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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 12:11 AM
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Box Measurement help

Hey i need help making a box that sits in the well and slants towards the back seats. Can anyone please tell me the measurements to complete this and show me a picture of what they did to theirs. I have been trying to figure out the measurements for a while now and still can not figure them out. I would like for them to be covered up and have my amp behind some plexi glass.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 12:47 AM
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depends on your subs, if you are going to the trouble to build a custom box find out how much space each needs, then work out the dimensions to provide appropriate space.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 12:56 AM
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I have 2 10 inch mtx's with 4 tweeters in the box..would it be better to divide the subs or leave them?? Does the size of the box affect sound from different subs? The box i have now is ported and bought subs and box for cheap and i have to fold down the back seats and put them on top due to the box being so big. I want them to be hidden but still give me good sound seeing that my windows arent tinted. Any help would be appretiated.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 01:02 AM
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Yes, size of box does matter, and those boxes with the tweets are usuall junk. At least you need to cut the wires to the tweeters. I would put a divider in more than likely, and depending on the subs a sealed box may sound better than ported. Usually you can find what kind of box/how many sq. ft. you need from the dealer that sold you the stuff, but in your case this might be difficult it seems.... If you get me the model number of the speakers I can try and dig somethin up for you. If you take the time to build yourself a box that fits the car right you will be happy you did, and if its your first one there might be some trial and error involved but really its not to bad and you can do it with basic handtools.
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 02:03 AM
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This could be a really big problem.....they do not say on the subs themselves what model they are. I bought them off of one of my friends that moved away. These are some old school MTX's with Blue writing on each of the subs that says MTX and there is also a blue MTX emblem between the two subs... here is a diagram of my box since i cant find my digi cam.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 02:12 AM
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Ive been looking around and i think ive found out that they are the mtx legend series that came out in like 97 or 98...really old subs but i picked them all up for dirty cheap so i didnt care.

Trying to find the box measurements now.....
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 02:22 AM
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OMG I THINK THEY ARE EVEN OLDER THEN THAT.lol from the pictures off the mtx website the legend series are silver with blue writing on the subwoofers..mine are black with mtx sticking out from the sub. Old school..... Anyway i found the specs for those....only single or tri enclosure though.....

heres the link for the enclosures http://www.mtxaudio.com/caraudio/arc...Enclosures.cfm

I cant figure out what in the heck mine are!!!!
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 08:42 AM
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how about just pulling out one of the subs to see if there is any ID???????
Old Jul 25, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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I found some ID numbers......

From magnet Area

1 OMC 1187 8 OHM
557 9632

and the other number from the cone

3CF361
156
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Re: Box Measurement help

Originally posted by david_0161
Hey i need help making a box that sits in the well and slants towards the back seats. Can anyone please tell me the measurements to complete this and show me a picture of what they did to theirs. I have been trying to figure out the measurements for a while now and still can not figure them out. I would like for them to be covered up and have my amp behind some plexi glass.
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