convertible sub box?
03-24-2008, 10:00 PM
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convertible sub box? ok fellas ive gone through the search and found some ideas but i was wondering... what is the best option for a daily driver convertible as far as a sub box goes? i dont want to loose any trunk space and want decent sound... i found this one but im unsure of what it would look like... not too many pics of the full install... i know i dont want a HUGE box taking over my seat either... any help would be great... thanx
http://hewsoninc.ca/subwoofer.htm
http://hewsoninc.ca/subwoofer.htm
03-25-2008, 04:37 AM
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ok fellas ive gone through the search and found some ideas but i was wondering... what is the best option for a daily driver convertible as far as a sub box goes? i dont want to loose any trunk space and want decent sound... i found this one but im unsure of what it would look like... not too many pics of the full install... i know i dont want a HUGE box taking over my seat either... any help would be great... thanx
http://hewsoninc.ca/subwoofer.htm
http://hewsoninc.ca/subwoofer.htm
03-25-2008, 09:01 AM
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I got this sub box from a guy on here, works pretty good Didn't loose any useful space in the trunk. All you need is some good 8s. Now I am wanting to upgrade the rest of the stock system.
03-25-2008, 11:47 AM
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It has two cables that go forward from the box and connect to the pins that hold the back seat up.
I have 2 verts this one and my olds with a single 10" sub in the trunk. The bass is about half, maybe a bit less, with the top down on both cars. The only way I can see to avoid that is to place the sub in the cabin like that other sub does, but that wouldn't work for me, I have kids back there all the time.
Overall I am very happy with the box, very decent sound, but you need some very good subs, I had a cheaper set of subs to start and it wasn't near as good.
Oh, just in case you don't trust me about two verts.....
I have 2 verts this one and my olds with a single 10" sub in the trunk. The bass is about half, maybe a bit less, with the top down on both cars. The only way I can see to avoid that is to place the sub in the cabin like that other sub does, but that wouldn't work for me, I have kids back there all the time.
Overall I am very happy with the box, very decent sound, but you need some very good subs, I had a cheaper set of subs to start and it wasn't near as good.
Oh, just in case you don't trust me about two verts.....
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03-25-2008, 01:48 PM
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Yup. That's a custom built box - I have the same setup. Mine is currently living in my second vert. I have a pair of Rockford Fosgate Punch 8" subs - and it is perfect. Plenty of bass - but more importantly - no loss of trunk space and no interference with the top operation. Its the way to go.
EDIT: only thing to remember is that you want some quick disconnects for when/if you need to get to the spare tire, it does block it's removal.
EDIT: only thing to remember is that you want some quick disconnects for when/if you need to get to the spare tire, it does block it's removal.
03-25-2008, 02:21 PM
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Yup. That's a custom built box - I have the same setup. Mine is currently living in my second vert. I have a pair of Rockford Fosgate Punch 8" subs - and it is perfect. Plenty of bass - but more importantly - no loss of trunk space and no interference with the top operation. Its the way to go.
EDIT: only thing to remember is that you want some quick disconnects for when/if you need to get to the spare tire, it does block it's removal.
EDIT: only thing to remember is that you want some quick disconnects for when/if you need to get to the spare tire, it does block it's removal.
, I had no idea on the spare tire, I didn't do it for easy removal, no one told me that, or I missed that detail....Anyway, I think it's the only way to go in the vert...
The guys handle on here was Johhny B, I don't remember what I paid him for the box, he would sell the plans for the box or make it for you....
03-25-2008, 03:29 PM
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well, with the cage, i had to remove the backseat so i did something similar..
Initially, and this show how much i pay attention, the rear delete box i got for my car was something bought, however, it turns out that it is custom as well.
Basically, it's a rear seat delete with a set of 12's dropped in there.
Initially, and this show how much i pay attention, the rear delete box i got for my car was something bought, however, it turns out that it is custom as well.
Basically, it's a rear seat delete with a set of 12's dropped in there.
03-25-2008, 03:32 PM
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Can't remember the name of the connectors, if you are interested I will find out what they were.
03-25-2008, 08:11 PM
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Hmm, didn't know he was selling them on ebay. I bought the box from him direct on this site.
03-25-2008, 08:41 PM
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russell how is the sound quality with the top up versus down on those 8in subs? also how bad is the sub rattle since its so close to the trunk lid?
03-25-2008, 08:44 PM
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also any ideas on the sub box that i suggested? would it look good in place of the seat bottoms? what could i do to make them appear more like the seats were still in place? lol sooo many questions
03-25-2008, 08:47 PM
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ok one more question... I currently have bazooka 6.5's in the front and kicker 6'5's in the rear with pioneer head unit and sony amp... any ideas on a change i could make? i have awesome highs from these speakers and not much more lol... all highs....