Hey guys, any feedback here would be greatly appreciated. I've never really been too good at understanding car audio, and my knowledge is mediocre at best. I recently just put in two Pioner IMPP Voice Coil subs (10"s) and yes, I know they are a bit old. I picked up a Kenwood 250W amp. The two 10s were already in boxes (MTX) and were free, so I wasnt expecting the greatest, seeing how they were my buddies old subs and said I could have them.

They came in two seperate boxes with ports, and are not very powerful at all. Infact, I bet a pair of good 6x9's would produce about as much good bass as them. Lots of people have said the boxes are important (one said cover the ports) but I figured I'd come to you guys first. Should I just forget the subs and get new ones, or is there hope with a new box? Also, the subs are situated right behind the backseats (I have louvers) and covered with my T-Top bag, would deeper in the trunk be a better spot?

Thanks for your help!

 

What I've found most common with crappy bass is someone new at car audio wiring things wrong. You need to make sure you have the positive and negative sides of all the wires in the correct spots. I rewired a friend's subs that sounded like crap (his first attempt), and they came out spectacular. You usually have to make sure all your amp settings are correct too. Just do some research and reading, and you'll be set.

 

the size of the box is more important then the wireing i think!!! plus can you find out if they are free air subs or enclosure subs...get us the model number of the magnet, that will tell you if you should cover up the hole. How big are the boxes???? those subs nead close to a cubic foot inside area mesurment of each box...if they are too small youll get no bass. I would recomend you get a box for thirdgens,,,or build your own that goes in the rear hole in the hatch. I run the 2 impp 12's in my car in my fiberglass box and they sound really nice. Plus the 250 watt amp is a bare min what id hook them up to you idealy should have it double that atleast.

 

I agree ditch the boxes. Most of the pioneer 400-450 watt impp call for a sealed box and at least 1 cubic foot air space. As for the amp I think 250 watts would be enough to add some thump, your not gonna run with the big dogs but it should still sound good.
Also does the amp have a built in crossover? You may be getting too many highs through your subs.