Sub box recomendations.. - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

KRAZYK · 08-28-2012, 03:25 PM

I have a 12inch JL W3 that I want to put in the trunk.. problem is my box is too big for the FRS trunk. Anyone have any recommendations for a box that will fit a 12 and in the trunk?

I am thinking about cutting the box and removing about 4 or 5 inches of depth to see if I can get it to fit but then I need to worry about mounting depth for the sub.

xjohnx · 08-28-2012, 03:30 PM

It's pretty simple to build a new enclosure. Build one to fit.

KRAZYK · 08-28-2012, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by xjohnx

It's pretty simple to build a new enclosure. Build one to fit.

Yeah I am thinking about doing that.. the box I have now is ported and I know that changing the demensions of the box/port will change the frequency the port is tuned to and I dont wanna ruin the sound.

DanVIIIVI · 08-28-2012, 06:22 PM

then sell your current sub and box and buy something that will fit

Calum · 08-28-2012, 09:18 PM

With how small the interior, there's gonna be a ton of cabin gain, I highly doubt you'll need a ported box to flatten out the response. Just food for though.

KRAZYK · 08-29-2012, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DanVIIIVI

then sell your current sub and box and buy something that will fit

Thats what I am looking for..

K2 · 08-29-2012, 12:13 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10245

rmjjensen · 08-29-2012, 12:37 PM

My previous box was ported and I thought I'd lose response in the BRZ. As Calum stated - it was quite the opposite. The cabin is so small that the response in the BRZ with two sealed enclosures is actually louder then the ported setup I had.

If I were you I'd ditch the ported box and save the space for a smaller enclosure.

Also, thin subwoofers are becoming more and more popular now. You can get a GREAT subwoofer that's designed for a shallow mounting depth. Even Alpine Type R's are coming in a thin design: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-RGfru3W...=DST&XVVER=CCC

2forme · 08-29-2012, 01:39 PM

I had a pair of 12s I wanted to put in, but ultimately decided to go with 10s because a proper box for 12's would take up ALOT of the trunk space. Good luck though!

KRAZYK · 08-29-2012, 04:14 PM

Thanks guys.. I think for now I am going to break down the current ported box and make it a smaller sealed box.. If I still dont like the space it takes up I will ditch the 12 and go with maybe something like a slim 10 or just a stealth box and a 10.

koteman · 08-30-2012, 11:03 PM

If u give me dimensions I'll design u a killer box for ur subs. I'm really in to audio and design boxes all the time for fun. Plus I would love the trunk dimensions so I can start my design for a box before I get my frs

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08-28-2012, 03:25 PM	#1
KRAZYK Self Entitled Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13' Red FR-S, 12' Toyota Tundra Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 122 Thanks: 17 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sub box recomendations.. I have a 12inch JL W3 that I want to put in the trunk.. problem is my box is too big for the FRS trunk. Anyone have any recommendations for a box that will fit a 12 and in the trunk? I am thinking about cutting the box and removing about 4 or 5 inches of depth to see if I can get it to fit but then I need to worry about mounting depth for the sub.

08-29-2012, 12:37 PM	#8
rmjjensen Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited in WRB Location: Wilmington, DE Posts: 204 Thanks: 17 Thanked 86 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My previous box was ported and I thought I'd lose response in the BRZ. As Calum stated - it was quite the opposite. The cabin is so small that the response in the BRZ with two sealed enclosures is actually louder then the ported setup I had. If I were you I'd ditch the ported box and save the space for a smaller enclosure. Also, thin subwoofers are becoming more and more popular now. You can get a GREAT subwoofer that's designed for a shallow mounting depth. Even Alpine Type R's are coming in a thin design: http://www.crutchfield.com/S-RGfru3W...=DST&XVVER=CCC __________________ My Audio Build - 2 12s in a false floor and bangin. I love my BRZ

08-28-2012, 03:30 PM	#2
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08-28-2012, 06:22 PM	#4
DanVIIIVI Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 86GTS 6M Location: Australia Posts: 194 Thanks: 51 Thanked 54 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	then sell your current sub and box and buy something that will fit

08-28-2012, 09:18 PM	#5
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08-29-2012, 12:13 PM	#7
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08-29-2012, 04:14 PM	#10
KRAZYK Self Entitled Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 13' Red FR-S, 12' Toyota Tundra Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 122 Thanks: 17 Thanked 13 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks guys.. I think for now I am going to break down the current ported box and make it a smaller sealed box.. If I still dont like the space it takes up I will ditch the 12 and go with maybe something like a slim 10 or just a stealth box and a 10.

08-30-2012, 11:03 PM	#11
koteman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion frs Location: jacksonville fl Posts: 212 Thanks: 18 Thanked 57 Times in 43 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If u give me dimensions I'll design u a killer box for ur subs. I'm really in to audio and design boxes all the time for fun. Plus I would love the trunk dimensions so I can start my design for a box before I get my frs Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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