NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER???
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Racer
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From: Annapolis MD
NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER???
I had the silver coupe pictured down below and built a beautiful custom box for a 12" L7 solobaric with a 1000BD Rockford Fosgate amp pushing it. My question is can I put that back into the convertible? Has anyone ever had a subwoofer in a convertible? Is it worth it? Will I be able to hear it?
I mean, its a huge speaker, and space isn't really such an issue, but if its worthless, no need to have the weight/space in it.
Justin :confused: :confused:
I mean, its a huge speaker, and space isn't really such an issue, but if its worthless, no need to have the weight/space in it.
Justin :confused: :confused:
Racer
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Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (MEATHOUSE)
Check my sig. I think it is a huge improvement over stock. I still get some kick with the top down. Get hooked up with Tuan's 1000/1 12w7 deal and blow the trunk off :)
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Racer
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From: Annapolis MD
Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (baldie)
Thats what I have,(not tuan's though, i made my own) I have a 1000W Rockford Fosgate 1000BD amp with a 12" kicker L7 solobaric in a 1.3 cubic ft sealed box. :cool:
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Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (Metal_Wulf)
Checking my website, buddy.
I got a huge sub :D in my vert
:cheers:
Another project is comming up ... building a super hangover box for two 12" sub :D
I got a huge sub :D in my vert
:cheers:
Another project is comming up ... building a super hangover box for two 12" sub :D
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Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (MEATHOUSE)
Dont have a vert but theres no reason why that thing wont hit. Might provide a little less low end with out the roll off of the coupe hatch but I think you will be surprised with that set up. That baby will still be kick'in the seats :yesnod:
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Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (MEATHOUSE)
I was wondering if anyone had managed to get a pair of subs firing towards the driver and passenger in the sort of dead area behind the seats, but forward enough that the top can go down easily in the vert. I have checked the space many times and 2 subs there will bust your head if you can get them mounted. I do think there is enough space, anyone creative enough to find a way to pull it off before me?
I am trying to sort out a way to do it efficiently and so that it looks killer in the car, as well as being unobtrusive to the top when it is up or down.
I am trying to sort out a way to do it efficiently and so that it looks killer in the car, as well as being unobtrusive to the top when it is up or down.
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Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (JoeDillo)
I was wondering if anyone had managed to get a pair of subs firing towards the driver and passenger in the sort of dead area behind the seats, but forward enough that the top can go down easily in the vert. I have checked the space many times and 2 subs there will bust your head if you can get them mounted. I do think there is enough space, anyone creative enough to find a way to pull it off before me?
I am trying to sort out a way to do it efficiently and so that it looks killer in the car, as well as being unobtrusive to the top when it is up or down.
I am trying to sort out a way to do it efficiently and so that it looks killer in the car, as well as being unobtrusive to the top when it is up or down.
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Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (MEATHOUSE)
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Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (pdd000)
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Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (mikejaeggi)
http://www.picturejudge.com/memberpi...s/IM000097.JPG
finally heres my woofa :yesnod:
very sweet install!
finally heres my woofa :yesnod:
very sweet install!
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From: IL
Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER???
I was thinking it could be built in front and under the convertible top perhaps having the speakers at a 45 degree angle. Just a thought.
Nice install, what kind of sub is that? :lurk:
Nice install, what kind of sub is that? :lurk:
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Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (JoeDillo)
I was thinking it could be built in front and under the convertible top perhaps having the speakers at a 45 degree angle. Just a thought.
Nice install, what kind of sub is that? :lurk:
Nice install, what kind of sub is that? :lurk:
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From: IL
Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (mikejaeggi)
Actually I have found that my laptop case (full size targus at about 8 inches thick) fits easily as I put the top down right on top of it often with no adverse effects on my laptop or my car top. So between the actual clear space in the front and the 8 inches under the conv. top, I still think there is some space, someone has to have done this?
:confused:
:confused:
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From: Edgewood WA
Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (MEATHOUSE)
I've got (2) 10's in my trunk. I pulled into the parking lot the other day with the top down and my 18 year old daughter, who was standing about 30 feet away next to our go-kart track turned and gave ME :eek: a thumbs up. :thumbs:
It's definitely worth it.
I was looking all over for a better place than the large trunk area but getting the proper size box is an issue.
[Modified by vrumvrum, 11:52 PM 4/30/2003]
It's definitely worth it.
I was looking all over for a better place than the large trunk area but getting the proper size box is an issue.
[Modified by vrumvrum, 11:52 PM 4/30/2003]
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Re: NEW CONVERTIBLE--SUB WOOFER??? (vrumvrum)
would love to see some pics of your install? My fiancee and I are moving to seattle this summer too, can't wait to get out west, she is taking a job at Washington Univ. as for me, well I am hoping to find something decent.