sub placing, help? Options

[95CelicaST]

If your dynamat statement is directed towards the yellow car I would go ahead and shoot you down. That car has more dynamat than I thought possible.

[kerosene]

the trunk part that pops up doesnt look dynamated..that will cause lots of rattle

[CelicaST_CALI]

lol,ya teh car is the yelli celi not mine,and i really dont wanna dyna mat cause teh weight,but there are 10"s not 12"s and how do u think this would sound?

[kerosene]

it would be bloody loud, not to mention that the amp has to be powerfull enough to power 2 subs, or get 2 mono's... but then you need class D for speakers.... from what ive heard with this car (installing) 1 12" is more than plenty if there is sound barrier... also look for some quality MTX's are decent... remember what you put in is what you get

[CelicaST_CALI]

ya 2 10" kickers

[95CelicaST]

The trunk lid is not dynamated... and it doesn't rattle.

[kerosene]

The trunk lid is not dynamated... and it doesn't rattle.

it WILL rattle.... the pressure from the subs will make the trunk become ajar... and it all will rattle...unless you never use it....

also realize that this will be heavy... what you are looking at 2x10" subs, 2 amps, and case for subs.... that will add up quickly

[95CelicaST]

it WILL rattle.... the pressure from the subs will make the trunk become ajar... and it all will rattle...unless you never use it....

I have a sub back there. I use it on a regular basis. No rattle.

[dustinkemp]

If you wanting to bump....Hard, then your gonna need ALL of your trunk, Because like everyone has said, you need a box with alot of airspace for the subs.

I have had both, sealed and ported, I personally like ported better only because I did stereo comps. and it was loud. But for everyday driving, I couldn't turn it up. I mean i can, but....you sound like all the people with "bump,bump,bump" and no "vocals". Sealed boxes give clean tight bass and let you hear all your vocals.

Amps can go either way, Obviously the more power you have, the louder. But don't buy ebay or generic carp that put a "3000 watt" label on it and your only getting 200 watts. Go with a major brand (kicker,alpine,kenwood,etc.) Personally, I'm a HUGE Kicker fan. I love their products (beside the price) lol.

Speakers are the same way, Don't cheap out. You will end up paying in the long run. Again people put ridiculously large wattage number on them and they aren't. Another thing to watch for is the RMS rating on the speakers. That is ACTUAL wattage it can handle. Try to stay below that number.

Placement....Thats all a matter of preference. I've had it both ways, both ways rattle, it has been metered both ways, with the subs facing the trunk, it was 2 db louder, so if that helps ya any. I have heard, but never tried, facing upwards is the best, but like I said never tried. I know if you lay the seats down when your bumpin, it is louder,but will also be seen.

Sorry if any of this has been repeated, I just kinda skimmed over what has been said. Sorry to anyone I offended, I am just going by personal experience. I know I'm not an expert at this, but I try to learn as much as possible.

And if you have any other questions, just ask and I will try and help out!

Dustin

[Sinyk]

When I ran comps in my old hatchback, subs facing up towards the glass sounded the loudest, but I found subs facing the back sounded the best for music overall. I listen to a lot of rock and metal with kick drums and they sounded the cleanest when the subs faced backwards.

[95CelicaST]

Subs + double bass pedal action = sex

[kerosene]

Subs + double bass pedal action = girlfreind with a ****ing headache, and bitching that the TECHNO IS TOO LOUD!

[shvdcelica]

I have a hatchback with a 15inch kicker L7 solobaric and its facing the up towards the glass and it really pounds hard. If you like i can post some pics?[size=6]

[Valo666]

i wouldnt do any thing more then 1 10" or 1 12". I spent maybe $400 in total on my sound system including my 10, 450watt amp, my 6.5"s front and rear and my tweeters up front, and my car sounds just as good or better then my roomates BMW that he spent $3000 worth of JL audio stuff in. He is running 3 JL 8" subs in a box, and his car is honestly the most anoying thing to ride in. If you just want the bass sound and actually enjoy your music, i would say 1 good quality 10 or 12 with a good amp...but if you wanna b heard from a mile away, then go with somethin bigger. I have a single 10" pioneer in my trunk hooked up to a 450Watt sony amp in a sealed box, and it delivers enough punch. Even in my gf's coupe, we have an 8" Basstube and that provides enough of a punch too for listening and enjoying music. I guess it all depends on what type of music you listen to and how much bass you actually wanna be making. I personaly like it when i can hear every note in the song as compaired to just the thuds of the subs and hearing the ocational high note or vocal.

EDIT: mine..i know its in a hatch, but it delivers enough of a kick

i know..messy trunk

This post has been edited by Valo666: Oct 7, 2007 - 2:58 PM