sub placing, help? Options

[CelicaST_CALI]

ok well i know a few of yall here know a lot about this,i am planning on a audio system in teh trunk theres a pic of wat iw as thinking,is a 12" sub to big?I jsut wnat some input from u guyz on wat im thinking of.also is dynamat a good product,wat does it really do?Thanks!!(yes its a ****ty paint job but i havent used paint in like a year)





these are the subs im looking at:
Kicker CompVR 07CVR122
12" subwoofer with dual 2-ohm voice coils
12" subwoofer with dual 2-ohm voice coils
» injection-molded polypropylene cone
» ribbed Santoprene rubber surround
» suitable for marine use
» power handling: 50-400 watts RMS (200 watts per coil)
» 800 watts peak power handling
» frequency response: 25-500 Hz
» sensitivity: 86.7 dB
» top-mount depth: 6-1/4"
» sealed box volume: 1.0-4.6 cu. ft.
» ported box volume: 1.75-2.25 cu. ft.



ideas,comments,concerns?

This post has been edited by CelicaST_CALI: Sep 4, 2007 - 9:37 PM

[applejax]

I'd have to disagree with most of what KB-2 said, but most importantly I'd say



The enclosure is at least 85% of your bass.



I've heard mediocre subs on cheap (but decent) amps sound great because they were in well designed enclosures. If your enclosure isn't done well, it doesn't matter how good your amp is.



First, I'd say you need to decide if you want a sealed or ported box, and figure out the airspace based on the subs you've chosen. Then at least you'll have an idea of how much room the enclosure is going to take up.



I personally see two options for you that rise to the top of the list based on what you've expressed you want:



Put the sub against the back of the car as previously discussed. I've heard it suggested that if you want to take this approach with a ported enclosure to face the ports forward. Design enclosure as your creativity and skills allow.



If you are taking the rear seats out, then we're talking a whole new ballgame. You may want to examine using that area for the subs (and this doesn't have to be mutually exclusive of your storage areas, either!) This could offer some opportunities to both match your interior as well as add the flair you want - this could jazz up your interior rather than simply having "cool subs in your trunk". Actually facing the subs into the cabin will also keep more of the sound inside the car (less rattles and boom outside the car, more sound pressure inside the car) which may or may not be what you want.



Just throwing a couple of thoughts out there. Search the 'net for pictures. I'm sure you could find more than enough visual stimulation to give you some ideas if needed.

This post has been edited by applejax: Sep 6, 2007 - 8:02 AM