Can you get decent bass without a SUB?

turbodog · 12-11-2010, 11:52 AM

To update my sub info: works perfectly for what I want. Spare tire enclosure, 10 inch flat driver, Polk 300w amp. Only problem is the 'Z-logo' carpet 'rattles' against the driver grille. Hold it up and rattle is gone. Swapped in the cheapo standard carpet, and it sounds great. Way more bottom end than I need.

antennahead · 12-11-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by turbodog

To update my sub info: works perfectly for what I want. Spare tire enclosure, 10 inch flat driver, Polk 300w amp. Only problem is the 'Z-logo' carpet 'rattles' against the driver grille. Hold it up and rattle is gone. Swapped in the cheapo standard carpet, and it sounds great. Way more bottom end than I need.

LOL, seriously though, this is the solution I am leaning towards, could you post some pics of your enclosure? Did you use the Pioneer flat 10"?

sonic370 · 12-12-2010, 07:24 PM

your question said can you get DECENT bass imo yes you can without an extra amp and sub. if your not an audio nut. i had a base unit and went with a set of jbl component spearkers and a dd jvc head unit. and the sq is way better. but thats imho.

GalletGun · 11-03-2013, 02:01 PM

A fanatic audiophile will tell you no bc they just wont admit it. However, I installed Hertz hsk165 components in my lexus is300 and used a **** load of sound deadening in the doors and sealed them. Feeding them 125 watts of clean power I couldnt tell a difference in bass with my subwoofer on or off.

In a car like a 370z with very little cabin space, high quality compnents produce plenty of "bass".

bigaudiofanat · 11-03-2013, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GalletGun

A fanatic audiophile will tell you no bc they just wont admit it. However, I installed Hertz hsk165 components in my lexus is300 and used a **** load of sound deadening in the doors and sealed them. Feeding them 125 watts of clean power I couldnt tell a difference in bass with my subwoofer on or off.

In a car like a 370z with very little cabin space, high quality compnents produce plenty of "bass".

I disagree, given that I am a audiophile at home and in the car I do want a sub with my setup. Even with my martin logans at home I still want a 2.1 setup sometimes because it is needed. Not saying I want massive amounts of bass but a good balance throughout all frequencies. A good set of component speakers will give you solid bass but can not go as low as a normal sub so they are needed.

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12-11-2010, 11:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
turbodog Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 129 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	To update my sub info: works perfectly for what I want. Spare tire enclosure, 10 inch flat driver, Polk 300w amp. Only problem is the 'Z-logo' carpet 'rattles' against the driver grille. Hold it up and rattle is gone. Swapped in the cheapo standard carpet, and it sounds great. Way more bottom end than I need.

12-12-2010, 07:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 19	your question said can you get DECENT bass imo yes you can without an extra amp and sub. if your not an audio nut. i had a base unit and went with a set of jbl component spearkers and a dd jvc head unit. and the sq is way better. but thats imho.

11-03-2013, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
GalletGun Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 224 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	A fanatic audiophile will tell you no bc they just wont admit it. However, I installed Hertz hsk165 components in my lexus is300 and used a **** load of sound deadening in the doors and sealed them. Feeding them 125 watts of clean power I couldnt tell a difference in bass with my subwoofer on or off. In a car like a 370z with very little cabin space, high quality compnents produce plenty of "bass".