Cantum
Date Registered: 05-2005
TOTAL POSTS: 7
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Subwoofer Ideas
I did the pre-requisite search before hand, and only came up with a single topic, so I figured I'd post this and see what new stuff popped up.
I'm attempting to mount a pair of boxed Pioneer IMPP 12" subs in the X. Problem is, because of the wide-open nature of the back of the truck, I need them to be semi-portable/removable (Removable within 5 minutes time- If I leave them over-night, someone will follow the boom home and likely steal them). This means that the amp/sub have to be combined or easily parted. I've read the previous post on the topic, and was just wondering if anyone's come up with a different set of ideas, or has evolved their system.
I've done subwoofer installs before, but always in Sport Compact trunks where you can build the subs into the trunk. This is something quite new to me.
Appreciate any help you can give me.
Cantum
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6/May/2005, 8:21 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
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Re: Subwoofer Ideas
Cantum,
Am sure you gonna get pretty good replies from Rich on this as he's The Basshead
But, there is also a very detailed thread which can be found HERE if you haven't seen it already.
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6/May/2005, 8:48 pm
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Cantum
Date Registered: 05-2005
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Re: Subwoofer Ideas
Thanks a bunch- I hadn't thought to simply look up "Bass" in the search. Although I'm sure Basshead will give me more to think about, this is definetly a good place for me to start.
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7/May/2005, 9:31 am
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legweakX
Date Registered: 02-2005
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Re: Subwoofer Ideas
I'm not an expert in any way, but couldn't you mount a sub inside the spare wheel somehow? That looks like a nice bit of space, and if you made a grill of some sort to go over it, it won't impact on the use of the boot.
Legweak.
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8/May/2005, 8:19 am
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
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Re: Subwoofer Ideas
Rich and all,
I have just come across this subwoofer set-up which looks perfect and out of the way of everything else in the back.
Maybe you can try constructing the same type of box for your sub and you can even have one at each side for even more Bass
P.S. That thing on the back seat is the Amp.
Last edited by jalalski, 19/May/2005, 1:21 pm
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19/May/2005, 1:14 pm
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jalalski
Date Registered: 02-2004
Location: SUTHERLAND, SYDNEY
TOTAL POSTS: 29100
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Re: Subwoofer Ideas
Rich,
Here is the reply I got from the xtrailer that has the above set-up:
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My sub is a "Concept" and it is 10" (that was the biggest that would fit since the enclosure volume was also to be considered) and I only have one; I found it would be more than plenty unless you want to blow out your own windows HA!.
I had to make my own enclosure to fit that little recess in the back. So it is kind of a funny shape but it works. I have it sitting on rubber feet which brings the top of the enclosure just under the tonneau cover bar and that's how it stays in place. It stays firmly in place, never had any problems; mind you I don't get much side to side tilts since I am never off road more than 5 minutes.
The way it is made I have just enough clearance to remove the spare wheel hard cover. But of course I have to move the sub to get to the jack & tools.
My amp is a kenwood KAC-7201, again I used little rubber pads between the amp and the back seat. The screws are probably 1" long and they actually grab into the thin metal frame of the seat. If you remove the back hard covering you should be able to see the frame to locate the screws.
And the seat padding is very thick there is no problem with the rear passenger getting stabbed in the back by that little screw (as long as you use minimal length)
Hope this helps
Last edited by jalalski, 19/May/2005, 9:19 pm
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19/May/2005, 9:18 pm
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