Looking for simple base speaker upgrade

[jazpdx]

Ok folks, maybe it is in this forum already. I am wanting to remove my base speaker only. On line and in this forum all I'm seeing is rocket science and hardware. Removing the speaker behind the seat is no problem. Replacing behind or under the seat (that fits) no problem. I guess I need a amp. Im a oldman who would like just a bump, not a boom box. Just a simple plug and play set up that fits the existing wiring. Im using all the other stock speakers and head unit. Set up once and done. OK, what is it. It has to be simple, for simple minded folk please.

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[Arsenall11]

I did the JBL 8” with the Kicker keyloc, easy and it bumps.

 

[jazpdx]

Hello Arsenall11. Looks like you found the ticket. Can you give me the jbl and kicker model numbers.

 

[Watchdog62]

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Hello Arsenall11. Looks like you found the ticket. Can you give me the jbl and kicker model numbers.

The kicker keyloc with a mono block amp and a stealth box, preferable with a JL sub is much much better option.. Albeit more expensive but worth it.

 

[Arsenall11]

Ok folks, maybe it is in this forum already. I am wanting to remove my base speaker only. On line and in this forum all I'm seeing is rocket science and hardware. Removing the speaker behind the seat is no problem. Replacing behind or under the seat (that fits) no problem. I guess I need a amp. Im a oldman who would like just a bump, not a boom box. Just a simple plug and play set up that fits the existing wiring. Im using all the other stock speakers and head unit. Set up once and done. OK, what is it. It has to be simple, for simple minded folk please.

Kicker key lock for your year from Sounds good Audio, JBL SL2, pretty inexpensive for what you get.

 

[Pic-N-Stick]

The reason you need something like the Kicker Key or Keylock is to correct the bass signal back to what it's supposed to be! The factory signal has been "tuned" to the goofy factory sub and other speakers. This is why you can't just simply plug in another subwoofer to the OEM speaker wires and expect decent results. If you want simple, decide which way you want to go (maybe Stealthtech under seat box, Kicker Key500.1 and shallow 10" sub of choice) and find a local shop who is familiar with the Kicker Key set up and just have them do it all.

 

[jazpdx]

You guys are all great and gals. Got it figured out and ordered the parts. Thank you

 

[Arsenall11]

You guys are all great and gals. Got it figured out and ordered the parts. Thank you

What did you go with?

 

[jazpdx]

I went your route.

 

[Watchdog62]

I went your route.

Might be other subs you can use but once you do it right you will be glad you did. My keylock/sounds good adapter with a stealth box jl shallow 10" 300 watt monoblock sounds amazing. Worth every penny for great bass.

 

[Arsenall11]

Might be other subs you can use but once you do it right you will be glad you did. My keylock/sounds good adapter with a stealth box jl shallow 10" 300 watt monoblock sounds amazing. Worth every penny for great bass.

Why is your way the right way?

 

[Watchdog62]

Why is your way the right way?

If you just tap into the sub it will suck, it will cut off bass after 17 on the volume as well as you need the keylock to restore the signal. A stealthbox with a shallow 10" sub is better than a box type sub behind seat. Just my opinion but I am glad I went this route.

 

[ba15996X50]

I did the JBL 8” with the Kicker keyloc, easy and it bumps.

Hello Arsenall11, does this set up circumvent the main subwoofer or do they work in tandem now?

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