Removing Stock subwoofer

[verdee]

I am considering doing some audio upgrades on my car and I am trying find out if anybody has pictures or videos of removing the stock UHFS sub. Light harmonic used to have a video online, but they removed it.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

Start @ 13:00

 

[Xenoilphobe]

While you are in there drop in the SoundQubed HDS2.108, you can get this sub for about $100, I've had it in my car for two years now and after the initial break in, it has been awesome, you will have to drill new screw holes, but beyond that its a drop in install, the OEM sub is a TPOS and weighs about 10 ounces vs the SQ which is 100 ounces. Note I also have the LightHarmonic AMP too, so I am driving ~ 600 watts to this sub.
Power Band - 600 Watts - SoundQubed

LightHarmonic AMP Specs

 

[verdee]

Do you think that adding that swapping out the sub alone will make any noticeable difference?

 

[Xenoilphobe]

I think so. But I never tested it prior to the amp swap

 

[Xenoilphobe]

here is another thread about same sub

Ideal Aftermarket Audio System for Model S

 

[verdee]

Thanks. Bought the sub yesterday with cyber Monday deal so we will see. I would totally do the LH amp they are listed as unavailable and says it will be in May 2018, which makes me think it is not going to happen

 

[jkennebeck]

@verdee just wondering what you thought of the SQ sub versus the stock tesla sub? I ordered one today and was going to try first without the bigger amp. any advice?

 

[verdee]

@verdee just wondering what you thought of the SQ sub versus the stock tesla sub? I ordered one today and was going to try first without the bigger amp. any advice?

I never swapped out the sub. Still have it sitting in the box. I used the LH amp for six months and I really liked it, but it did have some issues. Ultimately I put the stock amp back in. The main thing that made me go back to stock was having a hard time adjusting the bass. I listening to a lot of hip hop and when I was by myself I liked the loud hard bass, but with someone in the car and lower volumes the bass was still very loud even with the EQ turned down.

 

[Doanster1]

@verdee just wondering what you thought of the SQ sub versus the stock tesla sub? I ordered one today and was going to try first without the bigger amp. any advice?

The SQ sub is a noticeable upgrade from stock. Bonus that it’s a direct drop-in replacement. Much tighter/crisper response vs boomy.

 

[Fleer]

The SQ sub is a noticeable upgrade from stock. Bonus that it’s a direct drop-in replacement. Much tighter/crisper response vs boomy.

Wow that is an insane difference. Do you have a link to purchase that?

 

[BrownMS]

how much of a difference will this make with factory amp?

 

[Doanster1]

Wow that is an insane difference. Do you have a link to purchase that?

HDS2.1 | Power Band 600 Watts | SoundQubed

Remember to choose the dual 2ohm not 4ohm.

 

[Doanster1]

how much of a difference will this make with factory amp?

IMO... noticeable/significant in terms of tight/crisp bass vs boomy. Stock sub was fine and sounded great vs non-UHFS, but for a simple drop-in upgrade at $90, this was a no-brainer for me.

 

[Fleer]

HDS2.1 | Power Band 600 Watts | SoundQubed

Remember to choose the dual 2ohm not 4ohm.

Thanks, I'm surprised that fits into the stock box with how much bigger it is. for $90 definitely going to give it a shot.

 

[Doanster1]

Thanks, I'm surprised that fits into the stock box with how much bigger it is. for $90 definitely going to give it a shot.

Stock enclosure is fairly deep. Zero issues with clearance. It’s a beast weight-wise though, so be cognizant of that when you pick up the enclosure the first time after swapping. You can pick up the stock setup with literally two fingers. Try that after the upgrade and you’ll drop/bang it up.

 

[Fleer]

Stock enclosure is fairly deep. Zero issues with clearance. It’s a beast weight-wise though, so be cognizant of that when you pick up the enclosure the first time after swapping. You can pick up the stock setup with literally two fingers. Try that after the upgrade and you’ll drop/bang it up.

Does it come with a stock connector or do you have to wire it up yourself?

 

[Xenoilphobe]

I pulled the stock connector and soldered it onto the new sub.... for 2 OHM

 

[Doanster1]

^^^ what Xeno said. Parallel thread where I answered the same.
Question about Bass / Subwoofer

 

[BrownMS]

IMO... noticeable/significant in terms of tight/crisp bass vs boomy. Stock sub was fine and sounded great vs non-UHFS, but for a simple drop-in upgrade at $90, this was a no-brainer for me.

I ordered a rockford punch p2 for just a couple bucks more to try. 600rms on the soundqubed seemed too high for the factory amp thats like 80