substage decision

[rabidmechanic05 0]

I'm getting a new Fit Sport and considering that its the premium sound i was just going to upgrade by intergrating a sub into it, problem is, i am picky. I dont want overpowering bass but i want to feel it, and it has to be clear. It will be a single sub setup of whatever size, since i have plenty of room *grand total of 41 cubes in the car*

Have at this, i want to do it right on the first try this time.....

[rabidmechanic05 0]

Got it narrowed down to an RL-s 15 or a BTL 15, i just havent heard to much on the RL-s's and didnt know how the SQ of a BTL is, any input would be thankful

[JimJ 11]

Those are really apples and oranges.

I dont want overpowering bass but i want to feel it, and it has to be clear.

Keeping that in mind, I'd go with the RL-s...

"Premium sound" or not, I'd bet that upgrading more than just adding a sub would give you some big benefits.

[johnecon2001 82]

for some reason overpowering bass and RL-s 15" don't go hand in had for me.

Thats like trying to fit giant off road tires on a civic.

[theabunai 3]

How about a Fi "Q" or a SI BM ?

[JimJ 11]

Both good choices for what he's looking for as well.

[b5i8 0]

If all you're doing is integrating a sub into the stock sound system, just throw a JL 10W6v2 and a 500W amp and you're good to go. If you go with a 15" and >1000W, the bass is going to completely drown out everything else.

[rabidmechanic05 0]

ewww.....ive done more than my share of JL time.....and ive never heard of the SI BM

[ANeonRider 3]

Never heard a W6 have you?

[rabidmechanic05 0]

heard to many of them, never cared for the sound they produce

[///M5 2,833]

Was there something in particular that you didn't like about them? Knowing will be really helpful in narrowing down your choices.

[rabidmechanic05 0]

price to quality ratio and for some reason i just dont like the sound of JL

[JimJ 11]

I'm curious to know what turned you off to the W6v2's sound, throw the pricetag out the window for the moment.

I'd love to make a recommendation for a Fi Q, SI BM, or one of two dozen other higher-tier speakers, but I want to know what you're hearing first. Otherwise we could be barking up the wrong tree...

Just trying to save you money and time spent experimenting

[rabidmechanic05 0]

So far my favorite bass came from my OEM which had a......for lack of a better term.......fat sounding bass, defined hits and never lost anything during a long bass note. If i can stick with that kind of bass i want to.