Back subwoofer recommendations for 2000 Suburban LT

[Gosman]

I'm the original owner of a 2000 Suburban LT with only 113,000 miles. I'm refurbishing the truck and need to replace the subwoofer in the back. I understand it will take a 2 Ohm speaker or 4 ohms wired in parallel 8 inch shallow? Any recommendations for a direct fit? Also these are non Bose speakers in this LT. I thought, when I ordered it, that I had every option. Now I find that some had a Bose system in them with the sub under the dash? Was this an option in 2000?

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[Jimi77 Premium Member]

You might try a Suburban forum. There may be a Bose Clone out there somewhere.

 

[Gosman]

What the? I thought this was a Suburban forum.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

What the? I thought this was a Suburban forum.

Glad I could help.

 

[Old_Slapper]

I'm the original owner of a 2000 Suburban LT with only 113,000 miles. I'm refurbishing the truck and need to replace the subwoofer in the back. I understand it will take a 2 Ohm speaker or 4 ohms wired in parallel 8 inch shallow? Any recommendations for a direct fit? Also these are non Bose speakers in this LT. I thought, when I ordered it, that I had every option. Now I find that some had a Bose system in them with the sub under the dash? Was this an option in 2000?

It depends on how much you are willing to spend. There are a lot of good brands out there that make a dual 4-ohm 8" shallow sub. Check out Focal, Kicker, Polk, Pioneer, Kenwood, Fosgate, DS18, and others. What is the mounting depth of the factory sub?

 

[Gosman]

It depends on how much you are willing to spend. There are a lot of good brands out there that make a dual 4-ohm 8" shallow sub. Check out Focal, Kicker, Polk, Pioneer, Kenwood, Fosgate, DS18, and others. What is the mounting depth of the factory sub?

Not really sure. Major job getting to it. Just seen on YouTube that Suburbans take a shallower woofer than the Tahoes.

 

[Old_Slapper]

I remembered those subs being regular depth, so a shallow sub is not needed. I double checked, and it's accurate. You don't need a shallow sub. I would recommend pulling it out and measuring the depth. Remember, you will need at least an inch of space behind the sub to allow air to flow from the coils.

 

[Gosman]

I remembered those subs being regular depth, so a shallow sub is not needed. I double checked, and it's accurate. You don't need a shallow sub. I would recommend pulling it out and measuring the depth. Remember, you will need at least an inch of space behind the sub to allow air to flow from the coils.

Be sure you are checking Suburban's. The Tahoes have a deeper depth.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

We did a build using one of the DD Audio SL608's, which even though shallows were not necessary, was a fantastic drop in solution.

SL600 Series - 0 Revision - Hi-Def Tuned - DD Audio

The SL600 Series subwoofers give you the bass you want, in almost any space you want to put it. They feature super shallow mounting depths, and the suspensions have been tuned to perform in sealed and small vented enclosures. To maintain power handling, cooling and excursion the SL600s utilize...

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I've had a number of people listen to that driver and use it for factory replacements, even where shallow subs are not required, it's that good.

Purpose built, work just like full depth subs, takes up less room in factory OEM locations which is a plus for output.

 

[Gosman]

We did a build using one of the DD Audio SL608's, which even though shallows were not necessary, was a fantastic drop in solution.

SL600 Series - 0 Revision - Hi-Def Tuned - DD Audio

The SL600 Series subwoofers give you the bass you want, in almost any space you want to put it. They feature super shallow mounting depths, and the suspensions have been tuned to perform in sealed and small vented enclosures. To maintain power handling, cooling and excursion the SL600s utilize...

ddaudio.com

I've had a number of people listen to that driver and use it for factory replacements, even where shallow subs are not required, it's that good.

Purpose built, work just like full depth subs, takes up less room in factory OEM locations which is a plus for output.

The DD Audio SL608s are out of stock on the webpage. Any other suggestions?

 

[Old_Slapper]

Kicker has some good ones. The CompRT and the L7T are good.

 

[Doxquzme Premium Member]

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They are sold "AS IS". The dual 2" voice coils provide flexible wiring options and optimize impedance matching for superior audio performance. Crafted with high-quality materials, the SL608-D4 is designed to withstand rigorous use and maintain peak performance.

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[nauc 10+ year member]

no vent on this. i have the Xv3 for home audio, its nice

Xv4 Series 12" Subwoofer

Experience unparalleled bass performance with the Fi Car Audio Alpha Series Subwoofer. Designed for audiophiles, this subwoofer delivers powerful, precise sound, and robust build quality for ultimate in-car audio enjoyment.

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