smaller sub options?

[NC_John]

I normally run a 12" RF Punch sub in its own enclosure behind the second row. It works fantastic but takes too much space (as much as one of the third row seats). When I travel with the family, more luggage space would be real nice so I'm considering what my part-time sub option might be.

Something integrated in the quarter panel where the factory sub would be perfect as it maximizes cargo space. Has anybody used the factory enclosure with a better sub and external amplification? I know the MTX kit is an option but its $$$ for as little as I am going to probably use it. Will the MTX sound much better than a better sub in the factory enclosure? I've heard mixed reviews on the MTX. Is it worth the $300? It doesn't need to sound like the 12", but I sure as heck want to know there is a sub back there......

 

[imi4tth3w]

look into the sundown audio SA 8. little guys packs a big punch. not sure how well it will fit in the factory sub location as it is pretty beefer. their smaller model E-8 should fit much better and will still sound great.

i personally own an SA-12 and this 12 packs some serious punch. they are very well known on gmfullsize and are on their way to becoming one of the greats.

check out their website
www.sundownaudio.com

 

[NC_John]

look into the sundown audio SA 8. little guys packs a big punch. not sure how well it will fit in the factory sub location as it is pretty beefer. their smaller model E-8 should fit much better and will still sound great.

i personally own an SA-12 and this 12 packs some serious punch. they are very well known on gmfullsize and are on their way to becoming one of the greats.

check out their website
www.sundownaudio.com

Okey-dokey. I checked it out- the E-8 says it requires 0.25 cu ft of sealed airspace. Next question- without me pulling the factory enclosure from the truck and filling it up with water to measure volume, does anyone know how many cubic feet the factory box is? I'm sure its made of pretty ****** plastic but could probably be beefed up with some dynamat to dampen it and some fiber batting inside to improve the sound quality.

Hmmmm......

 

[Buster6]

I'm in a similar scenario. Want to add some bass to the 'hoe but don't want to take up a bunch of room. I'm thinking about putting something a little nicer in the 8" factory box as well, just don't want it to sound like shit.

 

[xeqshnr]

When I got my 97 Yukon back in 2000 I had same problem. I had a 15" Hart and 1000watt U.S. Amp I wanted to put in the cargo area... But then no room to haul anything. I ended up buying an Infinity Basslink. Mounted it to the floor in the upright position and tucked it in the space just behind the wheel well. Works great and is self powered so you dont have to buy an amp too, its also fully adjustable. Ive seen people put velcro on the mounting feet of these for quick removal. Might work out good for you.

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[NC_John]

When I got my 97 Yukon back in 2000 I had same problem. I had a 15" Hart and 1000watt U.S. Amp I wanted to put in the cargo area... But then no room to haul anything. I ended up buying an Infinity Basslink. Mounted it to the floor in the upright position and tucked it in the space just behind the wheel well. Works great and is self powered so you dont have to buy an amp too, its also fully adjustable. Ive seen people put velcro on the mounting feet of these for quick removal. Might work out good for you.

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Already got a couple rockford fosgate amps mounted beneath the second row, one dedicated to the sub(s). I think utilizing the 8" in the quarter panel will be best way for me to go for getting space I need. I've run 8's, 10's and 12's. Never a 15." I'm thinking my 12" is too big for what I want right now (a good tight bass/kick drum hit for most of what I listen to). The 8" is probably going to be too small.... I think I have an old bazooka tube with an 8" orion sub somewhere. Might see what it sounds like. Probably like crap after the 12.....

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I'm in a similar scenario. Want to add some bass to the 'hoe but don't want to take up a bunch of room. I'm thinking about putting something a little nicer in the 8" factory box as well, just don't want it to sound like shit.

I heard the MTX boxes struggle a bit because they are made of plastic instead of MDF. They resonate too much. Thats what I heard from a dealer anyway..

 

[xeqshnr]

Oh ok, you got the amps might as well use them. I ran the 15 for a short time just because I alreadyvhad it when I bought the yukon. Still have it, thinkin about makin a coffee table/ sub box for my surround sound lol

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[ImPrettySnazzy]

i have an mtx thunder form i don't use

 

[NC_John]

i have an mtx thunder form i don't use

is that the one that goes in the quarter panel?

1) How'd it sound?
2) How much do you want for it?

