Want to add a sub

[squishd]

I've got a x-star and I want to add a sub on the port side of the boat. I have the jl sub matching the stock one. I'm just wondering what to do about an amp? Any suggestions? I was thinking about staying with jl, like a m1700 to run both of the subs?

[skeeler]

What year X-Star?

[squishd]

It's a 2008

[skeeler]

The JL amplifier would be fine, I like the Alpine PDX's myself. Small foot print and very efficient.
This may also give you some install ideas.
http://www.lockituponline.com/08-x-s...lery/index.htm

[squishd]

What amps do you have and what speakers are they powering?

[skeeler]

Alpine PDX 1000 - (Now) 1 - JL Audio 10W3
Alpine PDX 4.150 - Mids and highs.

[squishd]

Those look like really nice amps! What speakers do the stock amps power?

[skeeler]

Originally Posted by squishd

Those look like really nice amps! What speakers do the stock amps power?

No stock amplifiers let in that boat. Only those two.

[nmcjr]

I have the JL HD 600, great amp, small, powerful and efficient.

Side note: I believe in '08 they still use the 10" free air, right? Did you consider going with a 12" and having an enclosure built, if that would fit in the stock location? Might be better sound and less overall power consumption/longer beach time. I went that route this year and the difference was incredible, I actually have to de-tune the sub a bit because its too loud for me--just another angle that popped into my head, but I'm not positive it would be more overall sound, just throwing the idea out there.

[squishd]

Does a 12" sub fit in the same positon behind the drivers seat? Obviously it's not gonna fit in the same hole but is that spot big enough to fit a 12" sub?