Στέλ U1ARUN Member 192 Member For: 13y 12d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 10/10/12 01:23 PM Share Posted 10/10/12 01:23 PM (edited) Hey guys, I'm looking to gain some quality bass other than reversing the wires like some have done to the stock subwoofer. I want to use the original location without adding any amps so what are some good free-air subs on the market? I have read alot of good reviews on the JBL GTO804 but before I start buying anything, giving my situation, Is it even worth the upgrade? Thanks for the help in advance!PS.. Would anyone happen to know the wattage of the factory amp / sub & is there a way to control the bass level without increasing bass through the rest of the speakers? Edited 10/10/12 01:27 PM by Στέλ Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82337-fg-8-subwoofer-upgrade/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeze_xr Bronze Donating Members 168 Member For: 13y 2m 8d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 10/10/12 10:08 PM Share Posted 10/10/12 10:08 PM I replaced mine in my bf 2 with a sound stream reference 8"Was a good improvement but it was only 2 months til I upgraded to a 12 inchI think the whole idea of an 8" sub in our size cars is a bad idea Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82337-fg-8-subwoofer-upgrade/#findComment-1307726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Στέλ U1ARUN Member 192 Member For: 13y 12d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 11/10/12 08:35 AM Author Share Posted 11/10/12 08:35 AM Well I'm not after massive amounts of bass. Just after something that will be better than the stock subwoofer in my car at the moment.Can anyone help me out in regards to my FG? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82337-fg-8-subwoofer-upgrade/#findComment-1307982 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnesy Donating Members 210 Member For: 16y 3m 22d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 11/10/12 08:58 AM Share Posted 11/10/12 08:58 AM Philthy18: Did you just disconnect the 8" and wire it up to a boxed 12" running off the factory amp? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82337-fg-8-subwoofer-upgrade/#findComment-1307991 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MA91CK billet turbos and weathered engines dont mix Donating Members 1,346 Member For: 12y 11m 21d Gender: Male Location: Wollongong Posted 11/10/12 09:34 AM Share Posted 11/10/12 09:34 AM Look up brands like morel, infinity, Polk maybe, higher end brands. Make sure it's an open air woofer too Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82337-fg-8-subwoofer-upgrade/#findComment-1308018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Στέλ U1ARUN Member 192 Member For: 13y 12d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, NSW Posted 11/10/12 09:37 AM Author Share Posted 11/10/12 09:37 AM I have done my research on subwoofers & know which one I'm going for. The question is it worth while to replace it while maintaining the factory amplifier to power it? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82337-fg-8-subwoofer-upgrade/#findComment-1308021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeze_xr Bronze Donating Members 168 Member For: 13y 2m 8d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 11/10/12 09:39 AM Share Posted 11/10/12 09:39 AM (edited) On 11/10/2012 at 8:58 AM, Barnesy said: Philthy18: Did you just disconnect the 8" and wire it up to a boxed 12" running off the factory amp?No I am running a cadence 400rms amp on itSearch for my "install opinions"It's my thread on my boot install Edited 11/10/12 09:46 AM by Philthy18 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82337-fg-8-subwoofer-upgrade/#findComment-1308023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1600dave Donating Members 872 Member For: 14y 4m 3d Posted 11/10/12 09:47 AM Share Posted 11/10/12 09:47 AM It may be better, but it's not going to be great. Will never come close to even a cheap boxed 12".What you may consider enough bass some may think is crap, and vice versa, so only you can decide really Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82337-fg-8-subwoofer-upgrade/#findComment-1308030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeze_xr Bronze Donating Members 168 Member For: 13y 2m 8d Gender: Male Location: Newcastle Posted 11/10/12 09:56 AM Share Posted 11/10/12 09:56 AM I used to have a 12" in my old pulsar so the standard 8" didn't compare in any way so it got upgraded straight away Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82337-fg-8-subwoofer-upgrade/#findComment-1308039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AusAnt Turbo Noob Donating Members 331 Member For: 12y 7m 19d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 09/11/12 10:01 AM Share Posted 09/11/12 10:01 AM Hey did you get round to replacing the factory 8"? Would like to know the difference? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/82337-fg-8-subwoofer-upgrade/#findComment-1322943 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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