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 Probably a dumb question, but I need help....
#542921
12/27/04 10:26 AM
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Hello all,
I have a 94 xtracab pickup. I am building an enclosure for an 8" sub. I am going to put it in the storage compartment in the back-seat bench. I haven't got the sub yet. The compartment is only 8.75" wide. Here's my question: is this wide enough to fit the sub? I know it probably varies from sub to sub, but about how wide is the entire 8" sub? Is it the actual moving speaker that is 8", or is the entire unit, plastic mounting ring and all, 8" wide? Hope this makes sense. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks and happy holidays!
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Re: Probably a dumb question, but I need help....
[Re: nigeltufnel]
#542922
12/27/04 03:01 PM
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You can't just put a sub in there without an enclosure (box). It will sound like complete garbage.
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Re: Probably a dumb question, but I need help....
[Re: Adam F]
#542923
12/27/04 03:50 PM
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my 12's are 12' cone only..not including the metal frame
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Re: Probably a dumb question, but I need help....
[Re: nigeltufnel]
#542924
12/27/04 06:49 PM
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you have to make a compete box in there BUT you want to get your internal volume of that box as close to one as you cen get it or iwhatever they sub you want reccomends. A seald box always sounds best but if it has to be really small you might want to port it to comensate for small volume. You wont be able to get a really good high spl sub becuase mose of them require a large mounting depth. if you want a spl sub with only a 4 inch mounting depth get a audiobahn pro compression. also dont get a 8" subn go for a 10
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Re: Probably a dumb question, but I need help....
[Re: willzrunna96]
#542925
12/27/04 06:50 PM
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an entire 8 inch sub is uslay 8 to 9 inches long the cirlce you will have to cut is probaly 7 inches diamter BUT this varies on sub
91 pickup 5.29's US GEAR.35x 12.50 trxus m/t.5 speed swap- SOLD!
96 4Runna limited-toytec/OME lift,diff drop Nitto 285/75/16 Elocked=butter
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Re: Probably a dumb question, but I need help....
[Re: Adam F]
#542926
12/27/04 08:01 PM
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You can't just put a sub in there without an enclosure (box). It will sound like complete garbage. Hello all, I have a 94 xtracab pickup. I am building an enclosure for an 8" sub.........
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Re: Probably a dumb question, but I need help....
[Re: willzrunna96]
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12/27/04 08:06 PM
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you have to make a compete box in there BUT you want to get your internal volume of that box as close to one as you cen get it or iwhatever they sub you want reccomends. A seald box always sounds best but if it has to be really small you might want to port it to comensate for small volume. Thanks for the input. It is greatly appreciated! And correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought a ported enclosure was supposed to be bigger than a sealed one.........And I'm with you, I'd much rather go for a 10", but the place I'm building the box for is only 8.75" wide..... So my box will be 8.5" wide. Will it be ok if the sub mounting ring/frame overhangs that a little bit? Thanks again!
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Re: Probably a dumb question, but I need help....
[Re: half_fast]
#542928
12/27/04 08:08 PM
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my 12's are 12' cone only..not including the metal frame Thanks for the reply. So is the metal frame about 1" wide or so?
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Re: Probably a dumb question, but I need help....
[Re: nigeltufnel]
#542929
12/27/04 10:50 PM
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It all depends on the speaker manufacturer... My 8" Kicker's have 7/16" lip all the way around, but my roommates Fosgate has 1/2". You need to decide on a speaker *before* you start to plan a box. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />
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