Amp/Sub question on 2012 Convertible - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

AuburnGrad93 · 06-30-2014, 12:54 PM

So I've been searching the threads both here in the Vert section and the radio section and everything seems to be older posts? So I was wondering what Amp/Sub combination people are using more recently? I am just wanting to upgrad the Amp and sub but keep the stock look and all my trunk space. Have tried to call ******** but no answer? I have the MyLink NAV radio with BA and am very happy with it, just wanting to improve the sound a little bit. Also, not wanting to spend a mint here either! Just a decent amp/sub combination?

AuburnGrad93 · 07-02-2014, 08:26 AM

No one has a suggestion???

45thCamaro · 07-02-2014, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AuburnGrad93

No one has a suggestion???

I do not have a vert, but the JL 400/xd I believe is popular. Not sure of figment issues with the vert trunk however.

VOLmanTN · 07-02-2014, 09:47 AM

I am planning on using the ******** harness and attaching a powered bazooka sub in the trunk. I've had friends with these in the past and they always sounded good and can easily be removed for space. I like that the bazooka is just one tube with amp built in.

AuburnGrad93 · 07-02-2014, 03:12 PM

I also plan on using the ******** harness, but I am thing of just replacing my stock Amp with a 5 channel Amp and then replacing my stock sub behind the rear seat with an aftermarket sub. I have pretty much narrowed the amp down to either the JL XD700/5 or the Alpine MRX-V70? Just no one knows a model number of the sub that will fit in the Vert stock location?

LuckyZL-1 · 07-02-2014, 10:13 PM

Go with JL audio! I did Kicker my buddy did JL and his rocks! I'm switching mine out soon.

AuburnGrad93 · 07-03-2014, 12:16 PM

Yeah, I have decided to go with the XD700/5 for certain. Now just need to decide on which sub I need? Has to need less than 7" clearance from what I understand?

xnuyokr · 07-03-2014, 12:52 PM

I went with this 10":
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You need the adapter plate from sub thump since the original sub is 8"!

AuburnGrad93 · 07-03-2014, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by xnuyokr

I went with this 10":
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You need the adapter plate from sub thump since the original sub is 8"!

So you're happy with it? And it fit in the stock location behind the rear seat without any problems? Did you add any sound deadener behind it or anything?

xnuyokr · 07-03-2014, 10:42 PM

Perfect fit (with the adapter). I lined the whole enclosure with Fat mat and also used Pillow fill on either side to reduce the size of the space. I haven't upgraded my stock amp yet,(non Ba) and I wired the sub for 1 ohm operation and it's a great improvement. It should sound even better with your BA amp!

06-30-2014, 12:54 PM	#1
AuburnGrad93 Drives: 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN & McDonough, GA Posts: 308 View My Garage	Amp/Sub question on 2012 Convertible So I've been searching the threads both here in the Vert section and the radio section and everything seems to be older posts? So I was wondering what Amp/Sub combination people are using more recently? I am just wanting to upgrad the Amp and sub but keep the stock look and all my trunk space. Have tried to call ******** but no answer? I have the MyLink NAV radio with BA and am very happy with it, just wanting to improve the sound a little bit. Also, not wanting to spend a mint here either! Just a decent amp/sub combination? __________________ 1999 30th Anniversary Convertible Trans Am 2001 SOM Convertible Trans AM 2012 2SS/RS Summit White Convertible My Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224339 Last edited by AuburnGrad93; 06-30-2014 at 02:13 PM.

07-02-2014, 08:26 AM	#2
AuburnGrad93 Drives: 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN & McDonough, GA Posts: 308 View My Garage	No one has a suggestion??? __________________ 1999 30th Anniversary Convertible Trans Am 2001 SOM Convertible Trans AM 2012 2SS/RS Summit White Convertible My Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224339

07-02-2014, 03:12 PM	#5
AuburnGrad93 Drives: 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN & McDonough, GA Posts: 308 View My Garage	I also plan on using the ******** harness, but I am thing of just replacing my stock Amp with a 5 channel Amp and then replacing my stock sub behind the rear seat with an aftermarket sub. I have pretty much narrowed the amp down to either the JL XD700/5 or the Alpine MRX-V70? Just no one knows a model number of the sub that will fit in the Vert stock location? __________________ 1999 30th Anniversary Convertible Trans Am 2001 SOM Convertible Trans AM 2012 2SS/RS Summit White Convertible My Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224339

07-02-2014, 10:13 PM	#6
LuckyZL-1 Ragtop Rocket!!! Drives: Black on Black Convertible Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio Texas Posts: 809	Go with JL audio! I did Kicker my buddy did JL and his rocks! I'm switching mine out soon. __________________ ADM built 2013 Triple Black ZL-1 Convertible M6 ADM custom cam, LPE stage 2 heads with dual valve springs, LS-3 ported throttle body, LPE 2 piece pulley, LPE overdrive balancer, 10% overdrive pulley, ported supercharger inlet, ADM race intake system, stainless works 1-7/8 headers, Injector Dynamics injectors, ADM heat exchanger, ADM dual fuel pump system, ADM exhaust switch, ADM 3 tunes tuning package. 744rwhp 727rwtq

07-03-2014, 12:16 PM	#7
AuburnGrad93 Drives: 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat 4x4 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN & McDonough, GA Posts: 308 View My Garage	Yeah, I have decided to go with the XD700/5 for certain. Now just need to decide on which sub I need? Has to need less than 7" clearance from what I understand? __________________ 1999 30th Anniversary Convertible Trans Am 2001 SOM Convertible Trans AM 2012 2SS/RS Summit White Convertible My Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224339

07-02-2014, 09:47 AM	#4
VOLmanTN Go Vols! Drives: 2011 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: FL Posts: 226	I am planning on using the ******** harness and attaching a powered bazooka sub in the trunk. I've had friends with these in the past and they always sounded good and can easily be removed for space. I like that the bazooka is just one tube with amp built in.

07-03-2014, 12:52 PM	#8
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 745	I went with this 10": http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 You need the adapter plate from sub thump since the original sub is 8"! __________________

07-03-2014, 10:42 PM	#10
xnuyokr Drives: 2012 1LT Drop Top Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Yardley, Pa Posts: 745	Perfect fit (with the adapter). I lined the whole enclosure with Fat mat and also used Pillow fill on either side to reduce the size of the space. I haven't upgraded my stock amp yet,(non Ba) and I wired the sub for 1 ohm operation and it's a great improvement. It should sound even better with your BA amp! __________________