How many of you guys have mounted your sub to the locking rear storage cover? I think its a kinda cool idea. The amp could be mounted below it beneath the cover. In that spot, I imagine it would be difficult to see the subs just walking buy and would reduce the likelyhood of the subs being stolen... just my 2 cents.

 

come on guys. am i crazy here? would my idea work and allows the subs to work properly

 

saw someone with speakers in them, i was thinkin about a small amp in there...but then it might need fans since my box will cover a bit of that.....good place for 6x9 that doesnt need a box....id imagine a decent sub would rattle the cover like crazy

 

Subs NEED to be in a properly built box to sound good.

 

could you please elaborate...

 

Don't know how much more I can. If a sub is designed for a sealed enclosure of a particular size, put it in a sealed enclosure that size. For the first time box builder a sealed box is usual easier to build. Past that we'll need someone that knows more of the physics behind why. I know and under stand some if it, but I'll be the first to admit that I'm no expert and don't have a firm handle in the mechanics to adequately explain it.
There are others here that could do a much better job, and I'll have to let them. There are some good books out there that get into it, I never finished then and it was a long time ago.

 

a box gives the sub a sealed volume of air, that gives it resistance, and basically helps the sub do it's job more effectively.

 

Every subwoofer is designed with certain specifications of required air space and best tuning frequency among many other things. Basically what you want to do when you pick out a box for your subs is to look-up the required air space for each subwoofer. Typically this number is between .75 cubic feet and 3 cubic feet per sub. When you make a sealed box you'll just put your dimensions together to get the number of cubic feet you need for the subs (aka volume.) When you make a ported box you'll typically need almost twice the airspace due to the fact that your subs will displace some of the air inside the box through the ports. You can usually find both the sealed AND ported volume requirements on the website of your sub manufacturer.

Good luck!

-Kyle-

 

ive got a sub and a amp and a box with + or - .05 cubic feet of the subs specs all hidden under one of those lids...

ive noticed in colder weather i hear rattleing like crazy with the lid shut so i just flip the lid open. but now that its about 80+ everyday i dont hear not rattling of the lid.

my amps 800peak 460rms i believe subs 1200 peak and 300-400 rms i never turn it up all the way im maybe giving it 250rms?

 

you have specs for that box maybe a pic?

 

i dont have any specs because when i made the box i just made it to fit the very bottom of the hole perfectly and it just so happen when i measured it, it was almost perfect to what i needed.

if you need better pics one day when i have to pull the sub out i can take a pic with my new camera