copy252

i want to replace the stock sub in my 02 es300. i know you all have read this a million times but i figured id ask in case there has been any new subs the search button didnt find. i want to use the stock amp in possible but i have a kenwood 1000 watt amp if i need it. im looking for only a nice name brand 10" thatll fit right inot the stock spot.... anyone got any opinions? also... how the heck do u get to the stock sub? take the seats out most likely.... clips? bolts? help? thanks

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I wouldnt really recommend using the stock amp to power an aftermarket sub... it would likely be very underpowered. I suppose it all depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for a lot more bass, i would install a sub, in a box, in the trunk, leaving the stock sub alone, and adding an aftermarket amp to power the new sub. If you put a sub in the stock location, and plan to power it with a big amp, you'll likely not get that great of sound and probably get lots of rattles from the rear package tray... i know others have installed aftermarket subs in the stock location, but i dont think any have used the stock amp to power it...

copy252

im def not looking for big bass man... high school is over for me. im just looking for a free air 10" sub that i can put in the stock location and have "ok" bass. not loud loud LOUD bass. im over that faze of life. where the frig is the stock amp BTW?

copy252

purchased a Kicker 05C104 10"... sounds like it does the trick. im hoping to just bridge the stock amp (if i ever find out where it is... all though i havent even looked!!!) cause its peek is 300w and the rms is 150. had nothing but great reviews also. if i cant bridge the stock amp and have it sound good, can i just hook an aftermarket amp up using the power/ground/remote the stock amp uses? i wouldnt see y not but i never tried to do this where a factory sub a=has been present.