Looking to install subs but not loose trunk space

[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

It would be some modification to the vehicle, but if you cut out the rear deck and turned it into a baffle and ran something like a pair of 10s or 12s infinite baffle, you would have some very smooth, flat bass, and would literally not lose a single square inch of trunk room since there is no enclosure.

 

[SubaruKid 10+ year member]

pro-rabbits idea would sound really good, and should leave you plenty of room for a couple of golf bags. a bandpassed pair of eights right under your rear deck ported into the cabin. Absolutely love your car, too. I have a soft spot for the non-outback legacy's. Best car I've ever owned.

how would i do a box for these? and are you sugestiing i remove the rear speakers to put the subs in or just cut new holes ?

 

[SubaruKid 10+ year member]

It would be some modification to the vehicle, but if you cut out the rear deck and turned it into a baffle and ran something like a pair of 10s or 12s infinite baffle, you would have some very smooth, flat bass, and would literally not lose a single square inch of trunk room since there is no enclosure.

what do you mean turn it into a baffle ? haha im really new to all this audio technology

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

Proven fact - 2012'ers are retards.

 

[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

Proven fact - 2012'ers are retards.

Only a few more months until we get 2013'ers.

 

[galacticmonkey 5,000+ posts]

what do you mean turn it into a baffle ? haha im really new to all this audio technology

Let me Google that for you.

 

[snoopdan 5,000+ posts]

Only a few more months until we get 2013'ers.

I know bro, shits gettn' bad around here.

 

[SubaruKid 10+ year member]

Let me Google that for you.

thanks, is it like building a new deck to put subs on top?

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

what do you mean turn it into a baffle ? haha im really new to all this audio technology

An IB (infinite baffle) install uses the trunk as the "enclosure". Your rear deck has to have the support and rigidity and be sealed from the cabin. I have a pair of 8's mounted IB in my Olds and they're more than adequate for my needs. No box...

 

[Brock79 10+ year member]

What type of car do you have exactly? I went with a stealthbox in my Edge and it doesn't take up any extra space at all. Goes behind a panel and is designed for that exact spot, it is also a 10" sub JL Audio W3v3. I know what Pro Rabbit means by nicer setups and not just BOOM BOOM BOOM, but can't hear anything else. I might be getting in touch with you Rabbit, picking up a 2013 SHO today, I plan on ripping out the Sony system in that car. It ***** that you can't get a SHO without that crap.

 

[SubaruKid 10+ year member]

What type of car do you have exactly? I went with a stealthbox in my Edge and it doesn't take up any extra space at all. Goes behind a panel and is designed for that exact spot, it is also a 10" sub JL Audio W3v3. I know what Pro Rabbit means by nicer setups and not just BOOM BOOM BOOM, but can't hear anything else. I might be getting in touch with you Rabbit, picking up a 2013 SHO today, I plan on ripping out the Sony system in that car. It ***** that you can't get a SHO without that crap.

i have a 97 subaru legacy gt, i really like the idea of putting one or two 8s in the rear deck but havent a clue how to go about this as this would be a first time sub instillation

 

[AnthonyO 10+ year member]

I love the idea of the two 8's in a bandpass firing thru the rear deck. But here is another option I have used in the past.

If you don't mind giving up your spare tire you can have a custom fiberglass enclosure built into the spare tire well. I did one in my Pontiac G8 and was able to run 2-12" subs. But that was a HUGE spare tire well. You could do a half spare tire enclosure for a single 10 and have room for an amp rack in thespare tire well also. Here is a pic of the half enclosure:

 

[SubaruKid 10+ year member]

id rather not give up my spare room haha but im really interested in the rear deck option, just have no clue how to even start this project

 

[maylar 10+ year member]

Some pics of your rear deck from above and below might help..