Yesterday I just got 2 10" rockford fosgate p3 punch subs installed in the back. 1000w amp hooked up to it, but unfortunately I don't have a head unit yet. The subs sound awesome though and definately give the car a better quality sound to it. Only thing is that they're in a sealed box and it takes up about half the trunk space.
It is mounted to the deck with 4 bolts. Those boxes arent going anywhere. They are velcroed to the side panels. Works real well. It actually takes some muscle to pull em off.
I guess if they are directly aimed at each other. I thought this would cause at least some cancellation. I do know, however, that facing them at the trunk produces the best results. I've tried it with about 10 different applications and all had the best results facing the trunk.
I guess if they are directly aimed at each other. I thought this would cause at least some cancellation. I do know, however, that facing them at the trunk produces the best results. I've tried it with about 10 different applications and all had the best results facing the trunk.
Yes if you direct them at each other you will actually cause them to fight each other. It can decrease overal output!
I also agree that rear facing subs produce the most SPL, but they do NOT produce the best SQ. Use a simple sealed enclosure and corner load, then face rear ward then face forward with a RTA reading the response curve and you will be amazed.
yes, i did fiberglass them myself. it was a rather fun process and a long one at that. I did it between work full time and school and it took me about 2 months working on and off. The end result however was well worth it. Originally i was going to go alittle more crazy but after 2 months of fiberglass i decided to just stick with the boxes.
As for the talk of a cancellation issue. I havent really noticed anything when listening. As a matter of fact it sounds really good. The perfect amount of bass. And you can definately hear it full power out of the car. My buddy says when im in back of him you can hear it over his.
Blayne, just make sure you tape off your trunk panel really well if you are going to do it. I thought i taped mine off well but it leaked through the smallest bit. Nothing that anyone would notice. But since i did it ill notice it. You cant see it with hte subs in there anyway.
Also, i dont think they are exactly at the same angle because i did it by eye. I think i got them close but it isnt exact. What exactly would happen if they cancel eachother out? Just be softer?
Hope this helps guys. hopefully ill be getting the reat strut bar soon to complete my trunk. Ill post some pics then.
I think i have enough pictures to do a DIY tutorial on the process if there are enough people interested. If people are ill hopefully have one by the end of the week for you.
As for number of house put into this project? I would have to say around 30-35 hours all together.
There is one where a guy does it in the hatch of a Tiburon, I believe. Tapes it up, shows the process of using dowels to support the rings the subs are screwed into. Its the best write up I have seen.
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