Replacing 2016 Touring Stock Subwoofer

[Whitest Russian]

I'm interested in replacing the stock Subwoofer in my Civic. All of the threads I've found have just added a second sub in the trunk.

Is it just too much effort replacing the stock sub with a new one?

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[SpartanSi]

I'm interested in replacing the stock Subwoofer in my Civic. All of the threads I've found have just added a second sub in the trunk.

Is it just too much effort replacing the stock sub with a new one?

I was wondering the same thing. Seems like it would be easy to swap out the speaker and add an amp....

 

[Doc_C]

The problem isn't that it is difficult. The problem is there are not very many Free Air woofers on the market. The other problem is you aren't going to get the sound or increase in bass you're looking. With the market pricing Free Air woofers at a premium, you'll get more bang for your buck just adding a sub w/ a traditional box.

 

[Whitest Russian]

Crutchfield seems to have a decent selection:
https://www.crutchfield.com/g_456350/Replacement-Subs.html?l=8

Link might not work properly unless you have the Touring selected.

 

[Doc_C]

here's the problem with crutchfield... 1 of those subwoofers is actually designed for Free Air use. As a consumer you wouldn't know that unless you knew what you were looking for. Also, none of these are actual direct fit replacements as noted at the bottom of each.

The issue with putting a sub that's designed to be a in box (ported or sealed) in a Free Air scenario is just that. It was never designed to function properly under those circumstances. Think of it like putting a Ferrari motor in a semi. Two pretty cool engineering feats in their own right, but together make one giant turd.

 

[Whitest Russian]

Thanks for the info, it makes sense. I don't want to give up trunk space so I guess I'll stick to the stock subwoofer for now. Maybe I'll get an under the seat one if I feel like it.

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