Recent content by funk_drummer

Noticed my sub wasn't working. Checked the fuse in the power wire, all good. Checked the fuses in the amp, all three were blown. Replaced the fuses, started the car, as soon as the amp powered on there was some crackling and smoke coming out of both sides. Shut the car off. Fuses are still...

This is my first swing at any kind of install.  My 300 has a 'decent' stock system, just lacked some bottom end.  My goal was to add quality bass in a box that is easy to remove if needed.  I didn't want to shake the earth.  Just wanted to know it was there when the volume was low and feel it...

This is it installed.  Very happy with how it came out.

I have to start off by thanking the moderators of this site for this site and everyone who takes the time to post helpful info.  I started my journey wanting a 12", but ended up going with a 10" and I'm incredibly happy with it.  I ran this box today for a few hours today before I carpeted it. ...

Found my answers.

I'm going to add bracing to the real thing.  Your signature cracks me up!

After an incredible journey of research, videos, reading, talking, searching...all the things, I have my enclosure designed.  Huge shout out to fithwheel for help in this, among may others on this board.  Here is my design for a Dayton 10" HO dual voice coil driver with an NVX 760W amp.  Box...

I only mentioned 1.5 cu ft for the Dayton because that's what the manufacturer suggested.  If you have a way to run some mock ups, I'd totally appreciate it. I'm in no hurry.  Open to the proper box size and $200 or less driver for mostly rock in the trunk of my car.  Thanks so much!!

I hear you saying I need to experiment myself. I wish I knew more about where to start. I kinda feel like finally making some decisions is the starting point. I’m happy to look at other drivers. That’s why I’m here, to pick the brains of those more knowledgeable than I. 

System update...I found a JX1000/1 locally, so that's going to be my amp.  It can run 500W at 4 ohm or 1000W at 2 ohm.  Was going between the Infinity 1000W and the Dayton 10" Reference HO-44.  With the amp nailed down I think I'll spend the extra money for the Dayton.  Just need a nice ported...

I wanted to keep the box at a size where I could fold down the rear seat to use the pass through if possible. That is a 2.04 cu ft box. I could go up to 3.4 cu ft if necessary.  If going one way or the other gives me amazing bass I would consider that. I’m not needing too loud. A 10 or 12 would...

You’ve been pushing a 10 for me and I have to give it heavy consideration. I’m sure you know more about it than me. When I go around to local shops I’ve heard some 10 recommendations as well. I never know if they are trying to make a sale or if they mean it. When they play songs I like I’m not...

Yea man, I appreciate what you are saying.  I'll have someone design something for sure.  Now, where is that dude?

Driver might come down to the enclosure size.  1.36 is a lot different than 2.5 cuft.  If I can get the same sound from a smaller box, I would prefer that.

So basically any combination of drivers and amps I have will get me where I want to go in the right enclosure?  I was going to build a sealed box and put a properly sized flared port in it.  At least that's what I was going to do.  I thought it was that simple, but maybe not.  I'll search for...