Tang-Band sub-woofer upgrade (Page 2/13)
fierosound DEC 19, 06:18 PM
About the smallest amp I've come across is the Pyle 2-Channel 240-Watt Waterproof Marine Amplifier Model # PLMR-A120 It's about 8"L x2"H x5"W Looks like it can be bridged, but you'd be OK running just one channel anyway. The power ratings appear to be Peak Watts. RMS power is 70 watts per channel.

Cheap too http://www.allaudioexpo.com...240w_waterproof.html
Install Manual http://www.pyleaudio.com/manuals/PLMRA120.pdf

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joshh44 DEC 19, 06:31 PM

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Yup. My 84 Indy didn't have it either and why I went this route. I think it was only available on 86-88 Fieros as an option. That's why 86 an up cars MAY already have the bracket.



my fiero is a 1986. so would that mean i would have the bracket for that subwoofer enclosure?
fierosound DEC 19, 07:09 PM

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Originally posted by joshh44:

my fiero is a 1986. so would that mean i would have the bracket for that subwoofer enclosure?



The sub housing is mounted to the dash bracket on the right and the chime box (blue thing) bracket on the left.
If your chime box is mounted differently, you don't have the subwoofer bracket on that side.



More pics of what you're looking for here: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum2/HTML/085338.html

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Eau_Rouge DEC 19, 07:28 PM
I'm very happy with mine, the bass is great although just out of curiousity I'm contemplating modifying another subwoofer (Kicker 6.5 inch shallow mount subwoofer) to fit in the stock housing/location. These subs are rated at 150 watts RMS which allows a much bigger range of amplifiers and has a recommended volume of .2 to .3 cu. foot. Should work very well in the stock location.
Seems like a good alternative especially since finding an amplifier to power the tang band sub is very difficult and expensive.

Anyone else heard of these subs? They sell on ebay for $60 ea.
fierosound DEC 19, 08:28 PM

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Originally posted by Eau_Rouge:

... allows a much bigger range of amplifiers and has a recommended volume of .2 to .3 cu. foot.




I think we calculated somewhere that the factory sub housing is about .16 cu ft and the Tang-Band subwoofer's ideal would be a slightly larger .19 cu ft enclosure, but let us know how the Kicker works out.

Amps aren't the problem as any amp can be used. What makes the Xtant ideal is that it is small and fits nicely hidden under the seat. A larger amp would need to be mounted elsewere like the back firewall or front trunk.
Eau_Rouge DEC 19, 10:22 PM
I may try it - simply from a curiousity aspect but I must re-state that I'm very, very happy with the Tang band setup as it produces more bass than the factory Bose sub system in my daily driver. My suggestion of the Kicker was due to the fact that I was under the impression that an amp that produces greater than 50 watts RMS will over power and blow the Tang Band sub.

Also, the way I adapted my tang band sub to the fiero sub enclosure, I added a 2 inch spacer and also used the tube - (capped) in order to get very close to the .19 cu. ft. recommended volume. I did a volume test when everything was done (by filling the enclosure with water) and it came to just a little over .2 cu. ft., so volume wise the Kicker would work.

Again, I may try it - I need another winter project that I can do indoors as it's to freaken cold now!
LZeitgeist DEC 20, 10:42 AM

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Originally posted by ohio86se:

My question is : What happens to the overhead factory sub control if you use an alternate sub amp?




Quoted and repeated 'cuz I'm curious too...

Does the slider control still affect the amount of bass generated like it does with the OEM amp?

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thefredman DEC 20, 11:33 AM
I built my own in the factory location. If I ever get a digital camera I will get some pics 4 all to see. It gets the job done and gives my cars interior a warm sound if you will. Everything is very balanced. The sub is a Klipsch 6.5 " , powered by a Rockford Fosgate Punch amp. From your pictures it looks as though my sub doesn't hang down as far......anywho happy listening.
fierosound DEC 20, 12:36 PM

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Originally posted by ohio86se:

My question is : What happens to the overhead factory sub control if you use an alternate sub amp?




The 84's never had a factory sub setup, so I don't have the slider and it's unnecessary anyway once the amp gain has been adjusted to balance the system properly.

Xanth has directions on how to make it work with an aftermarket amp here: http://fierodomain.com/content/view/288/100/
sjmaye JAN 09, 01:07 PM
I have been messing around with my factory sub system for a while. My system now appears to send sound to the speaker, but it sounds nasty. Certainly not a thump or nice base. I am a little confused of what I am reading. Will the tang band sub speaker fit in the stock subwoofer housing?