Sub woofers for grown ups

ogriofa

Hi there,
I am a relatively well behaved adult.

I am looking for a sub woofer to just take the edge off to improve the sound in my car. I dont want one of these huge systems with fluorescent paint that take up half of your boot space.

Any recommendations? (I'm on a budget too but not buying second hand cause I'm assuming they'll have been blown or abused.
My research looks like it'll be E200+ - Is there not a cheaper way?

I'd be really grateful for any ideas

Thanks

Chriscl1

Kenwood make a good little one that lays flat under the front seat.

I've seen them on eBay
http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/kenwood-kscsw01-powered-subwoofer-under-seat-subwoofer-150w-p-15625.html

dar83

ogriofa wrote: »

Any recommendations? (I'm on a budget too but not buying second hand cause I'm assuming they'll have been blown or abused.
My research looks like it'll be E200+ - Is there not a cheaper way?

Like anything Audio related, you really do get what you pay for. If I remember correctly, I think the parts (Amp, Sub, Housing) totalled about €300 for the one I built a few years back, which isn't a massive amount, but I got a good deal as I was buying a new Head Unit also. Actually on that, do you have a head unit that has a Pre Amp/Sub out? and does it have LPF/HPF or Frequency controls etc... ?

I used http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/ when I made mine and their service/delivery was good, I'd recommend them but things might have changed in 3 years I guess.

ogriofa

Chriscl1 wrote: »

Kenwood make a good little one that lays flat under the front seat.

I've seen them on eBay
http://www.dynamicsounds.co.uk/kenwood-kscsw01-powered-subwoofer-under-seat-subwoofer-150w-p-15625.html

Wow, that is exactly what I'm looking for! (It says discontinude but Im guessing other manu. will do them)
Looks like its got a built in amp?

Thanks for that Chris!

ogriofa

dar83 wrote: »

Like anything Audio related, you really do get what you pay for. If I remember correctly, I think the parts (Amp, Sub, Housing) totalled about €300 for the one I built a few years back, which isn't a massive amount, but I got a good deal as I was buying a new Head Unit also. Actually on that, do you have a head unit that has a Pre Amp/Sub out? and does it have LPF/HPF or Frequency controls etc... ?

I used http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/ when I made mine and their service/delivery was good, I'd recommend them but things might have changed in 3 years I guess.

Good point. I just bought it from Halfords last week so Im guessing its sub woofer ready. Ill go and check that out! Ta

dar83

Just to add, here is something similar to what I ended up with but all in one pack, I've not looked into the Amp specs fully, it could be decent and would be better than the Kenwood thing anyway. Price seems to be decent as well.

http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/jbl-bass-pack-2.html

vectra

I am sure somebody on here fitted one of these at somepoint and was delighted with it.
Might look at one myself..

Poineer

Ardennes1944

It was voodoomelon i think?

Chriscl1

ogriofa wrote: »

Wow, that is exactly what I'm looking for! (It says discontinude but Im guessing other manu. will do them)
Looks like its got a built in amp?

Thanks for that Chris!

These guys have stock
http://www.caraudioni.ie/car-subwoofers-active-subwoofers-c-145_71_100/kenwood-ksc-sw01-under-seat-subwoofer-active-p-3507

I was looking to buy one about a year ago, I'm pretty sure they have a built in amp.

vectra

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

It was voodoomelon i think?

I wonder how is he getting along with it?
Review needed