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yoshigen 08-23-2007 09:01 AM

Adding Subwoofer
 
I've owned my Boxster for 5 years and am thinking of adding some bass into the car. Problem is, I don't know where to place them. I was thinking the passenger footwell but I don't want to sacrifice too much leg room. Anyone with experiences with this?

Cloudsurfer 08-23-2007 10:49 PM

Search for this, my local shop did an amazing custom sub for me in the passenger footwell that barely limits footwell space and sounds fantastic. They are now selling the kid pre loaded with an 8" JL driver. PM me for details after you find my other post.

Patrick

edevlin 08-24-2007 04:12 AM

Hi Patrick, I got one of the 8" JL Audio subs you reported on in your posts. I have already installed a second JL Audio Slash amp to drive it, now all I need is my car back from the shop so I can install the subwoofer.

Ed

:dance:

Cloudsurfer 08-24-2007 06:04 AM

Ed-

I know you purchased one of these, let me know how it sounds in your car once its all said and done. I coulndt be happier in my case.

Patrick

chpanther69 08-25-2007 11:11 PM

subwoofer
 
hey guys i know you all have the one on the passenger area, but has anyone tried something like a custom box for the front or year trunk with like a 12 or maybe 2 10" subs?

yoshigen 08-28-2007 01:41 AM

It's gotta be inside the cabin or you won't be getting good bass.
The engine will block out noise from the rear trunk and the front trunk would only work if you ported it into your cabin.
I have the Focal 13WS in the passenger footwell now with much success, all it requires is a proper installation.

Cloudsurfer 08-30-2007 08:06 PM

There have been installs utilizing a larger sub in the front trunk, with a tuned port into the cabin through the RHD steering column hole. This works, but you wind up with an almost bandbass type sub, which IMO, is not terribly musical.

The rear trunk isnt an option at all, as you wouldnt hear a thing past the engine and firewall.

Patrick

Chris_Craft 08-31-2007 07:16 PM

Could you post a pic of your sub in the passenger footwell?

yoshigen 09-04-2007 12:52 AM

Sub pic
 
Here it is. The passenger seat isn't comfortable for anyone 5'11" or over so I'm opting for the Focal 8" Sub in a different enclosure now.

edevlin 09-04-2007 04:56 AM

Wow, that setup must move some air, how does it sound?

Ed
:cheers:

"Here it is. The passenger seat isn't comfortable for anyone 5'11" or over so I'm opting for the Focal 8" Sub in a different enclosure now."


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bmussatti 09-04-2007 05:25 AM

I would not want to be the passenger, in one of these modded subwoofer cars, in the event of an accident! Talk about potential for serious leg & foot injuries. :(

In our litigious USA, just think of the lawsuit a passenger could file against the driver.

yoshigen 09-04-2007 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edevlin
Wow, that setup must move some air, how does it sound?

For 5" Subs, the Focal were surprisingly powerful! I was only looking for SQ but they can also bump pretty hard. I also own a pair of Focal 5ws and the 13ws hits deeper, more defined bass. I only have them at medium-low settings and they still sound great with the top down; most importantly the subs are powerful enough if when someone is trying to show off their system and bumping their 2 12"s beside my car, I am still able to hear my music clearly.



Quote:

Originally Posted by bmussatti
I would not want to be the passenger, in one of these modded subwoofer cars, in the event of an accident! Talk about potential for serious leg & foot injuries. :(

In our litigious USA, just think of the lawsuit a passenger could file against the driver.


The MDF enclosure is bolted on the footwell, and the subs + enclosure only weigh 8lbs, so there's no need to worry about injuries regarding the box.


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