Subwoofer Location?

NOPEC · 02-23-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by smittylube

I think that is the JBL amp

Yep, you were right. Nav and Amp under the seats of #5. I went with the rear mount under the trunk cover and above the rear spare tire.

I think another unit is needed as the subwoofer effect is diminished by the location. Has anyone out there ever installed two of the Kenwood units in the trunk area?

Steamboatsig · 02-23-2008, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by NOPEC

the subwoofer effect is diminished by the location.

Don't say I didn't tell you so...

I don't know about you guys, but I use the hidden cargo compartment in the rear more than I use the actual trunk area. I would rather save the hidden space and take up a portion of the trunk area. If you need to haul something large, you can always remove the sub box. But, that is just my thinking.

Yankees251 · 04-04-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by zenMachine

I don't have specific pictures of the wiring handy. Will have to dig through old photos to see what I can find. In the meantime, here are some pics to give you some idea of what I'm talking about.

Did you screw subwoofer into floor?

xsmatt81 · 04-05-2008, 01:46 AM

honestly Im no car audio guru, but i've been in a friends ride's with sub's under the driver or passanger seat and it sounds like crap and is annoying as hell. I've also had the pleasure to be in a car with the sub's in a hatchback/jeep in the rear and it sounds far better and hit's much better then a standard trunk set up. I would tuck it away in that compartment or just leave a box in the hatch and use the hideaway shield to cover it up. That would be the easier way

that little spare wheel area though has alot of potential for a custome enclosure, with plexi, but will cost more.

I would use a free air box though for sure. I've had bandpass before in my old escourt and it was garbage..or it could have been the crap rockford's..i went to alpines in a badnpass and it was an improvement, but nothing great. It all changed when I went to open air style box though..it was almost to much bass, even with the LF know turned way down@90hz

Steamboatsig · 04-05-2008, 02:00 AM

Bass should really be as far from the driver as possible. It should also be bounced off the far wall.

V8Cobrakid · 04-05-2008, 02:02 AM

my 10 inch 400 watt sub is located in the hatch. Pointing the sub towards the side of the car gets a thicker base that cuts in with lower power and sounds pretty good.

I'm now testing the sound with the sub facing up. I'm not very happy so far.. maybe it's my setup. *shrug*

I'm thinking my sub would sound better in an enclosed box (chambers on each side of the sub).

KK6PD · 06-08-2009, 08:27 PM

Well all the work paid off. I went with a "BOSS 800" for the car. I did not want to really see it, just hear it. So I made Aluminum mounting blocks, and Grill Cloth covers for it, and here is the result,

This gives you access to all the controls, and wiring. The Amp itself is bolted down to the cover over the HV battery! It fits PERFECT in this location.

Put the covers back on the Sub, drop the mat back in and it is about as subtle as I can see!!!

It sounds pretty damn good!!! spent about 5 or 6 Pink Floyd songs setting it up...Holy cow my rear view mirror now vibrates and distorts the image!!!!!SWEET!!!

It fills in the bottom end that I thought was always missing!!!

PriusLewis · 06-17-2009, 01:40 PM

It looks like you could stick that sucker to the left side wall just behind the left rear seat back to free up even that little floor space! However, I like the look better than my down-firing box for my 10" Punch (I need to take a pic or two and post them on in my album).

I know what you mean about using a few songs to get the set-up. I'm still messing with mine occasionally. Currently it is turned down a bit much, but on some sources it rattles the mirror (I find my set-up is very sensitive to the input source).

Have you noticed that the auto volume feature isn't frequency-linear? It turns up the bass more than the rest of the spectrum as your speed increases. It took me a while to figure that out (and to believe it). With my system it makes the bass too boomy at highway speed (compared to leaving it off and just turning up the volume), so I have quit using it.

04-05-2008, 01:46 AM	#34
xsmatt81 non-AARP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Vegas Posts: 511 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? honestly Im no car audio guru, but i've been in a friends ride's with sub's under the driver or passanger seat and it sounds like crap and is annoying as hell. I've also had the pleasure to be in a car with the sub's in a hatchback/jeep in the rear and it sounds far better and hit's much better then a standard trunk set up. I would tuck it away in that compartment or just leave a box in the hatch and use the hideaway shield to cover it up. That would be the easier way that little spare wheel area though has alot of potential for a custome enclosure, with plexi, but will cost more. I would use a free air box though for sure. I've had bandpass before in my old escourt and it was garbage..or it could have been the crap rockford's..i went to alpines in a badnpass and it was an improvement, but nothing great. It all changed when I went to open air style box though..it was almost to much bass, even with the LF know turned way down@90hz __________________ 2007 Prius Black BT Tech Stiffing Plate Weather Tech Mats/Cargo Area Mat DM Bug Guard(rock guard) Full Tint Splash Guards Coastal Tech EV mode(new)& Coastal Auto Door Lock Whistler XTR695 Radar/Laser & Garmin Nuvi 1350 Last edited by xsmatt81; 04-05-2008 at 01:48 AM.

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Steamboatsig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Altadena Posts: 324 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Subwoofer Location? Bass should really be as far from the driver as possible. It should also be bounced off the far wall.

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V8Cobrakid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: hell Posts: 2,894 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 9 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts Friends: 5	Re: Subwoofer Location? my 10 inch 400 watt sub is located in the hatch. Pointing the sub towards the side of the car gets a thicker base that cuts in with lower power and sounds pretty good. I'm now testing the sound with the sub facing up. I'm not very happy so far.. maybe it's my setup. shrug I'm thinking my sub would sound better in an enclosed box (chambers on each side of the sub).

06-08-2009, 08:27 PM	#37
KK6PD _ . _ . / _ _ . _ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,156 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 88 Thanked 35 Times in 32 Posts Friends: 11	Re: Subwoofer Location? Well all the work paid off. I went with a "BOSS 800" for the car. I did not want to really see it, just hear it. So I made Aluminum mounting blocks, and Grill Cloth covers for it, and here is the result, This gives you access to all the controls, and wiring. The Amp itself is bolted down to the cover over the HV battery! It fits PERFECT in this location. Put the covers back on the Sub, drop the mat back in and it is about as subtle as I can see!!! It sounds pretty damn good!!! spent about 5 or 6 Pink Floyd songs setting it up...Holy cow my rear view mirror now vibrates and distorts the image!!!!!SWEET!!! It fills in the bottom end that I thought was always missing!!! __________________ 73 de Pat KK6PD

06-17-2009, 01:40 PM	#38
PriusLewis Management Scientist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Metro Posts: 655 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: N/A Package: #2 Thanks: 88 Thanked 43 Times in 36 Posts Friends: 5	Re: Subwoofer Location? It looks like you could stick that sucker to the left side wall just behind the left rear seat back to free up even that little floor space! However, I like the look better than my down-firing box for my 10" Punch (I need to take a pic or two and post them on in my album). I know what you mean about using a few songs to get the set-up. I'm still messing with mine occasionally. Currently it is turned down a bit much, but on some sources it rattles the mirror (I find my set-up is very sensitive to the input source). Have you noticed that the auto volume feature isn't frequency-linear? It turns up the bass more than the rest of the spectrum as your speed increases. It took me a while to figure that out (and to believe it). With my system it makes the bass too boomy at highway speed (compared to leaving it off and just turning up the volume), so I have quit using it. __________________ Bartlett leather, black Wheelskin, Infinity Reference speakers: 4 2-ways & 2 tweeters, 10" sub, Clarion 500W 5-channel amp, VAIStech SL2xmt XM, 30% tint, custom pinstripe/graphics. My pics. Last edited by PriusLewis; 06-17-2009 at 01:44 PM.