Speaker & Sub Options

[Cloudsurfer]

Agree with Rick here, and that the "flat piston" subs do not sound musical at all, they are mainly used for SPL. I could not be happier with my install, and would recommend you go this route as well.

Patrick

[pcar-yvr]

OK - in my search for the optimum sub location, I came across this image that seems to fit in some 'dead space' between the seats. I think Dodge Vipers have a similar set-up.

It looks like they are using a full size 8" sub with this custom enclosure which includes extra space on top of the engine for an even bigger cavity.

Not sure how it would sound with a sub right beside your ear, but I thought the concept was really cool. With a slim-profile sub, could likely even make this a stick out little less (although I hear you Patrick on the questionable sound quality).

[rick3000]

This the best sub installation I have seen installed between the seats.

[pcar-yvr]

That does look cool.

This one, though, could be voted as the very best - or the very worst !
I'm still debating......

[rick3000]

I am just wondering. If you mounted a flat sub facing straight-up under top storage area, would it use the lowered top as a larger sub, or would it just rattle annoyingly.

Also, something else to consider is engine access, for when you have to replace a belt.

[Gary in BR]

I also would like to know if it possible. I would think a sub installed into the storage bin would be pretty good.
I think Bose makes one for the 986.
But, I am not sure if it can be retrofitted into a non Bose setup.

Someone who has tried the Bose setup or knows more about it then me chime in.


Thanks
Gary

[pcar-yvr]

I think if you dropped a flat (3 1/4" depth) Sub on the deck - you'd loose a lot of sound to the 'atmosphere' given the position so high and far back.

Doing it right - you'd probably need to go with dual-subs. The advantage of laying them flat though, is that you could likely go with two 12" units. That would definately bump!

These 12" Pioneers would probably sound pretty good:

http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca/POCEN/Products/Car+Audio+Video/Subwoofers/Shallow+Series/TS-SW3041D

Rick's right though - engine access would likely be tough. Maybe one could velcro the whole box for easy removal.

This is another really cool option.