Modify JBL sub/amp

[freshv6power]

I have a '98 Slo that I swapped a '96 JBL rcu and sub combo into. Volume is pretty good but the bass is pretty weak, not much more than stock. I was wondering if anybody has rewired the amp on the sub to put out more power.

If that doesn't work, I'm wondering if a Gen2 SHO sub and amp (if the sub has a seperate amp) will work if I just splice wires.

The only reason I'm considering these methods is for the stock look(or as close as possible). Thanks for any input.

 

[SHOZ123]

Get a ~400W mono sub amp and a separate woofer 10"-12". Tap into the rear deck speakers for speaker level inputs and call it a day.

 

[Ian Macoomb]

I have a '98 Slo that I swapped a '96 JBL rcu and sub combo into. Volume is pretty good but the bass is pretty weak, not much more than stock. I was wondering if anybody has rewired the amp on the sub to put out more power.

If that doesn't work, I'm wondering if a Gen2 SHO sub and amp (if the sub has a seperate amp) will work if I just splice wires.

The only reason I'm considering these methods is for the stock look(or as close as possible). Thanks for any input.

Not worth the effort nor would it be reliable if it could be done. Much easier to spend $100 on a real amp.

 

[shoteen95]

does anyone know if theres enough room under the rear deck to mount a 10 or 12 inch sub that fires into the cabin? If so, perhaps a custom stereo shop could fab up a nice box that you could mount under the rear deck..

Plus, i've never heard the gen 3 sub, but i dont know if the gen 2 sub/box is too much of an improvement..

 

[freshv6power]

Not worth the effort nor would it be reliable if it could be done. Much easier to spend $100 on a real amp.

How much power do you think the '96 sub can handle?

 

[freshv6power]

does anyone know if theres enough room under the rear deck to mount a 10 or 12 inch sub that fires into the cabin?

The biggest you could fit under the rear deck is an 8".