$79 Subwoofer Upgrade (Pioneer TS-A250D4 10" Sub) - IT SOUNDS GREAT!

[BLUEZL600EFI]

That's what I figured thanks.

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[snakeyes]

Sub is out of stock on Scuma'zon

Going to a local audio shop to get a "total" refresh on the shit Ford audio system that I had to pay for

Amp, Sub, speakers, and a new "REAL alarm system" along with front and rear 24/7 dash camera system ... to record little scum bags trolling the car in public...

 

[Tuxonspeed]

Sub is out of stock on Scuma'zon

Going to a local audio shop to get a "total" refresh on the shit Ford audio system that I had to pay for

Amp, Sub, speakers, and a new "REAL alarm system" along with front and rear 24/7 dash camera system ... to record little scum bags trolling the car in public...

How much did that run ya?

 

[snakeyes]

Not to hijack the thread, but what don't you like about the Ford security system? The one on 401a, ie: the top of the line one, .. Easy to bypass? Unreliable? etc. Thanks...

What don’t you like about the 401A security system…?

 

[snakeyes]

How much did that run ya?

How much do you think …?

 

[Fruitstang]

Does anyone know how thick or high these centering or screw reinforcement are?
I have an eye on a sub with 232 mm diameter and guess dremeling away these small protrusions wouldn't be a big deal:

 

[Ecobooster]

Please... Can someone actually show how to connect the subwoofer to the Red Line connectors going from four wires to the two speaker connectors. Thanks much!

 

[DontHitMeSafetyYellow]

Literally just finished doing the swap over. Thanks to pictures from others I was able to find all the clips and manage not to snap any of them when removing the trim ring.

Yeah it definitely is a better thump than before. You do have to turn the volume up and have the right song playing to tell but once you do it’s definitely noticeable.

I stuffed the whole package of the fill material recommended in the video into the box. Wasn’t really sure what to do with it so largely packed it in the side cavities and then top and bottom of the box.

 

[cosmo73]

Please... Can someone actually show how to connect the subwoofer to the Red Line connectors going from four wires to the two speaker connectors. Thanks much!

Purple/black wire to either of the black(-) terminals and yellow/green to the either of the red(+) terminals. You use all 4 terminals, one wire to each.

 

[snakeyes]

Huh?
I was asking you as you said you were having an aftermarket alarm installed.

Oh - Ok ... so you like it then, good for you ...

 

[Gregs24]

This is from the 5G forum and updated

Just to help people out, here are a few measurements. B&O enclosure: Remember 267mm will fit inside the ridges and about 277 inside the main recess. Maximum depth is 146mm (or 160mm with mild modification) Nothing in excess of 160mm deep will fit without a spacer. Volume of enclosure is 17.5 litres (0.64 cu ft)

Inner hole size, outer size, depth, sensitivity, dual or single coil (all 4 ohm unless stated)

Pioneer TS-A250D4 (TS-A100D4 in the US) - 230 , 267 , 77, 133, dual (£70)
Dayton RSS265HO-4 - 230, 267, 87, 137, single ($135 NOT UK)
Dayton RSS265HO-44 - 235, 266, 90, 137, dual (will not fit without modification)($155 NOT UK)
Focal RSB-250 - 233, 271, 88, 117, dual (will not fit without modification) (£90)
Rockford Fosgate R2SD4 - 232, 275, 82, 87, dual (will not fit without modification)(£75)
JL10W0V3-4 - 230, 267, 84, 124, single (£100)
Focal 25A4 - 230, 260, 85, 126, single (£80)
Rockford Fosgate R2D4 - 232, 275, 89, 110, single (will not fit without modification) (£70)
Rockford Fosgate P2D4-10 - 232, 280(exc trim ring), 84, 150, dual (will not fit without modification) (£120)
JL10W1V3-4 - 230, 267, 84, 117, single (£200)
Redline SW10-D4 - 228, 260, 121, dual , 4ohm, 2ohm also available (€50 NOT UK)

 

[135Hoser]

I did this. Wish the Pioneer sub fit a bit better and didn't require such trimming.

System sounds way better.

I did not put any polyfill in to reduce the volume of the sub box. If I revisit this I think I will try it with some polyfill. Pretty sure the box is >20L in volume.

Oooor I'll just get a proper sub/box/Amp.

 

[Fruitstang]

@135Hoser

Then rather try a louder sub first.
The Pioneer needs much more power to come to live than typical other subwoofers.
At 1 Watt its "sensitivity" is 74 db while typical other woofers start at about 84 to 90 db.

To get an idea:
For a volume of 94 db, the Pioneer needs 100 Watts, while a DD Audio Redline RL SW 10 needs less than 10 Watts (!).

And Polyfill will reduce the loudness of the woofer even further.

 

[Gregs24]

I did this. Wish the Pioneer sub fit a bit better and didn't require such trimming.

System sounds way better.

I did not put any polyfill in to reduce the volume of the sub box. If I revisit this I think I will try it with some polyfill. Pretty sure the box is >20L in volume.

Oooor I'll just get a proper sub/box/Amp.

It only requires one very small lug to be removed?

 

[Adefend]

It only requires one very small lug to be removed?

Did this to my car over the weekend….way better base.

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