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wazawski
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I know I've already posted 2 other threads asking about car systems, but I'm still just looking for some answers.I'm looking to upgrade my 2000 Subaru Impreza Outback's sound system cause it is awful as of right now. There is zero bass and it just has a really flat sound. Honestly, I just want to get my system to sound like most stock systems today. We have three other cars right now. A 98 Toyota Solara, 08 Toyota Prius, and currently borrowing my uncles 03 Accord. The systems in all 3 of these cars are stock and sound great. Plenty of bass and I doubt any of these cars have added amps or subwoofers. So far the response has been, "You want bass you gotta get a sub." But all of these cars have plenty of bass with no sub at all. So I bought a pair of Alpine Type S 6.5 speakers to test them out. I installed them in the 2 rear doors to see if I got any bass and it sounded a little better, but nothing too great. Bottom line is that I still wasn't getting much bass. Now do 6x9's give off way more bass? Cause in both the Solara and Accord, there are 2 6x9 speakers in the back and that is where all of the bass comes from. I mean listen to how much bass is coming from these speakers here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLlzsWFkPSE

He said he wasn't using an amp just the head unit giving off 25W. I've got a JVC KD-R610 that gives off 50Wx4

http://mobile.jvc.com/product.jsp?mo...thId=54&page=1

Do you think it's the head unit or wiring causing me to get no bass? Or do you think 6x9's would give off way more bass than the 6.5s?
Nov 7 2010 7:18PM
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Legion
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your head unit is fine. 6x9's will have more bass than 6 1/2's or other speakers due to their size. however, you wont be able to mount 6x9's in any mounting hole w/o proper adapters or plates. look into some speakers by infinity. i have found that they sound really clear in eq ranges. personally, i dont like alpine, but thats my honest opinion. you could get a bazooka tube, or some other compact powered sub and that would solve your "bass" needs very quickly.
Nov 7 2010 7:24PM
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wazawski
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if i got a sub, could i get by without getting an amp as well? or will a sub only work with an amp?
Nov 8 2010 12:15AM
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TPalms
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Get the 6X9's for sure, you'll get a definite increase in overall sound from those. I'd also suggest a new head unit-- a lot of "nicer" head units will provide a larger equalizer, so the more bands you have the more control you have over your sound. Subs aren't a necessity, but I've found that even if you're not playing super bassy music it'll sound more full, and rich. And yes, you do need an amp for your subs. Don't forget to upgrade your speakers in the front too! Otherwise it won't be balanced and everything will sound like it's behind you.
Nov 8 2010 12:30AM
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TPalms
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Oh, I forgot you said that. What the guy above you was talking about is a "bazooka tube" it's a powered sub, so you wouldn't need an amp for it, however you won't get much out of it.
Nov 8 2010 12:32AM
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