Amp/Sub Combo

[Fezuki]

Anyone mind sharing their opinion or review on the amp/sub combo which are sold at FS or BB? I am looking for a cost efficient upgrade of the stock system. Primarily looking for a little more bass.

I've heard it only once and it sounds decent, obviously not comparable to a full sound system upgrade.

Just want to get a better idea before I make a decision.

Cheers!

[skunk2]

are you looking at anything specific from both stores?

[cwp_sedan]

link us! :)

[Fezuki]

Alrighty, below are some links to the products I am talking about. They range anywhere from $100-500. Please let me know what you think.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10097744&catid=20103

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10097742&catid=20103

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10090060&catid=20103

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10064434&catid=11031&logon=&langid=EN

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10074096&catid=11031&logon=&langid=EN

[Noisy Crow]

This is what I will put in my car: Blaupunkt THB200A powered sub

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-KZQyhJDq5R3/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=023THB200A

I have a Blaupunkt THA475PNP amp to put in first (http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?search=tha475pnp&i=023THA475P), and then I will put in the sub sometime next year. (I've already gone over my car mod budget, so I have to save up for a bit.)

The THB200A is small enough to fit under a front seat, and while it won't shake parts off of your car, it will do a nice job of filling in the low-end. And, it does have high-level inputs, so you don't need a LOC.

There is also the the THA555PNP, which is basically a 5-channel version of the THA475PNP, which would let you drive your four speakers plus a separate subwoofer. It has less power for the 4 main channels than the THA475, but more power than the THB200A for the sub.

[mdass52]

Im on board with Noisy Crow, a simple 5 channel amp can power an entire system. However, it will lack output comared to getting two seperate amps (1 for your interior speakers and 1 for your subwoofer.) I currently have a 5 channel alphasonik and it powers my 4 interior speakers as well as a single 10 inch. So it all depends on your budget.

[Fezuki]

Thanks for the information. I'll definitely take that into consideration.

[VetalM3]

This is what I will put in my car: Blaupunkt THB200A powered sub

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-KZQyhJDq5R3/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?i=023THB200A

I have a Blaupunkt THA475PNP amp to put in first (http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/Item/Main.aspx?search=tha475pnp&i=023THA475P), and then I will put in the sub sometime next year. (I've already gone over my car mod budget, so I have to save up for a bit.)

The THB200A is small enough to fit under a front seat, and while it won't shake parts off of your car, it will do a nice job of filling in the low-end. And, it does have high-level inputs, so you don't need a LOC.

There is also the the THA555PNP, which is basically a 5-channel version of the THA475PNP, which would let you drive your four speakers plus a separate subwoofer. It has less power for the 4 main channels than the THA475, but more power than the THB200A for the sub.

How is your Blaupunkt THB200A ? Does it fit under the seat ? Is it worth the money ?

[Noisy Crow]

How is your Blaupunkt THB200A ? Does it fit under the seat ? Is it worth the money ?

I haven't bought the Thb200A yet.... still saving up my pennies. It should fit under the seat... I measured the space, and tried a mockup using some books and there seems to be plenty of room front-to-back and side-to-side, with the height being close, but doable.

[VetalM3]

I haven't bought the Thb200A yet.... still saving up my pennies. It should fit under the seat... I measured the space, and tried a mockup using some books and there seems to be plenty of room front-to-back and side-to-side, with the height being close, but doable.

I bought it last friday, will install next friday. I'll let you know if there are any problems with it if you wonder. :)

[Noisy Crow]

I bought it last friday, will install next friday. I'll let you know if there are any problems with it if you wonder. :)
Awsome!

[VetalM3]

Ok, so i installed it recently. This sub is decent. Considering that I didn't expect much, it performs very well. Fits under the seat perfectly.
The only thing is that its not powerful enough for my system, whenever i turn it up I just cant hear this sub but at low/mid volume you can definitely notice the lows.

Cheers

[Noisy Crow]

Ok, so i installed it recently. This sub is decent. Considering that I didn't expect much, it performs very well. Fits under the seat perfectly.
The only thing is that its not powerful enough for my system, whenever i turn it up I just cant hear this sub but at low/mid volume you can definitely notice the lows.

Cheers

Are you running it off of the stock HU?

[VetalM3]

Are you running it off of the stock HU?

No, Ive got Alpine deck, 2 alpine 2-way speakers in the front doors, 2 mid bass drivers in the rear doors and 2 3.5" tweeters on the rear deck. All powered by Hifonics ZXi 6408.

[jaimie08mazda3]

look for a place that specializes in car audio. future shop and best buy are good dont get me wrong but places that specalize in it give the best deals IMO. i mean for my original sound system (2 10" clarion subs + box and a 650W clarion amp. cost me about 500 around. i installed it all myself pretty well. and i went to autosonics in guelph. however for the convertor to run it off the stock deck you need to wire it through the rear speakers. its a pain but its well worth spending a few hours doing it. i figure if you have a stock deck nobody will think you have anything in the trunk. untill they hear it :P. however now i have the 2 10s and added 2 more 10" vega's running off a 1200W legacy amp. and its powerful.

[Noisy Crow]

Ok, so i installed it recently. This sub is decent. Considering that I didn't expect much, it performs very well. Fits under the seat perfectly.
The only thing is that its not powerful enough for my system, whenever i turn it up I just cant hear this sub but at low/mid volume you can definitely notice the lows.

Cheers

Thanks for the update. Did you just shove in under the seat, or did you attach it somehow?

[VetalM3]

Thanks for the update. Did you just shove in under the seat, or did you attach it somehow?

I'm going to attach it somehow as I drive aggressively and the sub comes out from under the seat sometimes :)

[xg3]

Used 250/1 or 500/1 for $200 - $300

Buy a kaption 10" / 12" ...

cheap total for under $400-500.