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Feb 5, 2006 | 11:08 PM

powerstroke6ltr

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Hi. I have an 8" subwoofer and enclosure, but was wondering if there was anyway to increase the bass output without an amp. Is there a way around getting an amp? I have teh original stock rear speakers, two 6X9 front Infinity Kappa's and a Kenwood head unit. Decent, but no bass barely. This is for my '250

Feb 6, 2006 | 06:17 PM

bigjace8

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just turn up the bass on the radio. not really much more bass though

Feb 6, 2006 | 07:44 PM

powerstroke6ltr

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Tried that already, with barely any difference...

Feb 7, 2006 | 08:19 AM

fordboy_52

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amp turned up? remember its an 8 inch sub, they arnt made to put out alot of bass. usually people use them for more of a balance then bass

Feb 7, 2006 | 01:12 PM

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but was wondering if there was anyway to increase the bass output without an amp. Is there a way around getting an amp? I do not 'want' to get an amp. I had the sub sittign around, and dont' need it for any of my other vehicles as they aready have good systems.

Feb 7, 2006 | 06:27 PM

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to keep this short and easy nope the head unit will send only so much power to the sub and it sounds to me like you are there. next step for more bass is an amp

Feb 7, 2006 | 07:26 PM

powerstroke6ltr

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Oh well. Now my ? is, what is a cheap amp? Are they hard to install?

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Feb 7, 2006 | 08:20 PM

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With an 8" speaker, you don't need much power. Probably 30 to 75 watts max, depending on the speaker and what it can handle. Don't try to over power the speaker as this will cause premature failure. A 75 watt amp is pretty cheap and small enough to conceal anywhere. I was driving two 8's with 35 watts each and it sounded great. Don't let people kid you. You don't need 2000 watts to get good bass. For those guys, its the ability to blast a sub for everyone to hear OUTSIDE the vehicle. If you are looking for just good bass inside the truck, take my advice. All you need is a little control. You won't be sorry.
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Feb 8, 2006 | 08:59 AM

fordboy_52

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its very easy to install an amp if you follow my directions.....

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...d.php?t=398953

as for the amp size, i need sub specs. u need to match the amp to what sub u have. whats the brand / model number?

Matt