So I guess the pragmatic answer would be that for all practical purposes the amp will probably be fine mounted on the sub as long as it's solidly constructed, however, mounting it elsewhere would be ideal as it will be out of sight and will not be subjected to direct sub vibration.

 

My sub originally just sat in place as well, but I didn't like that arrangement. It was sliding around and falling over-it bent my amp's rca connectors. It turns out that the stock tiedown strap, (mine was black/gray and was in a plastic baggie in the foam seperator under the rear floor) fit perfectly around the box and easily tied it down to the anchor point. Now my sub can only pivot about 5°, but it cannot move and the strap would at least slow it down in an accident.

 

Remember those child seat PSAs, a 20 lb baby could become 400 lb of force in a crash. Would the seat hold 40lb subwoofer box? Probably, but would you wanna find out it wouldn't? Velco doesn't require a significant amount of force to break free. And if it's to the rear rug, the rug isn't secured to anything. Velco will keep the sub from rolling or sliding when going around a corner but it won't stop the sub from coming to the front during an accident. Secure you box in your box!!!

 

I wonder if I could fit this baby into a child safety seat?? LOL LOL Gotta have one special made.... jh





ps.. this baby doesnt move an inch.. I have to wrestle it to move it around!! wheeewwwwww a workout!!!

 

Got the sub/amp installed and it sounds beyond amazing. Earth-shaking bass yet very clear and precise. Love the convenient SubWoofer Control function on the Pioneer Premium headunit. I can get a nice even mix when driving around or crank up the boom with the turn of a ****. I didn't add any dynamat at all and no rattles so I'm really happy about that. The box is so heavy it isn't going anywhere so I'm not worried about securing it. Should the sub become airborne, it's much too big to fit in the gap between the roof and the top of the rear seats. It'll fly out the rear window before it comes into the cabin area.

 

Hmmm... that little latch mechanism on the fold-down rear seats doesn't look particularly strong to me. I wonder if it can hold back a 50lb sub box in a frontal impact? Nylon tie-down straps are cheap insurance.

 

Item number: 130172470262 this is a very cool box from USD AUDIO for gen 2 XB check it out on ebay[/list]

 

Let's see some pictures of this wonder box!!!!!!! jh

 

 

Since we're posting subwoofer boxes...



One Orion H2 12.2 in a 4th order bandpass powered by a Directed 2400d at 4ohms. Sub was seeing about 1000watts.

It was loud. Then my amp went up in smoke. Now I have to get it fixed.

I stillw ant louder.

 

nice matrixvo1.... a tad bigger than mine over all..... is that a 12 inch woofer or a 10? It sure looks sweeet, much better than my plain jane.... jh

 

Thanks jimmbomb. I like yours. It's clean and compact. Mine's a 12" RF Punch Stage 2.

 

For the sub set in the "floor" of the cargo area, did you need to fully remove your spare? Also, if you would have had two subs would you have been able to set them in the floor closer to the outside walls? Maybe even using the storage bins for depth and an enclosure angling the subs towards the center of the cargo area?

I'm not great with 3d placement, so I can look at something and think it'll work but will just end up wasting hours with a dremmel...

Madode

 

You may be interested in the enclosure from elemental designs. I know I'd be all over it if I wasn't into super loud rediculous bass.

 

I'm having problems figuring out which wire on the factory deck to splice up to for the 12-volt wire to the amp. I got the power cable installed, it was easy I came in that rubber grommett in the drivers floor, wasn't aware of the one behind the glove box. I also need to know how to hook up the factory rca cables from the amp to my factory deck. I know it's time to upgrade but Santa can't come quick enough for me to wait I NEED THE BOOM NOW...LOL

Please any tips reply to my mobile email cause I'm anxious, riding around with all the install tools waiting for the knowledge to pop everything together. So hit me at

iphone1977@yahoo.com

Thanks

 

i'm running my sub like jimmbomb. mine doesn't jump or slide at all. and with mounting the amp to the sub box... its your call. the MDF board that these boxes are made from don't transfer a lot of vibration to other items touching or mounted to it... ie, an amp mounted to it.

 

hey guyz I'm thinking about putting in a Bazooka what do you guyz think? i don't want nothing out of hand just something small that wont take to much room and get some good clean, deep bass.....

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Bazoo...oductDetail.do

 

If thats what your budget allows, then go for it! If you can afford more bucks for more bass, then you ought to consider going a different route. About "good, clean, deep bass"...... I cant tell ya, cause I have never heard a bazooka sub going.. sorry... & good luck! jh