MAZDA 3 stock stero setup

[bolbim33]

Does anyone know about the MAZDA 3's stock stereo setup? Can it support ex) a 10" subwoofer without having to buy an amplifier.

I know it depends on the wattage and all, but i was wondering if anyone has done it.

 

[fs5]

10 inch w/o an amp? not possible.

 

[Jejunum]

you could buy an infinity basslink.

 

[bolbim33]

ahhhh....so it's confirmed. it is impossible? I have to get an amp no matter what? I was hoping to get away without having to buy an amp.

 

[rudeguy]

you need an amp to power the sub. A sub is going to require ~100 watts RMS power to sound right. Your stock stereo might put out 10 watts per channel. You can try a bass tube like someone suggested, but they really are designed for hatchbacks.

 

[bolbim33]

basstube sounds good since my car is actually a hatchback

 

[StageLeft]

Almost no stock car system will have the wattage required to just "add a sub". Those things move way, way too much air without some designated power to them. Stock stereos with a built in sub have their own amp

 

[WobbleWobble]

You won't have enough power from your deck. You need an amp and you can get an amp setup to work with a stock system without RCA outputs. You'll be amplifying a not so clean signal, so that's up to you.

 

[Howard]

Hmm. Does the head unit have line level outputs?

 

[bolbim33]

thanks for all the input. anandtech is great. looks like i'll have to get an amp. how much does it run anyhows for a mediocre setup? amp and woofer and whatever else is needed + installation.

 

[MikeMike]

i have something in the works for buying subs right now(8") but i will pm you that.

also, an amplifier is not that much depending upon what power you get. i dont think www.thezeb.com carries the US acoustics line ne more. also, other amps, like a sony amp is perfectly fine, just dont overpay, and dont read max power, read RMS.

MIKE

 

[stev0]

Originally posted by: Howard
Hmm. Does the head unit have line level outputs?

dosent need them with a line out converter

depending on what you buy..

12" alpine type-s runs around 100 off of ebay
300 watt alpine amps can be picked up for ~150 off of ebay
make your on box, ~30 to 50 bucks depending on how you make it

or you can do what others said and get a infinity bass link, which already has an amp, or a bazooka tube, there also might be a qform box for your car that includes a sub and amp. check crutchfeild for applications on your specific car.

 

[Howard]

Hmm. Were I in your situation, I would probably build a vented (bass reflex) box with a decent 12" driver with a 150-300W amp.