Mindflayer Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I have an option between a Legacy GT Limited sans spoiler, but with the subwoofer; and many with spoilers. I prefer the cleaner look of no spoiler, but I wonder how that subwoofer sounds. Is it terribly bad? I realize it's subjective, so please also mention your preferred music genre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmanus88 Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 i don't own a legacy, nor have i heard how the sub sounds, but i do know that the legacy's sound system isn't anything special, if not below decent. if u enjoy listening to music alot and blasting the volume, the current subby sound system, and the amp/sub that is offerend, probably won't cu tit. you would need a 3rd party system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 [quote name='Mindflayer']I have an option between a Legacy GT Limited sans spoiler, but with the subwoofer; and many with spoilers. I prefer the cleaner look of no spoiler, but I wonder how that subwoofer sounds. Is it terribly bad? I realize it's subjective, so please also mention your preferred music genre.[/quote] The stock system is quite flat and lacking. I feel the sub is needed - it won't fix the lacking sound quality, but if you don't want to tear apart the stock sound system, add the sub, it'll add a little thump to the sound - but don't expect it to make it sound great or add heavy bass - it'll just add a little bit more sound to a lacking system. FYI the sub/amp is very small unit and is located under the drivers seat, the positive is while you won't hear too much added basss - you'll at least feel it a little bit. - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest *Jedimaster* Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 *BOOM BOOM* *BOOM BOOM BOOM* It sounds like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ninjapimp Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 If you look in the stereo forum, you'll see a discussion on this. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Properly adjusted, the stock sub doesn't sound at all. It simply augments the lower midbass region, which adds some body to the sound without being intrusive, as some subwoofers can become. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT_Tommy Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 I have the sub. At first I didn't like it as it truly can rattle your seat...but after turning the bass down (amazing) I've grown to love it...it really rounds out the sound making music much fuller sounding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4_Maniac Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Its not great, nor is it bad. It's a good compliment to the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken S Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 It's a tiny unit so it's limited in what it can do, but the sub does help fill out the stock stereo's sound. I'm not a car audiophile and it's good enough for me. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 It's decent, and no matter what kind of slack people give it, it suits me fine for now. I also noticed that this unit is a bit better than the one in my WRX. Is this my imagination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtguy Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 [quote name='Drift Monkey']It's decent, and no matter what kind of slack people give it, it suits me fine for now. I also noticed that this unit is a bit better than the one in my WRX. Is this my imagination?[/quote] No, it isn't. I noticed the same thing, and wonder if someone actually bothered to adjust it, post-installation. The WRX's seemed to come either full-on, or all the way down, and you had to adjust it. I haven't had to touch my GT's sub. But indeed, there does seem to be better integration with the overall system. I wonder if this has something to do with the speaker selection in the Legacy? Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Monkey Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 [quote name='gtguy'][quote name='Drift Monkey']It's decent, and no matter what kind of slack people give it, it suits me fine for now. I also noticed that this unit is a bit better than the one in my WRX. Is this my imagination?[/quote] No, it isn't. I noticed the same thing, and wonder if someone actually bothered to adjust it, post-installation. The WRX's seemed to come either full-on, or all the way down, and you had to adjust it. I haven't had to touch my GT's sub. But indeed, there does seem to be better integration with the overall system. I wonder if this has something to do with the speaker selection in the Legacy? Kevin[/quote] I have fiddled with it, and am satisfied with how I have it set now. Too much low-midrange/bass was coming from the door speakers so I turned the bass down on the HD and turned the sub gain up. Seems to have worked, and the sub produces cleaner sound. The "hit" is much cleaner than the WRX sub, and sounds less boomy as noted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanoswrx Posted August 12, 2004 Share Posted August 12, 2004 Its actually a decent sub, it won't let people outside your car know you have a sub (but those people are idiots anyways) but you can deffinetly notice and feel it in the car. It tumps pretty nicely. I actually find the system in the car to be very nice, better then the upgraded system in the WRX. And it sounds a lot better then most oem systems I have heard in other cars I have been in. I personally don't see any need to modify the stereo unless you are looking to add something like XM or MP3, which I might do one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omarco Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 DM, how did you adjust the sub? I don't see any knob or button on the sub itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewGTGuy Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 See Pics here: [url]http://www.legacysti.com/viewtopic.php?t=2161[/url] NGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inthedeck Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 omarco... check this thread... [url]http://www.legacysti.com/viewtopic.php?t=2161[/url] There are two 'screw' type knobs, that can be turned up/down with a philips head screwdriver. Pretty easy to get a balance of what you like. Hope that helps, i. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omarco Posted August 13, 2004 Share Posted August 13, 2004 Thank you guys, that is very helpful. I will play with it tonight :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Information Society Posted August 18, 2004 Share Posted August 18, 2004 I took a look at a Legacy GT with a subwoofer installed yesterday- I think it rounded out the system nicely.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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