 

[01TX_Tahoe]

I modified the factory sub box to house a JL 8W3 in the stock location, and it sounds amazing! I love it! It doesn't give you that shake your neighbors windows kinda bass but its good enough for the people inside the vehicle. I've been told by passengers that it sounds like a 10 or even a 12. And I didn't have to relocate the jack either.

 

[NC_John]

I modified the factory sub box to house a JL 8W3 in the stock location, and it sounds amazing! I love it! It doesn't give you that shake your neighbors windows kinda bass but its good enough for the people inside the vehicle. I've been told by passengers that it sounds like a 10 or even a 12. And I didn't have to relocate the jack either.

Very cool. Sounds like ought to try to do the same first too then. Thanks.

 

[jdpber]

i built a box that fits a 10 in the rear quarter factory location and it jamms

 

[NC_John]

Oh ok, you got the amps might as well use them. I ran the 15 for a short time just because I alreadyvhad it when I bought the yukon. Still have it, thinkin about makin a coffee table/ sub box for my surround sound lol

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Yeah, thats why I run my 12". This is the fourth vehicle I've had it in. The funniest was a 96 cadillac deville I bought for $300 (clean car, absolutely everything worked). The system I put in it was worth $2,500. The car was built and insulated so well it was the perfect platform for a system- with some mods I was even able to fit 4x6 plates in the dash- talk about an amazing soundstage. That remains the best sounding system I have ever built. Tragically, my kid didn't want to drive the car - it was old but "poor old", not "cool old" so I pulled the system and sold the car for a grand. That was a great car. Every drive brought me back to my college days when I had to drive stuff like that. Kids are spoiled these days. I would given my left arm if my parents wanted to give me a f*cking car. My wife instead bought him a late model maxima POS that she has to make payments on..... Stupid.

 

[01TX_Tahoe]

i built a box that fits a 10 in the rear quarter factory location and it jamms

yeah a 10 will fit back there also and give really good bass and doesn't take up much more space than an 8 will. you can even fit a 12 if you wanted to but it's not cheap unless you can build it yourself...

 

[jdpber]

yea a 12 is pushing the air space of the box..

10 is the best bang literally .. and build a box like i did and you will be very happy.. a good quality 10 can bang.. proper air matched to the speaker is key...

 

[NC_John]

.. proper air matched to the speaker is key...

exactly. you have to match the sub with the proper sized enclosure...

so......anybody know how big the factory one is?

 

[01TX_Tahoe]

exactly. you have to match the sub with the proper sized enclosure...

so......anybody know how big the factory one is?

Before I modded mine I did take measurements... I'll check when I get home and post the dimensions I came up with. I do know it was enough space for a sealed box to house my JL 8w3.

 

[NC_John]

Before I modded mine I did take measurements... I'll check when I get home and post the dimensions I came up with. I do know it was enough space for a sealed box to house my JL 8w3.

do you mean physically in that it fit in the box, or as far as the volume required for the sub to work properly (per JL's specs)?

 

[01TX_Tahoe]

do you mean physically in that it fit in the box, or as far as the volume required for the sub to work properly (per JL's specs)?

Both. I took measurements of the box and calculated the air space subtracting the wall thickness and thickness of the new face I added. I cut 1/2" off the face and added a piece of 1/2" mdf to fit the 8W3. The stock hole was too small and because it was counter sunk the sub didn't fit. As for the depth of the sub, it fit perfectly. And because I used the factory enclosure I can still keep my jack in the stock location and I still have use of the storage compartment also. That's where I keep a few emergency items just in case. The box sounds great! I still have to add some dampening to some of the factory panels cause of rattling but thats about it.

 

[NC_John]

Both. I took measurements of the box and calculated the air space subtracting the wall thickness and thickness of the new face I added. I cut 1/2" off the face and added a piece of 1/2" mdf to fit the 8W3. The stock hole was too small and because it was counter sunk the sub didn't fit. As for the depth of the sub, it fit perfectly. And because I used the factory enclosure I can still keep my jack in the stock location and I still have use of the storage compartment also. That's where I keep a few emergency items just in case. The box sounds great! I still have to add some dampening to some of the factory panels cause of rattling but thats about it.

Awesome. Looks like I'll be shopping for the same sub. Appreciate it!