factory sub

[redemn93]

yes another thread. i have kind of a specific question though that i couldnt find any info about. the truck is an 01 tahoe LT with non bose factory everything. if i replaced the sub with a better aftermarket one while leaving the factory amp, would it be any louder at all? kicker makes a nice shallow mount i was thinking about getting. i am not looking for big boom. i grew out of it. i just want to complete the sound and get a little bump. but more just to round everything out. the problem i am having is i cant hear any base until i crank the stereo. that stock woofer is really week. or should i pick up a cheap little 100-150 watt amp to hide in there with it? the problem would be finding one that will fit. then i have to get a converter box so i can use the harness from the stock amp for RCAs and remote. i rather not though since i want to stay away from running any wiring.

 

[TqMnster]

Youd have to find the specs on the factory amp and somewhat match them to a sub. My guess is that the factory one is pretty weak and wouldn't be worth messing with really. Also its not a good idea to run too weak of an amp on a sub cause that can make it go bad prematurely as well as over powering it.

I just trashed all mine for a ZX1000.1 and 2 12" CVR's though lol

 

[redemn93]

ya i kinda figured that. i guess i need to pull the panel off and see what kind of room i have to work with and look for an amp aswell. i really dont want to mount a boxt anywhere. i want a stock look with a completed sound. i am happy enough with the rest of the stereo for now. the only other thing i might do later is door speakers and a stereo. are the non bose stereos amped besides the sub? if so i would bypass it and run new speaker wire though.

 

[blueflamed03]

the Kicker CVT will fit in there nicely. If you can add a small 200-300 watt amp, even better.

 

[redemn93]

thats the sub i was looking at.

 

[oreowizard98]

What size?

the Kicker CVT will fit in there nicely. If you can add a small 200-300 watt amp, even better.

Your pic didnt show for me. What size sub is it? 8" or 10" ?

 

[redemn93]

he didnt show a picture. google kicker cvt. you can get any size

 

[lazyd]

i replaced the factory sup with a small one doesnt really sound any different bass wise a little clearer but no more bass than stock

 

[blueflamed03]

he didnt show a picture. google kicker cvt. you can get any size

the come ion 6.5", 8", 10" and 12" versions

 

[l0n96all]

does the kicker actually drop in the factory sub opening? the factory sub in my '01 has 'ears' where the screws go in to mount it, and the opening in the factory box is recessed. i bought a kenwood 8" and havent been able to figure out how to make it work without modifying something yet.

 

[redemn93]

now from what i am reading in other places the fatory sub give a nice bump for factory. i have to crank my stereo to get any bump at all. normal?

 

[blueflamed03]

does the kicker actually drop in the factory sub opening? the factory sub in my '01 has 'ears' where the screws go in to mount it, and the opening in the factory box is recessed. i bought a kenwood 8" and havent been able to figure out how to make it work without modifying something yet.

should be a drop in.

now from what i am reading in other places the fatory sub give a nice bump for factory. i have to crank my stereo to get any bump at all. normal?

aftermarket woofer?

 

[redemn93]

it looks like a stock crappy GM paper speaker. the wooofer works cause i can hear it. it just really sucks. like bad. might as well not be there and just put good mids in the doors. i have to pull the thing apart and make sure everything is working properly. wonder if the amp is crapped out.

 

[blueflamed03]

it looks like a stock crappy GM paper speaker. the wooofer works cause i can hear it. it just really sucks. like bad. might as well not be there and just put good mids in the doors. i have to pull the thing apart and make sure everything is working properly. wonder if the amp is crapped out.

I bet it is indeed stock. If so, the foam on the surround may be out, which kills output entirely.
I bet the CVT would work, doesn't need alot of power, efficient, and shallow.

 

[redemn93]

thats what i am going to do. thanks for the help.

 

[blueflamed03]

you betcha!