MetryBeast

Hey Guys and Gals, I'm new here so forgive me if this has already been answered but I think I may have found a solution to everyones problem with the Sony Sub. I have been looking for a direct replacement that I can replace the sony sub with no rewiring for just a tad extra bass output and I think this may work:

Kicker 40CWRT81 CompRT shallow-mount 8" subwoofer with dual 1-ohm voice coils

This subwoofer has a shallow mount depth of 2 5/8" and dual 1 ohm voice coils. I know the sony sub is dual 1.2 ohm voice coils so before I pull the trigger and order this, does anyone think running this at 1 ohm vs 1.2 ohms will damage/fry the stock amplifier? It may even pull some extra power out of the amplifier. Thoughts?

TOWGUNNER

which unit do you have do you have the 800 watt sony system? Thats what i have and also looking at upgrading possibly.

MetryBeast

Yes, I have the 700W Sony system with MyFordTouch Sync and Navigation

TOWGUNNER

thats the one i have as well. I dont think by adding a different subwoofer will help out. The more you turn up the volume the crappier the sound comes out. Its not that great of a system might as well go all aftermarket.

Toddman38

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The Sony sub isn't the problem, it's the whole sony stereo...

rm2092

Why is it every time I buy a new vehicle with a Premuim stereo system they all suck. My 08 FX2 stock sounded way better then my 13 FX2 with the Sony system.

cody6766

Did you measure the sony VC at 1.2 ohms with a meter or is it advertized as 1.2? If you measuered it, I bet you'll find that Sony lists it as a 1 ohm DVC sub. Many 4 ohm subs actually measure 3.x ohms.

I'm pretty sure there are threads on that partucular sub here, so you may do a search for the model number. I bet it will work.

Ray21

The real question is what the Sony sub is wired up at, its final ohm load.

A sub with dual 1-ohm voice coils can be wired to either 0.5 ohms or 2 ohms. You'll need to measure the resistance to find out.

mrgooden

I added two Kicker 10 inch Comps and a 700 Watt RF amp to the system. Sounds great.