Anyone have any experience with those Bazooka Amplified Tube Subwoofers?

[Shawn]

I want something that I can take in and out and doesn't take up much space. These seem like they would fit the bill. I listen to mostly rock. No rap. Thoughts?

 

[AmigaMan]

I don't think they've changed much since the last time I heard them about 10 years ago. They sucked then, probably still suck now. Get a decent 8 or 10 inch sub in a sealed enclosure and about a 200 watt amp in three way mode to drive your sub/mids/tweets and you'll be set. As soon as I get some free time, I'm gonna build a fiberglass enclosure for a a DVC 8" sub I have and get a decent amp to drive the sub and the polk 5x7's in the doors of my Tacoma.

 

[JDMnAR1]

I put an amplified tube in my wife's Accord (Audiobahn, not Bazooka). It definitely doesn't sound as good as the box/sub/amp combo in my truck but it does help fill out the bottom end some. Like you, I was concerned about both space and ability to remove it if needed, and it fits that bill.

 

[alkemyst]

bazooka's aren't terrible. What mostly happens is people don't set them up right or feed them the wrong type of signal.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
bazooka's aren't terrible. What mostly happens is people don't set them up right or feed them the wrong type of signal.

How's that?

 

[FDF12389]

Directed makes a 8'' sub, marketed for Sirius, decent sound, very affordable, and doesn't take much space at all.

 

[SithSolo1]

If you are going to get an all-in-one I would get an infinity basslink. If you are going to put a small 10" in a sealed box I would get an Alpine Type R and something like one of the Profile audio amps or something else not too expensive.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

I'll 2nd an Infinity Basslink but a properly set-up Bazooka 10" will thump hard!

Most issues with these is a lack of wattage.

 

[EightySix Four]

Ugh, they sound so terrible. Thump hard? Really? Are you nuts?

Infinity basslink would be a better idea.

 

[Riverhound777]

Go with the basslink.

 

[angry hampster]

I've had a basslink in my jeep for three years now. I absolutely love it and can't stand listening to music in a car without a sub now. It's co crisp and clear.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Yep, Basslink. I had one for 2.5 years until it got stolen last Christmas I loved that thing.

 

[SearchMaster]

I had a Bazooka 8" (I think) in my Eclipse (it's in my garage now). For the price I paid, $60 on sale, and the ease of installation, it did the job very well. It's not the perfect complement to a great sound system, but I had a cheapo stereo with cheapo speakers and no bass at all. It turned it into a respectable sounding system.

I may install it in my boat this summer since it's sitting around doing nothing. I'm sure the Basslink sounds better but it's much more expensive as well.

 

[Aimster]

I have a basslink II and this is what people tell me

"WHAT? you got subs in this car? wtf?"

I have an SUV. Maybe that's why. It's too small for my car.

 

[TheAudit]

Get a Basslink.

 

[Shawn]

Hmm, I actually have an amp I could use from my old car. I was looking at standalone subs and enclosures and was wondering if there is a benefit of getting an tube enclosure like this over a box enclosure like this. I still like the idea of a self contained unit though so i'm not really sure what I'm going to do.

I was actually thinking of putting the amp under the passenger seat and just putting speaker wire to the trunk. That way I can take it out easily and not have to worry about having a live 12v wire rolling around.

 

[angry hampster]

Originally posted by: Aimster
I have a basslink II and this is what people tell me

"WHAT? you got subs in this car? wtf?"

I have an SUV. Maybe that's why. It's too small for my car.

Do you have it turned on? :laugh:

My Basslink (first version) is quite noticeable in my Grand Cherokee.

 

[Shawn]

I ended up getting this: http://www.crutchfield.com/App...520&i=109GTO804&tp=111 and a cheap sealed box. Spent about $80 total (bought them both off ebay).

I already have an MTX amp from my old car that never sold.