subs in rear and still stow away t-tops?
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Originally Posted by qwikz28
what did you do about the rattles and the enclosure. i know its been done before but i dont think its the best way to go about it. 6.5" arent as efficient and dont hit as low. but to each his own right?
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EDIT: do you have any pics of that install?
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EDIT: do you have any pics of that install?
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Originally Posted by BigE
There are no rattles. The subs come with a rubber surround which I used when I mounted them to the sheet metal. This also provided about 1/4" of clearance so the backside of the sub won't contact the inner brace. So no rattles yet. As for the enclosure, I used the factory enclosure: the quarter panel.
I never knew that space was there until I pulled out the old 6.5's. It's enough air space for those little JL's. I don't know about the best way to go about it, but I'm kind of experimenting here. I'm trying to get decent (not ground pounding) bass without adding much weight to the car. With these subs, some components, an amp to run both sets and removal of the monsoon speakers & amp, I'm hoping for very little weight gain. If I get it installed & tweaked and am not happy, I'll end up going with a stealth box on each side and a monster Autotek Bass Thrust 7600 I've been saving for just such an occasion. So basically, I'm just having fun with it. As for pictures, none yet. I can take some but it's really not that interesting. It's just JL 6.5's mounted in the factory sail panel location. I had to get creative with the mounting hardware since I did not want to cut/drill my car. But otherwise, it's just a basic speaker replacement.
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Originally Posted by transamjunkie
What if you have t-tops AND the factory CD changer...where to put the subs then?
I used a driver side stealth box and installed the cd changer on the passenger side. Here are some pics.
http://www.carstereo.com/installs/ph...&galleryid=753
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If your interested in a subthump mill house box which they no longer make I am selling mine, It already has a single JL10w6v.2, Its charcoal grey with the SS logo embossed in the vinyl. The enclosure was designed for that sub. I am selling it for 300 together, 100 for the enclosure and 200 for the sub, both in mint condition. Buyer pays shipping if necessary. Figure since I no longer have the SS maybe someone else can benefit.
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Originally Posted by SVC707
until you've heard it you cant assume that!!!!
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ps- i'm not doubting that your system doesnt sound great, i'm just passing along info that i have acquired from other sources.
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What happens if your t-tops are in the sub enclosure and you stop short, or go over a big bump, whats going to happen? Will it smash into the hatch? pop out? What secures the t-tops and keeps them seperated?
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Originally Posted by Lubricant
What happens if your t-tops are in the sub enclosure and you stop short, or go over a big bump, whats going to happen? Will it smash into the hatch? pop out? What secures the t-tops and keeps them seperated?
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I'm def. getting that Subthump box!! thanks for that linky
The amp goes under the driver or passenger seat.. I hope that'll be ok!!
Later on, when I get another amp for the speakers, I'll def. get their amp rack and re-do the amps there... but for now, the stealth box enclosure does it!
Also, I was checking out the EDesigns subs... which one do you guys recommend ? http://www.edesignaudio.com/category...e=subs&cur=USD
I'm thinking about the 11Kv.2 Subwoofer .. What do you all think about that ?
Any other ideas/recommendations on Subs.. ?
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The amp goes under the driver or passenger seat.. I hope that'll be ok!!
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Later on, when I get another amp for the speakers, I'll def. get their amp rack and re-do the amps there... but for now, the stealth box enclosure does it!
Also, I was checking out the EDesigns subs... which one do you guys recommend ? http://www.edesignaudio.com/category...e=subs&cur=USD
I'm thinking about the 11Kv.2 Subwoofer .. What do you all think about that ?
Any other ideas/recommendations on Subs.. ?
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Originally Posted by RahuL
I'm def. getting that Subthump box!! thanks for that linky
The amp goes under the driver or passenger seat.. I hope that'll be ok!!
Later on, when I get another amp for the speakers, I'll def. get their amp rack and re-do the amps there... but for now, the stealth box enclosure does it!
Also, I was checking out the EDesigns subs... which one do you guys recommend ? http://www.edesignaudio.com/category...e=subs&cur=USD
I'm thinking about the 11Kv.2 Subwoofer .. What do you all think about that ?
Any other ideas/recommendations on Subs.. ?
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The amp goes under the driver or passenger seat.. I hope that'll be ok!!
![Happy](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies/LS1Tech/gr_stretch.gif)
Later on, when I get another amp for the speakers, I'll def. get their amp rack and re-do the amps there... but for now, the stealth box enclosure does it!
Also, I was checking out the EDesigns subs... which one do you guys recommend ? http://www.edesignaudio.com/category...e=subs&cur=USD
I'm thinking about the 11Kv.2 Subwoofer .. What do you all think about that ?
Any other ideas/recommendations on Subs.. ?
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Originally Posted by qwikz28
the reason i ask if you have a amp yet is cause these things love to blow if you put to much power to them. i doubled the recomended wattage and blew my first one the first day.
I recall reading on here or elsewhere that a 20 hr break in period is typical. During this time, you should not exceed mid to moderate volume levels.
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Originally Posted by GPz1100
Don't most subs require a break in period before you can really crank them up?
I recall reading on here or elsewhere that a 20 hr break in period is typical. During this time, you should not exceed mid to moderate volume levels.
I recall reading on here or elsewhere that a 20 hr break in period is typical. During this time, you should not exceed mid to moderate volume levels.
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