Fender subwoofer mods

[FRANKIEWALLNUTS]

Speakers usually need a little time to loosen up. Maybe use it for a week and then do the same comparison.

I will give it a shot since I already made the investment. I think the stock power isn’t enough to push this sub the way it is intended. I will swap it back in and give it some time.

 

[xXDavidCXx]

I noticed a difference with the kicker sub right away. I filled the enclosure with poly-fill though.

Maybe that's the difference. Double check the wiring? Though, it's dummy proof with the different sized connectors.

 

[FRANKIEWALLNUTS]

I noticed a difference with the kicker sub right away. I filled the enclosure with poly-fill though.

Maybe that's the difference. Double check the wiring? Though, it's dummy proof with the different sized connectors.

I didn’t do the poly fill but the wires are correct.

 

[Sc629]

Going back through the thread as I am planning on doing the upgrade soonish...

Axman: I know its hard to quantify, but do you think the memphis is worth the extra work for what you say is more powerful bass?

xXDavidCXx and RotaryKnight: How have you liked the Kicker after some time with the set up? Are you satisfied with where it's at or do you wish it was still more?

Anyone else who has done kicker or memphis sub, I would also love to hear your feedback after some time with it

 

[xXDavidCXx]

Going back through the thread as I am planning on doing the upgrade soonish...

Axman: I know its hard to quantify, but do you think the memphis is worth the extra work for what you say is more powerful bass?

xXDavidCXx and RotaryKnight: How have you liked the Kicker after some time with the set up? Are you satisfied with where it's at or do you wish it was still more?

Anyone else who has done kicker or memphis sub, I would also love to hear your feedback after some time with it

I have another 8 inch woofer in an external box when I get the feeling for more bass, otherwise, it's a nice upgrade, and I can keep the trunk clean and free. The OEM sub could not be run at +9 at higher volumes. The kicker can. Good for the windows down.

 

[Adurm]

The link for the memphis on page 2 is for dual 2 ohm. Yall sure the fender is dual 2? I'd suspect its dual 4 yielding a 2 ohm load at the amp. Using dual 2 ohm will cut your amp power in half.

 

[AxMan]

Use polyfil. The stock box isn’t large enough volume for anything else.

 

[777-300ER]

The link for the memphis on page 2 is for dual 2 ohm. Yall sure the fender is dual 2? I'd suspect its dual 4 yielding a 2 ohm load at the amp. Using dual 2 ohm will cut your amp power in half.

Dual 2 ohm is stamped on the back of the stock woofer so I'd say yes.

 

[GTIfan99]

I will give it a shot since I already made the investment. I think the stock power isn’t enough to push this sub the way it is intended. I will swap it back in and give it some time.

How is it sounding after a week of use?

 

[FRANKIEWALLNUTS]

sorry for the late reply, honestly it has more bass at louder volume over the stock sub , however at volume low it just does not have the same bass. Since I don't listen to very loud music I will be returning to the stock sub

 

[tiharo]

I have designed a spacer in Fusion360 for the Fender box to add any 6.5" subwoofer (I'll be installing the Memphis sub). Going to 3D print it tonight out of PETG. I'll be releasing the design for free once I verify fitment. I'll also custom design a spacer for anyone who needs one.

 

[Sc629]

I have designed a spacer in Fusion360 for the Fender box to add any 6.5" subwoofer (I'll be installing the Memphis sub). Going to 3D print it tonight out of PETG. I'll be releasing the design for free once I verify fitment. I'll also custom design a spacer for anyone who needs one.View attachment 187426View attachment 187427

Wow you’re amazing! Thank you! Do you think it’ll work well for the kicker as well?

 

[tiharo]

Wow you’re amazing! Thank you! Do you think it’ll work well for the kicker as well?

I'm sure it would as long as it follows the same hole layout standard. I'm using wood screws that are longer than the stock screws to mount the new sub with the stock grill onto my spacer. Going to use PlasticWeld (or whatever it is called) to permanently attach the spacer to the Fender sub box. Going to add polyfill tomorrow as recommend earlier in this thread.

 

[tiharo]

The subwoofer spacer is complete! Time to bond it to the stock enclosure!

 

[xXDavidCXx]

The subwoofer spacer is complete! Time to bond it to the stock enclosure!

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Great work, though I suspect you could use a 1/2 inch spacer. Looks like a 1 inch spacer. Not sure how much the Memphis needs, I used 1/2 with the kicker.