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by grey_goose » Sun Sep 04, 2005 4:08 pm

maybe it's ignorant, but i'd like to stay w/in the confines of the stock locations. that being said, what advice of my choices?

by Darthness » Sun Sep 04, 2005 2:22 pm

KikiTheCat wrote:I'd look at Focal or Morel for a set of 5.25" or 6.5" separates, and fiberglass kickpods for them instead of using factory locations.
amplify them instead of relying on head unit power.
skip rear speakers entirely in that small topless car.
use an RE SE8 8" sub and feed it about 600wRMS in a vented enclosure.
you'll have a very nice system as a result.
sorry for being a little off topic..

but SE8"? the SE series only comes in 10, 12 and 15". the RE series is the one that comes in 8-12" :P

also, how would you hear a sub if the top is down? i've never been in a converatble with a system other then aftermarket deck and front speakers...

by audiobass10 » Sun Sep 04, 2005 2:07 pm

Since when did RE make an SE8?

by JeremyC » Sun Sep 04, 2005 1:32 pm

KikiTheCat wrote:I'd look at Focal or Morel for a set of 5.25" or 6.5" separates, and fiberglass kickpods (or door panels) for them instead of using factory locations.
amplify them instead of relying on head unit power.
skip rear speakers entirely in that small topless car.
use an RE SE8 8" sub and feed it about 600wRMS in a vented enclosure.
you'll have a very nice system as a result.

I have to agree with KIki here, Thats basically the same set up I would sugest. I would try for a 10 if you have the room, but if not a well made 8 would do the trick.

by Jonathan » Sun Sep 04, 2005 1:10 pm

How much $$$$ do we have to work with for all of this?

by sinister audio » Sun Sep 04, 2005 12:46 pm

in the corner on the trunk. here is a pic of it.
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by GlassWolf » Sun Sep 04, 2005 12:34 pm

you can glass the lower door panels instead of the kick panels then.. either way gives better speaker placement and sizing

by grey_goose » Sun Sep 04, 2005 12:26 pm

kiki - i don't think kickpods are an option, as legroom on the drivers side is already tight for me... I'm 6'2 & this is a manual transmission car.

sinister - when you say the corner, are you talking about the trunk or the passenger side?

by sinister audio » Sun Sep 04, 2005 11:18 am

i made a fiberglass box once for a bmw z3 to house a 12" w6v3. it fit in the corner and barley took up any room. would that be an option for you?

by GlassWolf » Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:28 am

I'd look at Focal or Morel for a set of 5.25" or 6.5" separates, and fiberglass kickpods for them instead of using factory locations.
amplify them instead of relying on head unit power.
skip rear speakers entirely in that small topless car.
use an RE SE8 8" sub and feed it about 600wRMS in a vented enclosure.
you'll have a very nice system as a result.

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