Fiberglass sub-enclosure in spare tire in trunk
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Fiberglass sub-enclosure in spare tire in trunk
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Feb 20 2014, 03:00 PM
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To hook up to the stock system, you'll need to tap into a speaker output, typically the rear speaker wires. You will either need an amp with a "line level input" or a line level adapter. I recommend picking the right amp, it's simpler and cleaner. You will need to splice your rear speaker wires. I had my old Saturn set up like that and it worked great.
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Feb 20 2014, 11:35 PM
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Sleep is for the weak! Group: Leader Posts: 2,999 Posts Per Day: 0.43 Thanks Received: 197 Trader Stats: 8 (100%) Joined: 2-February 05 From: New Jersey Member No.: 250 Mood: Stressed |
What he said above. Since the spare tire isn't large, I'd recommend going with a shallow sub. I used a Pioneer 10" shallow and it fits well in the spare tire and there is plenty of air.
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Feb 20 2014, 11:41 PM
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Here's a writeup when I installed my stereo. I tapped into the rear speaker wires behind the headunit, but you could tap into the rear speakers in the door instead if you'd prefer.
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Feb 21 2014, 12:04 AM
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Feb 21 2014, 04:38 PM
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Club Newbie Group: Lifetimer Posts: 34 Posts Per Day: 0.01 Thanks Received: 5 Trader Stats: 0 (0%) Joined: 27-November 05 From: Rural Oklahoma, USA Member No.: 1,661 Mood: Ambivalent |
Me again with a follow up question. Adding price of sub and amp gets close to this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004P9HVRC?c...d_aw_sbs_auto_1 Smaller speaker, smaller sound but I am not an audiophile, just want to fill in more bass for an otherwise fine sounding system. I like DIY projects and have tackled all sorts, but I hate fiberglass mess. Is work worth it if can buy all in unit for about same? Thoughts on the all in units? -------------------- Royal Canadian Air Force 82-94, Canadian Reserve Army 80-82
Elantra history: 02 GT loaded until Feb07 - a great car, only reason for sale was relocation Canada to US Sep08 bought a very used 04 GLS - a fine daily driver but bare bones Feb14 new 14 Elantra GT - very pleased - fun to drive, lots of features AND economical! |
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Feb 21 2014, 07:23 PM
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Looks cool. Not sure on the sound quality. But just letting you know my Pioneer 10" shallow in my spare tire isn't ground shattering bass but it fills the cabin well enough. (but the Pioneer shallows are rated really well in the bass quality).
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Mar 31 2014, 07:22 AM
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Me again with a follow up question. Adding price of sub and amp gets close to this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004P9HVRC?c...d_aw_sbs_auto_1 Smaller speaker, smaller sound but I am not an audiophile, just want to fill in more bass for an otherwise fine sounding system. I like DIY projects and have tackled all sorts, but I hate fiberglass mess. Is work worth it if can buy all in unit for about same? Thoughts on the all in units? This looks similar to what I had in my Mazda6 a lot of carmakers put these subwoofers on the high-end sound system of their cars. This type of sub will bring a nice ambience feeling to your setup but can't compare to a real amp+sub You would achieve similar gains on mid bass by simply putting better 2 way speakers in your doors -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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Mar 31 2014, 11:16 AM
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Me again with a follow up question. Adding price of sub and amp gets close to this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004P9HVRC?c...d_aw_sbs_auto_1 Smaller speaker, smaller sound but I am not an audiophile, just want to fill in more bass for an otherwise fine sounding system. I like DIY projects and have tackled all sorts, but I hate fiberglass mess. Is work worth it if can buy all in unit for about same? Thoughts on the all in units? I remember Pioneer selling a similar (probably is the same one) model during the late 90s. If I remember correctly, the "sub(s)" in those units were 8-inchers. I remember listening to an installed unit in a Future Shop store back in the day and it sounded "thin". Maybe that's why Future Shop sold a lot of marked-down/open box units of that model right after. -------------------- A proud member of the club.
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