Mike H. Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Hi guys,Trying to get some of your opinions on this so here goes:Since I now have the 05 V70R, the thump is not what it was like on the S60R. So I'm looking into adding a subwoofer in the back. Question is: Should I go with the Volvo subwoofer or try and figure out adding an aftermarket one? How does the stock one sound? Also, I've heard conflicting prices as to what the oem subwoofer cost, ranging from $350-$600. Aftermarket can fit in that range as well? What do you all think? TIA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maiku Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 aftermarket is the way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seifer850 Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 as you browse through this a/v forum, you'll find basically only one recurring theme... aftermarket > OEM as for brands though.. everyone and their dog has an opinion. Mine: Infinity. 'Nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theunderlord Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 as you browse through this a/v forum, you'll find basically only one recurring theme... aftermarket > OEM as for brands though.. everyone and their dog has an opinion. Mine: Infinity. 'Nuff said.←agreed.. 'cept... JL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyR Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Although, I don't know if this still holds true, but the Volvo's started using Dynaudio, a very good brand of speaker.Still though,Aftermarket > >OEM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msestina Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Hi guys,Trying to get some of your opinions on this so here goes:Since I now have the 05 V70R, the thump is not what it was like on the S60R. So I'm looking into adding a subwoofer in the back. Question is: Should I go with the Volvo subwoofer or try and figure out adding an aftermarket one? How does the stock one sound? Also, I've heard conflicting prices as to what the oem subwoofer cost, ranging from $350-$600. Aftermarket can fit in that range as well? What do you all think? TIA!←Is there an aftermarket source for the OEM subwoofer enclosure for the V70?A lower cost clone of the OEM enclosure for the stealth if it sounds good.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickThatClutch Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Where do you hope to mount it? In the OEM location? I believe the retail is 450 for the 12" drop in OEM sub. For that price you could get a nice aftermarket sub/amp but you'd have to build an enclosure to mount it.I would say go aftermarket because you get better value for the money. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exexpat Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 You can probably get a decent self contained sub+amp in the same location as the factory one. The Infinity Basslink is decent and a plug and play piece. The tricky part is getting signal from your factory deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniman342 Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 I'd go to www.crutchfield.com. They can tell you the exact speaker that will fit in the enclosure and they also give you some choices. $450 seems really steep for one sub - 12'' or otherwise. Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyR Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 for that price you could almost get an IDmax with a decent powerful amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 The tricky part is getting signal from your factory deck.←Thanks for all the replies. This would be the biggest hurdle. Going aftermarket seems the way to go but I would need the sub, the amp, the enclosure (and some sort of way to hook it up to the stock HU-850 system. I don't what the costs of all of this is going to be. Sure, the OEM one is pretty expensive for what it provides but it's simple plug and play.Ah... the dilemma... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H. Posted May 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Thanks for all the replies. This would be the biggest hurdle. Going aftermarket seems the way to go but I would need the sub, the amp, the enclosure (and some sort of way to hook it up to the stock HU-850 system. I don't what the costs of all of this is going to be. Sure, the OEM one is pretty expensive for what it provides but it's simple plug and play.Ah... the dilemma... ←Sorry, that was me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike H. Posted May 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Where do you hope to mount it? In the OEM location? I←Well, if it's aftermarket, I'd put it behind the seats? If it where in the spare tire location, I might as well go OEM. Saves me the trouble of customizing an enclosure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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