1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Sub help??

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by GatorComa, Oct 23, 2011.

  1. Oct 27, 2011 at 3:37 PM
    #41
    GatorComa

    GatorComa [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2011
    Member:
    #54426
    Messages:
    1,867
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robby
    St. Augustine, FL
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD OR 4x4
    No I don't. If I pull it from the box, will it just say the impedance on the back of the sub? The guy I bought it from said a 500w amp should be about the right power for it, but I guess it'd be better to check for sure than to take his word for it.

    Also, I think I have decided on buying a new amp, rather than trying to just find a deal on something used. Would you still say the pioneer amp you linked would be the way to go or alpine or something else? (keeping in mind I don't want to go too crazy on price)

    And thanks I'm anxious to get it all set up now!
     
  2. Oct 27, 2011 at 3:55 PM
    #42
    mattg43

    mattg43 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2011
    Member:
    #51640
    Messages:
    845
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    08 Prerunner SR5 DC
    SwingCase, driver side. PVC Bike rack. Aftermarket stereo.
    The pioneer amp may be perfect, but it really depends on the sub impedance. If it is a single 2 ohm, or dual 4 ohm, it should be a great amp. If it is a single 4 ohm, or dual 2 ohm, a good 2 channel amp, bridged, would probably be a better option.

    You should be able to pull it to check.
     
  3. Oct 27, 2011 at 4:16 PM
    #43
    GatorComa

    GatorComa [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2011
    Member:
    #54426
    Messages:
    1,867
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robby
    St. Augustine, FL
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD OR 4x4
    alright well I just took out all the screws and tried to lift the sub out of the box, but I think it's glued in addition to screwed in? Is that normal? I'm not sure how to get it out of there without destroying something
     
  4. Oct 27, 2011 at 8:00 PM
    #44
    mattg43

    mattg43 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2011
    Member:
    #51640
    Messages:
    845
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    08 Prerunner SR5 DC
    SwingCase, driver side. PVC Bike rack. Aftermarket stereo.
    Not glue, but silicon, or a sealant of some kind is not uncommon.

    If you can get something under the lip, carefully, you may be able to pry it up.
     
  5. Oct 28, 2011 at 4:28 PM
    #45
    GatorComa

    GatorComa [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2011
    Member:
    #54426
    Messages:
    1,867
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robby
    St. Augustine, FL
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD OR 4x4
    Pulled it out of the box, and looks like it's a single 2 ohm (and definitely a lf series):
    [​IMG]

    So it looks like I'm probably going with the pioneer amp. Does anyone have any other suggestions around the same price range? I was also looking at this alpine amp, would there be a big benefit to one over the other?

    Also, I took my rear console out of my truck, where I wanted to put the sub and test fitted it and it's a perfect fit! Can't wait to get this thing all set up

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
  6. Oct 28, 2011 at 5:04 PM
    #46
    mattg43

    mattg43 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2011
    Member:
    #51640
    Messages:
    845
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    08 Prerunner SR5 DC
    SwingCase, driver side. PVC Bike rack. Aftermarket stereo.
    Looks fantastic! Great deal on it too.

    The Alpine amp - you didnt link anything. But they are generally good stuff too.
     
  7. Oct 28, 2011 at 5:17 PM
    #47
    GatorComa

    GatorComa [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2011
    Member:
    #54426
    Messages:
    1,867
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robby
    St. Augustine, FL
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD OR 4x4
    Thanks I'm really happy with how it's looking so far.

    Sorry about that here it is:

    http://www.alpine-usa.com/product/view/mrp-m500
     
  8. Oct 28, 2011 at 5:25 PM
    #48
    Sport11

    Sport11 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2011
    Member:
    #51187
    Messages:
    617
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Kingsport, TN
    Vehicle:
    Dodge Ram 1500
    I think that is the exact Audiobahn speaker I have downstairs waiting to be put in the toyota. I had it in my f-150 and it does hit pretty good.
     
  9. Oct 28, 2011 at 6:01 PM
    #49
    mattg43

    mattg43 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2011
    Member:
    #51640
    Messages:
    845
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    08 Prerunner SR5 DC
    SwingCase, driver side. PVC Bike rack. Aftermarket stereo.
    The volume difference between 400 and 500w is negligible, so I would get the one you can get a better deal on, or that is easier for you, if one is local, or a buddy is hooking you up, etc.
     
