about stock subs

JDMCivicB16B
JDMCivicB16B Posts: 67
edited March 2005 in Car Subwoofer Talk
alot of luxury cars come with stock subs. Like my mother's Lexus sc430 comes with a stock subwoofer. where do they usually put the sub in luxury cars..because they are hidden? i want to do a similar install in my civic..cuz i want things to look stock.
'95 Civic EX
dbs in front stage
Type-Rs in back
MTX T202
10inch PolkMOMO sub
Kenwood HU
Kenwood KAC amp

'00 s2k ....
Pioneer AVIC-N2
MMC6500 x 2
JL 300/2
(still pending..)

2003 XL DeNali
(the wife's new ride)
..new project..wife comes first before s2k
Post edited by JDMCivicB16B on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited March 2005
    i think they tend to put them in the rear deck. if you want to do that, you can do one of two things - 1) seal your trunk completely and run the sub in infinite baffle mode or 2) mount an entire sub+box system to the rear deck.

    done properly, this will make it a bit louder, especially for vented systems, but it's liable to be quite a bit of work. and, it'll probably be pretty obvious from the trunk. and depending on how the box is built, the usefulness of any folding bits of the rear bench could be compromised. (note that these are problems all sub systems face). your choice.
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

    "Its not good enough until we have real-time fearmongering. I want my fear mongered as it happens." - Shizelbs
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • JDMCivicB16B
    JDMCivicB16B Posts: 67
    edited March 2005
    yea i hear ya. but in the lexus, its not behind the rear deck..i looked everywhere..but im 100% sure it does have a 8" subwoofer. I actually saw one install, the guy had a subwoofer up in the front under his HU and infront of the shifter. is that a good idea? or the trunk is the ideal spot for a sub?
    '95 Civic EX
    dbs in front stage
    Type-Rs in back
    MTX T202
    10inch PolkMOMO sub
    Kenwood HU
    Kenwood KAC amp

    '00 s2k ....
    Pioneer AVIC-N2
    MMC6500 x 2
    JL 300/2
    (still pending..)

    2003 XL DeNali
    (the wife's new ride)
    ..new project..wife comes first before s2k
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited March 2005
    The reason for putting a sub up front is for SQ. Ideally you want your bass up front with the rest of the music. The reason people put them in the back is that its about 1000 times easier to do so, plus you can stick bigger subs back there.

    Stock subs are usually not subs. Theyre weird shaped speakers and are usually running full range.

    Look around the center console if equiped. It may be there.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited March 2005
    hmm... you think i could get 2 10's under the dash of my car? i'm sure it doesn't need most of those wires anyways, you think it can be done?
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

    "Its not good enough until we have real-time fearmongering. I want my fear mongered as it happens." - Shizelbs
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • TrappedUnder Ice
    TrappedUnder Ice Posts: 975
    edited March 2005
    better idea... just remove the passenger seat...and load an enclosure there... Problem solved :)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited March 2005
    that's just crazy talk... where would the date sit?

    but seriously, do you guys think it's feasible to mount a sub in the dash? should i even bother ripping the car apart to check for space? cause you know me, i have to be different (who else seriously considers line drivers and aperiodic membrane enclosures in a non-competition vehicle?), and that would definitely be different. plus, it solves my problem of hearing the bass at 80mph with the droptop down.
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

    "Its not good enough until we have real-time fearmongering. I want my fear mongered as it happens." - Shizelbs
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited March 2005
    Probably. I mean these guys didnt seem to have any problem doing it. :D:p

    That reminds me. Josh!! Can you buy those floor mats or were those specially made for the car? They look bad as hell and Id love a pair for my Beloved Dodge.
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • neomagus00
    neomagus00 Posts: 3,899
    edited March 2005
    ooh! i know this one! www.matworks.com

    and i'm thinking that's a tad extreme... i was thinking more along the lines of an invisible installation...

    what about way behind the dash, down deep and up next to the firewall? hmm... this sounds too tasty to resist at least checking it out... maybe a nice AP box...
    It's not good, very fundamentally simply not good. - geolemon

    "Its not good enough until we have real-time fearmongering. I want my fear mongered as it happens." - Shizelbs
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2005
    is that Josh`s ride..?!

    Man...that is ......

















    kant find the words..!!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited March 2005
    Actually thats the Polk Civic. Josh, Kevin and Thom put that mastepiece together.

    This is Josh's ride.

    Talented individual aint he?
    polkaudio sound quality competitor since 2005
    MECA SQ Rookie of the Year 06 ~ MECA State Champ 06,07,08,11 ~ MECA World Finals 2nd place 06,07,08,09
    08 Car Audio Nationals 1st ~ 07 N Georgia Nationals 1st ~ 06 Carl Casper Nationals 1st ~ USACi 05 Southeast AutumnFest 1st

    polkaudio SR6500 --- polkaudio MM1040 x2 -- Pioneer P99 -- Rockford Fosgate P1000X5D
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited March 2005
    very....

    a lot of work went into those rides....

    looks like enough power to make your head explode..!!!
    Cary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
    Parasound HCA-3500
    Cary Audio V12 amp (Jag Red)
    Polk Audio Xm Reciever (Autographed by THE MAN Himself) :cool:
    Magnum Dynalab MD-102 Analog Tuna
    Jolida JD-100 CDP
    Polk Audio LSi9 Speaks (ebony)
    SVS PC-Ultra Sub
    AQ Bedrock Speaker Cables (Bi-Wired)
    MIT Shotgun S1 I/C`s
    AQ Black Thunder Sub Cables
    PS Audio Plus Power Cords
    Magnum Dynalab ST-2 FM Antenna
    Sanus Cherry wood Speak Stands
    Adona AV45CS3 / 3 Tier Rack (Black /Gold)

    :cool:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter