Adding stock sub to a SEL

[ravishingrocket]

I just picked up a stock sub enclosure. What do I need to install this? Does this have a built in amp or was the amp a seperate peice in the sony system? Or does it even need an amp?

[ravishingrocket]

Read I should get a signal processor. Now what about the amp situation?

[wannabang]

I guess you technically don't need an amp, as the other speakers in the car are running off the pre-amp in your head unit. In order to get the cone moving, you will need an amp, and the wires to power the amp and connect it to the head unit. Don't think you need a processor. I've never used one in the sub systems I've put together.

[ravishingrocket]

What options do I have for a grill cover besides buying the OEM quarter trim? Aluminum mesh?

[az_edge]

im almost thinking of just getting a kicker hideaway or something like it.

[wannabang]

Why do you need a grill on the sub? It's behind the plastic panel. I'm not sure that the "grill" in the trim does much. I'm pretty sure it'd sound similar with or without it, and unless you cut your own whole, I'm not sure you have any option but to buy the panel with the opening.