Cerwin Vega spare tire subwoofer

ChopsZ · 03-02-2019, 01:20 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.

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Hows the rattling sitting directly on the spare tire?

Uxi · 03-26-2019, 12:18 PM

With good audio the stock one doesn't seem that bad. XM for eample sounds pretty good, though I refuse to pay for it. FM is definitely not up to snuff. Good CD sounds ok.

Always wanted more kick but didn't want to sacrifice what little space there was so this might be the ticket. Now to see if I can find it under $300 again.

cavemancan · 03-26-2019, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Uxi

With good audio the stock one doesn't seem that bad. XM for eample sounds pretty good, though I refuse to pay for it. FM is definitely not up to snuff. Good CD sounds ok.

Always wanted more kick but didn't want to sacrifice what little space there was so this might be the ticket. Now to see if I can find it under $300 again.

Sonic electronics has it for $299 and when I bought it they gave me a 15% off code.

Pending install...

bigaudiofanat · 03-27-2019, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Okay okay so my 12 inch audiofrog in custom ported box with 1k running on it may or may not shake my car like a jar full of bolts

TenaciousDave · 04-30-2019, 07:56 PM

Just an FYI, I wasn't able to wire this to the Bose with Nav system. I ultimately did the nav delete and it sounds fantastic now!

ChopsZ · 04-30-2019, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

Okay okay so my 12 inch audiofrog in custom ported box with 1k running on it may or may not shake my car like a jar full of bolts

Likewise with my highly controversial dual 8" Bazooka tubes with 600 watts running to them. What's your point?

Crab · 06-02-2019, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I didn't know there was anything like this either. I just stumbled across it. Yep, it's the sport spare. I ordeted mine from sonic electronix, had it in a few days. Part # is VPAS 12ST

Just to let those know.. I installed this sub in a base 2018 Z which has the smaller (‘doughnut’) spare. I had the whole system installed by local shop. The sub sits perfectly flat if you place it in. I have a small bump as the local shop put a wing nut on top of the bolt holding it down( so easy to remove if I need to access spare). If I trim the foam underneath the cardboard liner, it should be pretty flat. No rattle at all. Huge difference in the bass fill. I don’t use the remote. Had them adjust the remote so that I just adjust the Bass with the 1400NEX head unit. Used Focal PS165V1 components for mid and tweeter. Small external focal amp. All fit well and hidden behind dash. Ran in Network mode, but the local shop still used the crossovers.

Head unit has a glossy capacitive screen so a bit of glare, but have had it for a few weeks and don’t notice any problem viewing (but granted a bit of glare at times.) However, nice reactive screen.

Sub will rattle the rear view mirror easily.. all the Bass I need, although I’m not one to play it so you hear me 2 blocks over. That being said, I still need to ‘feel’ the bass.

tRidiot · 06-02-2019, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ChopsZ

Likewise with my highly controversial dual 8" Bazooka tubes with 600 watts running to them. What's your point?

Meh, 2 8" Bazooka tubes is plenty of bass for the majority of people in 370 or most hatchbacks. Not for ME, mind you, but then, I'm not normal. lol.

Really, those will put out a decent amount of bass. Not going to hammer at 30Hz, but they'll fill in the bottom end nicely, which is all most "normal" people want, to be honest.

Ricky_t98 · 07-04-2019, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I installed a 12" powered Cerwin Vega subwoofer to replace the crappy stock Bose sub. It's only a little taller than the stock sub. I had an 8" powered sub behind the drivers seat but this thing blows it out of the water.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6fxsvg...=1aibifx6f7fzc

Would you mind posting a detailed write up on how you installed the sub and wired it? I'm trying to upgrade my sound system and have been looking for a nice sub enclosure that wouldn't take up too much space so this would be perfect, but i have no clue how i would wire it up since i have a pioneer AVIC-5000NEX HU.

redondoaveb · 07-04-2019, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricky_t98

Would you mind posting a detailed write up on how you installed the sub and wired it? I'm trying to upgrade my sound system and have been looking for a nice sub enclosure that wouldn't take up too much space so this would be perfect, but i have no clue how i would wire it up since i have a pioneer AVIC-5000NEX HU.

Simple with an aftermarket hu.
1) #8 red wire to battery for main power (fuse protected)
2) #8 ground wire attached to chassis.
3) RCA cable from sub output on hu to either one of the two rca plugs on sub
4) Blue wire to remote turn on wire on head unit.
5)Done

Cyber · 09-16-2019, 12:02 AM

The 15% off Cerwin Vega products is active again at Sonic Electronix

NVSTR · 10-02-2019, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Simple with an aftermarket hu.
1) #8 red wire to battery for main power (fuse protected)
2) #8 ground wire attached to chassis.
3) RCA cable from sub output on hu to either one of the two rca plugs on sub
4) Blue wire to remote turn on wire on head unit.
5)Done

Thinking about picking up this subwoofer. Do you have any pics installed? The instagram link doesnt work. Also, where did you attach the ground?

Thanks,
Justin

redondoaveb · 10-02-2019, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by NVSTR

Thinking about picking up this subwoofer. Do you have any pics installed? The instagram link doesnt work. Also, where did you attach the ground?

Thanks,
Justin

Here's a picture. I used a #8 for the ground and grounded it to the chassis in the trunk area.

NVSTR · 10-05-2019, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Here's a picture. I used a #8 for the ground and grounded it to the chassis in the trunk area.

I ended up buying one btw! You seemed to have the answer I was looking for. I am a COMPLETE nOOb when it comes to car audio, so I am excited to see how this goes. Been scoping lots of best practices for cable management, and how to wire up. Will see how it goes

NVSTR · 10-05-2019, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by redondoaveb

Here's a picture. I used a #8 for the ground and grounded it to the chassis in the trunk area.

I bought an amp wiring kit. Anything else you suggest?

03-26-2019, 12:18 PM	#32 (permalink)
Uxi Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Southern California Posts: 298 Drives: 16 NISMO Tech PW 6MT Rep Power: 3598	With good audio the stock one doesn't seem that bad. XM for eample sounds pretty good, though I refuse to pay for it. FM is definitely not up to snuff. Good CD sounds ok. Always wanted more kick but didn't want to sacrifice what little space there was so this might be the ticket. Now to see if I can find it under $300 again. wideglideleon likes this.

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Cyber Base Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: San Antonio Posts: 24 Drives: 2017 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 6	15% off at Sonic Electronix The 15% off Cerwin Vega products is active again at Sonic Electronix ZontheRocks likes this.

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