This is the cheapest I've found it. ($199 shipped)
Bazooka 2007-2011 Scion XB 8" 100W Car Audio Subwoofer
Bazooka 2007-2011 Scion XB 8" 100W Car Audio Subwoofer
Just installed a Bazooka xB2 subwoofer :)!
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As I said, I just installed a Bazooka VSE-SCI-145L-07 subwoofer that's designed specifically for our cars. It form fits deep into the right rear corner with an aprox .5 cu-ft bass reflex cabinet with an internal 50/50W dual channel amp and dual VC 8" driver. Frequency response is 35 to 85Hz.
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As is usual for me, I made some wiring mods
, but it worked pretty darned good as is and includes a completely factory compatible wiring harness. The harness uses the front door speaker outputs from the head unit to detect the bass.
I find it provides easily more than enough bass to meld cleanly with my door speakers at normal listening levels. (However, if your intent is to attract the attention of passersby or vibrate the fasteners out of your car, look elsewhere.)
As is usual for me, I made some wiring mods
, but it worked pretty darned good as is and includes a completely factory compatible wiring harness. The harness uses the front door speaker outputs from the head unit to detect the bass.I find it provides easily more than enough bass to meld cleanly with my door speakers at normal listening levels. (However, if your intent is to attract the attention of passersby or vibrate the fasteners out of your car, look elsewhere.)
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I have a used Bazooka with some minor damage that I'll let go for $100 shipped. Includes all new wiring, template and mounting pieces. when i got rear ended the mounting spot got pushed into enclosure.
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Currently working on trimming the corner flap of my cargo liner to fit under the sub. In other words, I consider the sub a keeper
The overlap area was deeper than I realized and I had to remove roughly half the flap depth. I could probably have left another 1/4", but it's fine
.Just want to clarify on the first of the two points. I was thinking in terms of the cargo area as the space between the two rear wheel liners on forward, but as you can see from the photos, the sub does, in fact, consume some space out of the right rear corner. I personally don't find it significant, especially in comparison to any other rear sub installation I've seen; however, my saying the cargo area is kept "completely clear", even with an IMO flag, is dubious -- sorry about that
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Actually, it's not necessary to open the cabinet to access the RCA inputs. However, it is necessary to remove the shrink cover from the provided OE subwoofer harness connector and connect to the four low-level contacts adjacent the power and remote. Another solution is to purchase the generic Bazooka harness. I chose to modify the provided harness
!A little time has passed and I thought I'd make an update. Installing a subwoofer provided the opportunity to learn about my HU sub adjustments and that's helped improve the sound. Discovered I had the sub phase reversed (there's a reversal switch adjacent the sub connector), and so I've been able to set the level lower while achieving a more accurate sound . I've also raised the sub roll-off at the head unit to 120 Hz to provide a more relaxed crossover between it (85Hz internal) and the door speakers. Finally, now the crossover region is smoother, I've set the bass boost frequency to 40Hz which gives a very effective bottom with just a couple dB of boost. NJ has a good golden oldie "Cruise'n'" station that's fun to listen to in the car and I never realized how much bottom those older tunes actually had! This little sub is turning out to be a very enjoyable upgrade !
. I've also raised the sub roll-off at the head unit to 120 Hz to provide a more relaxed crossover between it (85Hz internal) and the door speakers. Finally, now the crossover region is smoother, I've set the bass boost frequency to 40Hz which gives a very effective bottom with just a couple dB of boost. NJ has a good golden oldie "Cruise'n'" station that's fun to listen to in the car and I never realized how much bottom those older tunes actually had! This little sub is turning out to be a very enjoyable upgrade !
Thanks and glad it helped you
! I'm actually in north Delaware, but I do get a kick out of 92.1 FM. I've been a fan for a long time ! Glad to learn you're still interested in the Bazooka
! I really do think it's a great value/performer, and it's a very much do-it-yourself install if you're willing to take it on -- consider it a learning opportunity (together with a cash saver) ! Just be sparing of other expenses for awhile :biggrin:!
The wiring is no problem at all, I can tell you the color code of the three wires you care about (power, ground, remote). As I said, I have one of those harnesses available if you're interested. I opened the short piece of black shrink wrap to the connector so I could verify the RCA connections, but re-secured it with a couple pieces of electrical tape and it looks fine, 'course, it's invisible anyway with the sub installed
.My guess is you'd want to use the supplied harness to pick off the power and remote at the radio, and just disconnect the four speaker level wires from the "T" connector. Then you could plug in a pair of long RCA audio cables and route them with the harness back to the right rear. Then you'd cut off the excess harness length, attach the power and remote wires to the universal harness, plug in the two RCA's, and attach the ground to the chassis.
Just try the other position, it's either better or it isn't
! Also, make sure you don't have the level control on the sub set too high. People have a tendency to over do it !
I never took the subwoofer idea that seriously until you mentioned the Bazooka and I saw the way it fit and the clean install. Then you pointed out that nice price and it became serious
Very nice! I'm guessing you must have got yours around the time of introduction. I get the impression an 8" sub is a good size for small cars.
I got mine around the time of introduction and I paid $350. They are much more reasonable now.
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