Sub enclosure Ideas ?!

[AppocAlexx]

Throwing around some sub enclosure ideas and would like to see some feedback on what yall think.

1. I have seen only one person on the forum do the first idea I had. Building an enclosure that fits in the rear driver side quarter panel in the cargo area. The only things that I don't like is that it will be a 10" or 12" sub and be hitting whoever sits in the 3 row area with all the sound and then I'm sure this area will rattle like crazy and may be more work to get it not to. I added a pic from when I took apart this area the other day, it would be where the spare jack area is.



2. New idea today was looking into building an enclosure for 2 or 3 8" subs to reduce weight as well as looking for heavier duty shocks to support the weight. Im really interested in doing this. I feel that it would be best for saving space and keeping the sound from directly hitting people. Im going to be doing research on this and will look at taking apart the hatch and looking at what i can get rid of or need to make this happen.

3. This idea could be a good one as well the would save space and keep the sound from directly facing people. Adding an 8" sub to each door. The only thing with this is getting all the wiring and right kind of speaker to handle the kind of air space they will using. This is the most plausible idea I feel that I should do just more work than I would like to do and will also be the most expensive of the 5 so far. This being the most and #3 being the second most expensive.

4. The obvious options is the console enclosures front and/or back (if i ever get the captains seats for 2nd row) but the last few enclosure iv heard underneath the consoles in other SUV/Trucks did not sound too great to me. They did sound ok but I like a certain kind of bass along with being able to adjust the level enough to have a good bang when driving around by myself.

5. The easiest of the 5 so far is building an enclosure that will fit behind the 3rd row seats. This would be 2 or 3 shallow mounts with a ported enclosure. The only thing is i will have to do the math and see how much air space i will need for this set up and will see about how tall it will need to be.

So whats up, any one around here done some of these as custom jobs your self? Pics and links would be great. Thanks.


-Alex

 

[LADenali]

I like your thoughts. I'm beginning to regret my install as I would like to retain some space in the rear for storage. I figured I would do the same in removing the plastic panels and making custom fiberglass or wood side panels. Also wanted to remove the spare from the bottom and drop the rear area to make additional space for an amp. And I figured one 15" or 18" would suffice in making bass. This is a pic of my current setup.

 

[AppocAlexx]

dang thats nice but iv gotta have the seat and or cargo. I never thought about the spare area. Eventually I want a replacement rear bumper with a swing out spare mount. That may be an option but would have to wait till I got the bumper or at least somewhere for the spare to be.

 

[Fosscore]

@AppocAlexx

Not sure if you have seen this thread. Another super custom idea, even if not the actual application that you are looking for....or the balls to do this. I certainly don't.

http://www.tahoeyukonforum.com/threads/custom-rear-storage-compartment.66076/

 

[AppocAlexx]

That would be nice but would have to get the rear bumper first for a spare tire relocation or the hitch mounted spare tire swing out. Too much work not enough time for me right now.

 

[Fosscore]

I know it is out there but remembered seeing it and thought I'd just throw it into the mix.

 

[AppocAlexx]

On other forums iv seen guys cut out way more than that for storage and other mods. Have not seen one for a sub enclosure, yet. Never know maybe someone will get the urge to do it one day, if not already been done and just have not found it yet. Im sure its out there somewhere in the infinite forums of custom jobs. lol

 

[Fosscore]

Too right man. Good luck.

 

[Jesburban]

I just went through this myself, trying to decide between the options. I ended up getting the stealthbox on ebay for $400, and I'm so glad I did. It sounds incredible, unless you're doing a large box in the rear, I cant imagine the other openings delivering the same sound quality.

I have 2 12's in a subthump box in my D-max, and the stealthbox sounds better and hit's harder. I was pretty blown away with how good the base sounds from it. I had one years ago in the older style center console, and there's no comparison to the newer one.

Install was really easy, a little work tightening bolts from under the truck in a tight space, but pretty straight forward. The only negative, is the sound is really geared for the front stage, and not nearly as impressive sitting in the back seats. This didnt matter to me, it might to others.

 

[BigDaddy13440]

Throwing around some sub enclosure ideas and would like to see some feedback on what yall think.

1. I have seen only one person on the forum do the first idea I had. Building an enclosure that fits in the rear driver side quarter panel in the cargo area. The only things that I don't like is that it will be a 10" or 12" sub and be hitting whoever sits in the 3 row area with all the sound and then I'm sure this area will rattle like crazy and may be more work to get it not to. I added a pic from when I took apart this area the other day, it would be where the spare jack area is.



2. New idea today was looking into building an enclosure for 2 or 3 8" subs to reduce weight as well as looking for heavier duty shocks to support the weight. Im really interested in doing this. I feel that it would be best for saving space and keeping the sound from directly hitting people. Im going to be doing research on this and will look at taking apart the hatch and looking at what i can get rid of or need to make this happen.

3. This idea could be a good one as well the would save space and keep the sound from directly facing people. Adding an 8" sub to each door. The only thing with this is getting all the wiring and right kind of speaker to handle the kind of air space they will using. This is the most plausible idea I feel that I should do just more work than I would like to do and will also be the most expensive of the 5 so far. This being the most and #3 being the second most expensive.

4. The obvious options is the console enclosures front and/or back (if i ever get the captains seats for 2nd row) but the last few enclosure iv heard underneath the consoles in other SUV/Trucks did not sound too great to me. They did sound ok but I like a certain kind of bass along with being able to adjust the level enough to have a good bang when driving around by myself.

5. The easiest of the 5 so far is building an enclosure that will fit behind the 3rd row seats. This would be 2 or 3 shallow mounts with a ported enclosure. The only thing is i will have to do the math and see how much air space i will need for this set up and will see about how tall it will need to be.

So whats up, any one around here done some of these as custom jobs your self? Pics and links would be great. Thanks.


-Alex

I'm doing this exact thing with my Suburban. I tore out everything behind the second row of sets, and am in the process of fabbing up an enclosure for two 10" subs. Preliminary calculations will get me just shy of 3.8 square feet gross, a little more than what I need for the two Powerbass S-10's I'm putting in. The S-10's need just about 1.5 cubes each for optimal output, and a slotted port 22" in cross-sectional area and 16" deep will get me a tuning frequency of 35Hz, with a -3dB point at 33Hz. Have used 6 cans of spray foam to fill in between the inner and outer skins of the quarter panel, plenty sturdy enough, as I'm "only" going to push 250 watts to each of the 10's (Lightning Audio 1000.1 D, running @ 2 ohms, 500watts RMS). Will be using PowerGrab adhesive to hold the 3/4" 7-ply plywood panels to the steel, and siliconing the crap out of every joint. As it'll be ported, it'll reduce the stress on the adhesive joints, won't have to risk all the joints separating.


I previously did the same thing with my '96 Tahoe, except I did BOTH sides, stuck a Celestion AD15 in each corner. Netted about 1.8 cubes for each, and had the Powerbass S-10's firing downward in a center console (2.8 cu ft, tuned to 40Hz), along with an amp rack for (3) amps, a cap and a distribution block.



Don't worry about beefing up the suspension to handle any enclosure, unless it's going to be huge, like 400 lbs or more. If you were going to wall off behind the second row, then yes, by all means, beef everything up. But unless you will have a box from floor to ceiling with (4) 15's or 18's in it..... don't bother.

As far as putting an 8" in each door... it can be done, but you'll have to completely seal a section of each door, with zero air leaks. And you'll have to use a sub specifically meant for small, sealed enclosures. Probably a helluva lot more involved and expensive than doing the rear quarter panel.