I've only had my F150 for two weeks and the mod bug has already bitten me hard; I am looking at upgrading my stereo a little bit, but I don't want to go overboard on it quite yet since I have a overall truck budget to stick within and I don't want to blow it all on audio stuff.

Here's what I have (or have ordered) so far;

Pioneer F900BT Head Unit/Navigation
BestKits Dash Kit
2 Sets of Boston Acoustics SL82 6x8's (I don't want to add an amp to these at this time)

Here's where the advice is needed for;

My FX4 does not have the audiophile package so it lacks a bit in the bass deparment and here is my dilemna; I would either like to add a JL Audio Stealthbox or the Saleen/Rockford Sub/Amp/Box combo. The reason I am leaning towards the Saleen setup is that it includes the amp and looks easy to install although I've never been a huge fan of Rockford subs and especially their newer stuff, but nonetheless I want to add a bit of bass that door speakers can't give. If I go with the Stealthbox then I need to find an amp (would most likely go with a JL 250/1) and I will have to do a full amp wire kit.

My objective is:
Pickup some quality bass with a fairly easy install and keep things under $500 total. If I do the Saleen setup or find a cheap Stealthbox I would also like to do a complete sound deadening job, but we can talk about that when it comes.

So please help me out audio experts and give me the Pro's VS. Con's of each; I'm not sure if you guys need this also, but I listen to Rock, Rap, and Techno genres of music.

Thanks guys!

 

The Saleen woofer is kinda weak compared to the JL. To be honest, with the same amount of money you could get 2 nice 10"s under the seat with amp to power them.

 

I condsidered 2 10"s, but to be honest that may even be a bit much for my goals. I am more concerned with clean sound with an easy install/removal and I think the Saleen and Stealthbox look so "factory".

 

i would go with the stealthbox

 

I purchased a Stealthbox today with the 10W3 in it so now I have to get my hands on a 250/1 and some wiring. Now it's just a matter of getting the wiring and sound installation and I should be done. Thanks for the input from those that commented.

 

good luck with the wiring...its not that difficult...i had pics in my gallery but for some reason they have taken them off the site...hmmm. still trying to figure that one out.

 

out of curiosity, how much did you pay for the Stealthbox?