iwannagofast2000

does anybody have a system set up in their trunk? and if so do the regular firebird subwoofer box's fit in the trunk of a convertible? also just curious how it sounds?

fastvert

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Yep i got some bump in the trunk! 2 - 12"s in a home made box.

No, a box designed for a hatchback will not work on a convertible without modifying it. The trunks are different.

Its easy to build one yourself. All you need is thick MDF board (dont use plywood), some liquid nails, a ton of screws, a saw, carpet, and maybe some poly-fil if you want. You can get as complicated as you want or just build something simple. I suggest buying the subs first, and then building a box with those subs in mind. They will specify what size enclosure they work best in. 1 trip to home depot and an afternoon of work can result in a nice setup.


I personally think the bass sounds just as good if not better in a convertible. The only thing you might wanna do is remove the trunk divider plastic piece. Mine rattled like crazy until i took it out. I think from standing outside the car you can hear more bass from a rag top than a hatchback car, but maybe thats just me. My trunk lid rattles a little when its cranked, but then again, who's doesn't?

pdanrichey

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I bought a 12" box from Walmart of all places for my SS ($35). Flip it around right, it wedges in there nicely and sounds great when the top is up.

BobDoLe

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i had a 15 in a sealed enclosure in my vert (like 1 foot of air). the bass hit really nice and hard with the top up, but with it down, it was muted quite a bit.

so far, i find just throwing an aftermarket head unit in will drive the stock amplifiers and speakers better and you get better/louder sound. as far as bass goes with the top down, i've found no good solutions.

i'm still looking for a decent sound system solution for a vert with the top down.

iwannagofast2000

cool thanx a lot guys yea i used to have a 94 formula hatch and that bass sounded nice with 2 12's so im just looking for a way to get some bass for the convetible, top up or down thanx a lot guys.

Camaroholic

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I had a Bazooka 10" tube laying around so I threw it in my vert last week.

Top up is OK, top down is meh. I hate the sound in my 94Z.

BobDoLe

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i was considering getting one of those, chucking the speaker it comes with and throwing in a JL Audio 10W7-3 http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_subs.php?series_id=5 . then i'd push 600rms watts through it and hope the bazooka doesn't launch itself to pieces.

does it look like it could handle 600 watts?

quiet_storm98

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i have two 10's in my trunk..like everyone said sounds good with the top up but with the top down it isn't nearly as loud but still hits

Camaroholic

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The tube itself seems pretty stout. It does take up most of the trunk well, but I don't use the trunk anyway. I have never bothered to take it apart to see other dimensions (depths etc). I have an MTX speaker that might go in the tube, just to test it (MTX T4510-04).

ROCNDAV

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Any Pics or walmart PN/SKU #?

HASTINGSRJ

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got a 10 in my trunk, with the top up it sounds good, top down, its ok, I am still running the stock stereo for now though, but not for long.

ROCNDAV

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I was debating on customizing my door panels and putting 8" or 10" subs on the rear corner of each door. Has anyone seen or heard of anything like that on an F bod?

topdj-com

i have to get a sub, i need most of the trunk though. I have the stock monsoon with a Mp3 adapter, trying to keep a stealth look

redracer1

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If you can wait a month this is the best set-up i've seen.
http://members.aol.com/jbslim003/myhomepage/sale.html

iwannagofast2000

johhny B's setup is nice!! looks cool too you think 4 ok 8" subs would be equilivant to 2 nice 12's? or do you think the two 8" setup is nicer and just go lil more expensive on the 2 of them?

bdrussell

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I was told the box didn't have the air space four 8" subs would need so I followed the shops advice, had johhnyB build the box for two and went with two very good boston subs. It has been more than adequate for me. Also it gives you a good place to mount the amp.

ROCNDAV

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How does that sound with the top down?

Black35SE

I got the convertable setup from Subthump.com. Inexpensive and really quite good. I've got a 10" Rockford Fosgate P3SD10 and an Alpine amp and Alpine Head unit. Works great

bdrussell

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Good enough for me, but I'm not really all the picky. I'd say about the same as my olds with the single 10" and it's top up.

When you put the top down and want the same bass, I end up turning up the bass about a 10th on the ****.