Stereo & Electronics - What other sub box options do i have???

So i am picking up a set of 12' Kicker pro compVRs. They are in a kicker box. my original intent was to put them in a pair of stealth boxes from Kee Audio, but after reading the specs, those boxes dont have enough air volume for the subs. since i want to be able to use my t-tops, im almost forced into buying the dual 12 t-top box from subthump right? Are there any other options out there? maybe someone else has designed a stealth box with more air volume? any help is appreciated. Thanks!

I also have standard dual 12" sub enclosures made from 3/4" mdf. Look here toward the bottom: http://www.keeaudio.com/id71.html
Each chamber is about 1.0ft^3 plus because of the extension into the bottom part of the hatch.

yea, i saw that as well, and im really loving the price! would you be able to make a custom box that i would still be able to store my T's back there? like the T box from subthump? if so, what kinda price would i be looking at?

A custom T-top box would end up being about the same price as Subthumps honestly if not slightly more. Of course I could make one. The hatch boxes are prefabbed but good quality as I made sure they were a decent box before I would list them.

Not to go againts KEE AUDIO's boxes but if you want more of a custom look try looking into a place called Subthump. Theo KEE AUDIO's boxes are much cheaper and better bang for the buck!


:google:Subthump!


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a192/gordon0652/DSCF0336.jpg

Yea you don't really have a choice with a pair of 12s... you aren't really "forced" into buying the dual 12 box that interferes with the racks - a little research might have prevented this.

The only way you will get more air out of a stealth box is using fiberglass and extending the box whichever way possible and as close as possible to the "terrain" - even then, mounting depth may be an issue for you, and you can only come out so far before that interferes with t-top storage as well.

Could always go dual 10s?

Not to go againts KEE AUDIO's boxes but if you want more of a custom look try looking into a place called Subthump. Theo KEE AUDIO's boxes are much cheaper and better bang for the buck!

I agree that the Subthump enclosures are more of a custom look! They make an excellent product. Mine are a more basic enclosure with the exception of my stealth enclosures.

Not to go againts KEE AUDIO's boxes but if you want more of a custom look try looking into a place called Subthump. Theo KEE AUDIO's boxes are much cheaper and better bang for the buck!


:google:Subthump!


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a192/gordon0652/DSCF0336.jpg

in my OP i said i was wandering if there was anything else out there besides the subthump box... i know they have good stuff, i have seen there products.

Yea you don't really have a choice with a pair of 12s... you aren't really "forced" into buying the dual 12 box that interferes with the racks - a little research might have prevented this.

The only way you will get more air out of a stealth box is using fiberglass and extending the box whichever way possible and as close as possible to the "terrain" - even then, mounting depth may be an issue for you, and you can only come out so far before that interferes with t-top storage as well.

Could always go dual 10s?

I got the subs and box with amp for an insane deal. friend of mine is selling it to me cuz she doesnt want it in the trunk of her lexus anymore. so i picked it up. i guess ill just have to save a lil bit for the subthump box.

in my OP i said i was wandering if there was anything else out there besides the subthump box... i know they have good stuff, i have seen there products.

oops, sorry man didnt see that.

Subthump used to make a box called, Millhouse. It replaces the factory fold-down divider. When you put the t-tops in the trunk, you fold over the box. I have one. It`s pictured in my thread on here, but not a detailed pic of it, though.

I have 2 - 12 inch kicker l7's new in box's never used and 2 - Rockford fosgat Punch 5002 amps new in box's never used and a sub thump t-top box for the 12" L7's wanna buy it :p

oops, sorry man didnt see that.

its all good man

I made a box that holds 2 10's and my amp between the two.. It bolts down in the cargo hook holes once they're removed... You might want to consider making your own and fabbing it to sit there... I still have my entire trunk space.. Not sure if anyone already mentioned this type of box but I figured I'd throw it out there...

I made a box that holds 2 10's and my amp between the two.. It bolts down in the cargo hook holes once they're removed... You might want to consider making your own and fabbing it to sit there... I still have my entire trunk space.. Not sure if anyone already mentioned this type of box but I figured I'd throw it out there...

any pics? sounds interesting...

