I've got an Alpine 7894 HU (single CD w/3 4V pre-outs) rated at 60x4 watts. My stock 460 is still in tact along with the stock amps. The CD sound is way better than before (I had cassette only) and the mids and highs sound cleaner and much louder. However the low end is questionable and lacks a solid presence. I simply no longer have the bass I did with the stock HU, but I'm not going back to that. The Alpine HU gives me the flexibility I need and should provide even better mids once I can alter the rear speakers to stay off the lows and leave that to the subs.
Since I am using the stock amps, I don't think my HU is powering anything (not sure as I'm not very knowledgeable in audio). I want a sub that can produce a good full bottom end for classical/jazz/pop (not interested in rap, hip hop, or entertaining my neighborhood). Quality is a concern, but price is just as important. I've seen the Bazooka stuff which makes sense, but maybe not for my needs. Crutchfield had a good description of the different types of subs and I think I'm looking for a sealed sub due to the type of sound it will product. Here's the excerpt:
If you prefer a cleaner sound (more suitable to jazz, classical, pop, etc.), subwoofers in sealed boxes tend to produce tighter bass — allowing you to hear more of the sharp, punchy edges that define each note.
If you like rap, reggae, alternative, or heavy metal, you'll probably want a looser, boomier sound. You'll get this type of sound from a subwoofer loaded in a ported or bandpass enclosure. For an inside look at how boxes produce different sound, click here.
Will the all-in-one systems do OK or should I put the parts together seperately? I'm wondering if I can just buy an enclosure, a decent sub, and just connect it to my HU. You know the Mach460 setup and the space it takes, so whatever I get must take up less then half the trunk.
Any ideas? (I've tried to research audio websites, but it's left me more confused. Many questions I have simply aren't answered online.)
Thanks.
Since I am using the stock amps, I don't think my HU is powering anything (not sure as I'm not very knowledgeable in audio). I want a sub that can produce a good full bottom end for classical/jazz/pop (not interested in rap, hip hop, or entertaining my neighborhood). Quality is a concern, but price is just as important. I've seen the Bazooka stuff which makes sense, but maybe not for my needs. Crutchfield had a good description of the different types of subs and I think I'm looking for a sealed sub due to the type of sound it will product. Here's the excerpt:
If you prefer a cleaner sound (more suitable to jazz, classical, pop, etc.), subwoofers in sealed boxes tend to produce tighter bass — allowing you to hear more of the sharp, punchy edges that define each note.
If you like rap, reggae, alternative, or heavy metal, you'll probably want a looser, boomier sound. You'll get this type of sound from a subwoofer loaded in a ported or bandpass enclosure. For an inside look at how boxes produce different sound, click here.
Will the all-in-one systems do OK or should I put the parts together seperately? I'm wondering if I can just buy an enclosure, a decent sub, and just connect it to my HU. You know the Mach460 setup and the space it takes, so whatever I get must take up less then half the trunk.
Any ideas? (I've tried to research audio websites, but it's left me more confused. Many questions I have simply aren't answered online.)
Thanks.