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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 02:38 AM
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anyone got any sugestions. i dont want to get a regular box i want a slim box not looking for bass rattling window shattering bass but i would like more thump than a stock one ( i listen to hardcore not rap). also i dont want any ecess weight. also can i hook this and a amp up to stock system (2009 SCM tc)?
Old Jul 14, 2009 | 02:45 AM
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also i dont want any excess weight
Don't get a sub and amp. Absolutely no way to get around adding weight... Even a little. The amps aren't bad... but a sub in a box will add a decent amount.
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not a slim box they weigh practially nothing there actually for trucks
Old Jul 14, 2009 | 03:09 AM
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can i hook a sub and a amp to stock stereo?
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^ Yes you can, it's easy, many have done it, including me.

To save weight, you can go with a small sealed box custom made from fiberglass and a small 8" sub. Won't be cheap or loud, but at least it'd be light weight.
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im just gonna get a 10'' slim box
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If you're really concerned about weight, then you should also care about where it's located. Simply throwing a box in back put the weight toward one end of the car and above it's center of gravity, which isn't too good for performance.
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its not just a box does anyone here know what a slimbox is??? ther not heavy there nothinggg barley any weight at all ..
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If you're really concerned about weight, then you should also care about where it's located. Simply throwing a box in back put the weight toward one end of the car and above it's center of gravity, which isn't too good for performance.
the car is almost 3000lb, i don't think another 15 lb will make a difference.
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the car is almost 3000lb, i don't think another 15 lb will make a difference.
Not to me either, but some people are seriously concerned about weight and distribution, which I hope you can understand The OP asked, so I answered.
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ok, i understood now.

I guess the OP need a fiber glass box. I made a ported wood box 1.5 cubic feet and it is heavy.
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so a aftermarket amp and sub can be mounted?
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http://www.edesignaudio.com/product_...roducts_id=370
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What is your price range and how many subs are you looking for?
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price range is probally 300 and down .looking for one 10 inch sub
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hey op I have the one GammaTNT posted in the link for sale, slim box and 10" sub used for maybe a week.
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im thinkin a custom job. idk about that whole site it doesnt even have a brand. im thinkin maby polk,mmemphis,jbl, or rockford fosgate. im gonna get 2 10'' slimbox subs on the left and right side with fiberglass over it i think... not too sure yet.
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you are not going to get that for 300 unless you buy used stuff or cheap stuff.

Oh and the site GammaTNT posted is a quality brand, their quality is a lot higher than some of the brands you posted because they are not massed produced which can lead to cheap parts and defects.
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where does it go?
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JL Audio 13TW5

best shallow sub on the market, clean sound with deep acoustics. I say you get these. Expensive they are but worth it, search up vids on youtube.



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