re audio subs
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Forum Name: Car Audio
Forum Discription: Car Stereos, Amplifiers, Crossovers, Processors, Speakers, Subwoofers, etc.
URL: https://www.the12volt.com/installbay/forum_posts.asp?tid=133041
Printed Date: April 19, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Topic: re audio subs
Posted By: still_walkin
Subject: re audio subs
Date Posted: December 21, 2012 at 6:46 AM
im thinking of going with RE audio fro a new car install . can there subs be in a free air enviorment
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1993 sdv
Alpine 4x6 6x9 5 1/4 swr-10d4
alpine v60
12.5 VGA flip down
Nettop pc w/10" touch screen
78nova
5-re audio 5x7 ,10" sub &
Xtx-500.5
"Take the faceplate off get the jumperpack"
Replies:
Posted By: soundnsecurity
Date Posted: December 21, 2012 at 10:53 AM
as far as i know none of their subs are specifically designed for free air. most of their subs are designed to be in a low tuned ported box. are you planning to just mount a sub to a back deck and let it play like that?
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Posted By: still_walkin
Date Posted: December 22, 2012 at 9:02 PM
Yes I was gonna make a mount plate for it and install it in the trunk. I'm rebuilding a Chevy nova 78 and the trunk is narrow so a typical box won't fit in the trunk
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1993 sdv
Alpine 4x6 6x9 5 1/4 swr-10d4
alpine v60
12.5 VGA flip down
Nettop pc w/10" touch screen
78nova
5-re audio 5x7 ,10" sub &
Xtx-500.5
"Take the faceplate off get the jumperpack"
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: December 23, 2012 at 9:32 AM
No I wouldn't use anything from RE in that sort of installation. JL Audio makes a nice 10" IB sub in their marine series. Parts Express sells some nice IB drivers that will work in the car. Don't expect high output from an "IB in the rear deck" installation. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: still_walkin
Date Posted: December 23, 2012 at 9:38 AM
I not looking for booming bass I just want a full sound the car comes factory one 5x7 in the front and two precut out 5x7 in the rear. So I'm going to run the 5x7 for the mids n high and the sub low . I know alpine has a 8" free air sub but I wanted to try another brand. I know kicker has as well but I'm not much a kicker fan.
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1993 sdv
Alpine 4x6 6x9 5 1/4 swr-10d4
alpine v60
12.5 VGA flip down
Nettop pc w/10" touch screen
78nova
5-re audio 5x7 ,10" sub &
Xtx-500.5
"Take the faceplate off get the jumperpack"
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: December 23, 2012 at 10:57 AM
OK... toss in one of these. Dayton 15" IB driver------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: still_walkin
Date Posted: December 23, 2012 at 11:04 AM
In have this thing where I like to use the samd brand everything I saw pioneer but I don't do then .I know they have brands like tc sounds and not publicized brands so that's an option
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1993 sdv
Alpine 4x6 6x9 5 1/4 swr-10d4
alpine v60
12.5 VGA flip down
Nettop pc w/10" touch screen
78nova
5-re audio 5x7 ,10" sub &
Xtx-500.5
"Take the faceplate off get the jumperpack"
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: December 24, 2012 at 9:33 AM
Same brand everything? Why? Hey, do what you like, use whatever you want. But remember there's "doing it right" and then there's "just doing it." We always try to steer people toward doing things the right way here at the12volt.  ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: still_walkin
Date Posted: December 24, 2012 at 9:45 AM
I agree about doing things right its just I Dont like to use different brand speakers and just stick to the same brand but I'm look into the sub you suggested
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1993 sdv
Alpine 4x6 6x9 5 1/4 swr-10d4
alpine v60
12.5 VGA flip down
Nettop pc w/10" touch screen
78nova
5-re audio 5x7 ,10" sub &
Xtx-500.5
"Take the faceplate off get the jumperpack"
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: December 24, 2012 at 10:01 AM
Well it's just an option. But if you want a "free air" type installation, use a sub rated for IB installation. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: still_walkin
Date Posted: December 24, 2012 at 10:39 AM
Yes that's the plan the trunk is only 12/15 inches tall and about 48 wide so its long and narrow .
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1993 sdv
Alpine 4x6 6x9 5 1/4 swr-10d4
alpine v60
12.5 VGA flip down
Nettop pc w/10" touch screen
78nova
5-re audio 5x7 ,10" sub &
Xtx-500.5
"Take the faceplate off get the jumperpack"
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: December 24, 2012 at 1:05 PM
Well... calculate the cubic volume of the trunk and if you can seal it effectively (especially from the cabin) then you can consider it a large sealed enclosure and choose a woofer that will work in that size. Be sure to deduct for the smaller enclosures you'll need over your 5X7's if you keep them in the rear parcel shelf, and any other non-removable items like the spare tire. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: still_walkin
Date Posted: December 24, 2012 at 1:16 PM
I was thinking that but I didn't want to build a box lol .tht is why I was gonna go with a free AIT but it looks like I'm have to build one the trunk doest have a spot for a rear tire. I'm have to post a pic so you can see what I'm dealing with lol
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1993 sdv
Alpine 4x6 6x9 5 1/4 swr-10d4
alpine v60
12.5 VGA flip down
Nettop pc w/10" touch screen
78nova
5-re audio 5x7 ,10" sub &
Xtx-500.5
"Take the faceplate off get the jumperpack"
Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: December 24, 2012 at 2:11 PM
No no, I am saying to use the trunk AS the enclosure. No need to build anything. You'll just have to seal up the trunk from the cabin of the vehicle, and you'll want to protect the other speakers in the parcel shelf by building "boxes" around them. Understand? ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: still_walkin
Date Posted: December 24, 2012 at 6:12 PM
Yes I gotcha
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1993 sdv
Alpine 4x6 6x9 5 1/4 swr-10d4
alpine v60
12.5 VGA flip down
Nettop pc w/10" touch screen
78nova
5-re audio 5x7 ,10" sub &
Xtx-500.5
"Take the faceplate off get the jumperpack"
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