Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2003 09:55:26 -0800
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From: Ty Graham <tyg@OZ.NET>
Subject: Re: [Syncro] Woofer Recommendations - Summary
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I'm really happy with the compromise I made in my Westy. The low door
mount, 6.5" subs are more than adequate and leave maximum interior
space.
It's definitely an adult sound. Doesn't induce cardiac arrhythmia, but
works for watching fifth element. I've never thought about adding a
bigger unit.
Ty Graham
http://www.chow-graham.com/Ty/images/Westy/doorspeak.JPG
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From: Larry Chase [mailto:lchase@attglobal.net]
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Subject: [Syncro] Woofer Recommendations - Summary
Volks,
Thanks for all the suggestions on the SubWoofer question.
Thought others might like to see a summary of the ideas submitted.
Have not made a decision as to what approach I'll take so input gladly
accepted.
Summary.
Vehicle 1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia Syncro.
The Stereo shop did a good over all job installing a sound system, but
misunderstood instructions concerning the subwoofer. They installed a
really nice 10" sub in a standard box and under the rear seat to the
left of the heater box. Pretty much filled the whole space available.
Sounds great and I'm pretty happy with performance. But of course can't
afford to loose the storage space.
So I'm searching for a more space conservative approach that sounds as
good or "better".
Would prefer a non-powered solution. Although if an approach like the
Infinity Basslink or something else really sounded so much better ....
I'm open to a powered approach.
So far ... Folks have suggested:
1. 8" Bazooka tube behind the drivers seat or under rear seat.
2. Infinity Basslink in the bottom of the wardrobe closet.
3. JL Audio 8.1 Micro Sub behind the drivers seat.
4. 10" sub in a standard box custom built to fit in the bottom of the
wardrobe closet.
5. 2 10" subs installed under each front seat.
6. 8" square "Kicker Solobaric"
7. custom built solution ...
"a pair of Rockford Punch 8" speakers mounted clam shell "Isobaric"
style, in a sealed box.
The box is made from MDF and is less than one cubic foot (external
dimensions). The magnet structure of the outside speaker (top half of
the clam) protrudes so it takes up a bit more space, but it fits under
the seat and uses about half the space between the heater and the
drivers side. Still room for a large variety of stuff. Powered with 300
Watts of Phoenix Gold power (overkill) crossed over on an 18db slope at
around 95 hz. Isobaric means you are using twice the power (2 X voice
coils) to drive the same surface area which is where the advantages and
disadvantages come in. The phase of the speakers are reversed and they
face each other. So basically two speakers, one box and one hole."
Any other ideas or opinions about the above suggestions?
Larry Chase
Email: lchase@attglobal.net
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