Scosche SCXB04 - Change 10" Sub?

mp3superfreak · Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 4

I just got an '05 Xb and a Scosche SCXB04 subwoofer box. My research indicates the enclosure itself is not bad, but the EFX 10" sub is pretty weak. Just curious to those who have this box and have replaced the 10" with another brand.

What make/model sub are you using in the SCXB04? How does it sound? Any recommendations and/or suggestions would be appreciated. I have access to an older model Boston Acoustics Pro10 sub, but not sure it will work (depth and/or box volume).

I'm not looking for high DB's, just clean and powerful sound.

I'll be powering the sub with an older RF Power 550x (350-400w to sub).

Thanks for any insight.

4150 · Joined: 15 Dec 2006 Posts: 167 Location: San Diego CA

I replaced mine with a Kicker CVT10, I'm powering it with a bridged Rockford Fosgate Punch 325.2 amp(325W x 1 @ 4-Ohms bridged RMS).

Here's where I got my Kicker and the specs for it: http://www.millionbuy.com/kik07cvt104.html

So far so good and it sounds quite a bit better than the EFX sub, I wont be winning any bass contests but for a shallow mount(all that will fit in it) 10" sub I'm pretty impressed by it. I had to dremel the box a little bit where the speaker mounts to make it fit.

Here it is:
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mp3superfreak · Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 4

Thanks for the response and picture. I've seen an new trend with the "shallow mount" subs and I was wondering about the Kicker. Glad to hear it is working well for you.

If you read the reviews on Crutchfield, one person mentions swapping the EFX with an MTX 4500-4 sub, which is nearly 5" deep. I have a pair of older MTX Blue Thunder 10" subs, but they want at least 1ft3 (they are also over 7yrs old). The BA Pro I mentioned also needs a larger box.

I will most likely start with the sub the way it is, then upgrade later if necessary. The Xb is in more need of a Dynamat bath than anything else.

Any other comments about replacing the EFX sub?

torqueTc · Joined: 17 Dec 2006 Posts: 731

I also have the Kick Comp CVT in a stealthbox that originally housed a sq10 from Elemental Designs.

The kicker DOES put out some deep bass, much more than the sq10. I have mine hooked up to a jbl bp600.1 amp.

Metro273 · Posted: 8/23/08 12:20PM Post subject:

I'll be watching this topic cause I need to change out my speaker in the Scosche box as well.

mp3superfreak · Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 4

I've not measured the depth, but I'll bet the JL Audio 10W1v2 will fit (4.34" deep). I've also come across a MB Quart RSH254 shallow mount 10" in my searching (3.74"). Interesting, but I'm old school and not sure the quality of MB Quart these days (15 years ago they were top of the line).

NOLA_tC · Joined: 04 Feb 2008 Posts: 236 Location: Louisiana

torqueTc wrote: I also have the Kick Comp CVT in a stealthbox that originally housed a sq10 from Elemental Designs.

The kicker DOES put out some deep bass, much more than the sq10. I have mine hooked up to a jbl bp600.1 amp.

Did the Kicker Comp CVT fit in that box without any modification?
How would you describe the SQ10? Did it suck or just not hit hard enough for you?

I sent you a PM...

Murbyrne · Posted: 8/27/08 1:20PM Post subject:

Metro273 wrote: I'll be watching this topic cause I need to change out my speaker in the Scosche box as well.

same

kehoz · Joined: 10 Feb 2007 Posts: 25

I put an infiinty 1050W in mine, fit perfectly, works great, and was easy to install.

If a sub has the following specs, it probably should work in the Scosche box:

9 1/16" cutout diameter
5" or less depth.
.75 cu ft sealed box volume.

ShadowOnTheBayou · Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 186 Location: Southern Louisiana

I, too, put a CVT10 in my box. A dremel with a sanding drum is needed to knock a 1/16" or two off the box to make it fit, but that takes all of 2 minutes.

I'm pretty satisfied with the sub. I have an Alpine MRP-M450 single channel 400 watt amp powering it, and it's sound quality is pretty damn good. It doesn't get super loud, but it's enough to vibrate everything in the car. My gas cap cover can be heard rattling outside of the car, and my license plate used to rattle before I put foam tape behind it.

mp3superfreak · Joined: 22 Aug 2008 Posts: 4

kehoz wrote: I put an infiinty 1050W in mine, fit perfectly, works great, and was easy to install.

If a sub has the following specs, it probably should work in the Scosche box:

9 1/16" cutout diameter
5" or less depth.
.75 cu ft sealed box volume.

I noticed a review on Crutchfield also using the Infinity 1050W. Those are pretty affordable, although have been replaced with the 1052W.

I finally got my Scosche box installed today and am pretty amazed with the cheapo EFX sub. If the Infinity and Kicker sound better, then they must really kick!

bparente84 · Joined: 17 Jan 2008 Posts: 6

i first replaced my sub with a 10" pioneer TS-W256C, it didnt fit bc of the mount ring, not the depth. therefore i cut the floor and put a speaker grill on top. looked great had a slight rattle.

-have now replaced that with a 12" Kenwood shallow mount Excelon KFC-XW1200F
-had to take the skil saw to the enclosure but it fits and only needs 0.8 cu ft