Dual 10" Subwoofers Setup

Hi all i've actually been thinking long and hard whether to go for a Bazooka Tube or a more traditional Subwoofer enclosure. My main concerns are:
-Price (I was thinking about $300~$350)
-Sound (I want really Umph!)
-Ease of removal (Wanted this subwoofer to be removed for road trips)
After much contemplation i'm leaning towards getting the following:
MTX Thunder 10" Subwoofer $89.99
(The rack.)

Well anyways this turns out to be:
-Total Price + Installation ($550) But i suppose well worth the increase in sound.
-Sound (Very much improved compared to a 100W Bazooka)
-Ease of Removal (I've heard it will be the same as the Bazooka (Just disconnect the amp))

I'll be first to admit i don't really know alot about sound systems but does anyone know anything about modifying the Prius '06 model that already has a JBL system inside? I truly appreciate any and all comments!

Thanks!

Edit: Is this to 'Hardcore'? I see so many views but not single peep from anyone.

Edited 8/18/2006: Added Pics as links were broken

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Presto @ Aug 11 2006, 05:25 PM) [snapback]301817[/snapback]</div>

Hi Presto! Thanks for the reply! Seems like alot of people arn't really into sound eh? Well I'm basically planning to get that same configuration. (There's not really much place to put it anywhere else) And i was told by the installer at Circuit City that if i were to actually attach the amp to the sub enclosure that it would facilitate my ease of removal. I want to be able to remove the bad boy whenever. What do you think? It seems like you're saying that the way you're configured is actually easier? Oh, but one comment the installer made about the configuration with the amp attached to sub is that it would be much more 'risky'. Because it'll be easier to steal as the amp is there already. How long does it take for you to remove your subs? Is your setup feasible for removal?


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Presto @ Aug 11 2006, 05:25 PM) [snapback]301817[/snapback]</div>

Fantastic! it looks Krazy Kool. I'm installing my set tomorrow and i'll take alot of pics just for the ppl here (although they never reply!! :angry: ) heh Oh, so at the moment you don't have your spare inside? I'm got confused by the pic. Cheers!

Hopefully you can reply here by tomorrow morning. I'll check here first thing.
:lol:

 

Hi All!

I got my system installed.
Problems encountered:
Installer initially wired subwoofer's power source to the rear batteries (HYBRID batteries!). This resulted in the exclamation signal turning on.
Installer could not find 'room' for the power wires to run through any existing routes to the back of my Prius where the subwoofer's are located. I gave 'ok' to drill hole in the firewall (basically just a piece of sheet metal seperating engine and interior)
Whole process took 9 hours! Not the '2 hours' it was supposed to take.

Definetely an ordeal but i guess it's worth it. Well as stated i purchased the above and went down early early in the morning (10:00 am ) to be the first one to the 'installers' at my local Circuit city. Here's the pictography of the installation:

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Early Bird!

After 1 1/2 hours they've my speaker set all together.

Not a flattering look.

Tire well exposed. [Note: Amp was installed on 'compartment' above this]

After 8 hours it was found that installer could not find place to 'run' the power through. I gave 'Ok' to drill hole in the firwall that seperates the engine compartment and inner cabin. This picture is taken under the driver's seat very close to the 'hand brake' pedal. (Red wire: Power, Blue wires: Sound)

Picture with 'break' pedal shown. also note that the Red Wire is the power we were having problems with.

Power runs under 'side panels all the way to the back of the car. You can see a sliver where the power cable

Amp that is mounted in the compartment above the spare tire.


Hope you enjoy it!

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jbarnhart @ Aug 13 2006, 09:31 PM) [snapback]302846[/snapback]</div>

ARGH!!! i dont' know why!!!! Help!!!

 

You can't!! those are the Hybrid batteries... My car errors out when we hooked it up to there!
It would start up.. but a big red exclamation mark would be on the display!

 

ARgh!

So what should i do? Yeah, told me he'd wired it to the back battery at first then the ! with the Triangle came up when i put my car in the 'ready' mode. Note: This did not happened when the 'sound system was turned on alone' (meaning when you push the 'power' button once without stepping on the brake.) That was the initial 'install' after a phone call to the Roadside Assistance personnel at Toyota the 'installer' talked with the lady on the line and she told him that it's Stardard Procedure to connect sound installations to the Front BATTERY! Well that's when he had to drill into the firewall (which he took with much trepedation). So far it's running fine. The only thing is that there are very high pitch 'squeaks' coming from my left rear passenger door. In fact that door would not close because the floor paneling is not fitting properly due to the power cable being to big.

Er, i don't know what battery he wired it too but the one in the front is where it's attached. I'll pop the hood and take a photo of it tonight.

What should i DO?

Yeah, it sounds FANTASTIC. Sheesh and i'm scared the rear-view mirror is going to drop off...

 

Wow that's so weird. I'll take pics and post them up on my blog. Oh, just look at my signature to check it out.

It's weird because he saw a battery in the engine compartment. What i'm hearing is that all batteries are located in the rear. Argh! I'm getting confused. Such Drama! Thanks for the replies everyone!

 

Ok, so i went back to the installer at Circuit City and had the Manager for the Roadshop take a look at both the forums and pictures. What he first said after seeing Presto's and PriusEnvy's installs is that 'you guys' are 'old school' installers and they've had alot of disagreements with 'old school'. Anyways, he explained to me that the power for the woofer is actually hooked up in front to the main 'power outlet' of the car. Very possibly there is a conduit from the rear battery that priusenvy has shown in the pic above to the 'outlet' I'm using. The sound is fine, it pumps great and honestly I'm okay with the install.

The only niggling thing is that i'm experiencing high pitch vibrations coming from my rear passenger seat. Very subtle and can only be heard if the sound is turned off. It's almost like a high pitch sporadic whining. Definetly doesn't sound like metal hitting metal. And doesn't ALWAYS happen when i go over bumps. But it's kind of annoying. Atleast yesterday the manager took out the whole side floor panel and helped me tidy it up. His assumption was that the paneling did not fit snugly and that's why there was the 'vibrations/sounds'. Guess his effort didn't rectify it. Do you guys have any of the same experience?

Oh, and btw the manager said you guys are crazy for installing those systems you have. 'HAH!' He said it was 'Eye opening' to see what you've done, especially Presto's