My 12″ dB-500 subwoofer arrived today, and man this thing is mighty! The aluminum cone looks very nice and the thick rubber surround is going to just bounce to the beat. I’m actually undecided at this point whether or not the sub is going to go into my GTI or whether it’s going to be for the home theater. It’s a tough choice since I think the sub is ideally suited for either application; small sealed box, or moderately large parted box. Either way I’m sure I’ll be happy with it. The stereo in my VW is stock now, but I have plans to get one of the new Alpine decks, like the CDA-9883 with the fast iPod interface. I’ve got a 50×4 amp sitting in my bedroom, haven’t had the need (or the will) to break down the interior of my car to get a 4 gauge wire from the battery to the hatch, not to mention the 3 pairs of RCA cables. It just seems like a lot of work, and I just barely got the car so it’s still new to me, and having everything stock is good, it’s clean, and it works, although the stock stereo is absolute crap. I’m hoping that with just a new deck it will sound a little better with the stock component speakers, because it’s the easiest thing to change out. I’m thinking about getting a set of PE Reference 4 ohm 6″ speakers to replace the stock ones, since they are inexpensive but should sound way better than the cheap paper cones that are in there now. I’ve got the 8 ohm Reference Series 6″ and they sound really good, what little I’ve listened to them.
Anyway, whether the sub ends up in my car or in the house, you’ll be sure to find all the details and lots of pics right here. Starting out with a few pics of this sweet sub. Aside from the weak stamped steal frame, there is nothing but superb workmanship throughout the design and assembly of this driver. It’s going to bump and it’s going to move some serious air. Can’t wait…
