OK, so here's where I'm at. I'm trying to design a system to work off my factory Bose radio since honestly it's cleanest solution aesthetically in my opinion, and simplest logically given the AuxMods and iPod solutions available, plus I have factory GPS. I've gathered that the head unit outputs flat line-level audio (albeit at about 2 Vrms) into the main amplifier under the passenger seat. When I get to it, I'll be bypassing the amp somehow, hopefully with a custom harness to plug into the existing connector from the radio, mimicking the amp's own connector. I'm already planning to gut and replace the door speakers and the Blowse sub in the rear deck, powering the doors off a 4-channel amp. That doesn't pertain to this thread, however.
What I'm trying to do is to collect advice and ideas as far as the sub box goes. Since I have the MS6 and my seats won't be folding, I plan to extend the box into the pocket-thingy between the bracing towards the front of the trunk, and probably build it the width of the trunk space between the wheel wells, or at least as wide as i can and still manage to shoehorn the box into my trunk. Originally I hoped to be able to fit four 10s in a sealed enclosure, roughly 250W each. Reason being that moving that much air obviously should create some volume down to 20 Hz, but being 10s, I can still get the punchy transients of a kick drum and such. (A buddy of mine had 4 sealed JL 10W1v2's run off a 500/1 amp in is old Denali and it sounded simple and oh so sexy.) But whatever...after measuring the opening of the trunk, I decided 4 won't work that well. OK so three 10s, right? Not so fast....
I'm not against having 3 woofers, except that I'd like to keep the load at 2 ohms if I can. I thought about still doing 4 subs in a box that's kind of a half-octagon; 2 on the flat in the middle, and 1 on each angle...but I still value my luggage. Yeah, I want my cake and to eat it, too, don't I? Then I got this crazy idea... Even though it may run best off 2 separate amps, what about a pair of 12s flanked by an 8 on either end? Same single box, but with separate sealed compartments. Has anyone tried that, or decided not to for any reason? I know this might be tough to visualize, and I'll try to get photos and some kind of diagram posted for those having trouble following along.
Opinions?
Ideas?
Advice?
Suggestions?
What I'm trying to do is to collect advice and ideas as far as the sub box goes. Since I have the MS6 and my seats won't be folding, I plan to extend the box into the pocket-thingy between the bracing towards the front of the trunk, and probably build it the width of the trunk space between the wheel wells, or at least as wide as i can and still manage to shoehorn the box into my trunk. Originally I hoped to be able to fit four 10s in a sealed enclosure, roughly 250W each. Reason being that moving that much air obviously should create some volume down to 20 Hz, but being 10s, I can still get the punchy transients of a kick drum and such. (A buddy of mine had 4 sealed JL 10W1v2's run off a 500/1 amp in is old Denali and it sounded simple and oh so sexy.) But whatever...after measuring the opening of the trunk, I decided 4 won't work that well. OK so three 10s, right? Not so fast....
I'm not against having 3 woofers, except that I'd like to keep the load at 2 ohms if I can. I thought about still doing 4 subs in a box that's kind of a half-octagon; 2 on the flat in the middle, and 1 on each angle...but I still value my luggage. Yeah, I want my cake and to eat it, too, don't I? Then I got this crazy idea... Even though it may run best off 2 separate amps, what about a pair of 12s flanked by an 8 on either end? Same single box, but with separate sealed compartments. Has anyone tried that, or decided not to for any reason? I know this might be tough to visualize, and I'll try to get photos and some kind of diagram posted for those having trouble following along.
Opinions?
Ideas?
Advice?
Suggestions?
