Best bass without a sub

[Threehz]

If you already have an 2x amp then I would just find a nice set of components. Something like these:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_28065_VIBE-Audio-Black-Air-5-BA5-V2.html

of course there are a TON of cheaper sets that will do great, I just like the vibes, that's the set I plan on putting in my car. If you throw those up front with the amp pushing the 5.25's you'll have good mid/bass and the tweets will be a massive upgrade from the stock. Then you still have the rear speakers supporting.

That's just what I would do in your situation.

[couch.lock]

What about alpine 6x9s in the front, powered by a 110 watt rms amp, and premium speakers in the rear powered by my deck?

[blueapplesoda]

alpine 6x9s with a small amp in the rear deck. type-s i think it was sps-609s. Sounds better than my non-ported sony 450w 10" walmart setup...cause my box sucks ass.

[couch.lock]

I'm not necessarily looking for a permanent alternative to a sub, just something easy. I just put 5.25 components in the front and wired up an amp to power them. Unfortunately, the amp is only a 2 channel, so to get a sub set up I would have to run another amp, and I really don't feel like doing that haha.

So with that in mind, you guys still think that drivers would be a good idea? I don't really see my 22 rms deck being able to sufficiently power 6.5''s

P.S. If anyone is selling their black, rear, premium speakers, please contact me.

[JrCamacho]

You're best bet is to lurk on car audio forums and then research about certain components or drivers that will give you what you're looking for.

true that.

I know the front 5.25" openings can accomodate a 6.5" driver with some modification, but at least it would be a better overall performing setup than the 5.25"

Im currently looking to keep the 5.25" size and look for a set of components.. I have yet to find a pair that is suitable to my needs (electronic dance music) at a decent price, i dig the stock tweeter position (i like it clean) however my this is the second set of nokias that i have blown through... Im wondering how easy it is to swap new tweeters into them.

[Dozyproductions]

You're best bet is to lurk on car audio forums and then research about certain components or drivers that will give you what you're looking for.

[couch.lock]

the amp is built in. its got just a plug so its very easy to take one when you need the room. you can just connect it to your rear speakers. you dont need to run rca's from the deck. i think i paid $75 on craigslist for mine. they make them in 8" and 10". i've got the 8" and its plenty for me.

That's awesome, thanks

[richardkeith97]

How was it so easy to hook up? Don't you have to run it to the deck? And does it need an amp or is there some kind of self contained amp?

the amp is built in. its got just a plug so its very easy to take one when you need the room. you can just connect it to your rear speakers. you dont need to run rca's from the deck. i think i paid $75 on craigslist for mine. they make them in 8" and 10". i've got the 8" and its plenty for me.

[couch.lock]

I got one for $150 at frys and took me and a friend like 45 mins. Cheap, Gets the job done and takes barely any space in the trunk.

How was it so easy to hook up? Don't you have to run it to the deck? And does it need an amp or is there some kind of self contained amp?

[dwvw]

Make sure to seal the speakers front to back (ie. no gaps in the mounting surface). That will make the biggest difference in bass in smaller speakers (besides making sure everything is in proper polarity I guess).

[CabbE30]

get a bazooka on cl. took me less then a half hour to get it wired up and couldnt be happier

I got one for $150 at frys and took me and a friend like 45 mins. Cheap, Gets the job done and takes barely any space in the trunk.

[bmwguy325is]

A huge amp with some long throw 5.25s.
6x9s in the rear work decent but they vent into the sealed trunk.

[richardkeith97]

i have a good pair of black rear premium speakers if your interested

[bernzpeed]

i'm pretty happy with my premium speakers. you can actually feel the bass within the car. not as prominent as the bigger subs which i hate. it's just right.

[richardkeith97]

get a bazooka on cl. took me less then a half hour to get it wired up and couldnt be happier