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CadillacSTS2003 · #16 (**permalink**) 10-20-08, 09:41 PM

you want more low end
so youll replace your speakers....

speakers are not powerful enough nor designed to highly increase low end

if you want more bass youll need to add subs its that simple
especially since the stock amp will cut base at higher volume levels like its supposed to..

Witt · #17 (**permalink**) 10-21-08, 12:36 PM

As mentioned previously, I've had subs before (in 3 other vehicles)..I understand how bass works..lol.

I'm not looking to go the subs route as it's a pain, takes up space, and easily more $$.

Maybe I didn't ask this right....has anyone out there replaced the stock speakers in the front..and had good luck getting some better bass response in doing so? If so, which model of speakers, etc. (You can get better bass response without needing to add a sub)

I'm not looking to have a speaker on wheels....I'm just looking to upgrade the factory speakers..and trying to get a better understanding of how many watts per channel the bose system is putting out..

CadillacSTS2003 · #18 (**permalink**) 10-21-08, 11:13 PM

bose runs 1 ohm
any drop in speaker you replace it with will cut the power sent to it in half

so back to square one

replace the stock sub with a kicker free air one?

Witt · #19 (**permalink**) 10-22-08, 12:53 PM

STS,

I’ll amuse this idea just to see where it takes me. The “factory sub” in the vehicle, where is it located..I ask because I haven’t run across it yet. I assume it to be on the rear deck of the vehicle firing into the back window area. Surely it’s a tiny space, and obviously since I’m hearing poor bass with the system itself, it’s nearly going unnoticed. That said, what would be your exact recommendation for replacing that item..without modification? (I’m aware the Infinity unit has a built in amp..self powered..but I assume that it wont fit this application)

Back to the speakers….they suck. If I get some JBLs, Alpine, Infinity, etc….will the existing Bose amp(s) be ok to power those to improve sound? I’m not needing to be blasted out, I’m merely wondering if the Bose amplification would be enough to even provide weak power to after-market speakers? (I’m not looking to have new amps and all that)

Thanks.

CadillacSTS2003 · #20 (**permalink**) 10-22-08, 11:46 PM

dead center in the rear deck
its a 10 inch free air sub
2 ohm
75-125 watts stock i believe

will the stock amp power them
sure
but its a 275 watt amp
figure 75 for the sub
thats 200 watts per channel at 1 ohm
so 50 watts per channel at 1 ohm
hook up a JL speak thats 4 ohms now your only using 12.5 watts
hook up a Infinity Kappa 2 ohm and now your only using 50 watts

and no one makes a 1 ohm speak other than bose.

Witt · #21 (**permalink**) 10-23-08, 04:39 PM

STS....since I cant post a link (new member), I will mention the Kicker 10" free air $89 on Crutchfield....I would see this as a decent, cheap, replacement....and the factory power would be ample....(per your post I assume..)

Thanks for the detail....loved it.

CadillacSTS2003 · #22 (**permalink**) 10-23-08, 07:05 PM

not a problem
thats a good bang for buck sub nothing earth shattering but an improvement over stock without getting crazy
id recommend adding an external amp which has speaker level inputs to power it
connect the stock sub wiring to the speaker level inputs
then power the sub with the amp
powering the amp is cake since the battery is under the rear seat so no need to run amp wires the length of your car.

9BlackN*Black6 · #23 (**permalink**) 11-21-08, 02:08 AM

Whats up everone havent posted in 4ever! Getting the stuff to do a major audio upgrade. Just got a Rockford Fosgate Type RF X7 1500w. Ive heard from many RF fans that the birth sheets on these babies ranged from 1700-1900wrms! I wanted to test it out when I first got it, so I took a trip to my bro's house. He's got a bd1000 pushin' 2 S12L7 solobarics w/ a box as big as his little chevy malibu will fit. We tested the amp for about 1/2 hour on his 12's, adjusting the gain up then down adding a little more bass boost via bass knob, never did turn them both all the way up, as he was a little scared to, but I dont blame him. It made his radar detector drop right off the windshield, was kinda funny. Its a mean amp

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But anyways, Im planning on getting 1 S15L7 4 ohm and a 2 farad cap. Gonna build my own vented box out of 1" MDF. Was gonna get a 10" solo-x but my jaw dropped after I figure the price of the sub and box. I also plan on taking all the carpet out and dynomating the entire trunk, then put it back together so it still looks good. Now I know the stock radio is not gonna be able to overpower the bass but I freakin love the finger controls on the steering wheel.

And this is were I need your help Jason! What head unit will match the controls on the wheel? Also, what kinda interior speaks you suggest?

Thanks man,
Greg

CadillacSTS2003 · #24 (**permalink**) 11-21-08, 11:09 AM

none will work
you must buy an adapter to make them work specific to the hu you buy

9BlackN*Black6 · #25 (**permalink**) 11-21-08, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CadillacSTS2003

none will work
you must buy an adapter to make them work specific to the hu you buy

Any idea were do to get the adapter? HU manufacturer or Cadillac? Ever seen anyone successful with keeping the finger controls? Think a bose out of an ETC would be enough juice to not get overpowered/drounded out? Ive never heard one out of an ETC but you obviously would know.
Thanks
Greg

CadillacSTS2003 · #26 (**permalink**) 11-21-08, 12:43 PM

pac makes them

9BlackN*Black6 · #27 (**permalink**) 02-23-09, 03:17 AM

Ok i know i was gonna go small and just get a solo l7 15", but it 09' im takin whats mine, just got a 12" solo x. Yea i know...wow what is he thinking, but my 10" kicker comps can only take so much from my 'source'-(1700w @2 ohms) is alot even at half gain on 10's. Got a 4 Farad Kole Audio Cap few days ago, 150a breaker installed ready for the box build. Get ready for some pics its gonna be bad! My first box build....

tjlwolf · #28 (**permalink**) 04-01-09, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CadillacSTS2003

not a problem
thats a good bang for buck sub nothing earth shattering but an improvement over stock without getting crazy
id recommend adding an external amp which has speaker level inputs to power it
connect the stock sub wiring to the speaker level inputs
then power the sub with the amp
powering the amp is cake since the battery is under the rear seat so no need to run amp wires the length of your car.

Thanks for all your help with all this. I blew my sub and now that i have it out i see where it has come unsealed around half the speaker. Probably age, Texas heat and I was listening to the Muse when i blew it!

I just want what i had. No amps, nothing...SO I cant just go buy any ol sub?
What are the specs i need?
Ohms? Watts? Free Air?
Can someone please suggest me a replacement?
I want something cheap and compa

rible to what I have.

PupFromCleveland · #29 (**permalink**) 04-02-09, 12:19 AM

was wondering in the 2000 seville looks like there are 3 speakers in the front dash
the once on the outside of tweeters right ?
what abou tthe one in the midle or is that not a speaker ?

PupFromCleveland · #30 (**permalink**) 04-02-09, 12:26 PM

[quote=CadillacSTS2003;1591216]Fit Guide
NOTE More Years and Models will be added as I have time and chance to verify all the sizes listed below I myself have verified and fully trust.

Eldorado
1992-2002
Front Door Bose 4 Inch Non Bose 5.25 with 2 inch tweeter
Rear 6x9

1998-2004
Dash 3.5
Front Doors Bose 8 Non Bose 6.5
Rear Doors 6.5
Sub 12.5

I was wondering i have the Bose system in the 2000 seville but i went to look at a fitmant guide and i cant find anything and i also cant find any 8 inch speakers at all are you sure you have the right size for the bose sytem