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Old Sep 2, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mandos
1/2" MDF is usable on smaller subs. The SQ10 isn't going to create massive amounts of pressure, 1/2" = ok.

Volume w/ sub on that box is at .36 cubic feet.
Good to know about the MDF and 0.36 that's tiny but in par with specs which is cool.
Old Sep 2, 2006 | 07:13 PM
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We designed a slim speaker that would work in small enclosures....small sub + big box = stupid

And no, the box is the same...I don't have a painted one, that's an RSX box painted...just used to show the paint
Old Sep 2, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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I think this Pioneer TS-SW2541D Sub would work pretty well with the enclosure your building too. It only has a 3" mounting depth, hopefully I can find someone to make the box for me. But how much did the box cost to make????
Old Sep 2, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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Box by itself painted, $150.
Old Sep 2, 2006 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mandos
Box by itself painted, $150.
do i smell a group buy?
Old Sep 3, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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watching this. Great work mandos!
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:51 AM
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The box look like a great idea, but can u put the board back on? will the sub cause the board to rattle making nasty sounds?
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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The stock floor piece still folds down, the mat, if you have it, can go back on.

Doesn't cause any weird rattling, sounds damn good
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:04 PM
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http://www.edesignaudio.com/edv2/ele...s_customtc.php

Video as proof
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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that is realllly awesome

great work
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:16 PM
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how loud is it though? it's only 1 10" in a sealed box, i just can't see it doing very much. i have a 10" alpine type R in a 2 ft ported box and with 300 watts it's only gettin to about 124 db's. so i just don't see this setup being to loud.

but i do love how it's hidden and you still have your whole trunk which isn't very big to begin with.
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 07:23 PM
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i don't think the point is to be loud...the point is to get some good clean bass to compliment any system. I had an 8 in my mazda and it wasn't loud but my music sure sounded damn good. if you want loud bass then hidden isn't the way to go unless you are willing to sacrifice the spare tire. or take the time to make a box like the bazooka box
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Yeah, it's not there to get loud.

It's there to sound good and be an easy addition to a system, while keeping your trunk.

If people want loud, they're usually willing to give up their trunks

As for how it sounded, it sounded sweet
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 03:55 AM
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ok i gotcha, i didn't mean to offend anybody if i did.

in my last couple cars i had 2 12's in a big, heavy sealed box and downgraded to what i have now. i didn't want to use my entire trunk and weigh my car down with over 100 pounds but i still wanted some good output so i went with the setup i have now. and if i need trunk space i just unhook the speaker wires from the box and pull it out.
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 05:51 AM
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can u feel it from the front seats???????
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by bronxblaza117
can u feel it from the front seats???????
Output is actually pretty surprising from the little sucker. Easily audible from the front seats.

Would it be useful to anyone to see FR and peak SPL measurements in the Scion tC with this subwoofer / enclosure?

I think that might give some people a good idea of output and what kind of in car response you could get. any thoughts?
Old Sep 5, 2006 | 08:19 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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130.1 at 53 Hz in a car.
Old Sep 6, 2006 | 11:12 AM
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that's definitely "feelable"
Old Sep 9, 2006 | 05:16 AM
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im looking to get this same setup in my tc. is it possible to fit 2 of the SQ10's in that box enclosure??

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