Cerwin Vega spare tire subwoofer

cavemancan · 01-23-2019, 12:15 PM

Really dumb question I assume since it is “powered” no amp is needed?

redondoaveb · 01-23-2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cavemancan

Really dumb question I assume since it is “powered” no amp is needed?

That's correct.

cavemancan · 01-23-2019, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

That's correct.

I hate to repeat what has already been said but THIS IS SWEET!

Cheaper then buying a custom spare tire box by a boat load and it’s compact!

My factory audio took a dump and instead of diagnosing I figured upgrade time. So 1 piece of the puzzle solved.

redondoaveb · 01-23-2019, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cavemancan

I hate to repeat what has already been said but THIS IS SWEET!

Cheaper then buying a custom spare tire box by a boat load and it’s compact!

My factory audio took a dump and instead of diagnosing I figured upgrade time. So 1 piece of the puzzle solved.

I was skeptical when I bought it, I thought I might be throwing away $300.00 but I'm really impressed with how well it performs, especially for a sub that fits like the factory bose pos.

cavemancan · 01-23-2019, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I was skeptical when I bought it, I thought I might be throwing away $300.00 but I'm really impressed with how well it performs, especially for a sub that fits like the factory bose pos.

Considering I was happy with the factory Bose pos sub that’s high praise lol 😂

redondoaveb · 01-23-2019, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cavemancan

Considering I was happy with the factory Bose pos sub that’s high praise lol 😂

Night and day difference 😎

DragonSlave02 · 01-26-2019, 08:37 AM

Wow. Been thinking about some how hacking the boss sub for a little more power but with this I don’t have to. Thanks for the post 😊

bigaudiofanat · 01-28-2019, 09:35 AM

Personally with a plastic shell I can't see it holding a candle to something like the wicked box or even a custom enclosure. Better then the bose I would imagine yes. Going to install on in the wife's FX35 and see what it's like.

redondoaveb · 01-28-2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Personally with a plastic shell I can't see it holding a candle to something like the wicked box or even a custom enclosure. Better then the bose I would imagine yes. Going to install on in the wife's FX35 and see what it's like.

Hey Matt,
It's actually in an aluminum shell and is heavy duty. It's nothing like the cheap plastic piece of crap Bose. I think you're going to be pleasantly surprised at how well it works.

CRiZO · 01-28-2019, 11:15 AM

When I got mine I was like "okay let's see how they put a 12" woofer in this thing". The entire driver has a whole through the middle of it, like a donut. Pretty neato, I hadn't seen that before.

I didn't have time to install, but it's a very solidly built piece. It's all metal, but lighter than you'd expect due to being cast aluminum.

bigaudiofanat · 01-29-2019, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Hey Matt,
It's actually in an aluminum shell and is heavy duty. It's nothing like the cheap plastic piece of crap Bose. I think you're going to be pleasantly surprised at how well it works.

Hows the rattling sitting directly on the spare tire?

redondoaveb · 01-29-2019, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Hows the rattling sitting directly on the spare tire?

It come's with a couple of extra bolts and bolts down tight against the spare tire the same as the Bose sub. There's no rattling at all.

40 to 332 · 01-29-2019, 03:08 PM

Is this sub compatible with the stock Bose head unit and amp? In other words, can you just remove the Bose sub and replace it with the Cerwin Vega sub without need to modify the amp, wiring, etc.?

redondoaveb · 01-29-2019, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 40 to 332

Is this sub compatible with the stock Bose head unit and amp? In other words, can you just remove the Bose sub and replace it with the Cerwin Vega sub without need to modify the amp, wiring, etc.?

No. You need to run a #8 power wire to the new sub and you'll want to run the sub speaker wire from the head unit directly to the new sub.

cavemancan · 02-25-2019, 12:38 PM

Tax return is almost here then boom new everything lol

01-23-2019, 12:15 PM	#16 (permalink)
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01-26-2019, 08:37 AM	#22 (permalink)
DragonSlave02 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Ohio Posts: 23 Drives: 2011 370Z BC M6 Rep Power: 9	Wow. Been thinking about some how hacking the boss sub for a little more power but with this I don’t have to. Thanks for the post 😊 redondoaveb likes this.

01-28-2019, 09:35 AM	#23 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Personally with a plastic shell I can't see it holding a candle to something like the wicked box or even a custom enclosure. Better then the bose I would imagine yes. Going to install on in the wife's FX35 and see what it's like. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

01-28-2019, 11:15 AM	#25 (permalink)
CRiZO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 672 Drives: in traffic Rep Power: 20698	When I got mine I was like "okay let's see how they put a 12" woofer in this thing". The entire driver has a whole through the middle of it, like a donut. Pretty neato, I hadn't seen that before. I didn't have time to install, but it's a very solidly built piece. It's all metal, but lighter than you'd expect due to being cast aluminum. ZontheRocks and redondoaveb like this.

01-29-2019, 03:08 PM	#28 (permalink)
40 to 332 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kimberley, BC, CANADA Posts: 439 Drives: 13 370Z BS M6 Sport Rep Power: 138	Is this sub compatible with the stock Bose head unit and amp? In other words, can you just remove the Bose sub and replace it with the Cerwin Vega sub without need to modify the amp, wiring, etc.? wideglideleon likes this.

02-25-2019, 12:38 PM	#30 (permalink)
cavemancan Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 302 Drives: 09 370Z TourSport MT Rep Power: 249	Tax return is almost here then boom new everything lol __________________ Mazda Rx8 MT Titanium - SOLD! 2009 370Z T-Sport MT Black - Takeda Intake, Swift springs, Rear Camber kit, SS B Lines, FI Exhaust, Z Speed CMAK Flywheel/Clutch Kit, Stillen Brake Cooling.

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