I want to add some bass to my stock 08 tc, but dont know where to start. With a budget of about 300 dollars what would you guys/gals do first? Sub, amp, speakers?? thanks for any info.

 

Alpine HU. check out crutchfield.com. You can get a HU along with the wire harness, mounting kit, some spec sheets for free and free shipping.

 

just get a powered bazooka tube.

 

Buy THIS and THIS.

Do the HU first because you'll need some $$$ for an Amp Wiring Kit later.

 

what if u wanna keep the same HU

i like the 08 one

 

keep it, you'll need something for the RCA's if your wanting to add a system. i cant remember what its called?

 

i got my 2 12 subs and an amp installed w/ all the wiring for less than 300. black friday sales tho. heheh

 

Sony though

But hey, if your happy then thats what counts.

 

lol yeah. hey, it was cheap. thats all i cared about. and, it makes my hotchkis drop evenly FINALLY!

 

if i am thinking right, you need to buy a line output converter(LOC) runs from 20-50 bucks. it converts the two rear speaker wires or sub output to rcas. its the only way to keep your stock hu, im not sure if the 08 has rcas, but if not that is what you definetley need, unless your amp has the speaker inputs on it, then you would have to tap into the rear left and right speakers to get a signal to the amp. RCA's are the best way to go.

 

Hello, let start first by saying the stock setup is decent for a factory system. The head unit is made by pioneer (good quality) and I believe it has direct ipod connection and rca outputs. It also comes with a stealth subwoofer which should be decent.
If you only have $300 towards adding bass, your best option is a powered subwoofer (infinity basslink). But it would probably sound the same and it won't be stealth. In other words, $300 is not enough for an actual upgrade. Either save up or put it towards performance like a trd rear sway bar or exhaust.