Subs - 10", 12" or two 10" - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Moriartii · 03-17-2010, 10:20 AM

I am interested in putting in some bass with my BA factory system. I pm's Steve with ******** and he suggested I might be good with a stealth enclosure. I thought I would also ask here.

I am not looking for anything crazy, I like rock, pop, and techno/electronica. I want sharp and clear not loud and attention drawing.

I am a bit more partial to a set up that goes in the pass through area versus that sides. Could I do a set up in the pass through area with just one sub?

Thoughts/recommendations?

Cheers
K

Days75 · 03-17-2010, 10:29 AM

I have two 10" Fosgates with a kicker amp. I'd have to look at the amp to tell you the exact model. I had a VW GTI before the camaro didn't want a lot of bast to rattle everything lose so I got the two 10's and they had a very crisp bass. As soon as I have the dough I'm going to tuck one in each side of the Camaro's trunk and hope they sound just as good as they did in the hatch back VW

pleigh · 03-17-2010, 10:45 AM

I put in a single JL Audio 8" sub/encloser w/ Rockford Fosgate Punch 300.. PLENTY of Base..

Tecca · 03-17-2010, 11:34 AM

I have 2-10" ED's and love it!!!

Sour DeeZ · 03-17-2010, 12:19 PM

I have a 12' JL w3v3 in a ported box with new speakers all around, and 2 Rockford Fostgate amps, I suggest a 12" ported, sounds really nice but since you don't listen to rap, Im not sure if you should port it. But do you have a bugget? Also,you can do a stealth box, but its pricey,also 1 12" wont take up alot of room. I have my amps on the back of my seats,so Its perfect, I also have opened up a 10" box to 12" size, because I could fit a 12" ported box,I reccomend you do that

TonyNo · 03-17-2010, 01:13 PM

I have the base audio system and just added a 10" sub in a sealed box. Sounds great!

mrray13 · 03-17-2010, 01:15 PM

I'd recommend a single 10, sealed. Should be more then enough to take care of what you are after. Get something that can handle between 300-500wrms, give it that much power, and you'll be happy. If it's not enough, you can port the 10 and gain, in theory, 3db over the sealed setup which, again in theory, is twice as loud.

No reason why you can't put a single sub in the pass through area, with a 10 sealed, you should have the room to mount the amp right next to it!

Let us know what you choose!

cdigiovanni · 03-18-2010, 11:15 AM

2 10's ULTRA AUDIO's 1000watts rms

Michael_Js · 03-18-2010, 11:44 AM

10" ******** with side enclosure, 250Watt amp is perfect!

I wanted to keep my pass through. If you want more power, go with a single 12" and bigger amp.

I'm Very happy with my system! GF always comments about her door shaking

brandotron · 03-18-2010, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

10" ******** with side enclosure, 250Watt amp is perfect!

I wanted to keep my pass through. If you want more power, go with a single 12" and bigger amp.

I'm Very happy with my system! GF always comments about her door shaking

That's a clean install. ******** makes some good stuff.

2010SLVRBULIT · 03-18-2010, 12:03 PM

How about changing the 6x9s(size?) in the rear to 6x9 free air woofers. I know Kicker use to make them..hmmmm..just a thought.

Tysen · 03-18-2010, 12:15 PM

If you aren't looking for "make you ears bleed" bass, a single 10" (given the right manufacturer) is more than enough. That's what I have in my car. I recommend Infinity, I've been using them forever, but a lot of people like JL. If you decide to go the Infinity route, this is an awesome 10" sub for a great price:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...mpaign=froogle

Here are some pics of my install. This is before I put in the subwoofer I linked to. I don't like any wires showing.

seddon · 03-18-2010, 02:56 PM

The problem with the camaro is that when you add a sub you have to be carefull because with the back seats up you are trapping all the bass in your trunk and you might get alot of rattle. When I decide to do my audio I will replace the 2 6x9's in the back with 2 8" JL w7's. that way all the bass is in the car and alot less rattle in the trunk if any.

2Muchmark · 03-18-2010, 09:53 PM

I'm putting in 3 Subs and 3 Amps, and replacing all of the stock Boston's with Infinity's, etc etc. I should have it finished by the end of next week. I'll post some pics and especially tell you how it sounds. (Yes I'm leaving the stock radio).

