I own an Escalade ESV and I was looking for a good amount of bass that didn't take up a lot of room and didn't cost a fortune... I found exactly what I was looking for...
1400 watt 12" Pioneer Shallow-Mount (3-1/4" Mounting Depth) Subwoofers:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069927_297394781,00.html
These speakers normally cost $200.00 a piece but they can be had on eBay, brand new, for $100.00 a piece or better...
2400 watt Class-D Mono Block MOSFET Digital Power Amplifier:
http://www.blitzaudio.com/itemdetail.asp?model=BZA3000D
This amplifier cost me $350.00 ($360.19 on the website) but can be had for as low as $125.00 here or for 15% less if you want a refurbished model with a 1 year warranty...
The subwoofers use a VERY SMALL enclosure of 0.5 - 1.0 Cubic Feet. So the box will take up VERY LITTLE room in your trunk. The box can be purchased at just about any flea market stereo store for $50.00.. My box is not ported...
Now, I have my subs in an open environment (in the back of my ESV). I'm not sure how this will sound in a well-insulated Cadillac trunk. And I can be sure that you're not going to win any Bass contests because this isn't a competition system where you're comparing decibals. But this setup provides A LOT of bass. It's very loud and obnoxious, if that's what you want. At full volume, the bass that comes from this setup moves the hair on my head.
The amp and speakers shouldn't cost you more than $325.00 plus shipping. Pick up the box at a local flea market. One that has a stereo shop. They always sell these little "truck" boxes. All you need to do from there is the installation - which when it comes to Cadillacs - I'd personally have a professional do for you. That can cost as little as $50.00 at one of those flea markets...
Remember: Hard core stereo enthusiasts are going to laugh at you with this setup. They're going to laugh at you so hard that you'll wish you never showed them what you have. Don't show anyone. Just let them hear it and let that be the end of it.
The King
1400 watt 12" Pioneer Shallow-Mount (3-1/4" Mounting Depth) Subwoofers:
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pna/v3/pg/product/details/0,,2076_310069927_297394781,00.html
These speakers normally cost $200.00 a piece but they can be had on eBay, brand new, for $100.00 a piece or better...
2400 watt Class-D Mono Block MOSFET Digital Power Amplifier:
http://www.blitzaudio.com/itemdetail.asp?model=BZA3000D
This amplifier cost me $350.00 ($360.19 on the website) but can be had for as low as $125.00 here or for 15% less if you want a refurbished model with a 1 year warranty...
The subwoofers use a VERY SMALL enclosure of 0.5 - 1.0 Cubic Feet. So the box will take up VERY LITTLE room in your trunk. The box can be purchased at just about any flea market stereo store for $50.00.. My box is not ported...
Now, I have my subs in an open environment (in the back of my ESV). I'm not sure how this will sound in a well-insulated Cadillac trunk. And I can be sure that you're not going to win any Bass contests because this isn't a competition system where you're comparing decibals. But this setup provides A LOT of bass. It's very loud and obnoxious, if that's what you want. At full volume, the bass that comes from this setup moves the hair on my head.
The amp and speakers shouldn't cost you more than $325.00 plus shipping. Pick up the box at a local flea market. One that has a stereo shop. They always sell these little "truck" boxes. All you need to do from there is the installation - which when it comes to Cadillacs - I'd personally have a professional do for you. That can cost as little as $50.00 at one of those flea markets...
Remember: Hard core stereo enthusiasts are going to laugh at you with this setup. They're going to laugh at you so hard that you'll wish you never showed them what you have. Don't show anyone. Just let them hear it and let that be the end of it.
The King