Subwoofer Options

**nypg** · January 30th, 2004 02:22 PM

:question:

Hi! I'm planning on installing addt'l. speakers to increase the "bayo" of the sound system in my car. But my main problem is, I can't install a subwoofer box in my trunk as I need the trunk space for the stuff I regularly carry.

What other alternatives do I have? I'm more concerned to SQ so it does not have to be really big subs. If there are any available speakers small enough that could be installed on the board at the back of the car (instead of the back of the backseats), better for me. I already have V12 amps to power it, just in case.

Thanks in advance!

**ssaloon** · February 1st, 2004 01:06 PM

since ayaw mo macompromise yung trunk space mo, mag 6x9s ka... pero ako naka 10" sub in a seales enclosure, maluwag pa trunk ko.

**nypg** · February 1st, 2004 09:08 PM

Apat na yung 6x9 speakers ko sa likod, e (2 pairs). Pero bitin pa rin ako sa bao. hehehe... :D

**ssaloon** · February 1st, 2004 11:05 PM

ganon ba? hehe sub na talaga sagot jan pre! sealed enclosure para di mashado matakaw sa trunk space. mine's a 10"er in a 0.92 cu.ft box kaya liit lang ang kain.

**nypg** · February 2nd, 2004 12:51 AM

hehehe...

My biggest problem kasi is if I use a box, the stuff I used to put in the trunk would not fit anymore (e.g.: stroller of my baby).

Just curious.... do free-air subs really sound like crap like some people say they do? :confused:

**ssaloon** · February 2nd, 2004 04:12 PM

look at it this way... ang free air sub, yung buong trunk yung box nya, if not the whole car... kaya mejo bitin ka sa bass talaga lalo na kung windows down ka kasi di na sya enclosed.

pag enclosed, the sub has a box, kaya mas maganda ang resonance ng bass sa auto.

**notEworthy27** · February 2nd, 2004 05:31 PM

it really depends on your taste. IMHO, kulang pa rin mapa SPL or SQ or SQ+. better pa rin enclosures, not unless your going for SQ, you won't need to go windows down.

**cta2** · February 2nd, 2004 06:21 PM

why dont you try powered subs... if you need space, just remove it... there are small powered subs from 6-8 inches (tubes)... there is also an infinity powered sub, small box lang... just remove when you need trunk space, plug in again after.

Circa year 94... there were small subs available under the seats... encyclopedia size boxes, that you install under the seats... though admittedly hard to find now

just my 2 cents

**ghosthunter** · February 2nd, 2004 07:34 PM

I had boxed and free-air subs in my previous car. The main difference is the bass is "sharper" with the box.

BTW, I used 2 x 300watt TARGA subwoofers.

**cta2** · February 2nd, 2004 11:02 PM

I forgot to mention... I had an old 89 corolla... with 8inch (not sure if its 6 or 8 inches) subs sa backboard ng kotse.... bali 4 speakers sa backboard, pair of 6x9 plus a pair of 8inch sub... no wastage sa trunk space!

pero ang set up with crossover plus amp.

naisip ko lang considering 4 speakers ka na sa likod... just replace the middle pair... plus crossover and amp

BTW - I did change my backboard... flat and thick back board lang siya... para ma mount ng mabuti ang speakers and better sound

again, just my 2 cents

**e1kad2** · February 3rd, 2004 12:48 AM

I used two 12 inch pioneer free-air sub before powered by tekline amps mounted on a 1 inch thick na MDF. Lakas ng bayo. No problem with the trunk space pa.

**nypg** · February 3rd, 2004 02:46 PM

Originally posted by cta2
I forgot to mention... I had an old 89 corolla... with 8inch (not sure if its 6 or 8 inches) subs sa backboard ng kotse.... bali 4 speakers sa backboard, pair of 6x9 plus a pair of 8inch sub... no wastage sa trunk space!

hmmmm... I might consider this. Free-air sub din siya, right? It looks like mapapa-free-air sub ako, either installed on the board at the back, or at the back of the backseat. It may not carry the same punch as that of a boxed-sub, but it will do for me. Mukhang ok rin naman siya (not that bad), based on the comments of the other free-air users here.

Any specific brand/model of free-air subs available locally na recommended ok gamitin?

Thanks again.

**notEworthy27** · February 3rd, 2004 04:53 PM

I suggest go for auditions. Look for people in free air sub setup or "space saving" setup. :D

**Beefy** · February 3rd, 2004 05:01 PM

Scott Buwalda and Jason Winslow won in the last IASCA finals and both used Free air subs.. as long as the subs are properly installed, free air subs can sound good

**notEworthy27** · February 3rd, 2004 05:24 PM

Anyone here at free-air sub setup? pa audition!

**cta2** · February 4th, 2004 06:56 AM

in my old set up, medyo 89 pa... I used earthquake subs na nasa backboard...

during that time, the MORE important issue was the amp, and the crossover... dami kasi noon nagdadaya using resistors lang for the crossover, tapos isang amp lang sa lahat!... lousy set up.

dapat single amp for the subs alone, another amp for your mids to get proper "bayo" (minimum of 2 amps)... and the proper tuning of the crossover

free air sub should be fine enough... and do change the backboard

**cta2** · February 4th, 2004 07:08 AM

I forgot to mention... personally I dont like subs behind the rear seats... parang muffled yung sound... and the fact na walang box yung sub mas hirap lalo... just my 2 cents

**ghosthunter** · February 4th, 2004 08:29 AM

Originally posted by cta2
I forgot to mention... personally I dont like subs behind the rear seats... parang muffled yung sound... and the fact na walang box yung sub mas hirap lalo... just my 2 cents

well, usually if I want to make "bayo", i'll pull down the back seats so the subwoofers will not be muffled.

**nypg** · February 6th, 2004 12:55 PM

Originally posted by notEworthy27
I suggest go for auditions. Look for people in free air sub setup or "space saving" setup.

What do you mean by auditions? I don't understand. :confused:

**ssaloon** · February 6th, 2004 04:19 PM

audition means listen to existing car audio setups :D

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