speaker system?
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speaker system?
I have seen alot of these speaker systems under the backseat in the quad cabs. I have been thinking about getting me one. Can anybody tell me if they are any good, and if the sound gets out from under the seat. I am thinking about making my on speaker box, any ideas on what type of speaker would be great.
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10-01-2007, 05:24 PM
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RE: speaker system?
sounds great heres a pic of mine..
http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0556yb0.jpg
it would be cheaper to buy the box i got mine at a local audio shop for 80 bucks. by the time you put in labor and all the stuff you need it will prob come out alittle more.
http://img204.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img0556yb0.jpg
it would be cheaper to buy the box i got mine at a local audio shop for 80 bucks. by the time you put in labor and all the stuff you need it will prob come out alittle more.
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10-01-2007, 06:42 PM
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10-02-2007, 07:37 AM
RE: speaker system?
Only thing from my own lack of experience, make sure your sub matches the amp in ohms. I had a 2 ohm amp pushing a 4 ohm sub and it sounded like crap. I thought the box because I had the same setup in a bigger box and it always sounded good. I changed the amp to a 4 ohm amp and it is amazing the difference. I just wonder how loud 2 subs would sound, but I need the storage space.
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10-02-2007, 08:21 AM
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RE: speaker system?
I have 2 10's under the back seats and I think that they sound great. Right now I have the stock headunit and I upgraded the speakers all around to Kenwoods. I think that eventually I will go with an aftermarktet headunit to boost the highs and mids a bit, but I think that it sounds really good just adding the subs. I bought the box off of eBay for like $80 plus shipping and did the rest of the install myself. I put a 800W Sony Xplod amp under the drivers seat and installed 2 10's in the box. The subs are Visionik (some chepo subs I bought off of eBay for $20 each but they sound great). They say you can fit 12's in the box instead, but I opted for the 10's because I listen to mostly rock and I think that 10's have a more firm bass for the drums and whatnot that the 12's. If you have any other questions, just let me know, I just finished this project a few weeks ago so all the info is still fresh in my mind. I don't have any pics posted but if you want them I can get them later today.
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10-02-2007, 12:59 PM
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ORIGINAL: eltupac
Only thing from my own lack of experience, make sure your sub matches the amp in ohms. I had a 2 ohm amp pushing a 4 ohm sub and it sounded like crap. I thought the box because I had the same setup in a bigger box and it always sounded good. I changed the sub to a 4 ohm sub and it is amazing the difference. I just wonder how loud 2 subs would sound, but I need the storage space.
Only thing from my own lack of experience, make sure your sub matches the amp in ohms. I had a 2 ohm amp pushing a 4 ohm sub and it sounded like crap. I thought the box because I had the same setup in a bigger box and it always sounded good. I changed the sub to a 4 ohm sub and it is amazing the difference. I just wonder how loud 2 subs would sound, but I need the storage space.
I have a 4 ohm JL 12w3v2 it's a dual voice coil. I run that with a jl amp that puts out it's max power of 400 watts at 2 ohms. when wired in paralell the DVC 4 ohms will have a total resistance of 2 ohms.
the ohms would only affect the power they are getting from the amp. one would be louder other would be quieter
cpu definately agree 10s have better bass for rock then 12's but don't give up on 12's in a good custom built enclosure you'd be amazed at how well even a 15 would be at upper bass.
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10-02-2007, 01:35 PM
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RE: speaker system?
ORIGINAL: Ben D.
you can get a 4 ohm sub to match a 2 ohm amp. also amps don't have a specific resitance that they work at. they have a range for example from 1-4 ohms. usually the lowest ohm puts out the most power because less resistance= more power.
I have a 4 ohm JL 12w3v2 it's a dual voice coil. I run that with a jl amp that puts out it's max power of 400 watts at 2 ohms. when wired in paralell the DVC 4 ohms will have a total resistance of 2 ohms.
the ohms would only affect the power they are getting from the amp. one would be louder other would be quieter
cpu definately agree 10s have better bass for rock then 12's but don't give up on 12's in a good custom built enclosure you'd be amazed at how well even a 15 would be at upper bass.
ORIGINAL: eltupac
Only thing from my own lack of experience, make sure your sub matches the amp in ohms. I had a 2 ohm amp pushing a 4 ohm sub and it sounded like crap. I thought the box because I had the same setup in a bigger box and it always sounded good. I changed the sub to a 4 ohm sub and it is amazing the difference. I just wonder how loud 2 subs would sound, but I need the storage space.
Only thing from my own lack of experience, make sure your sub matches the amp in ohms. I had a 2 ohm amp pushing a 4 ohm sub and it sounded like crap. I thought the box because I had the same setup in a bigger box and it always sounded good. I changed the sub to a 4 ohm sub and it is amazing the difference. I just wonder how loud 2 subs would sound, but I need the storage space.
I have a 4 ohm JL 12w3v2 it's a dual voice coil. I run that with a jl amp that puts out it's max power of 400 watts at 2 ohms. when wired in paralell the DVC 4 ohms will have a total resistance of 2 ohms.
the ohms would only affect the power they are getting from the amp. one would be louder other would be quieter
cpu definately agree 10s have better bass for rock then 12's but don't give up on 12's in a good custom built enclosure you'd be amazed at how well even a 15 would be at upper bass.
I just wanted a little extra bump for the drums.
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RE: speaker system?
first have a decent head unit, a system is nothing without it, also new door speakers re definitely i order, i got a sub without replacing doors and it sounded awful, but i didn't have ot put up with it for long casue the pressure from the sub blew holes in all the speakers and they didn't work anymore. Kove and Polk are strong, but Pioneer 4-ways are absolutely the best (unless you splurge and get JL) as far as subs go... i had a 12 inch Kicker L7, rediculous, but don't think it would fit inder back seat of yours. Try the JL W3 10 inch, amaxing sub, and 2 is way more than enough. Also try to fix the door locks where they won't vibrate in the doors if you chage those speakers, mine did and it drove me insane.
p.s. dynomat is a great idea!
p.s. dynomat is a great idea!
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10-02-2007, 02:38 PM
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^^ I agree with everything muscle said,
in my jeep I run the following setup
Eclipse CD3100 h/u
Polk 4x6's in the front
Polk 6.5's in the soundbar
JlE1400D amplifier
Jl 12w3v2 sub in a ported enclosure
Full Rockford fosgate 4ga wiring
my Sq is great my sub doesn't overpower everything else and I do get pretty loud when I want. but my SQ is definately the strongpoint of my system.
in my jeep I run the following setup
Eclipse CD3100 h/u
Polk 4x6's in the front
Polk 6.5's in the soundbar
JlE1400D amplifier
Jl 12w3v2 sub in a ported enclosure
Full Rockford fosgate 4ga wiring
my Sq is great my sub doesn't overpower everything else and I do get pretty loud when I want. but my SQ is definately the strongpoint of my system.