stealthbox Subwoofer

[hannibalhector]

so I've been waiting for some sort of custom low profile subwoofer to come out for my '11 EX, and there's finally one out.. http://www.jlaudio.com/product/54216.103634.2096.23318.109753/Ford_Explorer_4dr_'11-Up

I'm wondering if anyone has seen this yet or even better put one in their EX. I'd love some feedback if any as the factory speakers are just not cutting it for me. Thanks.

 

[majicmic]

Hey I would love to put that in my X, have you done it yet?
Also, do you know if the stock amp in the X is strong enough, or do you need an aftermarket amp?

 

[Jstcruz]

I dont know about using it in a newere Ex, but, That is a seriouse woofer from what i know. You would definatly need an aftermarket amp for that.

 

[13Sport]

I saw this box early last year, but 550 + shipping for a 10" woofer and enclosure... no amp... is kind of insane.

 

[Joe Dirt]

But if you just spent almost $50,000 on an Ex, what's $500 for a well-fitting box?

 

[majicmic]

Yeah I dont mind spending $500-$600 on that speaker, cuz thats a w3, comparable to a w7 which is top of the line. The w3 is designed with small enclosures in mind. And yeah after spending 50k on my ride, another $500 is minor.

 

[13Sport]

A stereo shop could do a custom glassed enclosure for a 10" sub for 100-150$ .. that sub is 100-150$ shipped... so the total price should be 200-300$ max... 550+shipping is outrageous.


edit: v3 of the sub is 200$ shipped, so 300 to 350 should be the max, still loads cheaper than 550+shipping

 

[drober30]

I've had several of the JL Audio Stealth boxes and they sound really good!

You should pair it with a JL audio amp. The factory amp will not work.

Plan on spending upwards of $1k for sub/amp/install and cables.

 

[majicmic]

I've had several of the JL Audio Stealth boxes and they sound really good!

You should pair it with a JL audio amp. The factory amp will not work.

Plan on spending upwards of $1k for sub/amp/install and cables.

Yeah I was figuring on buying an JL amp. The manual recommends two different ones: a 700/5 or a 300/1. Which would you recommend for that w3 which is rated at 500 watts. I like the 300/1 cuz its really small and could hide easily, but it might be underpowered at 300 watts.

 

[drober30]

Yeah I was figuring on buying an JL amp. The manual recommends two different ones: a 700/5 or a 300/1. Which would you recommend for that w3 which is rated at 500 watts. I like the 300/1 cuz its really small and could hide easily, but it might be underpowered at 300 watts.

Their newer HD amps all have a small foot print. They have a HD 700/1 and a XD 600/1.

I ran the HD versions and they were great.