Bullet-proofing Mach 460?

CCM · 05-27-2006, 09:59 PM

For the most part I'm very satisfied with the Mach 460 system in my 2001 GT, but unfortunately it doesn't provide enough bass for me at higher volumes. I want to get a small subwoofer for the trunk and put "bass blockers" on the 4 door speakers so that I can turn it way up and still have great bass without worrying about blowing the stock speakers. I've always been against putting subwoofers in cars for several reasons (they're huge, ugly, heavy, obnoxious, etc.) but I've come to the realization that it's the only way to get bass out of my system at higher volumes.

So my questions are

What subwoofer would you recommend? I'd prefer 10" for space reasons but I also want something that's more than I need so that I never have to worry that I'm pushing it too hard.

How can I get a line-level signal out of the stock headunit?

Thanks for all of your help!

05-28-2006, 01:12 PM

bass blockers?

you mean a capacitor? or a simple crossover.

How much are you looking to spend?
you can always remove the back seat and have some boxes formed in the rear.

95STANG · 05-28-2006, 01:55 PM

There are things called bass blockers. They are in Crutchfield. I was thinking about getting them, but i decided not to get a sub.

Rejekt · 05-28-2006, 02:45 PM

Only need 1 10" !

http://www.mtxaudio.com/caraudio/pro...hunder9500.cfm

mstrpth · 05-28-2006, 05:37 PM

i got two 10" mtx subs i'll make you a great deal on. you can use one and sell the other or just whatever. pm if you want the specs

96gtstang · 05-28-2006, 10:25 PM

alpine makes some real nice 10" subs if i talk to one of my friends this weekend ill ask him what he has..hes got a new jeep liberty with the stock sterio and one 10 inch alpine sub and that sucker is loud

CCM · 05-29-2006, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 96gtstang

alpine makes some real nice 10" subs if i talk to one of my friends this weekend ill ask him what he has..hes got a new jeep liberty with the stock sterio and one 10 inch alpine sub and that sucker is loud

Yeah, I think I'm going to go with a 10" Alpine Type-R. I haven't decided on an amp yet, but again I want something that's overkill so I never have to worry that I'm working it too hard. Any suggestions?

Thanks again.

the gillz · 05-30-2006, 07:05 AM

ive had the alpines, the silver with the type-r in red. they were seriously dissapointing. i have right now 1 10" kicker solob and its great on the low end. my friend has a powered 10" bass tube and it sounds badazz.

Rejekt · 05-30-2006, 10:45 AM

Alpines BOOOOOOO!!

MTX Thunder 9500 WOOOOOOOOO!

whitethunder46 · 05-30-2006, 11:34 AM

Can't go wrong with JL Audio, best audio equipment out there for the price.

Also, Kicker is a great sub if you don't mind a rectangular shape.

Stang47 · 05-30-2006, 02:43 PM

JL Audio makes some really nice sounding subs, hit real hard and are good quality.

whitethunder46 · 05-30-2006, 07:33 PM

I have 2 10" JL Audio W1's, came out last year. They're very good and got them for under a 100 bux each.

CCM · 05-30-2006, 08:46 PM

I have a 15" Kicker Solobaric in my basement, but it's waaaay to big for me. I think I'm going to go with either a 10 or 12 inch Alpine Type R, now I need your help deciding on an amp. Which one of these three would you recommend?

Alpine MRP-M450
Infinity 761W
Rockford Fosgate Punch 1800W

Thanks again for all of your help.

05-27-2006, 09:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
CCM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,382	Bullet-proofing Mach 460? For the most part I'm very satisfied with the Mach 460 system in my 2001 GT, but unfortunately it doesn't provide enough bass for me at higher volumes. I want to get a small subwoofer for the trunk and put "bass blockers" on the 4 door speakers so that I can turn it way up and still have great bass without worrying about blowing the stock speakers. I've always been against putting subwoofers in cars for several reasons (they're huge, ugly, heavy, obnoxious, etc.) but I've come to the realization that it's the only way to get bass out of my system at higher volumes. So my questions are What subwoofer would you recommend? I'd prefer 10" for space reasons but I also want something that's more than I need so that I never have to worry that I'm pushing it too hard. How can I get a line-level signal out of the stock headunit? Thanks for all of your help! __________________ 2001 MINERAL GRAY GT (5-speed) H&R SuperSports MM 4-Bolt CC Plates Stoptech SS Brake Lines '03 Cobra Brakes Spec Billet Steel Flywheel Spec Stage 2 Clutch FRPP 4.10s X-Calibrator 2 Full Length Subframes Corbeau Legacy Racing Seats 18" Gunmetal Saleen Rims w/ Nitto 555s

