Well. That didn't impress me..

[Popcornhemeroid 10+ year member]

well practice up, $90+ your time is better then $300-$400 for someone to build you a box and ship it to you.

Not if I want it to perform well.. Be tuned to the subs I get and look nice... Because apparently the enclosure makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE.

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

Not if I want it to perform well.. Be tuned to the subs I get and look nice... Because apparently the enclosure makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE.

At least pay someone to design a couple boxes for u to try..the box will make or break ur system no matter how nice the equipment is

 

[Popcornhemeroid 10+ year member]

At least pay someone to design a couple boxes for u to try..the box will make or break ur system no matter how nice the equipment is

I still don't see how box design makes a difference can't u just calculate the best cubi inches for 2 12s and then that's it spec box for that sub should hit hardest no?

 

[splwj47 10+ year member]

I still don't see how box design makes a difference can't u just calculate the best cubi inches for 2 12s and then that's it spec box for that sub should hit hardest no?

no. there is a ton of things that come in to factor with what will work best in your vehicle. sub position, port position, size of the enclosure, port area, type of port, ect ect. 90% of the install is in the box. it will make or break your system. if you want to get loud it will take some experimenting.

 

[Popcornhemeroid 10+ year member]

no. there is a ton of things that come in to factor with what will work best in your vehicle. sub position, port position, size of the enclosure, port area, type of port, ect ect. 90% of the install is in the box. it will make or break your system. if you want to get loud it will take some experimenting.

So how does the audio place do it right the first time???

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

So how does the audio place do it right the first time???

They dont most the time..its either crappy prefab or some junk thrown together for form, not function

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

So how does the audio place do it right the first time???

Many "professional" box designers just wing it based on the known formulas. Better box designers can tweak based on years of trial and error in many different applications. Absolutely no substitute for experience.

you dont need 4 15's to do a 150. im doing a 49.9 on music sealed at the dash with my 2 12's and a clamped 3500rms.

Implying that a Grand Cherokee is anything like a Wrangler with removeable top.

44.10$ a sheet of 4x8 5/8's mdf...I **** at building boxes

You might consider getting some designs from a reputable builder and finding a local finish carpenter or cabinet shop that can assemble from those plans if you want a clean look. It will likely be cheaper than shipping. Box is important, but for the price of shipping a good large box to Canada you could probably just take a vacation/road trip and pick it up yourself.

Also considering the arse **** you're going to take in shipping I'd look into lightweight equipment. Fi BTL neo subs would be my top choice since they're strong performers, well built and relatively lightweight for what they'll do. They will also hold good resale value. Personally I'd suggest 3 12's if you don't know what you're doing since they have a good bit of cone area and will be a lot less likely to fail on 5K than a pair of 15's or a single sub.

I would also look into Brazilian amps for the same reason. Stetsom or Soundigital 4K, or 5K could be shipped to you for far less money than any of the big Korean 5K's people are suggesting.

Don't cheap out on batteries or a strong HO alternator!!!

150 is a bit more difficult than most people think and I expect it'll cost well over 6000$ MSRP to do it with JL audio equipment and take up a lot more space than you're trying to use.

Also classifieds section is your friend. There's plenty of members in Canada that already took the tax hit to get things into the country (or just drove to USA to buy) that can probably save you a ton on good quality used gear.

 

[splwj47 10+ year member]

Implying that a Grand Cherokee is anything like a Wrangler with removeable top.

i wasn't implying that our vehicles where alike, i was saying it doesnt take multiple big subs and gobs of power to do a 50. its funny how people assume things.

 

[splwj47 10+ year member]

So how does the audio place do it right the first time???

99% of audio shops dont do it right the first time. they sell shit equipment and shit boxes. so if that is what you are looking for then go to a audio store. if you want a good install, take our advise quit arguing with what we tell you, and shut up an listen.

 

[Popcornhemeroid 10+ year member]

99% of audio shops dont do it right the first time. they sell shit equipment and shit boxes. so if that is what you are looking for then go to a audio store. if you want a good install, take our advise quit arguing with what we tell you, and shut up an listen.

Uhm I'm trying to listen... No one can give me a straight answer.. Apparently a box is so technical. No one can tell me what's best and hits hardest in a yj. All I've heard is audio places **** and do it yourself.. So if that's my answer.. Why am I here ?

 

[robert420 10+ year member]

which is why it helps to know how to set up your audio yourself!

 

[Only The Best 10+ year member]

well yeah he did say loud is different to some people... but most peoples ear bleed around the same times lol

 

[Popcornhemeroid 10+ year member]

which is why it helps to know how to set up your audio yourself!

I know how to set it up.. See the video on page 1... It's a box.. I have 35 inches by 35 inches by 17 inches I think that's roughly 12 cubic feet an no one can tell me what the optimal design for my 95 jeep yj is. But apparently it takes knowledge and technology so I guess I'm up shitcreek.

 

[Popcornhemeroid 10+ year member]

well yeah he did say loud is different to some people... but most peoples ear bleed around the same times lol

And I guess even with what I've decided to go with now so far.. Still digging though

Dc 5.0k amp

2 12xl's

170amp alt mechman

4 d3100's

Apparently still won't achieve too much Earbleeding epicness. But should satisfy my hunger.

 

[splwj47 10+ year member]

Uhm I'm trying to listen... No one can give me a straight answer.. Apparently a box is so technical. No one can tell me what's best and hits hardest in a yj. All I've heard is audio places **** and do it yourself.. So if that's my answer.. Why am I here ?

i dont know if anyone here has a yj. so it would be up to you to do the trail and error and see what works. one thing you can do is contact mobile enclosures. he is great to work with. and will try and get you the best enclosure to work well with your vehicle. we would also need demensions on the space you have available to know what size of subs you can run. but it is also up to you with what you want to do. do you want to wall off your yj and run 4 15s or do you just want to run a pair of 12s.