Stock Location Subwoofer

[Tonyrodz]

The console subs face down; they're just a downward-firing sub. Then there's the rear sub box that has an 8" sub firing outward. Then they made the Bose Lux with the seventh order enclosure in the rear like mine was. 3 different setups to keep it confusing.

Mine actually faces forward--towards the firewall.

 

[Tonyrodz]

The Bose Lux amp and enclosure in the rear of the 02 Escalades and Denali's is a completely different animal. The speaker is inside the enclosure and can't be seen unless you take it apart.

All you see is the port where the sound exits.

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This is the same setup I grabbed from that 02 Denali my buddy parted out. I guess I also have the Lux amp with it. It sounded amazing.

 

[Rocket Man]

This is the same setup I grabbed from that 02 Denali my buddy parted out. I guess I also have the Lux amp with it. It sounded amazing.

When you combine that Lux amp running all the small speakers with a separate amp running a good sub it sounds even better.

 

[Tonyrodz]

When you combine that Lux amp running all the small speakers with a separate amp running a good sub it sounds even better.

Eh, I'm actually trying to sell all of it.

 

[Rocket Man]

Eh, I'm actually trying to sell all of it.

I have one. It sounds awesome. The Lux sub kinda sucked though, that's why I replaced that part of it. My hybrid system rocks.

 

[Tonyrodz]

I listened to the setup for a few hrs before yanking it and the clarity, with the bass, was amazing. It also had some tweeters, maybe, on each side of the center console down low.

 

[bluebear15]

So finally getting around to getting a sub after it's been awhile since I picked up the factory '02 subwoofer box in back. It looks like the factory box has a volume of 0.34 cu. ft. I've been looking at three different 8" subs: JL 8W1v3-4, Kicker CompRT 43CWRT81, and Rockford Fosgate P3SD2-8. The JL says ideal volume is 0.35 cu. ft. and the RF says ideal volume is 0.25 cu. ft. and the Kicker doesn't list it but Assuming it's somewhere close to those. Wondering what would be best matched for the factory box? Looking for something that will hit hard and hit on the lows pretty good. I used to have two 12" 1200W infinity subs in my 97 Tahoe so looking to get to as close of that sub hit as I can in an 8" sub.

 

[Rocket Man]

So finally getting around to getting a sub after it's been awhile since I picked up the factory '02 subwoofer box in back. It looks like the factory box has a volume of 0.34 cu. ft. I've been looking at three different 8" subs: JL 8W1v3-4, Kicker CompRT 43CWRT81, and Rockford Fosgate P3SD2-8. The JL says ideal volume is 0.35 cu. ft. and the RF says ideal volume is 0.25 cu. ft. and the Kicker doesn't list it but Assuming it's somewhere close to those. Wondering what would be best matched for the factory box? Looking for something that will hit hard and hit on the lows pretty good. I used to have two 12" 1200W infinity subs in my 97 Tahoe so looking to get to as close of that sub hit as I can in an 8" sub.

I’m a big fan of my JL 10 in an MTX Thunderform enclosure. But of course you’ll never get anywhere close to 2 12’s with a single 8. I’ve always liked JL subs.

 

[VDV18]

I'm not an expert in car audio by any means, but did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. I'm fairly certain there's approximately zero chance you'll get anywhere near 2-12" subs with a single 8".

Edit: I promise when I started my comments, Red's weren't there yet.....but LOL!!

 

[bluebear15]

I’m a big fan of my JL 10 in an MTX Thunderform enclosure. But of course you’ll never get anywhere close to 2 12’s with a single 8. I’ve always liked JL subs.

Yes, I know I'm not going to get anywhere near to two 12's but just was trying to describe in words the sound I'm looking for. I know there's a huge difference between two 12's and one 8. Since can't really go and test the subs out, wanted to get what others have and how it sounds.
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@Rocket Man could you describe the sound you get out of your JL a little more? Or better yet, any chance could post a video?

 

[seven9st surfer]

I did this a few years ago. 2003 Yukon with factory Bose with center console sub. I picked up a rear enclosure off ebay, put in a Pioneer shallow mount (TS-SW2002D2, I think?), driven by a Kenwood KAC-M3001 tucked under the cup holders in the console. I also cut out the fake grill, color matched a new grille, and epoxied it in. It sounded awesome.

I say "sounded" because when my truck got stolen a few months ago, it got gutted, including the sub and stereo. Luckily they couldn't get to the sub box itself before they dumped it, so all I should have to do is reinstall another amp and wire it all up on my new Kenwood DDX595. Just installed the new stereo yesterday using the PAC RP5-GM11 interface (super easy). The amp is in the mail.

Pics from the install a few years ago:

 

[bluebear15]

I did this a few years ago. 2003 Yukon with factory Bose with center console sub. I picked up a rear enclosure off ebay, put in a Pioneer shallow mount (TS-SW2002D2, I think?), driven by a Kenwood KAC-M3001 tucked under the cup holders in the console. I also cut out the fake grill, color matched a new grille, and epoxied it in. It sounded awesome.

I say "sounded" because when my truck got stolen a few months ago, it got gutted, including the sub and stereo. Luckily they couldn't get to the sub box itself before they dumped it, so all I should have to do is reinstall another amp and wire it all up on my new Kenwood DDX595. Just installed the new stereo yesterday using the PAC RP5-GM11 interface (super easy). The amp is in the mail.

Pics from the install a few years ago:

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Looks great! I was considering that pioneer sub too. Previous pioneer subs I’ve heard have always been a little soft sounding but that was years ago. How does it sound does it have a good punch?

 

[seven9st surfer]

It's punchy enough for me. I really just got it to fill in the lows a little bit from the lackluster Bose sub. Not trying to rattle my teeth out. So for me, it's perfect!

 

[willinnashville]

Wow, did you do that raised mesh yourself or buy it somewhere? I have an 05 and really don't want to dremel out the grille windows like mizzouguy did back on page 6

 

[seven9st surfer]

Wow, did you do that raised mesh yourself or buy it somewhere? I have an 05 and really don't want to dremel out the grille windows like mizzouguy did back on page 6

Yeah, I cut out the whole round solid fake grille-looking part in one piece, color matched a cheap grille off Amazon, and epoxied it in place. Wasn't hard at all.

 

[bluebear15]

Yeah, I cut out the whole round solid fake grille-looking part in one piece, color matched a cheap grille off Amazon, and epoxied it in place. Wasn't hard at all.

Do you have a link? I'd like to do the same

 

[seven9st surfer]

Do you have a link? I'd like to do the same

JL Audio SGR-8 Rubber Gasket/Grille Receiver for 8W0/8W3/8W3v2 JL Audio Subwoofer https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006ODG1GY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_q5cIBb3Q2MX8F

 

[willinnashville]

Right on! Thanks man

 

[seven9st surfer]

Right on! Thanks man

NP, I see now they're out of stock or discontinued or something. But at least it's a starting point. Good luck!

 

[bluebear15]

NP, I see now they're out of stock or discontinued or something. But at least it's a starting point. Good luck!

If you go to the section further down on that page it lists another one that "Other Customers Also Looked at". Seems to be the same thing and is in stock