OK, I'm considering getting a subwoofer for my stereo hookup and since I'm not a "stereo guy" I have a question or two.. first if I get one of the woofer-in-the-consoles that many folks around here get then do I need something like a crossover (whatever that is..) or can I run speaker wire directly to it and be done with it? Will I need to use an Amp with it? The other route I'm thinking about is the little small Powered, Clarion SRV303 ... I guess I wouldn't need anything extra for that, right? Suggestions?

Doug C

you need a x over if the AMP is not equiped.....The AMP is the only thing that can power a sub with enough umph to hear bass....if it is a 8" sub then a minimum of 80-100 watts MORE AMP more sound.....take it from me you should not skimp on this item it will make all the diff....from a circut city or like you should get all you need for $300 or so


yes you need an _ _ _!!

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you should get all you need for $300 or so

Which is why I'm thinking of going with the Clarion SRV303.. looks like it's pretty much plug and play for around $150 shipped - that's the way I'm leaning I think.

Doug C

Can someone please move this to the Garage - I could have sworn that's where I started it

Doug C

James (Morphenspectra), who sells the sub-woofer consoles can give you good advice on the hook-up with different configurations. An amp (I found 600w Sony on eBay for $75) will sound best, but a high power head unit , capacitors and dual voice coil woofer can sound ok