First Subwoofer Setup

[pbninja]

Hello forum. I hope this is in the right thread, and hopefully some of you can help me out.

I am new to buying car audio, and would appreciate recommendations.

I have a 1999 Mustang V6 with the Mach sound system. I am planning to build a fiberglass box for the sub(s) to go on the sides of the trunk, behind the wheel wells. Would it be better to use 10 inch subs, or 12? And what brand/model subs and amp would you recommend?

Thanks for the help

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[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

what are you trying to accomplish and how much money do you have in your budget?

 

[Toone 10+ year member]

Mustangs don't have much room so Id say go with 10s. How much power are you planning on running, and budget?

 

[pbninja]

I am trying to assist the current system and to have clearer sound out of the other speakers. I would like to be able to play a range of music, but prefer fidelity over pure volume. My budget is around 300 to 400 dollars for the whole setup.

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

you're not going to be able to do much with $400 brah. Might want to head over to the classified section for your shopping needs.

 

[pbninja]

I don't need the best of the best, and I am not including the enclosure in the $400.

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

Ok, then you're going to need a LOC (Line out converter) to get the signal from the stock speakers to the amplifier. I'd purchase a Audiopipe APSM-1500, 4 gauge wiring kit, and American Bass XFL 12". All ya need is one since this is your first setup. That should be under your $400 limit.

 

[pbninja]

I replaced the stock head unit with a kenwood. It has a preamp, so do I still need the LOC?

 

[dragnix 5,000+ posts]

if you have an after market unit then you won't need an LOC, unless your unit only have 1 set of preouts