03-17-2010, 10:20 AM	#1
Moriartii Drives: 11 IOM 2SS/RS M6 w/Hurst Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin Texas Posts: 1,269	Subs - 10", 12" or two 10" I am interested in putting in some bass with my BA factory system. I pm's Steve with ******** and he suggested I might be good with a stealth enclosure. I thought I would also ask here. I am not looking for anything crazy, I like rock, pop, and techno/electronica. I want sharp and clear not loud and attention drawing. I am a bit more partial to a set up that goes in the pass through area versus that sides. Could I do a set up in the pass through area with just one sub? Thoughts/recommendations? Cheers K

03-17-2010, 10:45 AM	#3
pleigh Drives: 2010 CGM 1LT A6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 219 View My Garage	I put in a single JL Audio 8" sub/encloser w/ Rockford Fosgate Punch 300.. PLENTY of Base.. __________________ 1LT A6, 19" polished rims, MRT 1.0 exhaust, Boston Acoustics, C&C package, Tint NO, the Rev limiter is not set to 118MPH... and YES, driving in this manner does affect MPG...

03-17-2010, 01:13 PM	#6
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	I have the base audio system and just added a 10" sub in a sealed box. Sounds great! __________________

03-17-2010, 01:15 PM	#7
mrray13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: southern Illinois Posts: 2,973	I'd recommend a single 10, sealed. Should be more then enough to take care of what you are after. Get something that can handle between 300-500wrms, give it that much power, and you'll be happy. If it's not enough, you can port the 10 and gain, in theory, 3db over the sealed setup which, again in theory, is twice as loud. No reason why you can't put a single sub in the pass through area, with a 10 sealed, you should have the room to mount the amp right next to it! Let us know what you choose! __________________ *PacMan*

03-18-2010, 11:44 AM	#9
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	10" ****** with side enclosure, 250Watt amp is perfect! I wanted to keep my pass through. If you want more power, go with a single 12" and bigger amp. I'm Very happy with my system! GF always comments about her door shaking Attached Images __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ******; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

03-17-2010, 10:29 AM	#2
Days75 Drives: 2010 VR 2SS A6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Beebe AR Posts: 193	I have two 10" Fosgates with a kicker amp. I'd have to look at the amp to tell you the exact model. I had a VW GTI before the camaro didn't want a lot of bast to rattle everything lose so I got the two 10's and they had a very crisp bass. As soon as I have the dough I'm going to tuck one in each side of the Camaro's trunk and hope they sound just as good as they did in the hatch back VW

03-17-2010, 11:34 AM	#4
Tecca . Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,380	I have 2-10" ED's and love it!!!

03-17-2010, 12:19 PM	#5
Sour DeeZ Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 692	I have a 12' JL w3v3 in a ported box with new speakers all around, and 2 Rockford Fostgate amps, I suggest a 12" ported, sounds really nice but since you don't listen to rap, Im not sure if you should port it. But do you have a bugget? Also,you can do a stealth box, but its pricey,also 1 12" wont take up alot of room. I have my amps on the back of my seats,so Its perfect, I also have opened up a 10" box to 12" size, because I could fit a 12" ported box,I reccomend you do that

03-18-2010, 11:15 AM	#8
cdigiovanni Drives: 2010 SS2, 03 vette supercharged, Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 339	2 10's ULTRA AUDIO's 1000watts rms

03-18-2010, 12:03 PM	#11
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	How about changing the 6x9s(size?) in the rear to 6x9 free air woofers. I know Kicker use to make them..hmmmm..just a thought.

03-18-2010, 12:15 PM	#12
Tysen Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,441 View My Garage	If you aren't looking for "make you ears bleed" bass, a single 10" (given the right manufacturer) is more than enough. That's what I have in my car. I recommend Infinity, I've been using them forever, but a lot of people like JL. If you decide to go the Infinity route, this is an awesome 10" sub for a great price: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...mpaign=froogle Here are some pics of my install. This is before I put in the subwoofer I linked to. I don't like any wires showing. __________________ "I'm a man who discovered the wheel, and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn! That's what kind of man I am." - Ron Burgundy My build thread

03-18-2010, 02:56 PM	#13
seddon Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 1,165	The problem with the camaro is that when you add a sub you have to be carefull because with the back seats up you are trapping all the bass in your trunk and you might get alot of rattle. When I decide to do my audio I will replace the 2 6x9's in the back with 2 8" JL w7's. that way all the bass is in the car and alot less rattle in the trunk if any. __________________ Elite Design Concepts NY5THGEN2017 ZL1 Garnet Red/M6/// IG @Crazl1

03-18-2010, 09:53 PM	#14
2Muchmark Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 857	I'm putting in 3 Subs and 3 Amps, and replacing all of the stock Boston's with Infinity's, etc etc. I should have it finished by the end of next week. I'll post some pics and especially tell you how it sounds. (Yes I'm leaving the stock radio).

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