Possible Blown Subwoofer

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Jan 16, 2012 | 09:02 PM

nightcam

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Possible Blown Subwoofer

I have a 2006 Lariat super crew with the factory subwoofer and just upgraded my head unit to a Pioneer - 50W x 4 MOSFET. I want to put in new speakers and a new amp but I'm afraid to blow out the factory sub. Will putting in a new amp blow out the sub or can the factory sub handle the power?

Jan 16, 2012 | 11:31 PM

DieselBeast01

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It more than likely won't be able to hold the power of an aftermarket amp.

Jan 17, 2012 | 02:47 AM

keisha9

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you should hand the factory sub down to a friend or something. then you could get a upgrade to a 10" . i hear a kicker vr10 is good.

Jan 17, 2012 | 07:34 AM

MCDavis

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Like the guys said...the factory sub won't handle aftermarket power. There are a ton of options in the aftermarket for subs...and you'd be surprised how some little packages can create big sound. I have a JL 8" in a JL enclosure paired with a JL amp...and it beats pretty well for a little cone. I'd be happy to tell ya more about it if you were interested.
The factory sub is pretty weak in my opinion.

Jan 17, 2012 | 10:38 AM

tooldad

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Pioneer makes a shallow 8" sub that will fit in the OEM enclosure if you are interested in going that route. Last I checked, was about $125. I looked into it a long while back but have not made the move yet.