theCATALYST

Hey all.
I have searched AND read the available info posted on this forum. What I am looking for is information from those that own and use the basslink.

I like a lot of bass in my music, I like to feel it, I like to hear it. I have used pairs of 12's and 10's in previous cars, will I be happy with the Basslink in the RX8? Is it sufficient bass or is it lacking?

On a side note, I know there is only so much a 10 and 200 watts can do, but I just want opinions from other bassheads on wether or not the basslink satisfies.
THANKS

edit: I have the non-bose stereo.

TRU681

If your a basshead, a basslink will not satified you.If space is a issue, use 1-15in sub instead of using 2 subwoofers.I'm into SQ & basslink will not satify you with the lows but you probably should listen to a basslink yourself & judge because the most important thing about car audio is that if you're not competing, the most important judge will be yourself!

theCATALYST

too true. thanks for your input. ANYONE in the houston area or near Bay City mind me listening to their basslink?

TRU681

If you can't find anyone here that's near you with a basslink, try to look for an audio shop in your area that carries Infiniti products & have them hook it up to the test bench & audition it there.It might not sound exactly the same as in a car but it'll give you an idea on how it sounds.

theCATALYST

good idea. i'll wait until i see if there are any local offers first.
anyone else have a basslink review?

bureau13

What kind of system are you adding it to? If you're adding it to the stock system its kind of silly to say that it won't be enough bass. I have one on my stock system and I have to crank the gain way down so as not to overpower the rest of the system.

jds

DynamicDookie

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me too... my roommate has two tens in a custom box, and he was impressed with the bass from the basslink. for me it came down to size/weight/sound.

-it puts out more than enough bass for me (my gain is less than half way up/ partially b/c of the navone loc). easily overpowers the bose

-the basslink has a pretty small foot print

-its pretty light 20-25lbs

theCATALYST

well, it will be on a non-bose base set up. i will however be replacing the stock speakers with infinity but i will not be adding an extra amp. then the basslink should be fine with my planned setup?

Napboy

i had a basslink in my 8. if you're a basshead, it will not be enough for you. i took mine out and replaced it with a 10w6v2 in 4080's box. It's powered by a jl 500/1. I like this space arrangement much better. the basslink is more than enough bass for the casual listener, but you won't be waking the neighbors. if you can afford a better system and space is an issue, then look at my set up (do a search).

on the positive side, the basslink sounds good, it's easy to install, and it doesn't take too much space. it's cheap too. it's efficient. you can turn up the gain and get it close, if not to, the level that you want. good luck

bureau13

I'll say it again. If you're just adding it alongside stock amplification, or even light to moderate additional amplification, the Basslink is plenty of bass*. If you've got some monster setup that you want to hear blocks away, it won't be. Personally, I prefer to be IN my car when I'm listening to the stereo, but I'm just weird that way.

jds

*I suppose the exception could be if you want all bass and don't want to be bothered by that nasty pesky treble and midrange.

claude4

I have also read about the possitive experiences some have had by adding the Basslink sub (along with replacement front tweeters).

What I am not clear about is:

1) How does one correctly connect the basslink to the Bose system AND
2) Would I be so wrong in just adding the basslink without any other speaker changes AND not do any drilling of holes in the rear pass-thru between the rear seats.

Any thoughts?

Thanks,

Claude H.

bureau13

I can't say for the Bose since I don't have it. For the base setup, all you get out of the stock speakers is mud. Adding bass to mud just makes for more mud.

jds

theCATALYST

Thank you guys again for all the info. I may try the basslink and replace the factory speakers first.

If I do..............how hard is the basslink to wire into the front and rear speakers? Can someone give me a "For Dummies" run through on the basslink install?

bureau13

Well, its really easy to wire into the rear speakers :D
That's all I've done so far. It won't keep the bass up if I fade forward but I don't generally mess with the fader. I'll fix it when I install my amp for the main speakers. It will be a bit of a pain getting it wired into the front speakers, as you'll either have to run wire through the doors or tap in behind the HU. Neither one is worth my time until I am ready to do the amp, but that's just my opinion.

jds

theCATALYST

Does it still work 100% when wired only to the rear pair?

keyek

There's a pretty good DIY on splicing into the leads from the amp in the trunk if you have the premium sound--I just spliced in a set of speaker leads, then added two line level converters to that. (I have two basslinks).

I would think that clipping a line level converter ($20) into the rear speaker leads--either right OR left with the stock speakers would be easy to do. Then you add a RCA-type stereo cable to hook into the basslink.

I also think that drilling holes in the passthru is a waste of effort and possibly money. That would work maybe for midrange and treble, but the bass is non directional and BASSically passes thru the chasis and frame.

keyek

I added the Basslink to the Bose system without any mods and have been VERY impressed. I also added a Sirius satellite and Kenwood music Keg. I usually keep the volume cranked to 27-32, treble to 5 0r 6, bass from -1 to 2, faded front 1 or 2, and centered L to R. The gain on the bass link is set about half way with a 35dB cut in--you have to tune it the way you like. I have my basslinks sideloaded on either side of the trunk.

bureau13

The only thing you lose is the ability to maintain bass level while setting the fader between front and rear. As you fade forward, you'll lose bass volume. If you're constantly changing the fader settings this will annoy you, but if not its fine.

jds

DynamicDookie

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for bose systems.....

look for the wiring diagrams. you can tap all four speakers at the connector on the bose amp. one row has the inputs to the amp (from what I understand, a weak 1volt differential signal) and one row has the outputs to the speakers (fronts and rears). use a 4ch loc and fading isn't a problem.

JonnBCookin

Are you referring to the amp in the trunk? If so, does anyone have diagramed pics? I'd love to tap into the 4 channels without running wire to the head unit!