sub upgrade

OK. I've never upgraded a sound system in any vehicle before but, since the one in the Raptor is prob the best OEM version I've had, 'been thinking of improving it a little...particularly the sub.

Forgive the newbie-type questions, but:
1. Sub is OK, but I like my bass to "bounce" rather than hit me with a dull thud. Any suggestions as to which speakers to go with in the sub?
2. Do I necessarily have to replace(?) an amp (or does it make sense to replace the subs only if you also upgrade the amp)?

No, I wouldn't do the work myself, and I trust you guys and gals more than I would trust a recommendation at a cartoys or other.

Thanks!

Sub and amp. Doesn't make sense to do one without the other

Maxx2893 said:

Sub and amp. Doesn't make sense to do one without the other

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See....I told you I was ignorant as far as this goes. Thanks Maxx

I went to Car Toys in Plano off 75 and had them install a 10" JL Audio sub and amp. They built a custom box to fit...it sounds awesome. The stock sub is ok at low volumes but horrible at mid to high.

If you'd like to hear mine just let me know, we can meet up sometime. I'll be at Twin Peaks Plano this Sat for lunch if you (or any other DFW Raptors) want to stop by.

i thought i pretty much covered everything . just get rid of the stock sub and have an aftermarket setup done. it's very easy!

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/...ubwoofer-amp-installation-instructions-10177/

anyone think about doing a 8" bandpass or horn box set up, I think it will still fit under the seat and should have way better performance

BIRDMAN said:

i thought i pretty much covered everything . just get rid of the stock sub and have an aftermarket setup done. it's very easy!

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f12/...ubwoofer-amp-installation-instructions-10177/

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Missed that one.....nice write-up and nice work.......think I'll still leave it up to the experts who can do it in 1/10 of the time it would take me. Maybe one day. I think your "punchy" = my " bounce", so your description of the sound helps a lot.

I just finished my install thanks to Birdman's write up.

Ernie its a piece of cake.

KTM RAPTOR said:

I just finished my install thanks to Birdman's write up.

Ernie its a piece of cake.

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pics?!