Compact subwoofer?

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 4:27 pm

Hi guys, I just want to add a bit of bass... not trying to create one of thsoe "thump - thump - thump" cars you get driving past.

So I want the sub/enclosure to be as small as possible, firing through the ski hatch.

Anyone suggest a sub/enclosure/amp combination that would suit?

Thanks

Wojah

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 4:36 pm

Try the blaupunkt ones... litte self contained enclosures... could fit under your seat... very nice.

http://www.bluespot.co.uk/stock/spkr0_2.asp

or

http://www.bluespot.co.uk/stock/spkr0_7.asp

Hope this helps...

Giles.

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 5:24 pm

a jl audio 10w3v2. very sweet sound indeed in a small enclosure. for 'as small as possible' you'll probably have to go with an 8 inch sub - but a 10 or a 12 won't be regretted.

paul

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 6:26 pm

placey wrote:a jl audio 10w3v2. very sweet sound indeed in a small enclosure. for 'as small as possible' you'll probably have to go with an 8 inch sub - but a 10 or a 12 won't be regretted.

paul

I have a single 10w3v2 in my e30. It resides in a 1.5cu. ft. ported box. Port fires up through the rear deck.

The box is air tight sealed into the skihole. Absolutely no output is vented into the trunk. Bass being wasted in the trunk is what causes the ever annoying "bom boom booom" down the street.

With my system as loud as it goes there is zero audible bass outside the car, although the mids and highs sparkle like crazy.

I still have a very large functional trunk, and easy access to my full size 17in matching spare

Not that I've ever had to use it.

I don't want to picture whore out this thread, but click the modifications link in my sig, and scroll down to ICE. Click on the hyperlinks and you can see what I'm talking about.

Post Thu Apr 07, 2005 8:37 pm

I've got an 8" Caliber sub in a li'l box, that I had behind the drivers seat in my spitfire! Went for one that would run in as small an enclosure as I could find. Still got decent sound from it though

I expect you'd wanna build a custom box, but the speaker may be of use?

Post Fri Apr 08, 2005 1:53 am

my jl 10w0 if you're on a budget...

Post Fri Apr 08, 2005 9:51 am

Thanks guys, helpful stuff

So, looks like some of you have items for sale?

Let me know on pqvx at h0tmail.c0m if you have...

Would that little Blaupunkt thingy actually WORK???

Roger

Post Thu Apr 14, 2005 12:43 pm

Focal do some nice 5.1/4 subs to fit into the excisting holes, this is what im planning on ussing with a small one channel amp. Your looking at around Ãƒ”šÃ‚£140 just for the driver.

Andrew

Post Thu Apr 14, 2005 3:31 pm

I've got Focal speakers in the front and they're amazing. Also got Infinity's in the rear with a 12" Sony Explode enclosed sub... Not a bad sound in my little E30...

Post Thu Apr 14, 2005 6:38 pm

I have an Ac-tiv 10" sub in the boot with a built in amp. Nice and compact. Sits and the back and still room for your luggage. Dont cost much either. . . Just thought Id mention...as another option

Post Thu Apr 14, 2005 7:03 pm

It's how to build one into the boot that's the problem - if it's too much bother, I can't be arsed...

Post Thu Apr 14, 2005 8:31 pm

hogweed - it took me just over 40 hours to build a box for my subs and build it into the boot to be under the rear shelf firing into the cabin. that doesn't include cutting the shelf then re-inforcing it - that was already done from my previous install and probably took me around 16 hours work.

also that was around my 40th install so it's not like i didn't know what i was doing/faced with. to be fair however i am a perfectionist and everything has to be perfect - visible or not.

hope this gives an idea.

tell you what though - the results are fabulous and i don't regret a minute of the work or a penny of the money spent. it beats any floating sub box hands down any day of the week.

paul