  10. Oct 28, 2011 at 6:20 PM
    #50
    GatorComa

    GatorComa [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2011
    Member:
    #54426
    Messages:
    1,867
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robby
    St. Augustine, FL
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD OR 4x4
    The sub I just got isn't an Audiobahn, it's Boston Acoustics. But it does seem to hit pretty hard.

    Alright awesome thanks. Is the 6th ave electronics site you linked a good, reputable site to buy from?

    Also, is this about what I would need as far as wiring goes?

    http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=MTRAMP500MANL
     
  11. Oct 28, 2011 at 7:38 PM
    #51
    mattg43

    mattg43 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2011
    Member:
    #51640
    Messages:
    845
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    08 Prerunner SR5 DC
    SwingCase, driver side. PVC Bike rack. Aftermarket stereo.
    I have had good experiences with 6th Ave., and they are an authorized Pioneer dealer, so full factory warranty is intact. They also sell on Amazon, but it looks like it is $9 bucks more there...

    Are you sure you dont intend on upgrading or adding another amp in the future? If so, a good 8ga kit will be enough. And I dont know about the Metra kit, but I would probably skip it. I have not found anything with better price/performance to Knu Konceptz. They sell on Amazon, and offer 2 lines. The KCA is copper clad aluminum, and they are very honest that it is not as good as pure copper, and rate it for certain power needs. The Kolossus line is OFC, and has served me well in several cars. Stupid flexible, good wire.

    For the Pioneer amp: http://www.amazon.com/KnuKonceptz-K...3BI6/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1319855203&sr=8-5

    Kit supports up to 50A total draw.

    A slight upgrade: http://www.amazon.com/KnuKonceptz-K...6KII/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319855203&sr=8-1

    supports up to 80A draw.

    FYI - current consumption is 18A (continuous power at 4 ohm), probably 30-35A at 2 ohm, if that.


     
  12. Oct 28, 2011 at 8:13 PM
    #52
    GatorComa

    GatorComa [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2011
    Member:
    #54426
    Messages:
    1,867
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robby
    St. Augustine, FL
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD OR 4x4
    I realized after posting that and researching a little more I should probably go with something bigger than 8 gauge just in case, so I think I'll go with the 4 Ga Knu Konceptz kit. Is that all I will need to get this set up? Do I need a line out converter or capacitor or anything else? I have seen a couple write-ups that said a LOC is needed to hook up to the stock head unit.
     
  13. Oct 28, 2011 at 8:43 PM
    #53
    mattg43

    mattg43 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2011
    Member:
    #51640
    Messages:
    845
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    08 Prerunner SR5 DC
    SwingCase, driver side. PVC Bike rack. Aftermarket stereo.

    I would do some searching. I have had a stock head unit in my truck for about 5 days total, so I never looked into what was available.

    In general, yes, a LOC would be perfect. I think David Navone makes some nice ones, but I have never used a LOC...

    Im sure you can find some info around here about it though!

    No to the capacitor. Waste of time and money.
     
  14. Oct 29, 2011 at 12:37 PM
    #54
    GatorComa

    GatorComa [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Apr 5, 2011
    Member:
    #54426
    Messages:
    1,867
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Robby
    St. Augustine, FL
    Vehicle:
    2011 TRD OR 4x4
    Well, just pulled the trigger on everything I need (I think). I researched about LOC's and it looks like that's the easiest way to hook up the amp to the stock hu, so this is what I ended up with:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036W9QEK/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050I6KII/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details

    http://www.davidnavone.com/cart.asp?24&cat=7 (the first one, the 2-channel LOC N-RHL2)

    Everything should be here around Wednesday! Just want to thank everybody for their help, sorry for being such a noob with car audio haha :rolleyes:. And Matt thanks for taking the time to lead me through all of it, don't know what I would've done without all that help. I'll be sure to post pics when it's all set up :D
     
  15. Nov 11, 2011 at 4:29 PM
    #55
    meantaco

    meantaco Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 13, 2010
    Member:
    #37073
    Messages:
    468
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Andres
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prerunner. Gone,but not forgotten.
    Retrofit,bull bar,hellas and color matched grill.
    updates with your setup, are you happy ?
     

Products Discussed in

To Top