Sub enclosure dilemma...
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I would look at the PDX 600.1 amplifier. You can easily fit it under the driver's seat, its super tiny. Powerful enough to power two 10" subwoofers. You can sell your current equipment to gain funds for the new stuff.
Also, unless you plan to amplify some speakers I would just go with 1 sub. 2 will be incredibly overpowering if you are just running speakers off the head unit. (stock head unit will feed speakers maybe 4-8 watts of power). You could get a small 4 channel pretty cheap for your speakers.
As for which subwoofers to get, I think there is a lot of miss-information in this thread. What are your goals? I see you want to have louder bass, but nothing earth shaking. Do you care how clean it sounds? What kind of music do you primarily listen to?
Kicker subwoofers tend to be pretty sloppy by my standards unless you just play rap all the time (in which case it doesn't matter which sub you choose they will all sound somewhat similar). The JL W1 is a nice sounding driver but it lacks in output and authority down low. Most shallow mounts will also struggle in these categories due to limited throw and the lack of airspace available under the seat.
As for using a line out converter, you can definitly use one. I think using an external processor is a much better route...but of course that means more money to spend. You can PM me a budget with answers to my questions above and I can piece together something that I feel will meet your goals.
Also, unless you plan to amplify some speakers I would just go with 1 sub. 2 will be incredibly overpowering if you are just running speakers off the head unit. (stock head unit will feed speakers maybe 4-8 watts of power). You could get a small 4 channel pretty cheap for your speakers.
As for which subwoofers to get, I think there is a lot of miss-information in this thread. What are your goals? I see you want to have louder bass, but nothing earth shaking. Do you care how clean it sounds? What kind of music do you primarily listen to?
Kicker subwoofers tend to be pretty sloppy by my standards unless you just play rap all the time (in which case it doesn't matter which sub you choose they will all sound somewhat similar). The JL W1 is a nice sounding driver but it lacks in output and authority down low. Most shallow mounts will also struggle in these categories due to limited throw and the lack of airspace available under the seat.
As for using a line out converter, you can definitly use one. I think using an external processor is a much better route...but of course that means more money to spend. You can PM me a budget with answers to my questions above and I can piece together something that I feel will meet your goals.
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Well, I listen to metal, rock, alternative, some old school rap. That narrows things down. 
I've thought of getting a double din head unit before, no touch screen, just something simple. I found a clarion that has matching dash colors and ipod controls (I know, I'm old). I suppose it would be able to make the doors keep up with the subs (???) or would they need to be amplified as well?
I feel like I'm starting to dive into this system stuff all over again. Oye. :o I need to start selling some stuff.
I've thought of getting a double din head unit before, no touch screen, just something simple. I found a clarion that has matching dash colors and ipod controls (I know, I'm old). I suppose it would be able to make the doors keep up with the subs (???) or would they need to be amplified as well?
I feel like I'm starting to dive into this system stuff all over again. Oye. :o I need to start selling some stuff.
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leaky brake light.... hmmm... id fix that.. for some brands old amps are better. on the loc the processors are most popular, the 3sixty isnt too pricey. ive always replaced the stock hu, sounds much better. if you have an eq, any loc would work. just wire things properly, grounds are most important, specially with added eq and such. here are pics of my build....https://www.f150online.com/forums/me...o-install.html also..http://www.crutchfield.com/p_142SLC4...&ssi=0&tp=2001.http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_c...php?page_id=94 http://www.crutchfield.com/app/produ...ixty&x=31&y=18
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I just installed an underseat package from a guy on e-bay. It's a single 10" with a Kicker ZX300.1 amp. It's not going to win any competitions, but sounds pretty damn nice. I liked that I didn't have to shop around for anything. This amp will also take high level inputs, so you could run your factory speaker outs directly into this amp, turn on the low pass crossover, and off you go.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-2008-Ford-F150-Supercrew-Kicker-Subwoofer-Amp-box
He builds the boxes as you buy them. I had mine 8 days after I closed the auction. I'm very happy
.Rodneys Custom Speaker Boxes
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-2008-Ford-F150-Supercrew-Kicker-Subwoofer-Amp-box
He builds the boxes as you buy them. I had mine 8 days after I closed the auction. I'm very happy
.Rodneys Custom Speaker Boxes
rodneys custom boxes are the way to go. i highly recommend him. i ordered 2 boxes off of him already and both were perfect-O.. reason for 2 was i upgraded the 2nd time from 1-12" sub to 2-12" kickers.bought the package. its the way to go. i got pics of the box in my album.
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rodneys custom boxes are the way to go. i highly recommend him. i ordered 2 boxes off of him already and both were perfect-O.. reason for 2 was i upgraded the 2nd time from 1-12" sub to 2-12" kickers.bought the package. its the way to go. i got pics of the box in my album.
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same dude were pickin your speakrs up from does badass fiberglass work and dirt cheap too, might wanna talk to him about tha tnext weekend
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Last edited by Stealth; Oct 12, 2009 at 09:54 PM.
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yeah no doubt, he told me if i helped him he would make me a custom fiberglass box for free, so i bet he could make you a sweet one with a logo on it or something
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i got mine mounted behind the rear seat, on the cab wall. its a small amp compared to whats out there...but it does the job for me..pic is in the album...i been recommending rodney to everybody.
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i got mine mounted behind the rear seat, on the cab wall. its a small amp compared to whats out there...but it does the job for me..pic is in the album...i been recommending rodney to everybody.
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i would try to avoid mounting electronics under front seats cuz i know the vents are there, cool air is not problem, just the heat. i mounted my dvd player underneath the pass seat but mounted it to the bottom of the seat itself where its not in the way of the air flow from vent. worked out pretty good.
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Well, I listen to metal, rock, alternative, some old school rap. That narrows things down.
I've thought of getting a double din head unit before, no touch screen, just something simple. I found a clarion that has matching dash colors and ipod controls (I know, I'm old). I suppose it would be able to make the doors keep up with the subs (???) or would they need to be amplified as well?
I feel like I'm starting to dive into this system stuff all over again. Oye. :o I need to start selling some stuff.
I've thought of getting a double din head unit before, no touch screen, just something simple. I found a clarion that has matching dash colors and ipod controls (I know, I'm old). I suppose it would be able to make the doors keep up with the subs (???) or would they need to be amplified as well?
I feel like I'm starting to dive into this system stuff all over again. Oye. :o I need to start selling some stuff.
Looking at your music choices I think you will really enjoy the Image Dynamics IDv3 10" or the IDQv2 10" subwoofers in a sealed enclosure under the seat.
Originally Posted by abervintageman4
i think mine sound fine on rock music and in a ported box, if he did 1 12" comp or something in a sealed box across the whole back seat that would leave him plenty of airspace and plus with downfiring boxes they tend to drown out the distortion a little more than some of the other options