Subwoofer Amp combo that is not too obnoxious?
06-20-18, 04:37 PM
#1
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Subwoofer Amp combo that is not too obnoxious?
I used to have a pair of Kenwood 12" subwoofers in my older car with a 800 watt amp, made the trunk rattle and flexed the plastic parts in the car. I don't want the same thing happening here so I am wondering what set ups people go with here? I was thinking about going to my local Best Buy and having it done. I was thinking a small 8-12" subwoofer with an amp. I feel like the bass is lacking in the non- ML sound system IS 250 (2015)
(Also trying to avoid trunk rattle)
(Also trying to avoid trunk rattle)
Last edited by swaangin; 06-20-18 at 04:37 PM. Reason: Forgot to add something
06-20-18, 09:03 PM
#2
Originally Posted by swaangin
I used to have a pair of Kenwood 12" subwoofers in my older car with a 800 watt amp, made the trunk rattle and flexed the plastic parts in the car. I don't want the same thing happening here so I am wondering what set ups people go with here? I was thinking about going to my local Best Buy and having it done. I was thinking a small 8-12" subwoofer with an amp. I feel like the bass is lacking in the non- ML sound system IS 250 (2015)
(Also trying to avoid trunk rattle)
(Also trying to avoid trunk rattle)
06-20-18, 10:22 PM
#3
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lthe trunk seems like it was constructed well, so minimal rattling. dynamat is always an option.
as for being obnoxious, that’s subjective. i’m running a JL500/1 & JL10w3v3. i adjust the bass with the remote **** almost constantly.. depending on how i’m feeling.
other notes, the trunk is small, specone made his own custom fiber glass stealth enclosure. others have ordered premade ones. i just have a box eating up a quarter of my trunk.. worth it, i guess?
and you’re right about the factory stereo. i don’t have the ML system and it’s garbage for a lexus. my previous 2011 v6 accord sounded better.. was also better on gas.. anyways.. going off topic rofl.
as for being obnoxious, that’s subjective. i’m running a JL500/1 & JL10w3v3. i adjust the bass with the remote **** almost constantly.. depending on how i’m feeling.
other notes, the trunk is small, specone made his own custom fiber glass stealth enclosure. others have ordered premade ones. i just have a box eating up a quarter of my trunk.. worth it, i guess?
and you’re right about the factory stereo. i don’t have the ML system and it’s garbage for a lexus. my previous 2011 v6 accord sounded better.. was also better on gas.. anyways.. going off topic rofl.
Last edited by jnesss; 06-20-18 at 10:26 PM.
06-21-18, 02:14 PM
#4
lthe trunk seems like it was constructed well, so minimal rattling. dynamat is always an option.
as for being obnoxious, that’s subjective. i’m running a JL500/1 & JL10w3v3. i adjust the bass with the remote **** almost constantly.. depending on how i’m feeling.
other notes, the trunk is small, specone made his own custom fiber glass stealth enclosure. others have ordered premade ones. i just have a box eating up a quarter of my trunk.. worth it, i guess?
and you’re right about the factory stereo. i don’t have the ML system and it’s garbage for a lexus. my previous 2011 v6 accord sounded better.. was also better on gas.. anyways.. going off topic rofl.
as for being obnoxious, that’s subjective. i’m running a JL500/1 & JL10w3v3. i adjust the bass with the remote **** almost constantly.. depending on how i’m feeling.
other notes, the trunk is small, specone made his own custom fiber glass stealth enclosure. others have ordered premade ones. i just have a box eating up a quarter of my trunk.. worth it, i guess?
and you’re right about the factory stereo. i don’t have the ML system and it’s garbage for a lexus. my previous 2011 v6 accord sounded better.. was also better on gas.. anyways.. going off topic rofl.
06-21-18, 02:32 PM
#5
Lexus Test Driver
Check out my sig. I found the perfect non intrusive setup. takes second to pull out when i need trunk space
06-21-18, 02:32 PM
#6
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lthe trunk seems like it was constructed well, so minimal rattling. dynamat is always an option.
as for being obnoxious, that’s subjective. i’m running a JL500/1 & JL10w3v3. i adjust the bass with the remote **** almost constantly.. depending on how i’m feeling.
other notes, the trunk is small, specone made his own custom fiber glass stealth enclosure. others have ordered premade ones. i just have a box eating up a quarter of my trunk.. worth it, i guess?
and you’re right about the factory stereo. i don’t have the ML system and it’s garbage for a lexus. my previous 2011 v6 accord sounded better.. was also better on gas.. anyways.. going off topic rofl.
as for being obnoxious, that’s subjective. i’m running a JL500/1 & JL10w3v3. i adjust the bass with the remote **** almost constantly.. depending on how i’m feeling.
other notes, the trunk is small, specone made his own custom fiber glass stealth enclosure. others have ordered premade ones. i just have a box eating up a quarter of my trunk.. worth it, i guess?
and you’re right about the factory stereo. i don’t have the ML system and it’s garbage for a lexus. my previous 2011 v6 accord sounded better.. was also better on gas.. anyways.. going off topic rofl.
06-21-18, 02:35 PM
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06-22-18, 12:18 PM
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no trunk rattle at all. i have velcro between my trunk and plate and plate and frame. dual layers.
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06-22-18, 12:38 PM
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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pioneer...?skuId=5588605
Let me know your thoughts. The subwoofer is set up to be faced down. I also spoke to the Best Buy rep, he said that newer cars rattle much less than older ones as well.
Last edited by swaangin; 06-22-18 at 12:39 PM. Reason: Forgot to add something
06-22-18, 12:54 PM
#10
Lexus Test Driver
That would work. I just dont like how the speakers exposed. asking for tears if you ever jam stuff in your trunk. The JL one i have has a grill on the outside.
06-22-18, 04:59 PM
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