GOLDIE My new toy Lifetime Members 5,344 Member For: 22y 12d Gender: Male Location: stanthorpe wine capital of qld. Posted 23/09/05 08:04 PM Share Posted 23/09/05 08:04 PM XR8owner said: I'm the proud owner of a 2003 xr8, however, I purchased this car second hand, and it came without the premium sound package. I've been looking for someone to install an amp/sub package in my car for a while, and haven't found anyone who has worked on a BA before.In short, I don't trust someone who doesnt know what they're doing with my baby. Can someone tell me if it's possible to install an aftermarket amp/sub package and if so, how they did ?<{POST_SNAPBACK}>We found that when we got our car new in 2002 but I just did it myself but they still say it can't be bloody wombats in the audio industry just done like doing things that are different.Ian Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20261-sub-woofer-installs-for-bas/page/2/#findComment-297804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poo Member 19 Member For: 20y 1m 6d Posted 25/09/05 01:23 PM Share Posted 25/09/05 01:23 PM (edited) I also own a second hand XR8, and yeah it has been done.Running two Kenwood 2 channels to power Focal splits in front and rear (keep away from those nasty 6x9 types IMO) and an Alpine mono powering 2 x 12" subs in the boot. For me the bass is too much (I like bass but this is shaking the sh*t out of the boot - and that's with a box of deadening in there!) needs some tweaking but overall the sound seems good. Can't recommend the Focal splits enough - very impressive!Goldie's audio setup is pretty impressive - one you tend to remember : ) Edited 25/09/05 01:24 PM by Poo Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20261-sub-woofer-installs-for-bas/page/2/#findComment-298305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
exar Member 187 Member For: 21y 1m 22d Posted 26/09/05 02:56 AM Share Posted 26/09/05 02:56 AM I too have experienced that nasty popping sound from the sub. Sounds like it is bottoming out.My question is this. Do I really have to wire in a new amp? Can't I just get a new driver to replace the obviously sh*tty quality one that comes from the factory, and run it from the factory amp, even if I have to use a separate box for it? OK, it won't be perfect, but as long as I stop the nasty popping, I'll be happy... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20261-sub-woofer-installs-for-bas/page/2/#findComment-298409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
XR8owner Member 121 Member For: 19y 10m 14d Posted 26/09/05 03:06 AM Share Posted 26/09/05 03:06 AM I'm in WA, so that doesnt help at all Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20261-sub-woofer-installs-for-bas/page/2/#findComment-298411 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trough Lolly Member 4,349 Member For: 20y 7m 26d Gender: Male Location: Mildura Posted 26/09/05 04:49 AM Share Posted 26/09/05 04:49 AM I have a 15' sub in my ute running off a rockford line level converter and I think it sounds awesome!! no noises or pops here!mind u my rear-view mirror constantly points downwards.. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20261-sub-woofer-installs-for-bas/page/2/#findComment-298427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradoxx Colossal Member Member 5,049 Member For: 20y 8m 10d Gender: Male Location: Perth, WA Posted 27/09/05 12:42 AM Share Posted 27/09/05 12:42 AM Where in WA? If you are northern suburbs I could show you what you need to do if you like? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20261-sub-woofer-installs-for-bas/page/2/#findComment-298702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8TOADS Silver Donating Members 3,618 Member For: 19y 9m 27d Gender: Male Location: OZ Posted 27/09/05 01:12 AM Share Posted 27/09/05 01:12 AM Look out for some basic pics in the next few days. A question for the true audio nuts. Why exactly does an alpine Head unit make my same subs+amp sound mint, whereas my factory head unit makes them sound crap?? Is an after market unit the only TRUE fix?? Thanks guys. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20261-sub-woofer-installs-for-bas/page/2/#findComment-298706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomchic Just because it is, doesn't mean it should be..... Lifetime Members 14,092 Member For: 20y 7m 22d Gender: Female Location: Noosa QLD Posted 27/09/05 01:15 AM Share Posted 27/09/05 01:15 AM Me too...I want a bigger sub... to put in the Phantom Sub Box --- NOICE ! ford have just replaced the factory sub... it is markedly better can now have bass up higher with higher volume... I too play dance and techno...shazzy Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20261-sub-woofer-installs-for-bas/page/2/#findComment-298707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Power Member 381 Member For: 21y 2d Location: MENAI, NSW Posted 27/09/05 01:45 AM Share Posted 27/09/05 01:45 AM I want to know where is the best location in the boot for an aftermarket amp?My installer wants to locate it on the back of the rear seat on the driver's side (bigger split seat). But I want to wedge the sub box there and it might interfere. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20261-sub-woofer-installs-for-bas/page/2/#findComment-298714 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IH8TOADS Silver Donating Members 3,618 Member For: 19y 9m 27d Gender: Male Location: OZ Posted 27/09/05 01:51 AM Share Posted 27/09/05 01:51 AM I have an alpine V12 mono channel and it can fit in the spot where the factory (premium sound) amp sits. I doubt it would get any decent cooling though. Also not sure if boots with standard stereo have the in built bump on the passenger side where the amp is located. I have also noticed that the standard sub makes decent sound but just not loud enough whereas my alpine amp and subs make decent noise but not decent sound?? Damn it!!!! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/20261-sub-woofer-installs-for-bas/page/2/#findComment-298716 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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