8" subs in rear doors?

[mtbennett24]

Is it possible to fit 8" subs in the rear doors of an 09 Tahoe? If I am not mistaken 6.5" speakers will fit but I am wondering if it is possible to do some modification to make 8" fit. I am trying to get some subs in this ride but am not really interested in box taking up space. The JL stealth box is an option but wonedering about the doors. Thanks!

 

[NASTY GM]

The rear doors are shallow. You would need to make some kind of pods.

 

[1dopeHoe]

Subs in the doors will sound like shit. You will not get the bass response from there that you would from a proper box set up, and your talking about spending a decent amount of cash just to get them to fit. Can't you just make a box that's easily removable for when you require that extra storage space. Seriously a box for 2 -8" woofers isn't really that big.

 

[mtbennett24]

Just looking at all options. If a box is the only way then so be it. Just thought I'd ask the pros. Thanks for the input.

 

[blueflamed03]

sure, you could get some serious midbass out of 8's in the doors..

 

[mtbennett24]

Would shallow 8" subs fit? I imagine I would have to mod the opening since I think only 6.5" would fit. I saw JL makes a 6.5" sub. I imagine those would produce some good mid bass as well?

 

[MOBmentality]

i think a 6.5 jl sub in some sort of box would be pretty sick in the rear doors.. maybe someone could like..
do some sort of foam fill in the bottom of the door then hollow out the box for the sub? put a layer of silicone or sound deadener to make the foam non porous? do a 3 1/2 inch speaker on top of it in the same stock grill?

might be talking out of my ass but it sounds like a sick ass rear door if it would work

 

[blueflamed03]

Would shallow 8" subs fit? I imagine I would have to mod the opening since I think only 6.5" would fit. I saw JL makes a 6.5" sub. I imagine those would produce some good mid bass as well?

yes sir, JL, Sound Splinter, Kicker, MTX all make shallow mount subs that will fit.