Hey guys, I'm new to the forum so please excuse any apparent lack of ettiquette. However, do let me know if I do anything taboo! My question is this: I've got an existing Mono sub amp (Kenwood KAC-714) 100W RMS with 200 W peak. Not too big. I had a 15" Cerwin Vega free air sub in my previous car hooked to this amp, but now have a truck (not extended cab). The bass was too loose and the sub is way too big for my truck. (anyone interested in the 15", I'd let it go cheap). What I'm wondering is what 8" sub would be a good fit for something like this? I'm thinking something under $100 bucks. I called Crutchfield and they discouraged me from the JBL sub because it's power range is 50-200W RMS which is apparently much larger of a range than my amp is capable. They tried to steer me to an MTX 8" because it's 30-100 RMS and is a better fit for my amp. I have reservations about MTX and prefer a JBL, Polk, Infinity or something slightly higher end. What's the opinion of the forum folks? Disccussion is appreciated and encouraged. Thanks for your help. Sorry the message isn't more "to-the-point" Keith
I have a Kenwood KAC-716 and it drives a single Polk Audio DX10 in a sealed enclosure. It works well for me. I would recommend that you step up to a 10-inch subwoofer. My first sub was a JBL in a vented enclosure and it really worked well. So I would recommend a ported enclosure and look for a sub with a high sensitivity number. These subs will work well with low power levels. JBL and Polk would be good choices.
Thanks for the post. I'm not sure I could get a 10" behind my seat in my truck. I'm 6'6" and my wife is tall as well so we pretty much slide the seat back as far as it would go. I'll measure and see. I was always under the impression the best speakers have the highest sensitivity, but the guy at Crutchfield seemed to be hung up on getting one that matched the RMS power range the closest (which was an MTX). I was going to buy one with the highest sensitivity regardless of the RMS power range. Sounds like I was somewhat on the right track. thanks.
sub have you considered a bazooka tube.i know you can get one amplified for 97.00.100 watts.what kind of truck?
Truck is an F-150. I had a Bazooka about 7 or 8 years ago and didn't like it so I took it back (on this same amp that I'm re-using). However, I put the Bazooka in my trunk (I owned a car then) and I couldn't hear it well from the front. So my Bazooka experience wasn't that positive. Keith
I think you should give the Bazookas a try, just make sure they are "corner loaded" and you should not have any problems. I used to have 2 10 inchers in my S-10 a few years ago and they actually hit very hard. Of course you can remove the stock woofers and replace them with a better quality one. Just ask your local shop if they have a demo and have them hook it up in your truck, that way you can make sure it sounds ok before you buy.
have done a variety of configurations behind the truck seats, one 10 incher in a ported box would do well. if you dont think you have the depth, maybe one or two 8 inchers. i have done four 6 inch woofers in a truck, sounded very good, and fit great and allowed the seat to go all the way back. As far as power ratings go, of course, make sure it can handle your amp, but pretty much any good quality woofer will handle what your amp will kick out., that wont be an issue.
