Full Subwoofer Setup. I need advice please.

[nay6800a]

I bought a 2014 Ford Fusion Titanium in February and it is currently in its stock configuration as far as audio is concerned.

I recently decided I needed to put a subwoofer in it. I haven't really been into car audio in around a decade, so I need a bit of help.

I would rather not have to upgrade my electrical system tbh. So if that is a possibility, that would be awesome.

As far as my preferences, I would like a single subwoofer system. I am also looking for more of a musical and clean sounding subwoofer (as opposed to punchy). For reference, if anyone is familiar with home audio, I run a Definitive Technology Supercube and I am happy with it's performance.

Size wise, I don't really care all that much. 10" or 12" I'm sure are fine. I don't blast my music too loud going down the street, I just hate missing the lower half of the spectrum when I turn on music.

I would also appreciate any advice on enclosures and amps that would pair up nicely.

Thanks a lot for your help and if you need any other information, let me know.

Edit: Oh, Sorry... I would like to stay under 350 for the subwoofer itself. Trying to keep the whole system under or as close to $1000 as I can.

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Same car I have. Do you have the 12 speaker Sony setup?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Anyway you can do what you want for way less than $1000. You don't want to much because it will overpower the interior speakers.

Audiocontrol LC-2i on Amazon $80

Single 600 watt 12

Mono 600 watts

Box $150 or so.

4awg amp kit $50

I'll link some options in a bit.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

This is the good stuff

Amps

SoundQubed Q1-750 Amplifier - SSA STORE

Crescendo Audio Symphony S600.1 - 600 watts x 1 Mono Block - SSA STORE

Sundown Audio SAE-600D - SSA STORE

Subs

SSA Store - SoundQubed HDS212 12 INCH SUBWOOFER (HDS212)

GCON-12 Sound Solutions Audio 12" 750W GCON Series Subwoofer - SSA STORE

Sundown Audio SA-12 600 watt sub woofer

If you have a dealer check these out. Prices will be less. Subs are built to order with custom options.

M.45 | DD Audio

1500 Series | DD Audio

KnuKonceptz Kolossus 4 Gauge OFC Amplifier Installation Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CIJBKK/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_XaKJub09QDJH4

 

[nay6800a]

Thanks for the help bud.

Yes, I do have the 12 speaker sony setup.

So, correct me if I am wrong, but if I went with this setup, would it work alright?

Soundqubed HDS212 12 Inch Subwoofer

SoundQubed Q1-750 Amplifier - SSA STORE

KnuKonceptz Kolossus 4 Gauge OFC Amplifier Installation Kit

Audiocontrol LC-2i

Also, the Soundqubed sub I have above is one model higher than the one you recommended. Not sure if that messes anything up. 99 bucks just seemed kinda cheap. Also, No clue on what kind of box to get, any recommendations?

I see a lot of people recommending the higher Soundqubed HDC subs or the FI's. Is the difference sound quality, or are they just more expensive because they can get louder?

 

[CSCStang]

Thanks for the help bud.
Yes, I do have the 12 speaker sony setup.

So, correct me if I am wrong, but if I went with this setup, would it work alright?

Soundqubed HDS312 12 Inch Subwoofer

SoundQubed Q1-750 Amplifier - SSA STORE

KnuKonceptz Kolossus 4 Gauge OFC Amplifier Installation Kit

Also, the Soundqubed sub I have above is one model higher than the one you recommended. Not sure if that messes anything up. 99 bucks just seemed kinda cheap. Also, No clue on what kind of box to get, any recommendations?

I see a lot of people recommending the higher Soundqubed HDC subs or the FI's. Is the difference sound quality, or are they just more expensive because they can get louder?

The 300 series are 1200rms. The 200 are 600rms. You said you didn't want an electrical upgrade, so go with the hds212. The HDC are more of a competition sub.

 

[nay6800a]

Awesome. Thanks for the clarification CSCStang.

Any thoughts on the:

RE Audio SEXv2-12D2

750W 12" SE-X v2 Series Dual 2 ohm Subwoofer

Or the

RE Audio SEXv1-12D2

600W 12" SE-X Series Dual 2 ohm Subwoofer

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

I wouldn't touch RE unless it was the pre sellout stuff. 2005 models

 

[nay6800a]

I wouldn't touch RE unless it was the pre sellout stuff. 2005 models

Right on. Thanks again.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Right on. Thanks again.

Just make sure you set it up right and keep it clean. The way our electrical works you can quickly drag voltage down. We have a decent size alternator but it runs a lot of stuff. I'm not planing on going over 800 watts total.