Advice from the sub guru's

[Myster 10+ year member]

I have been searching and reading a ton of the old posts regarding (RE/Adire/Alpine/SoundSplinter/etc...) and dont know what would be the best option(s).

I have a BMW 330 coupe which tends to trap the bass in the trunk, want to be loud but sound good/decent.

I am leaning towards the SoundSplinter RL-p, Incriminator Audio DP and was wondering if there are any other recommendations? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/naughty.gif.94359f346c0f1259df8038d60b41863e.gif Would a pair of 10's or a 12 be more effective?

thanks

-sean

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[TypeR0149 10+ year member]

does not matter about the sub, because of how sealed there trunks are.

I have a 530 and drilled a tiny hole between the trunk and cabin and almost trippled my output

 

[Myster 10+ year member]

does not matter about the sub, because of how sealed there trunks are.
I have a 530 and drilled a tiny hole between the trunk and cabin and almost trippled my output

Thats was I was thinking....if I mod the plate in the rear armrest I am hoping it will help between the cabin and trunk.

What would the most effective setup consist of?

 

[Armageddon66 10+ year member]

Thats was I was thinking....if I mod the plate in the rear armrest I am hoping it will help between the cabin and trunk.
What would the most effective setup consist of?

That's def in the right direction. Cut as much as possible out of the way, and use smaller subs, 12 and under because they move alittle less air and are a bit easier to work with. I'd say 2 nice 10's and focus on the install. That way you can still get loud but not have 15's which would be redundant in a small bass trap

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

Do you have a ski hole? Remove anything from the rear deck that isnt useful IE rear speakers/stock subwoofer....I noticed an increase when I did that to my maxima. Of course it wasnt sealed but yeah....

 

[Myster 10+ year member]

Alright so I need to port the trunk to the cabin. What would be a kickass pair of 10s? Maybe a 12??? Budget for subs/amp about 1100 +/-

 

[JoeHemi57 10+ year member]

2 IDMax 10's ~$300 each

your choice on the amp, a memphis mc1000d would be nice on a pair of d4's. probably around $400 from a dealer.

edit: i have one of these 10's ordered but i'd rather not recommend it until i am able to use it myself....

http://www.tcsounds.com/tc2000.htm

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

Run some IDQs IB //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif Off the rear deck of course....

 

[Myster 10+ year member]

Run some IDQs IB //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif Off the rear deck of course....

Would like to run IB off the rear deck, but I dont have the know-how or tools to do that type of install (shameless plug, anyone in Arizona looking for an install let me know)..... I wonder what an IB setup on the rear deck would sound like tho //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

 

[bri487 5,000+ posts]

i saw a single 10" ported in a 330 convertable with the port and like half of the woofer firing through the ski bag hole. the dealer said it sounded good too.

 

[Armageddon66 10+ year member]

Alright so I need to port the trunk to the cabin. What would be a kickass pair of 10s? Maybe a 12??? Budget for subs/amp about 1100 +/-

a 12 would work nice too.. just dont clutter your space in that little trunk. Hell (4)8's would be nice in a good box

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

Would like to run IB off the rear deck, but I dont have the know-how or tools to do that type of install (shameless plug, anyone in Arizona looking for an install let me know)..... I wonder what an IB setup on the rear deck would sound like tho //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

IDQ 15s IB in the rear deck are the *** from what ive heard....search around theres a few people here with IDs in IB //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif
I know one thing for sure, subs in IB get pretty low, but handle less power at the same time. Ive always wanted to try it....

 

[Myster 10+ year member]

lol...I wish the rear deck in the coupe could handle 15's, would be nothing short of crazy....dont know how to get 8's to fit(tiny shelf in the back)....Maybe use the subs firing @ the back of the backseats and use the trunk as the IB.... //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

Any installers in Phoenix?

-sean

 

[Fast1one 10+ year member]

^^^Actually thats how some installs are.....one baffle board behind the back seat with a little room in between the subs and the rear seat. Seal both chambers completely and you have an IB setup....you do have a ski hole right????

 

[Myster 10+ year member]

^^^Actually thats how some installs are.....one baffle board behind the back seat with a little room in between the subs and the rear seat. Seal both chambers completely and you have an IB setup....you do have a ski hole right????

Technically speaking no, but nothing my sawzall and a cutting wheel cant handle. It must be made, and it will be made!!