bass, but nothing compared to a sub. Also, 6X9s include a tweeter, so it can produce highs, a subwoofer isn't capable of doing so.

[sonikaccord]

Thanks man for the link.
What is the difference between a sub a a 6 x 9?

A sub is a dedicated speaker that plays the low frequencies 80hz and down usually and a 6x9 is just the shape/size of the speaker. A sub can be a 3 inch speaker if you want it to, would it work well......? no

[CB7Nub]

So are most "subs" in stock cars not actually subs?
That totally makes sense because my dad has a "sub" is his IS 300 and my friends have real subs and it's HUGE difference.

My friends have subs and they had to change there fuses in the engine bay, where are they in the CB7's?

I have a list of some stuff to see if it's good.

JVC MP3/WMA CD Receiver (KD-R208)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...gon=&langid=EN

MTX Thunder Dome-Axial TDX6502 6 1/2" Speakers x 2 (Front + Back)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...gon=&langid=EN

Bassworx's Dual Sealed 12" Subwoofer Enclosure (CS212B)
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0105589&catid=

MTX X Thunder 12" Hi-Output Woofer (XT12-04) x 2
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0114381&catid=

Not sure about the wiring and amp.
What do I look for when buying car audio stuff?

[JDMCB3Si]

a 6X9 is considered a midrange. It does produce bass, but nothing compared to a sub. Also, 6X9s include a tweeter, so it can produce highs, a subwoofer isn't capable of doing so.

6x9 is not considered a midrange, it is a midbass, there WERE 6x9 free air subs made by kicker although they wouldnt get as low as a sub they were still subs. I considered them (as did the shop i worked for) a midbasss anyways.

There is a member on here that has a sub in the sidepocket.

[jcoleman_11]

6x9 is not considered a midrange, it is a midbass, there WERE 6x9 free air subs made by kicker although they wouldnt get as low as a sub they were still subs. I considered them (as did the shop i worked for) a midbasss anyways.

There is a member on here that has a sub in the sidepocket.

honestly...you are picking at details. Midrange and midbass are the same freakin thing. And like sonik said, technically a sub could be 3", but lets be real with ourselves.

[sonikaccord]

6x9 is not considered a midrange, it is a midbass, there WERE 6x9 free air subs made by kicker although they wouldnt get as low as a sub they were still subs. I considered them (as did the shop i worked for) a midbasss anyways.

There is a member on here that has a sub in the sidepocket.

Not necessarily. the woofer on the 6x9 has to play into midrange territory to cross over smoothly with the tweeter. And we're comparing different uses. If you use the 6x9 in a two way coaxial/component setup, then it's going to play some midrange and midbass. If you use it as a dedicated sub, then it's more than likely going to play some midbass down to sub range. You could use it as a dedicated midbass also, in a 3 way component setup.

Basically it has it's own place, it just depends on the end user what it's going to be used for.

[CB7Nub]

Not going for a 6 x 9 anyways, though I could put a extra 6 x 9 in there with real subs.
Any thoughts on my last post?

[jcoleman_11]

Not going for a 6 x 9 anyways, though I could put a extra 6 x 9 in there with real subs.
Any thoughts on my last post?

Noticed you're shopping at futureshop. They got a really hot deal right now. 2 for 1 on some MTX 10". I picked some up for my buddy, they are far from crazy, only 250 rms, but at $100 for both, its a good bang for buck.

As for that head unit, helllll no. Do not get JVC. if you're set on getting something from there now, id say go for this Panasonic one....
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0099757&catid=

As for the speakers you picked out, im not a fan of coaxial, i like components, but they're expensive there unless they got a crazy sale which they don't at the moment.

So just wait, keep looking, just get those subs for now, and act quick because i went to one and the were sold out, and went to another and got the last two.