C3 Sub box -2 10s- Need opinions, ideas, and pointers
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Safety Car
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C3 Sub box -2 10s- Need opinions, ideas, and pointers
I want a box to house my 10" Eclipse Aluminums, but i want it to look like its meant for the car. i figgure im going to use fiberglass. A guy i work with said he cut a hole in the bottom of the storage compatment and mounted a 10 there so that the t-tops could fit in, but i want something a little more show class.
Does anyone know the best angle for the subs to fire at in these cars? i had a 85 Trans Am that if you fired the sub directly at the glass it gave a slight bass boost, and in my blazer subs dont sound right if they arent fired twords the back... so i need a few pointers before i can rip out a plan.
Does anyone know the best angle for the subs to fire at in these cars? i had a 85 Trans Am that if you fired the sub directly at the glass it gave a slight bass boost, and in my blazer subs dont sound right if they arent fired twords the back... so i need a few pointers before i can rip out a plan.
Burning Brakes
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From: Katy TX
Re: C3 Sub box -2 10s- Need opinions, ideas, and pointers ('79ProwlerOrange)
Ran into an installer at radio shack while buying supplies for my install. He asked how I had my subs pointed and when I told him up he agreed that it was best that way. I really did not see ant other way to do 2 10" subs. I wanted to still fit my t-tops in and be able to use the compartments.
Here is what i ended up with, just finished this weekend.
Those are 2 6x9s mounted at an angle with amp shelves on top. I was worried about how the 6x9s would sound in a bit of a confined space but they work great. The main sub box is 12x8x24 with a divider in the middle built out of 5/8" MDF. Comes in right at .5 cubic feet per side. The sides are basically custom built to fit the car. T-tops slide in right under the sub box. Carpet was taken from extra that was sent when I bought an interior set years ago, knew I saved it for something! Working on a set of grills for the 6x9s to complete the install.
Here is what i ended up with, just finished this weekend.
Those are 2 6x9s mounted at an angle with amp shelves on top. I was worried about how the 6x9s would sound in a bit of a confined space but they work great. The main sub box is 12x8x24 with a divider in the middle built out of 5/8" MDF. Comes in right at .5 cubic feet per side. The sides are basically custom built to fit the car. T-tops slide in right under the sub box. Carpet was taken from extra that was sent when I bought an interior set years ago, knew I saved it for something! Working on a set of grills for the 6x9s to complete the install.
Safety Car
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Re: C3 Sub box -2 10s- Need opinions, ideas, and pointers (PatG)
Nice looking box. You could also fabricate your own speaker grills. You can buy all the parts at radio shack, etc. Use a home system grille for a model. A single rectangluar grill covering both 6x9 might look sharp. You could also hide the mid/tweets this way giving the box a clean look. Good job though!
Burning Brakes
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From: Katy TX
Re: C3 Sub box -2 10s- Need opinions, ideas, and pointers (92TripleBlack)
92TripleBlack, thanks for the compliment and advise. I have something custom in mind for the speaker grills but it will take a few days. I'll post a pic when they are done.
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Re: C3 Sub box -2 10s- Need opinions, ideas, and pointers (PatG)
Great job. im not too concerned with the t-top space, and compartments because ive had subs in it since a couple weeks after i got it (3 years ago come may) and the compartment will house my amps/cap/eq/changer.
mine is basically going to be a cruiser. every day its sunny im gonna be out in it, but im not gonna park it for more than 5 min. im just going to leave the tops at home or set them aside if i enter any shows. which i want the box the be very flush, with the subs set in, and maybe plexi-glass covers for the compartments for easy view of the amps/cap etc.. im am planning to paint at least some of the box the prowler-orange to match the outside.
And for midrange/highs, im installing my eclipse 6.5s in the kicks panels, with strong grills, and the tweeters are as of yet un planed. i still need to play with imaging and soundstage.
mine is basically going to be a cruiser. every day its sunny im gonna be out in it, but im not gonna park it for more than 5 min. im just going to leave the tops at home or set them aside if i enter any shows. which i want the box the be very flush, with the subs set in, and maybe plexi-glass covers for the compartments for easy view of the amps/cap etc.. im am planning to paint at least some of the box the prowler-orange to match the outside.
And for midrange/highs, im installing my eclipse 6.5s in the kicks panels, with strong grills, and the tweeters are as of yet un planed. i still need to play with imaging and soundstage.
