Regular Cab Subs
05-03-2012, 02:20 PM
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05-03-2012, 08:25 PM
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I ran the components in the doors behind the grilles in my extended cab and they sounded great. I also ran 5.25's in the rear doors, so it was plenty loud for me. I just don't think a set of 6.5's in the doors will be loud enough.
I have never heard of an PDF baffle, have any pictures of yours? I plan to remove the carpet and deaden the entire cab to include the doors. I was told the kick panels didn't sound too good, so I was going to stay away from them.
I have never heard of an PDF baffle, have any pictures of yours? I plan to remove the carpet and deaden the entire cab to include the doors. I was told the kick panels didn't sound too good, so I was going to stay away from them.
If you run enough power to a component set, one set should be plenty loud inside the cab, but not going to be able to fill a parking lot with sound when you pull up. For example, I'm running a three way active front setup that has 190 watts rms going to each my 6.5" mid-basses, 90 going to each 4" midrange, and 90 going to each tweeter, and it's enough to make me want to get out of the truck when it's running ***** out.
For the MDF baffle, I'm talking about cutting a speaker ring out of MDF and screwing that between the metal of your inner door and the speaker. This will help to further deaden the panel, and give you a very solid surface for the speaker to mount to.
05-03-2012, 08:40 PM
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Just my personal experience/opinions...
If a regular sub fits...why go shallow?
Shallows cost more.
Shallows move less.
Shallows need SAME airspace (in most cases)
The bass, which is meant to be a deeper note, isnt very deep. I personally see no reason to EVER purchase a shallow sub...especially in a truck. RC, EC, or CC.
Now, if you dont care about the bass (why bother anyway?) then sure, go shallow. 99% of ppl think because its shallow, it takes less air space, so they make a small box, and in the end, they want more.
See the pics of the guy's RC and he has an EC downfire box behind the seat? He doesnt need shallows. And I bet those sound better than the TW5s, and they are a FRACTION of the cost and are much more effecient.
If a regular sub fits...why go shallow?
Shallows cost more.
Shallows move less.
Shallows need SAME airspace (in most cases)
The bass, which is meant to be a deeper note, isnt very deep. I personally see no reason to EVER purchase a shallow sub...especially in a truck. RC, EC, or CC.
Now, if you dont care about the bass (why bother anyway?) then sure, go shallow. 99% of ppl think because its shallow, it takes less air space, so they make a small box, and in the end, they want more.
See the pics of the guy's RC and he has an EC downfire box behind the seat? He doesnt need shallows. And I bet those sound better than the TW5s, and they are a FRACTION of the cost and are much more effecient.
Your preference is definitely biased against shallow subs, but many people refuse to lose any cargo capacity, or seating area so a shallow mount sub is what they need, and will work perfectly fine for someone who isn't looking to have over-the-top bass (which most of those people are fine making some concessions for the need for bass).
I'm not at all saying a shallow mount is better all around than a standard sub, but it's a viable option for someone looking to preserve their space.
x2, the engine-turn looks great.
05-04-2012, 10:11 AM
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Thanks everyone for the posts, information, and pictures!
At this point, I am going to get a Probox. I can't find anyone that has them in stock, but I will keep looking. If anybody knows where to buy one, please post a link. I have a set of older JL Audio W0's I am going install in them and run them off a JL 500/1.
I wanted to do the pods on the door, but after thinking about it more, I am going to try the kick panels and see how they sound. I have a JL 300/4 powering a set of Quartz 6.5 and 5.25 components. Hopefully it sounds good.
At this point, I am going to get a Probox. I can't find anyone that has them in stock, but I will keep looking. If anybody knows where to buy one, please post a link. I have a set of older JL Audio W0's I am going install in them and run them off a JL 500/1.
I wanted to do the pods on the door, but after thinking about it more, I am going to try the kick panels and see how they sound. I have a JL 300/4 powering a set of Quartz 6.5 and 5.25 components. Hopefully it sounds good.
