what is the best subwoofer for the center console?

[viperbound]

Looking for the best subwoofer for the center console in rt/10. I have heard of JL audio 6w0 but it is a rather week speaker. Thanks in advance.

 

[Joseph Dell]

w/o going to a bigger speaker, the JL audio is one of the few choices.

JD

 

[AG98RT10]

I put a 6.5 inch Rockford Fosgate woofer in mine.
Still no real bass, compared to a true subwoofer...

 

[AJT]

JL Audio in the center & passenger footwell.

Andy

 

[GTSnake]

There's a limit to how much bass you will get out of a 6.5" sub. Plus it is trying to play into an open area which reduces bass response even more.

 

[FranciscoR.]

This is one area I am very qualified ot give my opinion...lol Unless you are going for some high decibel competition, a good 6.5" sub will give more then enough thump.

 

[AJT]

No matter what you put in the center there is nothing for the sub to bounce against. I am no expert but even with a separate amp the center sub did not thump. Now it does!

Andy

 

[Wayne]

Here are pics of my setup: http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=91
I am running the JL 6W0

As mentioned, without cutting into the car, there is a limit to the bass you are going to get out of it.
You can add Mid-Bass with a good set of components

 

[ohiodoc]

I have a bazooka base tube, and it put out all the base you will need

 

[JWVIPER]

JL Audio in the center & passenger footwell.

Andy

How much space are you loosing there ?

 

[JWVIPER]

I have a bazooka base tube, and it put out all the base you will need

where did you locate this ? thanks

 

[AJT]

I will measeure it tonight. My wife is only 5'5" so its perfect for her. None of my tall friends have complained.

Andy

 

[JWVIPER]

thanks, having an RT makes it tough for BASS.,
except for my side exhaust rumble when screaming through a tunnel and bouncing off cars....

 

[FranciscoR.]

AJT - do you think the " no complaints " have anythig to do with the fact they are IN a Viper?...lol

 

[AJT]

I think that is the exact fact! 70% of the time I am by myself, 20% of the time my wife is sitting in pass seat & its perfect for her, & about 10% of the time my tall friends have to tuff it out.
Call me selfish but I bought & modded my car even down to the stereo/amps for me, anyone else in my car can "suffer" hehehe.

Andy

 

[FranciscoR.]

lol...hell dude, I dirve a 99 Ranger XLT. My taller friends can kiss my a$$ if they complain one bit about it if they have to ride in it.

 

[nazar]

Ok guys, I am new to this board but i want to share this enclosure with you guys. The enclosure WILL fit with the stock seats.
http://www.wickedcas.com/index.php?option=com_rsgallery&catid=3

 

[FranciscoR.]

VERY nice

 

[Gerald]

only way to make bass in an RT is a box in the footwell. If you've got the top OFF you'll never get bass. Bass needs a roof for the sound to bounce around. Throw a co-axial speaker in the center console and leave the footwell are for a 8" or a 10" sub.

Good Luck

Gerald

 

[melialayton]

Mine is similar to what nazar has...

I am running an 8" Kicker Comp VR, Sony 6.5 Door Speakers, JL Audio Tweeters, Panasonic CD Player, 2 Sony Xplod 400 watt amps (1 for highs, 1 for sub)

It was definitely worth the trouble... sounds GREAT!

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[Gerald]

Do you play video games while driving? I've always wondered that.

 

[melialayton]

yeah... it makes it a little more challenging

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[melialayton]

no, but seriously... it's good entertainment

I've got the PS2 so I really just watch movies

 

[ViperJoe]

I never turn the radio on! LOL!!!!