Console Sub?

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I installed a factory 00-02 sub box in my 2006 rear quarter panel. It has a Rockford sub and amp. I had to line everything with sound deadner due to pinging in the sheet metal.

I then wired the factory console sub the the Rockford amp. The factory console sub came to life after being wired to the aftermarket amp!

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I also found that MB Quart makes a sub that fits the factory sub box really well. I’ve installed a few of these with good results.
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What Rockford sub is that?

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In my 03 tahoe (with bose) I gutted the center console amp and sub, and then made a custom fit box with an 8" kicker. It is just enough bass and it is right up front where you can feel it.
I used to have two 10" infinity subs a long time ago, but that took up space in the rear. This is much much better, and depending on how you make it, there's a nice opportunity for small hidden storage underneath your cup holders where no one would think to look.20190716_140010_IMG_4988.JPG 20190722_224610_IMG_5032.JPG 20190723_092710_IMG_5036.JPG 20190723_093004_IMG_5037.JPG
 

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In my 03 tahoe (with bose) I gutted the center console amp and sub, and then made a custom fit box with an 8" kicker. It is just enough bass and it is right up front where you can feel it.
I used to have two 10" infinity subs a long time ago, but that took up space in the rear. This is much much better, and depending on how you make it, there's a nice opportunity for small hidden storage underneath your cup holders where no one would think to look.View attachment 250203 View attachment 250204 View attachment 250205 View attachment 250206
Pretty slick! Nice job. Have a pic of it inside the console with the cupholder out?
 

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Thanks. Yup just took one for ya. The gap is between the back of the sub box and the front of the console compartment. It is deep and several inches wide, and I have some extra speaker cloth in there for a nice comfy storage spot, positioned just right to quickly reach in there.
I had to build a mock-up box with cardboard to get the sub box dimensions just right. It took me two days of building and I almost gave up, I am very happy I didn't.20200616_165215.jpg 20200616_165229.jpg
 

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Thanks. Yup just took one for ya. The gap is between the back of the sub box and the front of the console compartment. It is deep and several inches wide, and I have some extra speaker cloth in there for a nice comfy storage spot, positioned just right to quickly reach in there.
I had to build a mock-up box with cardboard to get the sub box dimensions just right. It took me two days of building and I almost gave up, I am very happy I didn't.View attachment 250208 View attachment 250209
That's awesome. I added the Bose console to my 03, which originally had the jump seat. I took the amp out snd wired the factory Bose sub to my non Bose setup. I like yours much better!
 

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That's awesome. I added the Bose console to my 03, which originally had the jump seat. I took the amp out snd wired the factory Bose sub to my non Bose setup. I like yours much better!

Thanks. I used to have a pioneer head unit connected to the stock bose system, bypassed the bose amp, and had an infinity amp just to the 2 infinity subs. When I had an issue where my headunit would not turn itself off, I thought it would be a good idea to go back in and really refresh the whole system.
I put a new pioneer head unit in, alpine amp under one of my rear captains seats, rewired all new door speakers, tweeters, and larger d-pillar speakers. The bose amp space under the console is just empty space now, I wanted my amp to be easily accessible and stay cool. My cuts on the center console aren't the cleanest but it is structurally sound and hidden anyways.
The sound is amazing and I love everything about it. Also having android auto is the greatest.
 

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Nice work. That’s similar to the one I bought for my center console in my 08 Silverado but it takes a 10”. I’m running a JL and it hits pretty hard. You could sell those on eBay.
 

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Thanks. I used to have a pioneer head unit connected to the stock bose system, bypassed the bose amp, and had an infinity amp just to the 2 infinity subs. When I had an issue where my headunit would not turn itself off, I thought it would be a good idea to go back in and really refresh the whole system.
I put a new pioneer head unit in, alpine amp under one of my rear captains seats, rewired all new door speakers, tweeters, and larger d-pillar speakers. The bose amp space under the console is just empty space now, I wanted my amp to be easily accessible and stay cool. My cuts on the center console aren't the cleanest but it is structurally sound and hidden anyways.
The sound is amazing and I love everything about it. Also having android auto is the greatest.
Wish I had the skills to make a box like that.
 

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