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ThreeLAKE
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Posted: Jun 25, 2007, 1:04 PM
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Hi I have been poking around here for months because I want to buy a convertible cruiser GT FULLY LOADED but I can only find ones that have everything but the "Boston Acoustics" sound package. I have found one that has everything but instead of the "BA" it just has the six cd changer. My question is is there a subwoofer pocket in the back like in the four doors? and does the stereo have 4 or six speakers?
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Cruzer Bug
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Posted: Jun 30, 2007, 6:07 PM
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Re: [Addicted2Saturns] Subwoofer spot?
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I'll be watching this thread. I too would like to know if there is a spot for a built-in sub in the trunk. I have one of the upright self-contained Infinity subs in another vehicle. In the Cruzer it would take up a quarter of the trunk. I am considering making a quick disconnect for it so I can take it in and out easily. They sell for less than $200 now. I love mine. It's about 13" high and deep; about 8" wide.
Here is an early review by an owner of this sub used in a different make (unspecified) convertible...
Infinity Basslink Amplified Subwoofer [8/6/2002] Reviewed by: Don Prather - don268@yahoo.com
Applicable to: '90 - '97 '99 + 1.6 liter 1.8 liter
10" subwoofer and 10" passive radiator, combined with a 250 watt amplifier in a single package.
Took about 2 hours to install. I had previously installed a set of Lanzar coax speakers in the foors and wanted more bass response, especially wth the top down. I found the Basslink for $239 on eBay (it retails for $499). The hardest part of the installation was tapping into the speaker outputs. I tapped into the front speaker outputs and ran the signal under the center console and through the tunnel on the driver's side back to the trunk. The subwoofer accepts speaker level inputs and even includes an auto turn-on feature when using speaker-level inputs so you do not need to run a separate remote turn-on lead. The battery in the M2 is located in the trunk so running power and ground wires was also very easy. The Basslink includes a wired level control that I mounted in the space right under the stereo. Overall, I was surprised with how easy it was to install. It also fits like a glove in the trunk of the M2 and leaves plenty of space for your small carryables.
As expected with any convertible, the bass response is much better with the top up. With the top up, the bass is tight and deep, puting out a nice kick when a bass drum hits. This product will NOT make your car a ground-pounding bass machine but it will provide plenty of bass for moderate listening levels. For a single 10" woofer at 250 watts, I am happy with the sound of the unit. With the top down and the car at rest, the bass response is still quite good. The bass is usable up to about 35-40 MPH before the rushing of the wind and the sound of the traffic starts to drown it out. I would guess, though, that it would take at least 2 subwoofers and a good 500+ watts of amp power to make any meaningful diference at cruising speed. This car is made for cruising, let's not forget. Good Quality. Definitely a RECOMMENDATION.
Under 30 minutes to remove completely
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Top Down better than Bottoms Up
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robfrsd
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Posted: Jul 2, 2007, 2:15 PM
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I have the BassLink in my vert. Sounds pretty good for such a small box. It really shakes the windows when I fold my back seats down though.
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ThreeLAKE
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Posted: Jul 27, 2007, 2:06 PM
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Well I have an empty spot where I would guess the woofer would go.... does anyone with a vert have that boston acoustics package? Does it have a woofer in the trunk?
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Cruzer Bug
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Posted: Oct 27, 2007, 10:34 AM
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I've finally installed my Infinity sub woofer...
Here are links to the photos:
The trunk
Closer view
The wiring
Back of sub
Controls on the dash
The MP3 connection
Concerning the MP3 connection, I installed a hard wired FM modulator. Using this I disovered I needed to amplify the signal from my MP3 player to equal the volume generated by the FM radio and CD. To do this I purchased an inexpensive external gizmo called Boosteroo. Audio quality truly does equal that of a strong FM signal.
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Top Down better than Bottoms Up
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ThreeLAKE
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Posted: Oct 27, 2007, 1:33 PM
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I found out I do have the Boston acoustics package and it has subs in the doors.... little ones I take it! But urs looks awesome I love the power switch on the dash looks very VERY professional
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