2001 Explorer Sport Sub question

[ddansvob]

I recently purchased a 2001 Ford Explorer sport from auction. I went to test out the stereo and was less than impressed. I do like the 6 disk in-dash pioneer unit that is installed ( Is that a stock unit?). I noticed I really lack the "BASS". I dont have a subwoofer but notice that there is a nice inclosure built in near the passanger rear wheel panel. I was curious if anyone has ever replaced or put in an aftermarket subwoofer in the built-in inclosure. I would like to use this inclosure as apposed to placing a box in my back. I used the storage space to often. I would not have a problem installing an aftermarket ampliefier due to them not taking up to much space. Please let me know if anyone has put an aftermarket speaker in the built-in inclosure?

Thanks,
Dan

 

[Nocturnall]

Welcome to the forum.

Try the search button. It's a great way to see if someone has attempted something before, which this has been done. I know at least people have built sub boxes to go in that space.

 

[briwayjones]

You can built one or get after market enclosures that fit in that space. That is also where factory subs came located. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Charlie]

Welcome to the forum. As Nocturnall said, searching is usually the best option, and some people don't appreciate when people post up a question that obviously was not searched yet. Since you are new to the forum, you obviously did not know this, so I did a search to show an example: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86333

Welcome to the forum, and be sure that if you make a custom box, be sure to post it up. Also, I believe MTX makes a box to go in this area, if you do not want to build your own.

 

[sjr033]

JL Audio makes a box that fits there. (empty box or a box with a sub in it)
Q-Logic makes a box that fits there. (empty box)
MTX makes a box that fits there. (empty box, box with sub, box with sub and amp)
as briwayjones said the factory sub is in that spot, so you can pick up a factory sub on ebay or junk yard. I don't know if you have the same hu as me, but I have the Pioneer 6 disk in dash unit. But I have the facotry sub. I can tell you that my hu will lower the base out put as I increase the volume. It is a anti-distortion feature the claim.