legacy4me Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Would you recommend upgrading the stock system to getting the subwoofer? I havent decided yet, is the sub that great of an upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubiGT Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 IMHO, the stock sub added depth and feel to the system. I have no issues with sound quality, and since I'm not into rap or techno, I can listen to whatever I want at volumes up to 20 with no issues whatsoever. my $.02 Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyd2005 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I have the OEM sub. I bought it for its ease of installation. When properly calibrated, it sounds okay and is satisfactory for me. If you're really into base, you need to get a separate amp and sub box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legacy4me Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 I am not after the "rap or techno THUMPING" just for added sound quality and clearity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubiGT Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Then you will be happy with the stock sub Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobrry01 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I just installed the stock sub last week and I think it made a HUGE difference. Not only is there a lot more bass, but the whole system is able to play louder now. I agree that it won't shake the whole car the way a real sub would but for the music I listen to it was well worth the money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisS Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Then you will be happy with the stock sub +1 It's just enough to fill it out. I bought my car used with the sub in place, and it took me a couple weeks to realize it was there. I thought "Wow, there's amazing bass from these stock door speakers". It really is subtle enough that a decent set of door speakers could "out-bass" the stock sub. I have found, however, that high bass levels and high volume with typical rock music will cause pretty bad distortion. I'll commonly have ot turn the bass down to 2 or 3 to get rid of it. Though I'm not sure if this is the door speakers or the sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sobrry01 Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 You realize you can adjust the volume and crossover on the sub itself? Turning up the sub volume and raising the crossover frequency will probably help with the distortion from the door speakers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisS Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 I'll have to play with that. One of these days though I'm going to get my 12" Diamond into my car, and some better components in the door... so ultimately this is just to hold me over while I wait (performance mods come first ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryCrowell Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I installed the Subaru sub because of ease of installation and its hidden fitment. I have never "calibrated" it though. Do you have any words of wisdom on doing so? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyd2005 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I would definitely recommend trying to calibrate the subwoofer on the sub itself rather than trying to adjust the bass on the head unit. First adjust the cross-over frequency... tune your head unit to some kind of talk radio (usually found on AM radio) and then adjust the cross-over frequency such that you can just barely hear the speaking on the sub. Adjust the volume on the sub to your personal liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goral85 Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 I have had my sub installed for about 2 months now and I am very satisfied with it. Like it has been said before, it wont make your bumper or license plate rattle, but you are not looking for that anyways so I think you will be happy with it. I know I am. Also if you decide to purchase it I would recomend reading this thread http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38564&highlight=%2470 I purchased the impreza sub and it is the same thing as the legacy one minus the bracket and the $70 you'll be saving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deneb Posted August 30, 2006 Share Posted August 30, 2006 You realize you can adjust the volume and crossover on the sub itself? Turning up the sub volume and raising the crossover frequency will probably help with the distortion from the door speakers. Except that will cause the sub to distort, and the door speakers will still distort, you just won't hear the door speakers distortion as much, the sub distortion will cover it up. I'd keep the crossover freq. pretty low, mine is almost at the lowest setting, volume at about half or a little higher, seems like the best compromise of fairly clean sound without distortion, as long as the volume is kept at sane levels. The stock sub is OK for the $, you get what you pay for. As others have said, it fills out the bottom end OK as long as you're not looking to rattle the windows or wake the neighbors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbizzle Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 has anybody tried to install another OEM sub for that extra bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisS Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 has anybody tried to install another OEM sub for that extra bass? Another as in non-Subaru OEM sub? AFAIK without modifying the wiring harness that won't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbizzle Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Another as in non-Subaru OEM sub? AFAIK without modifying the wiring harness that won't work. A 2nd Subaru sub.. anybody see any reasons why it wouldn't work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisS Posted August 31, 2006 Share Posted August 31, 2006 Ah, gotcha. Unfortunately I didn't do the install myself, so I'm basing this on what I can see from Subaru install instructions... but it looks like the sub wiring harness is little more then a pass through? If this is the case, you could probably put two sub wiring harnesses together in series between the stock wiring, though finding somewhere to put the other sub may be a problem. Cost wise I don't think I'd go that route. The factory subs are pretty expensive for what you get, and for the price of 2 you could get a decent 10" sub and amp with much more bass then 2 factory subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubiGT Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 +1 what he said^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Many Shuvs and Zuuls knew what it was to be roasted in the depths of the Slor that day, I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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