Sub woofer location

[nipper]

We talked of this a while back, and i didnt install one since i am happy with my setup right now. The power amp cured my problems.

 

But for those who want ideas on where to put subwoofers on an wagon

 

http://www.subaruoutback.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10110

 

 

nipper

[Kilroy]

The trouble with his first setup is that he doesn't have a spare tire and he is going to overheat his amplifier with no venting. The second setup is even worse as he has lost the ability to fold down his rear seats and use the extra space for storage as the new subwoofers are now in the way. Plenty of earth shaking fun, but not very practical.

 

http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrowse.asp?folder_id=1927349

 

I've included a link to my current setup, the amp case and sub box were both made from one sheet of 3/4" MDF. I lose 6" in depth and have access to my spare tire and can fold down my rear seats to use that extra space. I still have to install the thermal fans on the topside of my amplifier cover, but that may never be completed as I expect to hear any day now that the car will be written off due to a collision. The fans were to have a temperature trigger installed with them to turn them on once the temperature in the case reached a set point.

 

The subwoofer is a Rockford Fosgate 12" shallow mount DVC, the only shallow mount DVC subwoofer available at the time I made the box. Only the right side of the box is being used now. I calculated the dimensions so that the box is split in the middle to allow an identical second subwoofer to be mounted on the left should I find it necessary. The subwoofer hole is cut and wiring is installed, I would just need to cut the port hole to the proper size once the frequency that the subwoofer was to be tuned to was decided. The box is covered by 1/4" foam and a 1/4" perforated 20 gauge stainless steel grating. The foam is to keep the grating from vibrating against the box.

 

The HU is a JVC AVX33 DVD player with 24-bit digitial surround sound processing and Bluetooth for my cell phone. When someone calls, I simply press the phone button on the stereo and I hear the caller over my speakers and I have the mic mounted on my dash to pick up my voice. Another nice feature is that it will play XviD/DivX encoded video, so you can watch your downloaded shows on it. If the 3.5" screen is too small for you, there is video out that you can hook up to a screen of your choice and dual zone capability if you want to listen to music while driving and have your passengers in the back watching video (using headphones, of course). To top it all off, the sub box sounds phenominal! I used the THX Digital intro at the beginning of a DVD movie to set my gains and each time I play it for a passenger their jaw drops in amazement. Everything (with the exception of the head unit) is stealth, nobody has a clue what they are in for until the car starts shaking. A second subwoofer simply isn't necessary, but it's certainly an option I would like to exercise in the future.

 

This shows that it's possible to have all of the bells and whistles without sacrificing the storage space that you purchased a wagon for in the first place.

[nipper]

Actually he has the space saver spare tire. I dont know i like his behind the seat are better. It can always be removed if you need to fold down the seats (I usually just need to fold down one). Yours i loose too much floor to cargo cover space.

 

Since i am feeling better and need a projecy, I may look at the pocket in the side of the car again.

 

nipper

[eagleb]

http://cushman.net/2006/11/06/subaru-outback-audio-install/

 

I really like this guy's setup, but need more info on his fiberglass technique... specifically how to connect the fiberglass back to the (presumably) mdf front. On another link regarding this setup (that I can't find right now), it says he removed his jack from the stock location, but I think it would be more beneficial to keep the jack in place. Then the woofer would fit in the same spot and allow space for the jack. As far as holding the enclosure in place, I'm thinking a lot of velcro.

 

Where did you mount your amp?

[nipper]

http://cushman.net/2006/11/06/subaru-outback-audio-install/

 

I really like this guy's setup, but need more info on his fiberglass technique... specifically how to connect the fiberglass back to the (presumably) mdf front. On another link regarding this setup (that I can't find right now), it says he removed his jack from the stock location, but I think it would be more beneficial to keep the jack in place. Then the woofer would fit in the same spot and allow space for the jack. As far as holding the enclosure in place, I'm thinking a lot of velcro.

 

Where did you mount your amp?

 

Who me?

 

Mine is under the passenger seat. The drivers seat has the blu-tooth stereo module.

 

nipper

[cushman]

http://cushman.net/2006/11/06/subaru-outback-audio-install/

 

I really like this guy's setup, but need more info on his fiberglass technique... specifically how to connect the fiberglass back to the (presumably) mdf front.

Hey, that is my install, I added some more information and pictures on that page since I've gotten a lot of questions on it. I would not use velcro, a bolt and a bracket will make sure that thing doesn't fly around if you are in an accident! I did lose my jack cubby, but I don't think you can get the volume you'll need for a sub with it in place. Take a look at my pics and you'll see how shallow that space really is.

 

-Mark Cushman

[eagleb]

I'll mess around with my design before starting the actual project. My biggest concern isn't volume (the jack won't be the limiting factor in volume), it's the depth allowed by removing the jack. If I can get away with mounting the sub and keeping the jack in place, then I'll definitely go through with it. I just need to spend some time measuring.