Reddit mentions of BOSS Audio Ohm Stable Car Amplifier with Remote Subwoofer Control

Rule of thumb, you get what you pay for and if it’s too good to be true it probably is.

Example boss claiming 1100 watts for $44.99 when others are selling 1000 watts for $180 or 1200 watt for $330 should be a big red flag that something isn’t right with that boss. That’s not to say you can’t get a deal on an amp that’s worth a damn or that you need to pay extra for a name it’s just an example that some things are to good to be true. That “1200 watt” boss amp would be lucky to make 400 watts on a good day.

I've been using the alpine 9887 head unit in my 06 and it's great, I really like the interface and IPod option. I upgraded the sound bar speakers to 6.5" kickers, $50 at best buy. And also upgraded the oval 6x4 speakers in the dash panel near the knees to 5.25" speakers with a bracket I found on Amazon

As for the sub I also had a fear of it getting stolen, so I built a box for it to put in the center console. I bought a 10" shallow sub and it fits perfectly, and hits pretty hard. I mounted the amp under the steering column, to go for the, out of sight out of mind idea. All the wires are hidden, and unless you know what you're looking for, you couldn't even tell anything was there.

Dash speaker brackets

10" shallow sub

Amp used, mounted under column

Write up used for mounting amp

Write up used for sub box

I followed the box guide almost exactly, but I cut a larger diameter hole since I used a 10" and he used an 8"

Subwoofer, Amp, 8 gauge cable kit, trim removal set, Fuse taps, and T-Taps

As for a guide, I just used other guides online and pieced them together. Really should have made a well-documented one when I did it, but I installed mine 6 months ago. Already forgot certain things. Just remember to look up the speaker wire colors for the back speakers before you tap into them and know that putting the power cord through your firewall from your battery is going to be a total bitch :)

Also just to clarify, the fuse taps are for the remote wire going into the amp. I tapped the sunroof fuse as it shuts on/off with the ignition (I don't have a sunroof, but it shouldn't matter if you do or not). Also also, that black cable going into my amp on the left side is a bass knob that came with the amp. That's wired all the way up into my glove box, so it can be adjusted easily if it becomes too much. The wires with kit and everything are long enough that you shouldn't need anything else, and everything tucks away in the door seem guides so nothing is showing at all.

> boss r1000m

My bad, it's actually this one: Boss R1100M


I thought it was 1000+ reviews but its 700. Still though, all those people actually believe they're getting the bargain of the century.

I don't blame Boss though. They're doing a very good job of getting people to buy their stuff, and although we all rip them on this subreddit, we're not their target audience. Their target is high schoolers and people that shop at Walmart that are going to be happy with their purchase because they have "2000W" sound systems and can show off to their friends and what-not.

But it's when they try to sell that crap on Craigslist that always gets me. "2000W Bose 2 12" Competition Subwoofer in Bandpass Box, $300"

With a tiny $50 dollar Boss amp, 2 Boss subs and one of those disgusting prefab "bandpass" boxes with the 'Dual' or 'Pyle' subs in them and have blue LEDs inside.

/rant

Not sure what you decided to go with but IMO if you get a sub in your trunk then your speakers will sound like they're better. Many people on this subreddit will bash this recommendation but I'll give it anyway.

$150 prebuilt subwoofer box

$55 amplifier

$15 wiring kit

$9 optional converter

The converter is needed if your radio is stock. I also think it makes the install easier regardless as it is one set less wire to run & you won't have to take apart your headunit.

I think this is the best intro level set up for a subwoofer if you're looking to spend about $220.
It will definitely impress you if you haven't heard/had bass in a car before. Also very easy to set up and you can do it in about 3 hours with no experience.

Edit: forgot this amp comes with a built in high/low converter to feed straight off the speakers. Converter may be easier but is optional.

anyone else get a kick out of pic 3 for that boss amp?... installed in the cooler

here it is if too lazy to look

Awesome- thanks for the write-up. Here's the list I had assembled that everyone shit on in /r/carAV:

amp

front speakers



subs

rear speakers

wiring:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BEQWK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_4&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FKP7TY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_image_5&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002BF0DE?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Didn't pick out a head unit yet. Are these choices as bad as carAV said?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PJ1VL8?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Equalizer:26$

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004TU5R1E?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_3&smid=A1FMHNVWMGI839

2 speakers: 46$

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004S4XNEO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_4&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Amp: 46$

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FKP7TY?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Wiring: 16$


Would you mind reviewing this then? I know it's not going to make the ground shake, but it will be a lot better then an 86's stock audio, and it has room to upgrade.

I linked the best buy page on the post. I was actually looking at this amp. Let me know what you think if they will power, and any reccomendations. I want the most bang for my buck, without blowing the puppies.

I'm just wondering out of curiosity... Can Amazon reviews not be trusted? There are barely any negative reviews about the Boss amplifier

SUB : https://www.amazon.com/Rockford-Fosgate-R1S4-10-Prime-Subwoofers/dp/B00HFXLSPG/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1543553243&sr=8-10&keywords=2+10+inch+subwoofers

BOX : https://www.amazon.com/Nissan-2003-2008-Subwoofer-Speaker-Enclosure/dp/B00IFEBYBC/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1543553132&sr=8-10&keywords=350z+subwoofer+box

AMP : https://www.amazon.com/Watts-Mosfet-Monoblock-Amplifier-R1100M/dp/B004S4XNEO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543553262&sr=8-3&keywords=boss+amp


Would the sealed box affect why it does that as well?

Online reviews are useless. You dont know the background of the reviewer. Might be the only sub he has ever heard. Also people can get paid for their reviews.

Probably the worst amp you can buy and has 4 stars.

Here you go. I think it should work.
https://www.amazon.com/BOSS-BV9757B-Double-DIN-Motorized-Touchscreen/dp/B00HZA6E6W

And here are the cheapo amps I think im gonna get.
https://www.amazon.com/EV4-400-EVOLUTION-400-Watt-Channel-Amplifier/dp/B003GSLEE4/ref=sr_1_12?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1487419851&sr=1-12&keywords=4+channel+amp

and

https://www.amazon.com/BOSS-R1100M-1100-Watt-Monoblock-Amplifier/dp/B004S4XNEO/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1487446228&sr=1-2&keywords=monoblock+amp&refinements=p_36%3A-5500

Yeah my Jeep puddles up pretty good near the front which worries me and I will keep all that in mind. For reference purposes the subs and amp that I bought are these:

http://www.amazon.com/Package-Wrangler-Kicker-Subwoofer-Enclosure/dp/B00KJ0ZI4O

http://www.amazon.com/BOSS-R1100M-1100-Watt-Monoblock-Amplifier/dp/B004S4XNEO