Installed a MTX rt8pt 8" powered Sub
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Installed a MTX rt8pt 8" powered Sub
Put one of these in the trunk this weekend.
I'm not an audiophile so forgive my language. It has a good sound, it can get quite loud in the car (I have a hardtop) when turned up, yet outside of the car it isn't that loud. I like that because I'm not trying to draw attention, just get a better overall sound. The install was pretty simple, the hardest part being running the power wire through the firewall. Only needed to buy a wiring kit and its a powered sub so no amp needed. Also, it has a remote switch to allow for gain control from up front. For the price of ~150$ total its pretty killer for those looking to add just a bit to the car's audio system.
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I doesn't take up too much space and I have enough room left for the stuff I need to put in the trunk. It's easy to remove too, if I ever need to put my golf clubs in or something. I plan on making a cover to make it look a little cleaner at some point in the future, but its the inside of my trunk an it's not a show car, so...
I'm not an audiophile so forgive my language. It has a good sound, it can get quite loud in the car (I have a hardtop) when turned up, yet outside of the car it isn't that loud. I like that because I'm not trying to draw attention, just get a better overall sound. The install was pretty simple, the hardest part being running the power wire through the firewall. Only needed to buy a wiring kit and its a powered sub so no amp needed. Also, it has a remote switch to allow for gain control from up front. For the price of ~150$ total its pretty killer for those looking to add just a bit to the car's audio system.
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I doesn't take up too much space and I have enough room left for the stuff I need to put in the trunk. It's easy to remove too, if I ever need to put my golf clubs in or something. I plan on making a cover to make it look a little cleaner at some point in the future, but its the inside of my trunk an it's not a show car, so...
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I'm not an audiophile so forgive my language. It has a good sound, it can get quite loud in the car (I have a hardtop) when turned up, yet outside of the car it isn't that loud. I like that because I'm not trying to draw attention, just get a better overall sound. The install was pretty simple, the hardest part being running the power wire through the firewall.
How much trunk space did you have to give up?
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That looks like a really nice unit for 150! Ive had numerous systems in all of my cars and a ported box with a strong woofer is all anyone needs. You already have a plus with having a hardtop, sealing the cabin for better resonance. IMO you will want something a little more trunk space conscious, and powerful after a while. Not trying to bash your setup, I personally always appreciate new ideas. Tell me what you think about this:
$100 shipped custom ported box from zenclosures.com with EXCELLENT customer service (built it to specs of my sub)
$180 for a brand new Sundown Audio SA-8. 8" sub 500RMS this thing is a TANK. The magnet is bigger than the cone lol!
$150 Alpine 1000w MRP-M1000 amp
This setup is equally as crisp and loud as the 12" Alpine Type R 600RMS I used to have, powered by 1000watts.
Current setup = 40 lbs Old setup = 110lbs. This is a sports car after all, lets not add weight right!
$100 shipped custom ported box from zenclosures.com with EXCELLENT customer service (built it to specs of my sub)
$180 for a brand new Sundown Audio SA-8. 8" sub 500RMS this thing is a TANK. The magnet is bigger than the cone lol!
$150 Alpine 1000w MRP-M1000 amp
This setup is equally as crisp and loud as the 12" Alpine Type R 600RMS I used to have, powered by 1000watts.
Current setup = 40 lbs Old setup = 110lbs. This is a sports car after all, lets not add weight right!
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Put one of these in the trunk this weekend.
I'm not an audiophile so forgive my language. It has a good sound, it can get quite loud in the car (I have a hardtop) when turned up, yet outside of the car it isn't that loud. I like that because I'm not trying to draw attention, just get a better overall sound. The install was pretty simple, the hardest part being running the power wire through the firewall. Only needed to buy a wiring kit and its a powered sub so no amp needed. Also, it has a remote switch to allow for gain control from up front. For the price of ~150$ total its pretty killer for those looking to add just a bit to the car's audio system.
Pics:
I doesn't take up too much space and I have enough room left for the stuff I need to put in the trunk. It's easy to remove too, if I ever need to put my golf clubs in or something. I plan on making a cover to make it look a little cleaner at some point in the future, but its the inside of my trunk an it's not a show car, so...
I'm not an audiophile so forgive my language. It has a good sound, it can get quite loud in the car (I have a hardtop) when turned up, yet outside of the car it isn't that loud. I like that because I'm not trying to draw attention, just get a better overall sound. The install was pretty simple, the hardest part being running the power wire through the firewall. Only needed to buy a wiring kit and its a powered sub so no amp needed. Also, it has a remote switch to allow for gain control from up front. For the price of ~150$ total its pretty killer for those looking to add just a bit to the car's audio system.
Pics:
I doesn't take up too much space and I have enough room left for the stuff I need to put in the trunk. It's easy to remove too, if I ever need to put my golf clubs in or something. I plan on making a cover to make it look a little cleaner at some point in the future, but its the inside of my trunk an it's not a show car, so...
Oh wow! That fits in there perfectly! The first pic made it look huge. That will work! Nice job
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