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Post by kentris on Jan 22, 2006 5:00:39 GMT 10
Sub and amp integrated in one side of the boot.  That looks good actually. Wouldn't mind having that. |
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Post by vividjazz on Jan 22, 2006 7:10:46 GMT 10
Would require fibreglass fabrication to make the custom enclosure. Here is another one  |
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Post by wickee on Jan 22, 2006 11:21:13 GMT 10
Does it sound good tho? Would you get the busting wrattling noises if its in fibreglass. Plus would it be a great inconvenience to get to spare tire.
It does look quite good though. Especially the first one.
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Post by vividjazz on Jan 22, 2006 12:22:56 GMT 10
The fibreglass enclosure would still have fill in it like an MDF box and would be sufficiently thick enough. Like everywhere else soundproofing is the key. It would be moulded to fit snugley into the area with a couple of millimeters clearance. It would be removeable so wouldn't effect access to the tyre well and give you extra boot space if needed.
Cost is the factor. A custom fibreglass box costs alot more than your standard 19-22mm thick MDF enclosure. I'd say a box like that would set you back around $500 mainly because of the labour involved.
Rearward firing subs sound best in hatchbacks but not to say this kind of design would sound bad and its a great space saver. You still have full use of the boot moreso than a traditional box.
Another option would be a sub enclosure moulded into the tyre well. This is quite popular on Integras. The sub would fire up. You might need to build up the floor of the boot to get a big enough enclosure and cost would be even more than the side enclosure.
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Post by vividjazz on Jan 22, 2006 14:19:40 GMT 10
This is a weird place to stick an 8" sub  |
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Post by vividjazz on Jan 22, 2006 14:26:36 GMT 10
NOS SAS Bazooka Tube  |
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Post by vividjazz on Jan 22, 2006 18:49:02 GMT 10
Jezzahs double DIN.   |
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Post by jonniedee on Jan 23, 2006 23:23:45 GMT 10
The U.S. Ipod adapter is priced around $200 USD PLUS install - from the looks of the new 06 Civic cable insatll it's a few hours work to get this bugger in...bummer it didn't come standard!
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Post by laputa on Jan 24, 2006 10:08:32 GMT 10
one more question for vivid .. where did you install the speaker crossover? did you tape it inside the door?
Ed
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Post by vividjazz on Jan 24, 2006 19:24:05 GMT 10
Doors are a bad place to put your crossovers. Mine are up inside the back of the dash on each side where they can't rattle about or get moisture in them. You can put them anywhere though as cable length won't effect their performance. A lot of competition cars have them in the boot on display.
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Post by vividjazz on Jan 24, 2006 19:26:58 GMT 10
The price on the ipod adapter is a lot steeper than I expected. I can understand about the installation time though since the head unit would have to be pulled out to attach it to the back.
The aftermarket ipod adapters are around A$150 so you'd be better off changing the head unit for something decent like Pioneer or Alpine and getting their ipod adapter.
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Post by vividjazz on Jan 26, 2006 16:57:20 GMT 10
An interesting set of splits.   |
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Post by vividjazz on Jan 26, 2006 17:37:56 GMT 10
Another moulded sub.  |
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Post by vividjazz on Jan 26, 2006 17:40:46 GMT 10
Another tweeter idea.   |
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Post by vividjazz on Jan 26, 2006 17:43:39 GMT 10
highlighted amp   |
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