Ordered an 8" Bazooka (powered)...
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Ordered an 8" Bazooka (powered)... I found a pretty cheap site to shop from, and from all the reviews I've read on the shop, they are excellent. Most places wanted $299 (Crutchfield wanted $349 <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" /> ) for the powered 8" subwoofer I ordered.
Bazooka RS8AHP 150-Watt powered subwoofer $219 at www.NowOnSpecial.com
I've had many competition-level sound systems, but my taste in music (and volume) has changed alot since my last system. I think this 8" Bazooka will help make the factory system sound nice, and I'll probably end up buying another one shortly. I really want something simple, removable, hidden, and good sounding. The price was right also!
Once it gets delivered and I get it wired up, I'll give my own review of it.
The best part is that I'm going to pre-wire my Formula and my GMC so that I can just swap it back and forth depending on what I'm driving that day <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Tony
Bazooka RS8AHP 150-Watt powered subwoofer $219 at www.NowOnSpecial.com
I've had many competition-level sound systems, but my taste in music (and volume) has changed alot since my last system. I think this 8" Bazooka will help make the factory system sound nice, and I'll probably end up buying another one shortly. I really want something simple, removable, hidden, and good sounding. The price was right also!
Once it gets delivered and I get it wired up, I'll give my own review of it.
The best part is that I'm going to pre-wire my Formula and my GMC so that I can just swap it back and forth depending on what I'm driving that day <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Tony
Re: Ordered an 8" Bazooka (powered)... Please let us know what it sounds like.. I think it might sound better in the truck than the car because of the interior shape/size.. Be sure to stuff it in a corner..
Also the wiring it for quick removal is a great idea. I did that with my 12 inch subs via a 1/4 inch jack. When I went to the track this weekend, quick 115lb weight reduction.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Also the wiring it for quick removal is a great idea. I did that with my 12 inch subs via a 1/4 inch jack. When I went to the track this weekend, quick 115lb weight reduction.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: Ordered an 8" Bazooka (powered)... I've always love stealth systems and making them removable. In my previous Mustang GT, I started out with a pair of JL 12s and AutoTek amps, but that box took up the trunk and weighed a ton. I built a much smaller box for two Punch Audiophile 8" subs, mounted my CD-changer in the face, and attached two Punch amps to the back. All wires were connected with plug-together terminal blocks, and the box was held in with 4 wingnuts. Took me 5 minutes to remove it completely (amps, CD changer, box all one piece)
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Damn that car was SLOW! <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: Ordered an 8" Bazooka (powered)... Excellent service and packing from www.NowOnSpecial.com ! The package was on my doorstep in 6 days <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
I installed the Bazooka in my GMC last night and it sounds great. Its not a "booming system" by any means, but it does make the factory sound system (i've replaced all the speakers) sound excellent! It fit perfectly underneath the rear seat in the X-cab.
Tony
I installed the Bazooka in my GMC last night and it sounds great. Its not a "booming system" by any means, but it does make the factory sound system (i've replaced all the speakers) sound excellent! It fit perfectly underneath the rear seat in the X-cab.
Tony
Re: Ordered an 8" Bazooka (powered)... I have the 8 inch powered Bazooka in my Z28. It was a cheap (uBid-$119), lightweight, easy-to-remove way to add bass to the car. It is kind of boomy, but not too bad. My car is already very loud inside, so stereo precision/clarity is kinda lost anyway.
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Re: Ordered an 8" Bazooka (powered)... Bazooka makes two different amplified 8" subs. One is the cheaper 100W one, which has a single voice coil sub. The one I bought was the 150W "RS" series and it has a dual-voice coil sub which is able to go much deeper on the low notes.
Just FYI <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Tony
Just FYI <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Tony
