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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 11:55 AM
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Found this In-home Subwoofer So....

While walking my dog in the parking lot this morning I found this subwoofer outside a storage unit. I'm contemplating completely leaving out my back seats in my 82 T/A and putting in a speaker box (2x15s and 1 10"). I worry about putting the box under the hatch with the speakers under the glass because I fear the bass would bust the glass (please tell me I'm wrong, it would save a lot of $$ if I am).

This box I found has a busted sub on the bottom, so that's out, BUT Im wondering what this metal box is on the back of it. If it's useful I'm sure I could modify it for use in my car if it's purpose is worthwhile. What is its function? Is it usable or should I just scrap it?
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 12:05 PM
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I had two 12s with 1500 watt amp an it was fine kept frying alternators tho lol.u would need thousands of watts to bust the back window out...
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 12:10 PM
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Thanks kaos420 for that. Lol, maybe I've watched too many movies .
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Old Apr 25, 2017 | 01:29 PM
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Re: Found this In-home Subwoofer So....

Originally Posted by Diablo7
This box I found has a busted sub on the bottom, so that's out, BUT Im wondering what this metal box is on the back of it. If it's useful I'm sure I could modify it for use in my car if it's purpose is worthwhile. What is its function? Is it usable or should I just scrap it?
Looks like the subwoofer power amp - scrap it - it runs on 120v AC power and your car requires 12v DC.
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Old May 3, 2017 | 02:39 PM
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Get a pair of bookshelf speakers and set up a good sound system in your garage instead. I've done that and it helps me with plowing through work on my car.
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