I fabbed one up awhile back for someone that sat up there for a single Fi10. It was ported. I had my amp in the way so use your imagination and the picture wasn't that great but here's what it looked like and where it was mounted. I took these pictures for reference. I think this is kinda what Slvr00Bird was refering to as far as location.
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i13/walking-dead/enclosure.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i13/walking-dead/enclosure2.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i13/walking-dead/enclosure3.jpg

thats a def possibility. Id be able to use my back seat area, and still have ttop storage. Thanks for the pics! and thanks for all the other input, its greatly appreciated!

i know many ppl who have sub boxes there on rear shelf but u must without a doubt mount it securely or in an accident it will kill someone no joke

thanks for the advice!

uhh...I can show you a way to do it I think. Are you wanting ported or sealed? also, what's the air space required?

uhh...I can show you a way to do it I think. Are you wanting ported or sealed? also, what's the air space required?

sealed box volume: 1.0-4.6 cu. ft.
ported box volume: 1.75-2.25 cu. ft.

I was originally going sealed, but i could go either way. this "way" that you speak of, where are you talking about putting the subs?

Well I built this box for 1 12 tat fits down in the cargo well. I doesn't take up all the space but I think you could mod the box design for 2 12s

[QUOTE=KEE AUDIO;8888647]I fabbed one up awhile back for someone that sat up there for a single Fi10. It was ported. I had my amp in the way so use your imagination and the picture wasn't that great but here's what it looked like and where it was mounted. I took these pictures for reference. I think this is kinda what Slvr00Bird was refering to as far as location.


Yea, that's the location I'm talking about.. I'll upload picks tomorrow of my setup.. and it is very secure seeing how it is mounted to the car usuing the holes that the luggage anchors used to be in... I just removed them and bolted down the box.. It's a freaking tank..

Yea, that's the location I'm talking about.. I'll upload picks tomorrow of my setup.. and it is very secure seeing how it is mounted to the car usuing the holes that the luggage anchors used to be in... I just removed them and bolted down the box.. It's a freaking tank..[/QUOTE]

Awesome, thanks.

Yea, that's the location I'm talking about.. I'll upload picks tomorrow of my setup.. and it is very secure seeing how it is mounted to the car usuing the holes that the luggage anchors used to be in... I just removed them and bolted down the box.. It's a freaking tank..

Awesome, thanks.[/QUOTE]

Sorry, didn't get around to it today.. I will for sure tomorrow.. take a pic with the iphone and email to myself adn then photobucket it..

F me.. I didn't get around to it today.. someone post in here tomorrow or pm me as a reminder.. I will, just never seem to remember until it's dark out.. :mad:

F me.. I didn't get around to it today.. someone post in here tomorrow or pm me as a reminder.. I will, just never seem to remember until it's dark out.. :mad:

haha, its all good man. ill shoot you a PM around lunch tomorrow. Thanks for the help.

haha, its all good man. ill shoot you a PM around lunch tomorrow. Thanks for the help.

Sounds good buddy.. not problem.. anything I can do to help.. :D

Here ya go... finally remembered.. haha

Cars a little dirty and the wires could be tucked it but it was raining out so I figured I'd just get the pics to give you an idea...

In retro spec I wish I would have made the wires come out the side of the box or somewhere where they wouldn't bee seen at all.. or wish I would have recessed the amp.. Oh well, there's always improvements for the next box.. :eyes:... I'd really like to make a fiberglass one next though..

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg14/Slvr00Bird/IMG_0042.jpg?t=1205853147

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg14/Slvr00Bird/IMG_0043.jpg?t=1205853173

http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg14/Slvr00Bird/IMG_0044.jpg?t=1205853214

Oh... I also thought about mounting the amp on the back side of it.. I'm still thinking about putting another one there since my amp seems to be too weak after I switched head units...??? Oh well..

Good luck and lemme know what you think.

i cant see the pics on my work comp :cry: Damn gov comp, lol. Ill look it up as soon as i get home. Thanks for posting them up!

that looks really nice. and like you said, there is room for improvement, or just simple modifications. I think im going to look into making something that could go on the shelf, roughly based off the pictures you posted and the ones KEE posted earlier. Ive never made a sub box before, but thats half the fun! thanks again for the help and ideas. if anyone has anymore input or wants to post some pics of custom setups, please let me know!