Vanagon EuroVan
Previous messageNext messagePrevious in topicNext in topicPrevious by same authorNext by same authorPrevious page (February 2003, week 1)Back to main VANAGON pageJoin or leave VANAGON (or change settings)ReplyPost a new messageSearchProportional fontNon-proportional font
Date:         Tue, 4 Feb 2003 12:44:28 -0600
Reply-To:     "Sullivan, Michael" <Michael.Sullivan@DIVINE.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Sullivan, Michael" <Michael.Sullivan@DIVINE.COM>
Subject:      Re: [Syncro] Woofer Recommendations - Summary
Comments: To: Ty Graham <tyg@oz.net>,
          vanagon@yahoogroups.com, Syncro@yahoogroups.com
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"

Sweet setup. Are those custom grills you made? What are they made of?

MJS

-----Original Message----- From: Ty Graham [mailto:tyg@oz.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 12:55 PM To: lchase@attglobal.net; VWVANFULLTIMERS@yahoogroups.com; vanagon@yahoogroups.com; 'wetwesties@yahoogroups.'; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com; Syncro@yahoogroups.com; ev_update@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [Syncro] Woofer Recommendations - Summary

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

-----Original Message----- From: Larry Chase [mailto:lchase@attglobal.net] Sent: Tuesday, February 04, 2003 9:45 AM To: VWVANFULLTIMERS@yahoogroups.com; vanagon@yahoogroups.com; wetwesties@yahoogroups.; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com; Syncro@yahoogroups.com; ev_update@yahoogroups.com 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 Web: www.roadhaus.com - Coming Soon! What: The Great North American Road Trip When: Feb 22, 2003 How: RoadHaus - 1990 VW Westfalia Syncro Today: Los Osos, CA / Go Westy From: Mesa, AZ

If you would like to modify your subscription settings (including unsubscribing), visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro Please remember that rude or offensive language is not allowed on the Syncro list. Please try your best to resolve differences privately and keep them off the list.

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

If you would like to modify your subscription settings (including unsubscribing), visit: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro Please remember that rude or offensive language is not allowed on the Syncro list. Please try your best to resolve differences privately and keep them off the list.

Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/


Back to: Top of message | Previous page | Main VANAGON page

Please note - During the past 17 years of operation, several gigabytes of Vanagon mail messages have been archived. Searching the entire collection will take up to five minutes to complete. Please be patient!


Return to the archives @ gerry.vanagon.com


The vanagon mailing list archives are copyright (c) 1994-2011, and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the list administrators. Posting messages to this mailing list grants a license to the mailing list administrators to reproduce the message in a compilation, either printed or electronic. All compilations will be not-for-profit, with any excess proceeds going to the Vanagon mailing list.

Any profits from list compilations go exclusively towards the management and operation of the Vanagon mailing list and vanagon mailing list web site.