BAD A$$ Cobalt SS Build (Opinions?)

[Omarquez 10+ year member]

Ok heres the scoop...im pretty new on here so i jus wanted to make this thread to get some opinions. I have an 06 Cobalt SS that i am putting a system in and i will upload some pics when done, but i want to knw what everyone thinks about this setup....Thanks!!

Head Unit: Kenwood DDX-814

Speakers: Stock Pioneer System

Amp: Hifonics BXI2006D

Wire: 1/0 KnuKonceptz Kollosus Flex

Enclosure: 3.2 Cubic feet tuned at 33 hz.

Sub: 1 FI fully Loaded BTL

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[QuantumAudio]

thats not bad ass at all, one being its quite mediocre at best, 2 being everyone and there mother has that setup, 3 being your a doorknob and running stock cobalt HORRIBLE door speakers

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

though the Cobalt uses Pioneer...such as many makes of vehicles use name brand speakers...such as Rockford...Infinity...Sony...Kenwood...ect...They all use bottom of the line name brand crap ...my HHR had the Pioneer upgrade and the speakers sounded like crap....I'm sure they are the same speakers used in the Cobalt....

 

[timaishu 10+ year member]

You think the stock pioneers are that bad? Ive never heard them, but my altima has the clarion system. Front comps and rear 6x9s. Actually sounds decent I think.

 

[basssquared 10+ year member]

my friend has an 09 Cobalt SS and the pioneers sound average at best not horrible but nothing impressive

 

[manny1337 10+ year member]

id stay away from kenwood. and upgrade the speakers/amp them

 

[7ender 10+ year member]

As for you sub setup, that's the same thing iv'e got //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif.

A couple things you should consider. You're going to NEED electrical upgrades with that much power...you need to do the big 3 for sure, and a bigger/second battery or alternator.

That amp only does 1600 watts also, just so you know.

That said, i'd say your box is significantly too small. A larger box is going to be more efficient since you're not giving that BTL enough power to begin with. Mine's in 4.4 cubes, and I had previously had it in 4.0 and it wasn't enough.

 

[eharri3 10+ year member]

Good I guess. Not a big fan of substage-only upgrades myself.

 

[QuantumAudio]

You think the stock pioneers are that bad? Ive never heard them, but my altima has the clarion system. Front comps and rear 6x9s. Actually sounds decent I think.

They are HORRIBLE!!! Ive heard 2 vehicles, one with a substage, one without, both sounded GROSS

 

[gtbike900 10+ year member]

As for you sub setup, that's the same thing iv'e got //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif.
A couple things you should consider. You're going to NEED electrical upgrades with that much power...you need to do the big 3 for sure, and a bigger/second battery or alternator.

That amp only does 1600 watts also, just so you know.

That said, i'd say your box is significantly too small. A larger box is going to be more efficient since you're not giving that BTL enough power to begin with. Mine's in 4.4 cubes, and I had previously had it in 4.0 and it wasn't enough.

ithe does not state what size sub he is using and your already asuming his box is to small it could be a 12 an if it is the box is fine or it could be and 18 and box is way to tiny

 

[7ender 10+ year member]

Hmm, I suppose you're right, but I was assuming it was a 15 since 3.2 cubes falls within Fi's recommended 3-5 cubes for the 15.

 

[misfit138 5,000+ posts]

I love stock systems with 1,500+ watts of bass added to the mix. It's always a recipe for success.

/sarcasm

 

[jdawg 5,000+ posts]

that sub will laugh at that amp, get something a lil cheaper and use the money for electrical upgrades

 

[Safe-N-Sound215 10+ year member]

thats not bad ass at all, one being its quite mediocre at best, 2 being everyone and there mother has that setup, 3 being your a doorknob and running stock cobalt HORRIBLE door speakers

you're

door knob

 

[7ender 10+ year member]

that sub will laugh at that amp, get something a lil cheaper and use the money for electrical upgrades

x2...a BL will take that power.