subwoofers

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 16:01

I have tried quite a few options now. Different subs from focal, elimental designs and jl behind the seats, but space is always an issue.
Currently I run a custom encolsure where the original HK sub fits
with a Re Audio 8" unit. This is good and a 100% improvement over standard.

My question is has anybody managed to get a sub in the boot to work to a high standard ?

Althulas · Post by **Althulas** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 16:26

Got any pics of your sub build?

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 16:29

Althulas wrote:Got any pics of your sub build?

I tries to attach a pic but it said

Sorry, but the maximum filesize for all Attachments is reached. Please contact the Board Administrator if you have questions.

???

w4tkins · Post by **w4tkins** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 16:36

get a photobucket.com account, upload your photos on there and then post them on here

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 18:27

w4tkins wrote:get a photobucket.com account, upload your photos on there and then post them on here

Thanks .. hope this works

http://s985.photobucket.com/albums/ae33 ... z3m%20sub/

w4tkins · Post by **w4tkins** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 18:58

Another tip is too get the IMG code from the picture on photobucket and paste it into your thread, it will appear on the final thing.

nice lookin sub

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 19:37

Here's the pic

Nice unit, have you price details etc?

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 19:49

Hi Gary, always had big systems in cars. I made this my self. It took around 6 hours to make as there are some odd shapes inside the sub area. Its a one off.
As i said although it would be ok for most and massive improvement over hk sub, im looking for more. So if i find Z bass utopia i may sell this in the future.

Just cant work out away of getting decent transfer from the boot.

yalden · Post by **yalden** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 19:59

I have a similar set up, but am running the Elemental designs 6.5" woofer. I have the levels turned right down - reason being that it seems to vibrate through everything and doesn't produce any real level of bass. I haven't yet sealed the enclosure; it's effectively just the lid with a sub fitted, all resting in place. I've been told the ED woofer needs to be sealed to perform correctly...

Do you think once sealed it'll produce greater levels of bass, and also have you sound proofed anything to reduce rattling? I'm not after anything serious, I just want a bit of a punch.

Any tips are welcome!

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 20:21

I actually made a sealed box that sits inside the unit. A 8" was tricky but a 6" should be easy. the key is to get the maximum box volume you can.
At the moment you are running the sub free air and effectivly its trying to move the air of the whole car. Thus it not really working at all.
The 8 " was a tight fit and i had to dynamat the flimsey bmw plastics to the
rear and around the enclosure.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 20:29

dooby wrote:Hi Gary, always had big systems in cars. I made this my self. It took around 6 hours to make as there are some odd shapes inside the sub area. Its a one off.
As i said although it would be ok for most and massive improvement over hk sub, im looking for more. So if i find Z bass utopia i may sell this in the future.

Just cant work out away of getting decent transfer from the boot.

I need to replace my HK sub as it sounds 'fluffy' sometimes

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 20:35

When I had my stock sub i took it off the hk amp in the boot and put it on a jl 250/1. The standard amp is very poor. Doing this with a reasonable amp will improve it alot.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 20:39

dooby wrote:When I had my stock sub i took it off the hk amp in the boot and put it on a jl 250/1. The standard amp is very poor. Doing this with a reasonable amp will improve it alot.

So you suggest changing the Amp first, not the sub?

Stoned@Home · Post by **Stoned@Home** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 20:42

My question is has anybody managed to get a sub in the boot to work to a high standard ?[/quote]

Hi, i was going to somehow mount a sub in my boot, on E30 + E36
i cut ports through the metal section behind seats...
but not enough room for my 10" to do that..

but maybe a few 5" or 6"
might be able to do it.
I was also thinking about a shallow mount 10" or maybe 12"
there are some tasty shallow subs out there... behind the passenger seat
there is a mould carpet/foam bulge, i think enough to get away with a shallow mount.

but i think i want a compartment custom sub like pic above maybe with 2x 5" subs.

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 20:48

garythefish wrote:
dooby wrote:When I had my stock sub i took it off the hk amp in the boot and put it on a jl 250/1. The standard amp is very poor. Doing this with a reasonable amp will improve it alot.
So you suggest changing the Amp first, not the sub?

Its an option mate and the first port of call if you want to keep it looking stock. Do you run a aftermarket headunit ?

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 20:52

Stoned@Home wrote:My question is has anybody managed to get a sub in the boot to work to a high standard ?

Hi, i was going to somehow mount a sub in my boot, on E30 + E36
i cut ports through the metal section behind seats...
but not enough room for my 10" to do that..

but maybe a few 5" or 6"
might be able to do it.
I was also thinking about a shallow mount 10" or maybe 12"
there are some tasty shallow subs out there... behind the passenger seat
there is a mould carpet/foam bulge, i think enough to get away with a shallow mount.

but i think i want a compartment custom sub like pic above maybe with 2x 5" subs.[/quote]

Didnt really want to start cutting the metal of the car. I had a JL 13 TW5
behind the passenger seat. It had reasonable output but SQ was average and it made the passenger seat vibrate.
I had to have the seat as far forward as it would go as well which wasnt ideal.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 20:52

Yep aftermarket HU, made by Parrot with Bluetooth built in, not the best but good enough for me

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 20:54

garythefish wrote:Yep aftermarket HU, made by Parrot with Bluetooth built in, not the best but good enough for me

As long as its got sub pre outs on it your laughing.

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 20:59

Got one Pre out

http://www.parrot.com/uk/products/car-s ... thm-n-blue

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 21:03

This would be ideal

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-MRD-M300-C ... 2a03b40e00

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 21:06

What's it worth s/h?

and local too

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 21:11

There good little amps , cost around £150 new .. so I would say £60 ish

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 21:14

Thanks Glen

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 21:16

no worries mate ..if you need a hand just give me a shout

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Mon 04 Jan, 2010 21:18

Don't worry I will !!

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Tue 05 Jan, 2010 23:56

The seller cancelled all bids and ended the auction

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Wed 06 Jan, 2010 09:52

Rubbish that was a good little find..

Gazza · Post by **Gazza** » Wed 06 Jan, 2010 09:59

Find me another

dooby · Post by **dooby** » Wed 06 Jan, 2010 15:36

How about

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-MRD-M500-m ... 1e59d9d299

Same as the last one but its bigger brother. was around £280 new
and would be ideal if you want to go wilder in the future.

or
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Alpine-MRP-M350-7 ... 4cece40366

Which would do the trick but i'd tend to go for the 500 mate

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