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So I have a 2003 Impala that is completely stock. The HU is a single cd player, satellite ready but no sat radio installed, with onstar, and factory 4 way amp (not bose). I am keeping the stock HU for sure but I want to add a single 12 inch sub, and also replace my stock speakers.
I built a box that is approx 1.75 cubic ft and it is sealed. The box is overbuilt having a a 2x4 frame with glued and screwed 3/4 mdf, interior is caulked, it is bombproof.
I have 100 dollars to spend on this, so this is going to be really low end, but hopefully an improvement. Please save the sermons about saving up or whatever, I am a grown man and could spend whatever on this, but I have a family, houses, priorities, etc, and my budget is 100 dollars.
Here is what I am thinking. I want to get this speaker level to line level adapter. Is it trash or will it work ok? Does anyone have any experience with this specific one? Will it be alright connected between my factory amp and my rear deck speakers? I just registered so I cant post links or images but it is a "Gino High to Low Line Out 2 RCA Socket Car Audio Converter" on Amazon for 5 dollars.
I already have 2 amps that i can choose from, neither are ideal, but i own them from a long time ago. One is a pioneer GM-X362 40 watt continuous times 2 with a built in low pass filter. The second is a RF Punch 300x 37.5x4 continuous into 4 ohms, 75x4 at 2 ohm also with built in low pass filter. I need to use one of these to drive my 12 inch sub. Suggestions?
For the sub, ok here is where things get dicey, after reading a lot of reviews, I have convinced myself that a Pyle like this one will fit the bill for me. I dont expect a lot here, just a sub that can be heard and felt from within the car, that can be driven by one of my amps that I already own. I want opinions on this please. Anyone have experience with this sub? If my expectations are right, I may be happy yes no?
"PYLE PLW12RD 12-Inch 800 Watt Subwoofer" on Amazon for 28 dollars
Also, I am considering some cheap pyle 6.5s and 6x9s for replacing the stock gear. I know there are much better options, but after reading a lot of reviews, people are typically impressed by these speakers and they seem to satisfy pretty much everyone. What do you think, might be a lot better than stock? Could my stock speakers be better than these?
I built a box that is approx 1.75 cubic ft and it is sealed. The box is overbuilt having a a 2x4 frame with glued and screwed 3/4 mdf, interior is caulked, it is bombproof.
I have 100 dollars to spend on this, so this is going to be really low end, but hopefully an improvement. Please save the sermons about saving up or whatever, I am a grown man and could spend whatever on this, but I have a family, houses, priorities, etc, and my budget is 100 dollars.
Here is what I am thinking. I want to get this speaker level to line level adapter. Is it trash or will it work ok? Does anyone have any experience with this specific one? Will it be alright connected between my factory amp and my rear deck speakers? I just registered so I cant post links or images but it is a "Gino High to Low Line Out 2 RCA Socket Car Audio Converter" on Amazon for 5 dollars.
I already have 2 amps that i can choose from, neither are ideal, but i own them from a long time ago. One is a pioneer GM-X362 40 watt continuous times 2 with a built in low pass filter. The second is a RF Punch 300x 37.5x4 continuous into 4 ohms, 75x4 at 2 ohm also with built in low pass filter. I need to use one of these to drive my 12 inch sub. Suggestions?
For the sub, ok here is where things get dicey, after reading a lot of reviews, I have convinced myself that a Pyle like this one will fit the bill for me. I dont expect a lot here, just a sub that can be heard and felt from within the car, that can be driven by one of my amps that I already own. I want opinions on this please. Anyone have experience with this sub? If my expectations are right, I may be happy yes no?
"PYLE PLW12RD 12-Inch 800 Watt Subwoofer" on Amazon for 28 dollars
Also, I am considering some cheap pyle 6.5s and 6x9s for replacing the stock gear. I know there are much better options, but after reading a lot of reviews, people are typically impressed by these speakers and they seem to satisfy pretty much everyone. What do you think, might be a lot better than stock? Could my stock speakers be better than these?
