Trunk Space / Subwoofer Box
 

I am having a hard time figuring out what size box I can get for my Subwoofer for my FR-S Trunk.
Information is hard to come by:
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Trunk Space:
32" Deep
The alcoves above behind the rear wheels are 14" deep and 11" tall.
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I am trying to figure out what sub enclosure I can get for a 10" Alpine Type X

The recommended enclosure size will not fit into the trunk

My sub/box came from a friend but it's got a JL 10" and just barely fits the height of the trunk. I have to ease it in. I can measure tonight. This is not ported. A custom enclosure that is molded to the trunk would really be the best bet. More money, but you get to keep a huge portion of your trunk space.

Or, when in doubt...make one!

Measurements would be great.
I don't care about trunk space...

I'll try to remember when I get home.

I cant help with measurements as my trunk isn't stock anymore, but I will say this, go at least 1.5cf for the box tuned no higher than 36hz.

If you are gonna get something smaller and tuned higher, you'd be better of just getting one of the JBL powered setups.

My sealed box is 12 3/8" tall and about that deep as well (on the bottom). The back is tapered, so it's shorter up top. It just barely fits, I could not have an amp on top and squeeze it in, not that I would anyway.

If you keep it around that height and not too deep, you can get away with a longer box. It's just awkward getting the thing in the trunk with such a small opening.

This is what I have and, after shoving some padding in the rear deck lid for the rattles, it sounds fantastic.

http://mediacdn.jlaudio.com/media/mf...09e7dbc94f.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img832/470/img9523w.jpg

http://www.jlaudio.com/cs110rg-w3v3-...-systems-93195

^Are you just using heavy duty velcro to keep everything in place? It seemed to me the carpet behind the seats is a bit floppy for this.

Look at my build..
Message me for info on how I did it!!!

I have a 1sq ported box with a type-r 10" in my imprezza, to my shocked it fits perfect in my fr-s I can take some measurements if you like. its a hair small for a type-r or type-s but if you add a little polyfill it does the trick.

Amp was bolted to rear seat. Don't know exactly how because a shop did it. Feels very sturdy though.

Here are some pics of my setup:

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/blo41.JPG

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/blo43.JPG

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/blo46.JPG

The box itself:

http://simplicity.elitecaraudio.org/blo71.JPG

Fully usable trunk still

I tried putting 2 10" kicker that comes with a encloused box but it wouldn't fit inside the entrance area! I thought 10" would be small enough.. anyone know what size the box should be max (height?) to get it in the trunk?

ps it was these kickers: http://carphonix.ca/wp-content/uploa...05/10DC102.jpg

I say either go to a professional shop and have a proper box built, or buy something that is made for the car like the JL Stealthbox:

http://mediacdn.jlaudio.com/media/mf...a39f14ccf8.jpg

Having an oversized box looks ghetto and bigger is not always better.

Brian

My reply a few posts above yours:

That's a box for a single 10". Width can be an issue (that's what she said). In the center of the trunk, there is a small gap above the box, but when I push it all the way to the passenger side, snugged up against the rear seat, the top is a squeeze, due to the bracing above the trunk having a bit of an arc to it. So the extreme ends are lower than the middle by a small bit.

For me, this helps keep the box in place, with my tool bag next to it. Bag has mega velcro, so it won't budge, and the car can't accelerate hard enough to push the sub back to the rear anyway.

This is all just to tide me over until I build something similar to what Brian posted.

Which single 10" do you have? do you think that a single is enough bass for you?

i just installed a 10" Pioneer TS-W254R in an old ported box (~1.5 cu ft) and i think it's perfect for the car.

got it from here: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...-TS-W254R.html

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/...2016.44.47.jpg

no pics of it installed yet, but i'll take some in the coming days.

Thats the dumbest thing i've ever heard.... a bigger box is more efficient and will drop lower and get louder with less power. Not everyone cares about trunk space.

You, sir are an idiot. I said bigger is not always better, and you have to re-emphasize on the word "louder". A subwoofer's functionality and performance is not measured solely on loudness.

im talking about your comment a big speaker box is ghetto... what the hell does a big enclosure have to do with being or looking ghetto? you are the idiot here because you make idiotic statements.

WTH, arguing over a box...

I had a pro install in my GT86:

http://sphotos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...47062632_n.jpg

This way, I don't lose any boot space.

Thats pretty!

Cheers. :)

Here's a bit of my install:
http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...83706840_n.jpg

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http://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphoto...12413229_n.jpg

I did a pro-install as well - 2 JL 8 in. I have enough trunk space to fit a gym bag left, which works just fine as I get a rental if I'm taking a trip. There is a thread of mine in the audio section. Sounds amazing with an upgraded HU!

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Sounds like you have a transmission line.

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Where did you get your sub box from? its pretty sweet

Audison and Hertz, GOOD STUFF! I have all Audison, 3 ways up front, sub back, hertz amp, DNX890HD HU etc.. etc... fantastic products!

Does any knows if this one https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01BLW6022/ will fit on the trunk under the passenger sit?