Post Your Sub/Amp Setup
01-14-2005 | 05:22 PM
#26
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From: Albuquerque, NM
Originally Posted by cuzzin
As I posted earlier I am using a JL 250/1 with one 8w3v2 mounted in a custom enclosure built to point the sub in the passthrough between the back seats. Pics here. http://www.msnusers.com/RX8Sub/
I ported the passthrough lid with the rear rotary accent. Total time on the job was 4 hours.
Amp crossover set to 65Hz. Dynamat in the passthrough and on the underside of the lid. Sub enclosure filled with fiber fill.
End result is rich deep bass that does not overpower the rest of the music. I had tried a 10W0 but that was way too much bass compared to the rest of the music. I am much happier with the 8". I listen to a lot of hardcore reggae music and drum and bass techno. Bass was very important to me but so was the overall quality of the music.
I briefly considered the 8w7 but felt that it would take away too much trunk space for the additional bass I would be getting. In addition it is $400 compared to $160 for the 8w3v2. You can see from the pics that very little trunk space has been lost.
Bottom line: If you have time and you dont need monster bass. Consider mounting an 8" in the pass through. Since I had not heard of anyone doing this before it occured to me i think it should be nicknamed the "Cuzzin Enclosure" :-)
Cuzzin
Hard pounding bass rattles the front doors. I will add some dynamat to the doors soon. I have the 300W factory bose and I think the rattling would have existed even without the new sub. The rattling sounds like metal on metal so I think some cables need to be secured in addition to the application of dynamat.
I ported the passthrough lid with the rear rotary accent. Total time on the job was 4 hours.
Amp crossover set to 65Hz. Dynamat in the passthrough and on the underside of the lid. Sub enclosure filled with fiber fill.
End result is rich deep bass that does not overpower the rest of the music. I had tried a 10W0 but that was way too much bass compared to the rest of the music. I am much happier with the 8". I listen to a lot of hardcore reggae music and drum and bass techno. Bass was very important to me but so was the overall quality of the music.
I briefly considered the 8w7 but felt that it would take away too much trunk space for the additional bass I would be getting. In addition it is $400 compared to $160 for the 8w3v2. You can see from the pics that very little trunk space has been lost.
Bottom line: If you have time and you dont need monster bass. Consider mounting an 8" in the pass through. Since I had not heard of anyone doing this before it occured to me i think it should be nicknamed the "Cuzzin Enclosure" :-)
Cuzzin
Hard pounding bass rattles the front doors. I will add some dynamat to the doors soon. I have the 300W factory bose and I think the rattling would have existed even without the new sub. The rattling sounds like metal on metal so I think some cables need to be secured in addition to the application of dynamat.
Thanks,
Ron
01-18-2005 | 06:20 PM
#34
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From: Toronto
Originally Posted by ammachama
here is mine - 1 10 inch JL sub, coustic electronic cross-over and and eclipse amp - not too loud, but it works for me!!
01-19-2005 | 10:32 AM
#35
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Originally Posted by TODreamer
I like your set up with one JL 10.... I have two PPI 10s and as i get older... I'm starting to feel like they are a little too loud for regular day to day use... however, I need some base in my music and think that one 10 should do the trick just fine.... wht did that cost you?
01-20-2005 | 12:27 AM
#36
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Originally Posted by Landon_Starr
Serious question, can you still fit golf clubs back there? I'm interested in parting with my trunk space in favor of one of these boxes (your setup looks really nice, by the way), but I really am battling with whether or not I'll have to give up golfing if I were to go with one of these.
--Landon
--Landon
Originally Posted by little666devil
I love that box!!! How much did you pay for that? I talked to 4080 and he quoted me a really high price Setup looks awesome
01-20-2005 | 11:14 PM
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From: Toronto
Single JL8W3V2 with PG 100.4 and U2Ipod for tunes.
Sealed box 0.43 cubic feet internal volume - takes up little trunk space.
Problems?
Velocity red paint is damn expensive.
Now need to fix all the rattles in the car. Rear Deck, Passenger Door.
Extension is pretty flat to below 27Hz just by ear.
Most likely will measure down to 23Hz or so.
(Our hearing attenuates lower frequency bass - SPL will be high but we will perceive the sound to be lower)
Grill is from older 8W3V2 and has clearance issues with new speaker. So I can't use it - even when I did and had grill cloth over it for a "factory" look the cloth would rap against the grill.
Wiring?
Audio into the AMP is hooked up with a peripheral SVEN.2 BEFORE the rear amplifier. This converts to single ended RCA's.
AMP trigger is wired to the 12V trigger of the rear amp. No popping.
Sound?
When in phase - not too bad.
Fills in the sound of the BOSE system - next step is to rid myself of the door speakers.
Just for fun I put in one of my unused 8" Bazooka tubes to compare the sound.
Running the Bazooka from the 200 Watt bridged channel actually sounded decent. The JL played a bit tighter and with more punch at lower volumes.
Yet another pass-through sub inspired by all those who came before me. Thank you for your posts. I will get one up when I get better pics.
Sources : 1 ,2 ,3 ,Excellent Ipod Install Guide , Mazda Audio Pinouts
Sealed box 0.43 cubic feet internal volume - takes up little trunk space.
Problems?
Velocity red paint is damn expensive.
Now need to fix all the rattles in the car. Rear Deck, Passenger Door.
Extension is pretty flat to below 27Hz just by ear.
Most likely will measure down to 23Hz or so.
(Our hearing attenuates lower frequency bass - SPL will be high but we will perceive the sound to be lower)
Grill is from older 8W3V2 and has clearance issues with new speaker. So I can't use it - even when I did and had grill cloth over it for a "factory" look the cloth would rap against the grill.
Wiring?
Audio into the AMP is hooked up with a peripheral SVEN.2 BEFORE the rear amplifier. This converts to single ended RCA's.
AMP trigger is wired to the 12V trigger of the rear amp. No popping.
Sound?
When in phase - not too bad.
Fills in the sound of the BOSE system - next step is to rid myself of the door speakers.
Just for fun I put in one of my unused 8" Bazooka tubes to compare the sound.
Running the Bazooka from the 200 Watt bridged channel actually sounded decent. The JL played a bit tighter and with more punch at lower volumes.
Yet another pass-through sub inspired by all those who came before me. Thank you for your posts. I will get one up when I get better pics.
Sources : 1 ,2 ,3 ,Excellent Ipod Install Guide , Mazda Audio Pinouts
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