Subwoofers in the Trunk
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Racer
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From: Northeastern Mass
Subwoofers in the Trunk
I dont know if you all like systems or not in your cars, but I am building a custom box for my vette to fit 1 possible 2 12" adiobahn that is going to take up as little space as possible with max sound. Been working on the design for a while and finally have a car to try it out on. I will keep you posted on how it comes along. It should be done by the end of the week..
ANyone have any suggestions as how to make it small but still sound good? Ported or not? I have the design but am always open to suggestions
ANyone have any suggestions as how to make it small but still sound good? Ported or not? I have the design but am always open to suggestions
Safety Car
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Check out the Audio forum.
Click on the Forums drop down menu on the upper left of the screen then click on General Corvette and click on Audio/Electronics. There is a lot of information there.
Click on the Forums drop down menu on the upper left of the screen then click on General Corvette and click on Audio/Electronics. There is a lot of information there.
Pro
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From: Fort Worth TX
To be small and sound good it has to be small. Ive built several and had good luck. I too am getting ready to build my first one for the vette. What is you design consept? The main thing to pay attention to is the cubic feet required by your sub. If you need help figuring any #s give me a holla.
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Racer
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I could def use help on the numbers, I am just going to put on 12" audiobahn sub in the trunk, decided against 2, and I only have the design not the actual spacial considerations figured out yet. Any tips on size and space would be great
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Racer
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From: Northeastern Mass
Yeah I know trust me lol I been working with systems for a long time now, but unfortunately I have sold all but the adiobahns and dont really care too much to spend money on speakers anymore. But yeah I have had them for about 3 or 4 years now. They crank with the 1500 watts I have going directly to them. 
Intermediate
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From: boerne tx
hey, just got done with mine... i have 2 JL 12"s and just to brag a little more, i recent went from a wal-mart special 400 watt amp to close to a 2000 Watt audiobahn.. but i didn't do any calculate anything but what i needed to make the box fit in the car and be able to access my compartments in the back.... any questions just ask...
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Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
that car of yours looks real familier... hm...
however, 1 12" sub will be more than enough inside the small cabin of a Vette.
as for a box, I would guess about 1 ft^3 would come real close...
however, 1 12" sub will be more than enough inside the small cabin of a Vette.
as for a box, I would guess about 1 ft^3 would come real close...
Advanced
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From: Sanford Maine
(1) 12" sub will be plenty for a Corvette. I went with (1) 10" Alpine Type R sub because I wanted to give the sub enough room and not take up too much of the trunk. I probably could have gone with the 12", but the 10" delivers what I was looking for.
Good luck with your install. The single 12" will be awesome in that car
BRYAN
Good luck with your install. The single 12" will be awesome in that car
BRYAN
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Racer
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From: Northeastern Mass
Thanks for the replies, yeah i cant wait to install it i have a 1000 watt alpine amp powering it. Also the vette is familiar it is JB666's old vette. My rents bought it from him as an early grad gift for me
Building the box tonight wish me luck
Building the box tonight wish me luck
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From: boerne tx
Originally Posted by bogus
I wish I had cool 'rents when I was in HS... I got a lousy Pacer...
and i agree about one twelve being enough... i've got mine turned pretty low to where they are just barely pumpin, but it will greatly extend the life of the subs.... the only reason i did this is because i had two of the same subs and decided to put them both in.. plus i'm in highschool and we do stupid @#$% like that..
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Team Owner
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From: San Pedro CA
oh, wow!
Good luck with that program!! It's serious hard work!
Either way, it's still a way cool graduation gift!
Where are you going to med school? A friend joined the army after she got her BS and they sent her to Johns Hopkins...
Good luck with that program!! It's serious hard work!
Either way, it's still a way cool graduation gift!
Where are you going to med school? A friend joined the army after she got her BS and they sent her to Johns Hopkins...
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Racer
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From: Northeastern Mass
Damn that is nice, I dont know yet I am may have to take a couple classes after I graduate, Im sure you all know how freshmen year is. Anyway thanks for all the responses and dont worry I am taking good care of the car, that is why I am always on this forum to see what is best for it 