mini subs

^^ what's the mounting depth as well? I'm going to try and make a Dayton shallow 8" (http://www.parts-express.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?Partnumber=295-132) work behind the seats in my 01 double, but if I can't I may need to go with a 6.5".

 

^I'd advise against those new Dayton shallow subs. They model like crap in enclosure programs. I've run the numbers on the 12 and it looks bad. Modeling isn't 100% of the real story but it's damn close. I'd test one out first before you plan a whole system around it.

 

ItalynStylion, I'm really liking your under-seat setup. I sold the giant 12" bandpass box buckled into the back seat of my access cab and am only running 4 6.5's through a JL 300/4 right now...and I'm missing the bass.

I'm thinking of either replacing the back speakers, sealing it somehow, and putting two 6.5" subs in. OR I'll make a custom fiberglass enclosure under the compartments under the back seat.

I've been kind of skeptical about tiny subs...but if they worked for you multiple times I'll go for it.

What do you think's the cheapest way to go about it while sounding good?

 

It would be cool to have 4 of them ported; maybe try that?

...it's been my dream for a long time....sigh

 

I have one 8" in my truck. Good enough for me.

 

I had an 8" in my own mdf sealed box in my corolla wagon putting out almost 100 watts rms...and that was good enough for me, too.

I figure with a small access cab compared to the wagon a 6.5" would do fine.

What do you guys think of the Kicker CVT8-4? It's only $55 refurb and puts out 150 rms.

 

I'm actually working on that. I think I can route it differently so it goes under the amp possibly. I'm not that worried about it overheating but it will help make the mounting surface more even too.

 

doing the same thing to mine but it's an access cab. I will be using the E.D. 6.5" subs. I am not sure if I will be using 4 though, if I do I need an 800w amp, and the most I have seen don't look as if they will fit under either of the seats. So I may have to go with 600w instead

Also how did you get the box to stay? Did you use drill tap screws? When I was looking at my storage bin, they have those plastic pin things they use almost all over the truck (panels and such).

 

dangggg italyn!! that set up is sick!!! how much did that run you??

 

those TB's alone are around $45/50 ea. and that's not including shipping.

 

Try a JL HD 750/1 or a PDX 600.1 that should be plenty of power in a small package. The Alpine will undoubtedly be cheaper and should still give you plenty of power.

I used some plastic wall anchors in holes that I drilled along the rear edge. I hammered those into the holes to seat them and then I put the bolt in there.

 

I have a wholesale account with PE so they were a touch cheaper but not much. The subs were the most expensive part of it. The other was the time I spent making it which arguably could have cost significantly more. If I were to do it again it wouldn't take nearly as long since I now know what worked and I don't have to go through trial and error again.

 

lol, my friend told me to do that a while ago (he has NO experience with cars, he's more off a carpenter). cool, I decided to do a four 6.5" but with the E.D.'s. Hopefully I don't have to do trial and error like you had to go through.

Good lookin out though