lil_grover

i was just wondering what companies made pre-assembled sub boxes for my 89 trans am, i have heard of a few but cant remember any of their names or web sites. any help would b appreciated

Thanks: Rusty

Gummie

If you're talking about a company then the only one I'm aware of is qlogic but they're grossly overpriced and don't offer the best product out there. You're better off building one yourself or paying someone to make one for you. I know that Jim (jim85iroc) makes/sells. REZN8R used to build/sell but he recently dropped out of the business. PM Jim or make a post in the classifieds and I'm sure someone will get back to you. There’s always the option of going to a car audio store and having them build you a box but that’s probably your most costly option.

There might be an ebay seller or two selling boxes. They pop up from time to time.

sgt0704

go to your local audio place. i picked up my box for 100 bucks. that's about how much they should be unless you make one.

1meanGTA

100 bucks? was that for a plate, or an actual sealed, enclosed box? any pics?

fitbmxseries1

for 60 i got one from best buy that just barly fits in the truck compartment... kinda gets wedged in there... not happy with it though so ill make a fiberglass one once im less lazy and finish other projects

sully91rs

I want pictures of this.

chevylover5

iTrader: (1)

yo i made mine ill have pics up soon

sgt0704

yeah, it's a sealed BOX. i can take a pic, but i don't know how to attach the d*mn thing on here.

sully91rs

hmmm.
when u say BOX, are you stressing that its just a cube shape and not something that form fits the entire trunk space?

and u have to put pics up.

sgt0704

1. i mean a box that fits down into the well, takes up the whole area, and from left rear plastic, to right rear plastic,
2. i can take a picture, but, i am a blonde, no offense, i cannot figure out how to attach an img to this thing. if some one has an idea on how to do it, i will attach a pic or two or three.

semper

Maverick_IX

Its much cheaper and easier to make a "lid" for the hole that already exists in the cargo area. Doesn't sound any different than a sealed box, because the cargo area is well insulated and the carpet will provide a good seal arounf the edge of the lid.

sully91rs

OOO NOOO, hope the anti-plate aficionados do not read that!

Mav, I agree with you. ANd the "lid" you're talking about is more technically called a plate, and is an infinite baffle subwoofer enclosure. PLATES SUCK is redundant on this site, and for good reason. Plates have inherint flaws, that to find out about, DO A SEARCH. THere are wars about this. I think a plate sounds good and it was made in an hour versus several hours for a complete box.

HOWEVER, I will be making a complete box, just to hear first hand experience of the plate and box differences.

Gummie

To roughly quote Jim: plates suck

In all seriousness though, you have to buy MDF by sheet (4x8) anyway so why not just build a box? It will take a little longer but it's well worth it. I look foward to seeing your comparison.

Maverick_IX

I would imagine that a full, sealed box with ultimately sound better. If you're are truely concerned with every little bit of sound volume and quality then a box would be better.

Just the fact that some people would seriously argue about this scares me a little. Most thirdgen owners are concerned with hp numbers more than they are db numbers. Which is why those of us with our $40 Wal-Mart Jensen 12" Subs, only need a lid so we have room for our battery relocation, alcohol tank, bleach pumps, and nitrous bottles(if you need it) that take up all that precious air space (NOTE THE HIGH SARCASM LEVEL)

sully91rs

Thirdgen's are sports cars, and people like them for muscle; however, this is the CAR AUDIO forum. We are going to be concerned with getting the most dB out of your system.

Now if this topic was posted in the tech/general engine forum or the power adder forum, then you could argue that the precious airspace should be saved for nos and alcohol tanks.

Gummie

Most of us on the audio board care more about the sound quality (SQ) of a system vs being able to get grossly loud (SPL/dB). Sure, most of our equipment can get loud but the primary goal for the majority of us has been sound quality.

Subwoofers rely on the box they're in to act as a force to help control driver movement. As the woofer moves in/out it compresses the air in the box or creates a slight vacuum in the box depending on which way it’s moving. This air pressure change helps pull the woofer back to its starting position.

Also, I have a full well box made of MDF and plan on building another one in the spring out of fiberglass. I also plan on running nitrous on the next engine. I'm just going to stick the bottle where my spare tire used to be and use a remote bottle opener. Even if I didn’t have a stereo I would still use this approach because I prefer the stealth look.

Maverick_IX

Fair enough, just reminds of some punk that will pull up next to you at a stoplight with the windows down, and eminem's "new beat" cranked up and think that he's a badass.

Just remember attention is not always a good thing.

To each there own... have fun with your toys, kids.

sully91rs

I personally turn it down when I come to red lights; although, it was still too loud for some people behind me - they would stop 20 feet behind me.

to each his own. and i will enjoy my toys, always have.