05-28-2006, 01:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
95STANG In heven there is no beer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Burlington, Iowa Posts: 857	There are things called bass blockers. They are in Crutchfield. I was thinking about getting them, but i decided not to get a sub. __________________ 1995 Laser Red Mustang V6 Performance= K&N, TB Spacer, True Dual 40s

05-28-2006, 02:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
Rejekt Banned Forever Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 756	Only need 1 10" ! http://www.mtxaudio.com/caraudio/pro...hunder9500.cfm __________________ 2002 Mineral Grey Mustang GT - Mods - K&N FIPK, SLP Loudmouth Catback, Roush Stage 3 front fascia, Front - 18x9 Rear -18x10 Deep dish black bullitts, Bullitt gas cap, Mach 1000, Grill delete, H&R Super Sport Springs, Maximum Motorsports 4 bolt caster / camber plates. Soon to come - 3.90's

05-30-2006, 10:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
Rejekt Banned Forever Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 756	Alpines BOOOOOOO!! MTX Thunder 9500 WOOOOOOOOO! __________________ 2002 Mineral Grey Mustang GT - Mods - K&N FIPK, SLP Loudmouth Catback, Roush Stage 3 front fascia, Front - 18x9 Rear -18x10 Deep dish black bullitts, Bullitt gas cap, Mach 1000, Grill delete, H&R Super Sport Springs, Maximum Motorsports 4 bolt caster / camber plates. Soon to come - 3.90's

05-30-2006, 11:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	Can't go wrong with JL Audio, best audio equipment out there for the price. Also, Kicker is a great sub if you don't mind a rectangular shape. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

05-28-2006, 01:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jack The Ripper Posts: n/a	bass blockers? you mean a capacitor? or a simple crossover. How much are you looking to spend? you can always remove the back seat and have some boxes formed in the rear.

05-28-2006, 05:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
mstrpth I'm a rookie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: dickson, tn Posts: 11	i got two 10" mtx subs i'll make you a great deal on. you can use one and sell the other or just whatever. pm if you want the specs

05-28-2006, 10:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
96gtstang Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: cleveland, ohio Posts: 470	alpine makes some real nice 10" subs if i talk to one of my friends this weekend ill ask him what he has..hes got a new jeep liberty with the stock sterio and one 10 inch alpine sub and that sucker is loud

05-30-2006, 07:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
the gillz OG, double OG, tripleOG Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 271	ive had the alpines, the silver with the type-r in red. they were seriously dissapointing. i have right now 1 10" kicker solob and its great on the low end. my friend has a powered 10" bass tube and it sounds badazz.

05-30-2006, 02:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Stang47 Black GT Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: HHI, South Carolina Posts: 66	JL Audio makes some really nice sounding subs, hit real hard and are good quality. __________________ 2003 Black Manual Ford Mustang GT Dual Chamber Flowmaster exhaust JLT CAI 4:10's FRPP Lowering springs Mach 1 Chin Spoiler 2 JL Audio W6 10" Subwoofers with 500/1 JL Audio Amp 5% Tint Using Passport Escort 8500 X50 Blue Radar

05-30-2006, 07:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
whitethunder46 Always Detailin' Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Dayton, OH Posts: 3,556	I have 2 10" JL Audio W1's, came out last year. They're very good and got them for under a 100 bux each. __________________ supernissans.net 2001 Mustang GT - Saleen Replica - SOLD 2007 Nissan Sentra 2.0S http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3022272

05-30-2006, 08:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
CCM Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,382	I have a 15" Kicker Solobaric in my basement, but it's waaaay to big for me. I think I'm going to go with either a 10 or 12 inch Alpine Type R, now I need your help deciding on an amp. Which one of these three would you recommend? Alpine MRP-M450 Infinity 761W Rockford Fosgate Punch 1800W Thanks again for all of your help. __________________ 2001 MINERAL GRAY GT (5-speed) H&R SuperSports MM 4-Bolt CC Plates Stoptech SS Brake Lines '03 Cobra Brakes Spec Billet Steel Flywheel Spec Stage 2 Clutch FRPP 4.10s X-Calibrator 2 Full Length Subframes Corbeau Legacy Racing Seats 18" Gunmetal Saleen Rims w/ Nitto 555s

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