Bass boost

thejinx · Apr 8, 2017

Good day. I have been driving around this past 12 months and with the noise of the van etc my stereo sounds tinny. I have a Pioneer head unit 2 smaller speakers in the kick panels and two larger ones under the R&R bed. I was thinking of a bass booster to enhance my sound.

Any pointers please. I'm 50 so don't want to blow the roof off just listen to radio 2. Cheers

rlepecha · Apr 8, 2017

I think based on your explanation you want an underseat/hideaway sub, https://www.caraudiocentre.co.uk/category.asp?m=&c=2741&brandfilter=&features=&sort_by_price=ASC&pageItem=12

They are reasonably thin and small, with amplifiers built in so you can just run a power, ground and RCA's from your head unit.

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thejinx · Apr 8, 2017

Cheers

Moseley · Apr 8, 2017

I think your main problem is that you're running some aftermarket speakers off head unit power only. It would be good to hear your spec of what speakers you are running, but I'd put money on them needing a separate amplifier to drive them to their full potential. Aftermarket speakers tend to have much larger magnets than the standard stuff that car manufacturers fit. As such, they need more power to move them, and without that power, it'll be the bass that suffers most noticeably. From what you've said, I'm confident that a well-sized external amp would suit your needs.

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Zebedee · Apr 9, 2017

I'm running a sony xplode head unit (4x50W power) in my westy with a pair of 6" 80W speakers in the bottoms of the front doors and another 2 in the overheak locker.
Theres enough base to rattle the door and shake the contents of the fridge if i turn it up over 20 on the headunit (and it goes to 50).

Most headunits have pretty low powered internal amplifiers in them, especially the older ones. The old 80's pioneer i had in my bug was only 2x14W.

Chico · Apr 9, 2017

Hi

Ive had there same problem , running a Pioneer xt7800 head with two door speakers and two tweeters ( pioneer component) no rear speakers.
I bought a Pioneer TSWX120A plug in woofer was going to sit under passenger seat ( and will do when I get my ass in gear and refurrb interior) but resonated to much ( needs deadening) so is just sitting on the floor between the walk through area at the mo , and really chuffed , it won't rattle your windows as such but a noticeable difference and good enough for my 40+ year old ears.
Mine needed a twin phono ( had to buy separately ) a 15amp live feed (supplied) , I took off leisure battery,a ground wire (supplied) , connect to chassis . took all of 30 minutes to install , and vast improvement .
think you need to be sure you have the sub leads/inputs/outputs on your head unit , and if you have more money/space then a separate sub and amp will
be better, but I turn mine down ( to much bass) depending on what I'm listening too.
If you have a local radio shop , sure they would demo a hideaway one , as very easy to hook up .

Chico