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[VS Legend]

Well, I have always wanted a subwoofer and I've always been too cheap to put a system in the T-5R, but now I think I'm going to go and blow $640 on a sub for my XC70 from Volvo.

It's a 12", 150 watt sub that goes over the spare in the back.

I'm psyched.

I was just wondering if anyone had one of these or had experienced them in any way before.

Honestly the stock system is pretty damned good, so I doubt the sub will be sub par (no pun intended).

[biged30]

yeah I remember people debating this earlier in the forum. No clue how long ago. I mean that price is basically for the custom enclosure and the clean install. But I'm a little skeptical about the performance of a 150 watt sub simply because alot of 300W subs dont actually perform that well. Just think of mid-line Kenwood or Rockford Fosgate subs. BUt it would be a clean install, so if you place looks over performance I'd go with it. I wonder if you could get a custom enclosure made and just thorw in like a JL 10w1 or even a 12w1v2 and have it all for cheaper than $640. I dont see it costing more.

[Boomin850]

Dude, remember me telling everyone about my moms stock sub? The install is perfection, you get to keep your spare tire and everything. As for performance, it doesn't throw too much bass at you. If you're mostly into it for a good bass filler so your speakers aren't working as hard...it works. Lemme see if I can find those pics again...

-MIKE D

[VS Legend]

Yeah, I thought I remembered a thread, and I may even have started it now that I think about it, but uh... try searching for subwoofer in this forum. I'll have to do some more complex searches.

If you're mostly into it for a good bass filler so your speakers aren't working as hard...it works.

Thanks Mike.

I'm not sure about worrying about how hard my speakers are working, but I would like to reduce the slight rattle that exists in the doors because those speakers throw off quite a bit of bass, all things considered.

Also, have you tweaked the system in that car at all through the headunit? Tried the subwoofer settings and the other 7 channels to see if the bass output could be increased?

[biged30]

if you do get to keep the spare tire that would sell me. clean install and you dont really lose your spare tire well. I could probably care less about the power then.

[VS Legend]

if you do get to keep the spare tire that would sell me. clean install and you dont really lose your spare tire well. I could probably care less about the power then.

There's also significant bass already from the speakers (and I don't mean like in the 850 and S70, this system is vastly superior to pre P2 vehicles' systems), so the power isn't as much an issue as improving the overall acoustics and speaker setup.

If it wasn't for the rediculous price I'd have jumped on this right when I bought the car.

Edited by VS Legend, 14 November 2005 - 05:57 PM.

[Boomin850]

Also, have you tweaked the system in that car at all through the headunit? Tried the subwoofer settings and the other 7 channels to see if the bass output could be increased?

Not really...it was for my mom's car so we didn't really give too much of a about it as long as it worked...

-MIKE D

[Bing_0]

thast a lot of money to pay for a sub, and if i remember correctly when i heard a new v70 about ayear ago, it didnt sound like much, similar to waht the 8" rear spearkres on a stock p1s70 would do...

for that much money, you can make an enclosure that sits inside the spare tire, wont take up any space, keeping the spare, and putout a lot more than the stock sub...just food for thought...

but again, it all comes dwon to what you want

b

[biged30]

what do you think Bing? It can be done better? Or pay for convienance?


oops posted that too late.

[Boomin850]

I do agree with Bing...the only reason my mom got it was she bought it used from a guy at the dealer for $300...by the way, im still searching for the original thread

Found all 3 threads...no new info or pictures...

-MIKE D

Edited by Boomin850, 14 November 2005 - 06:06 PM.

[AnthonyR]

Yeah, for 640 you can get an IDQ10 or 12 with a decent amp for like half that.

[V Tuning 850]

That is a lot for a stock sub. I would go aftermarket. Youc an get better sound and quality.

[VS Legend]

That is a lot for a stock sub. I would go aftermarket. Youc an get better sound and quality.

But depending who installs it and how it's set up you can also get worse sound and quality, and a weaker/dirtier installation. The stock sub is also designed to work with the hi-wreck design of the P2 stereo systems.

I also don't want that BANG BANG BANG YOU CAN'T HEAR YOUR MUSIC NOW crap, either, which is what you get when you go cheap. I basically want the same sound I have now, except I don't want the speakers to be quite as noisy when the bass goes up or the doors to rattle as much, so it's sounding like this is right for me.

I'm still open to criticism from people who have experienced this piece though.

[Bing_0]

as usual matt is shopping for a "yes" lol

fine, get it, it will be great !

b

[Veneficus]

For $640 you could get a killer amp and sub setup and like bing said you can buy boxes that will fit into the spare tires spot and there are many better alternatives IMO. The bottom line is: if you do this, I may just have to drive down to York and find you... and then punch you in the ovaries. A direct shot... STRAIGHT TO THE BABY MAKER.

[Bing_0]

lol, brian if you do make sure to take some pics

[yangotang]

$630 is better spent elsewhere, Matt

[Veneficus]

lol, brian if you do make sure to take some pics

Will do.

[VS Legend]

as usual matt is shopping for a "yes" lol

Not so much. More that I'm making sure it's not a no. I just wanted to make sure this sub wasn't a complete bust. I'm not interested in anything from an aftermarket manufacturer, though.

I'm not looking to share my bass with the whole neighborhood or make alarms go off.

So now it's just deciding between a new guitar amp or this sub. I'm probably going to get the sub.