Subwoofers

Subwoofers

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Chancer

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39 posts

262 months

Monday 14th April 2003
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I'm thinking of getting a subwoofer for the Cerb. The guy at the car stereo fitters said that it would be better to put a small sub in the cabin, rather than the boot. Has anyone got the Kenwood powered tube (KSCWA82RC)?

raceboy

13,275 posts

287 months

Monday 14th April 2003
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Most Cerby stereo upgrades have a 8" or 10" sub in the 'hole' between the 2 back seats

ralc

2 posts

278 months

Tuesday 15th April 2003
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Do it. I know we buy these cars for the noise, but there are times when you want to hear your music.

I put an Alpine sub in the boot of my 42 (in standard Alpine housing facing upwards). Was a bit concerned that I wouldn't hear it with the tank being in the way, but even with the sub volume low it sounds awesome.

It does take up a reasonable amount of boot space, so if you are planning on sticking golf clubs in there you may want to make it removable!

cinman

182 posts

260 months

Tuesday 15th April 2003
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So RALC, how did you attach the box? Did you put screws through the floor or something? Also, what did you do for an aerial?

suffolkfox

458 posts

260 months

Wednesday 16th April 2003
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Hi - some other options
A company in London imports a 6" x 9" 300w subwoofer made by MA Audio specifically for the UK (apparently we use more of this size than anywhere else in the world!!). I have spoken to the guy there and he has given me the measurements, so I will check whether it will fit in the central dash hole, when I get my car back from Offord, hopefully on Thursday. If so, it will allow a front pair/rear pair/central sub set-up for those of us with early cerbs with the central speaker. Alternatively, Clarion make a complete subwoofer and amp unit with detachable controller that is designed to fit flat under seats or on panels as it is only 75mm thick - see www.clarionworld.co.uk/speakers/sub_twet.asp or blaupunkt make a similar one www.bluespot.co.uk/stock/spkr0_2.asp. I have not heard either of these and they are possibly a bit 'lite' for our useage (although balanced by the fact its in the cabin not the boot) but may help those that don't want to face the complete 'rebuild the car again' game.
Jerry
C6RBR boogies while it roars!

Chancer

Original Poster:

39 posts

262 months

Thursday 17th April 2003
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Cheers Suffolkfox, That Clarion unit looks the muts nuts. I've been checking the frequency ranges and the Clarion goes down to 20Hz. I've already ordered the Kenwood version which goes down to 35Hz.(www.justkenwood.co.uk/speakers01/kscwa62rc.asp)
I'll make sure I give it a thorough testing over the bank holiday.