Recommendations for behind-seats subs for C6 vert
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Recommendations for behind-seats subs for C6 vert
Hi,
I am going to make a sub enclosure behind the seats in a C6 vert. For the power, I am going to use arc mini 500.1 amp. Anybody has recommendations for subs for this location? I would like to put 10" in there, something similar to the following picture: (courtesy of v8rx7com):
Thanks!
I am going to make a sub enclosure behind the seats in a C6 vert. For the power, I am going to use arc mini 500.1 amp. Anybody has recommendations for subs for this location? I would like to put 10" in there, something similar to the following picture: (courtesy of v8rx7com):
Thanks!
Last edited by Denny79; Jun 16, 2012 at 02:15 AM.
Drifting
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From: Tampa FL
Are u talking one 10" or two? The setup shown has two.
I think having two 10" subwoofers that close to your head and ears would get real old real fast.
I have one 10" sub in the rear driver cubby. It's more than enough.
I'm actually working on shallow mount sub box that will fit entirely within the cubby and will be flush to the trunk bottom.
I think having two 10" subwoofers that close to your head and ears would get real old real fast.
I have one 10" sub in the rear driver cubby. It's more than enough.
I'm actually working on shallow mount sub box that will fit entirely within the cubby and will be flush to the trunk bottom.
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Are u talking one 10" or two? The setup shown has two.
I think having two 10" subwoofers that close to your head and ears would get real old real fast.
I have one 10" sub in the rear driver cubby. It's more than enough.
I'm actually working on shallow mount sub box that will fit entirely within the cubby and will be flush to the trunk bottom.
I think having two 10" subwoofers that close to your head and ears would get real old real fast.
I have one 10" sub in the rear driver cubby. It's more than enough.
I'm actually working on shallow mount sub box that will fit entirely within the cubby and will be flush to the trunk bottom.
Drifting
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From: Tampa FL
Yes, I have a Vert. And yes, you are right. It is harder to get good bass from a Vert - with the top down.
Some people even have bass speakers underneath that trunk carpet overlay and it's no obstacle. Low frequency waves can travel.
Getting good bass with the top down is a much bigger challenge than getting good bass from the trunk. In this instance, the distance or the fact is may have to go through a folded up canvas top aren't really obstacles.
Some people even have bass speakers underneath that trunk carpet overlay and it's no obstacle. Low frequency waves can travel.
Getting good bass with the top down is a much bigger challenge than getting good bass from the trunk. In this instance, the distance or the fact is may have to go through a folded up canvas top aren't really obstacles.
Racer
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If you want loud, go with JL or kicker.
What kind of mounting depth are you looking at? I know that kicker comps are able to be mounted in pretty shallow boxes, but higher quality JLs will need quite a bit of space to mount, plus you will need bigger box for required square footage.
What kind of mounting depth are you looking at? I know that kicker comps are able to be mounted in pretty shallow boxes, but higher quality JLs will need quite a bit of space to mount, plus you will need bigger box for required square footage.
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If you want loud, go with JL or kicker.
What kind of mounting depth are you looking at? I know that kicker comps are able to be mounted in pretty shallow boxes, but higher quality JLs will need quite a bit of space to mount, plus you will need bigger box for required square footage.
What kind of mounting depth are you looking at? I know that kicker comps are able to be mounted in pretty shallow boxes, but higher quality JLs will need quite a bit of space to mount, plus you will need bigger box for required square footage.
Drifting
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Both Pioneer and JL make excellent shallow mount woofers. The 8" inch Pioneer can take anything from free air to 0.5. The 8" JLs work with anything from .45 and up.
The 10" woofers are bit a of a challenge. The Pioneer can go as low as .45 but I think the JLs require a bit more.
BTW, the shallow mount Pioneers got excellent reviews on Crutchfield. If you can find the volume for a JL woofer, go for it. But if you are short on volume, those Pioneers may work.
The 10" woofers are bit a of a challenge. The Pioneer can go as low as .45 but I think the JLs require a bit more.
BTW, the shallow mount Pioneers got excellent reviews on Crutchfield. If you can find the volume for a JL woofer, go for it. But if you are short on volume, those Pioneers may work.
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Some of the subs I considered for my box are:
Boston Acoustics G310-4 (.5 cubic foot)
Pioneer TS-W2502D2 (0.35-0.7 cubic feet) Note: these subs are almost 7 inches deep and wasn’t sure if they would fit.
Arc Audio KS10 (.6 cubic foot)
I ending up going with the Polk MM1040s mainly because I have always liked Polk and I had the Polk MM series components in the doors.
My box (pictured above) is a little small for the MM1040s (recommended for .66 cubic foot) but I’m happy with the set-up
Boston Acoustics G310-4 (.5 cubic foot)
Pioneer TS-W2502D2 (0.35-0.7 cubic feet) Note: these subs are almost 7 inches deep and wasn’t sure if they would fit.
Arc Audio KS10 (.6 cubic foot)
I ending up going with the Polk MM1040s mainly because I have always liked Polk and I had the Polk MM series components in the doors.
My box (pictured above) is a little small for the MM1040s (recommended for .66 cubic foot) but I’m happy with the set-up