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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Ok guys... I'm somewhat new to the audio side of things. I SEARCHED alot first lol.

I'm looking at building a sub box like the ED stealth one, but I want to put like 2-10's or I think I saw somewhere somebody put 3-8's or something. Anyways, I've never built a box before. What should I make this out of? I'm no expert with fiberglass, so unless someone can convince me I'm capable of building that, thats outta the picture. But would like carpeted wood work? Do I need to port it? Etc?

Kinda like this but with two 10's or three 8's or something

Old Mar 28, 2009 | 09:07 PM
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MDF wood
Old Mar 28, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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Well with 2 10s your CU is gonna be not enough to really work well,now something has not been tried by anyone.build the box to the height that the flase floor would be raised to,the edge of the trunk trim by the latch is the comman area for this,then you should be very close to be able to fit 2 10s in a box at floor level,very close,build false floor over rest of the spare and such and you might be fine.

question is you got miter saw,and table saw and router and some skill.
Old Mar 28, 2009 | 10:05 PM
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I can work with wood pretty well. And carpeting and such as well. Just fiberglass I've never tried.
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:After reading my previous post: Thats what she said.
Old Mar 29, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Hunner
I can work with wood pretty well.
TMI! (I keed, I keed.)

3 8"s maybe overkill. Go with 2 10"s. You'll definitely be fine. Go check out some shallow-mount subs.
Lastly, be prepared to deaden the hatch area or you'll rattle like a ****.
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 01:50 AM
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Are you looking for what I have in my car?:

Old Mar 30, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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holy crapppers what you have is what i need! more info please!
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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^^^more info? well here's the company's info around here, http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...s/Shallow#Home
don't know how much I believe it without hearing them or reading a review somewhere? So............ more info on them from other than a website that only promotes them someone else needs to post

maybe you FANATIX
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Originally Posted by djshway
holy crapppers what you have is what i need! more info please!
is that for 2 12's man i want one
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 06:03 PM
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No, they are two 10s. Pioneer shallow subs.

The box was custom made by a guy here on the message boards. He made a few them and I believe he can make them for you if you ask for it.

You will have to search for his thread because I forgot his screenname.

It sounds great.
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okkk kool
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Ahhh I'm at school where I can't see the pictures but I'll look as soon as I get home. Any idea what to search for?
Old Mar 30, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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Ok now I see lol. Even if you lay the carpet down can you set stuff on those? I wouldn't think so.
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Originally Posted by Hunner
Ok now I see lol. Even if you lay the carpet down can you set stuff on those? I wouldn't think so.
If you are worried about that, just do not cut the hard trunk cover. That why there will be more protection on the subs.
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wheres the links
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