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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 10:10 AM
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Any feedback on the JL audio steathbox.GOOD?BAD?

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/products_s...hp?fit_id=1611
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 06:07 PM
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I had a JL stealthbox in my other car and love it. If I didn't already have my system installed, this would be a no brainer for me. Does anyone know how much it costs?
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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I'm sure its a great piece, if you're not into the DIY stuff, and you don't need a showy glass set up, this is also a no brainer for me, very clean.
Old Nov 16, 2008 | 11:27 PM
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It still allows you to open your spare tire hatch, etc? Where can you buy one? i'm interested
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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I'm pretty sure any authorized JL dealer can order you one... The install looks pretty easy too. JL only rates it a 1 out of 5 for difficulty.
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 01:35 AM
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Quick google search revealed this:

https://specialistscaraudio.com/prod...cat=52&page=16
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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looks pretty sick considering its JL and it doesnt take up a lot of space... not bad at all
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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-$600, ouch. I have a 8 inch shallow pioneer sub under my seat which only ended up costing around $160, its alright for what it is, i miss my 12 sometimes though.
Old Nov 17, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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My box was half the price of that and i think looks a whole lot better

Old Nov 18, 2008 | 01:38 AM
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that indeed does look better...
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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where did you get that box???
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 03:07 AM
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I'm interested too!
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:18 AM
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James at Super Autobacs made it for me, if we can get enough interest we might have some molds made up to mass produce the box should be alot cheaper then the Jl box and you would have your choice in vinyl and woofer. Sorry if i jacked the thred, you can check my install at https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=242327
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:22 AM
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Is that a 10" or 12"
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:39 AM
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Its a 10", He might be able to do a 12" ,i wanted to retain as much trunk space as possible and be able to get to my spare tire so i went with a 10"
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:47 AM
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cool thats kinda what I was thinking. Do you know how much cubic feet of space it has
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:53 AM
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hey said .75, the woofer i have actually likes a bigger ported box, but i pretty much got it for free so i cant complain, i wanted to try a woofer that was made for less airspace like a jl or kicker to see how it sounded
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:54 AM
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I am 100% interested on the kit "James" made. I am close to Autobacs too (one on stanton).
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:56 AM
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oh wow I would have never thought...... how does it sound? how many watts rms is that sub
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 05:09 AM
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500 RMS 1000 max

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