Decent Budget Subwoofer and Amplifier?

[InterAV]

Hello members of this forums! I'm new here and I'd like to ask you guys a question. So currently my car (1998 Toyota 4Runner) has a cheap Pioneer stereo unit with 4 (I think Pioneer) cheap speakers s well. The end result is a ok sound with absolutely no low end sound. I was thinking of just throwing in a "decent" budget subwoofer that would give the audio some much needed bass to have a much more enjoyable listening experience, since my music consists of a decent amount of bass. I assume I would also need an amplifier to go along with a single sub? I plan on keeping the 4 Speakers and Stereo Unit is has currently. Again, I'm not looking for something top of the line or the best experience possible, I just want to add some bass. Could you guys point me to some specific products or brands that would start me on my endeavor? My budget would probably be $400 total for the Subwoofer and amplifier. Thanks a lot for reading this wall of text.

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[garychoffmann 10+ year member]

Look at enclosed subwoofers from jbl and DD. I've heard both of those and they were decent.

 

[n2audio 5,000+ posts]

JBL is what i was thinking too.

I would prefer lower tuning, but this will definitely give you some boom: JBL GT5-1202BR_GX-A3001 (gt51202br_gxa3001) Single 12" GT Series

 

[mclerico83 5,000+ posts]

NVX MVPA1 Micro-V 300W RMS Mono Car Amp with Small Footprint

JBL GT5-1202BR Single 12" Bass-Reflex Subwoofer Box/Enclosure

 

[smatchimo]

Budget system owner reporting in. I spent under 400 on my set up. its way too loud for me but is fun to demo every so often.

amp = $150

Sub = $85

box = $90

+20 dollar amp kit. not bad for an "ebay" system at all. id find a custom t line box though with all this money you're saving. you wont be sorry!

To give you an idea how loud it is: i had everything turned down to 0db, and xover set to 40-45hz. it was still over powering everything. had to set my balance to the rear almost 70% since my subs are driven off the fronts, and lower the bass on my head unit just to get it sounding "balanced"

 

[jordon]

Budget system owner reporting in. I spent under 400 on my set up. its way too loud for me but is fun to demo every so often.amp = $150

Sub = $85

box = $90

+20 dollar amp kit. not bad for an "ebay" system at all. id find a custom t line box though with all this money you're saving. you wont be sorry!

To give you an idea how loud it is: i had everything turned down to 0db, and xover set to 40-45hz. it was still over powering everything. had to set my balance to the rear almost 70% since my subs are driven off the fronts, and lower the bass on my head unit just to get it sounding "balanced"

Never included what you actually got.

 

[smatchimo]

they are links, are they not working for you? ill edit my post so it looks more obvious, its my first time here

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

Guaranteed even with a weak sub, itlldrown out your mids and highs. Id get a single jbl gt5 15 in a sealed box and a 5 channel amp like the ppi 900.5 so your speakers wont get drowned out.

 

[jordon]

they are links, are they not working for you? ill edit my post so it looks more obvious, its my first time here

They didn't show up as links in Tapatalk but do in the browser. Weird. My bad

 

[kcr357 10+ year member]

Guaranteed even with a weak sub, itlldrown out your mids and highs. Id get a single jbl gt5 15 in a sealed box and a 5 channel amp like the ppi 900.5 so your speakers wont get drowned out.

Agreed. Infinity has some 2 ohm reference speakers that I use and only run 50 pair. 20o for a 900.5, and plenty left over for a budget sub and supplies.

 

[kcr357 10+ year member]

New Infinity 6032CF 120 Watt 6 5" 2 Way Reference Coaxial Car Stereo Speakers 050667110512 | eBay

These will fit in the front, in the back I think you need an adapter plate to get some 5.25's in there.

With that amp and sub Jeff recommended you'll have a pretty **** nice system on the cheap.