Boot Install Progress Report

Randall · Post by **Randall** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 3:16 pm

Hey People

Back in early summertime around May, I had be thinking what can I do with the boot of a Polo, some you can understand my position as you have seen there is not that much room to play with!

Well around late June, early July I made the tough decision on what audio equipment I wantedâ€¦some of you may think that Iâ€™ m crazy or turned your back because you thought I was just plain stupid BUT they were wrong

I spoke with our man at VIBE and ordered me a nice little setup consisting of

> VIBE Black Air II 15â€

Post by **Josh_PoloGTi** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:13 pm

Is the sub a "free air" model?

If it is, then you really need to get rid of the holes in the top piece of mdf...

If it'd not a "free air" sub, then please, put it into a box.

Nice looking kit though!

Post by **Josh_PoloGTi** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:20 pm

Update:

Vibe Black Air II 15" Recommended Enclosure Size:

1.9Cu.Ft.

Therefore, it should go into a 1.9 Cubic Feet Box.

Alex_6n2 · Post by **Alex_6n2** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:59 pm

idd that will be the reason that it wasnt sounding as good as you expected, also you mite need a more powerful amp if you want really big bass

Nice job so far though! looks mint. i hope to spend some time on my install when ive got everything i want for it

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:30 pm

iNfa-ReD wrote:idd that will be the reason that it wasnt sounding as good as you expected, also you mite need a more powerful amp if you want really big bass

Nice job so far though! looks mint. i hope to spend some time on my install when ive got everything i want for it

Don't think he'll be needing a bigger amp mate, the RMS of the sub is 600w and the RMS of the amp is 400w so that's plenty really, my setup was the same power and managed 133.4db with the potential for more in a ported box.

Post by **Josh_PoloGTi** » Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:36 pm

s**t!

The RMS of my Sub Amp is only 125w, which is plenty loud enough for me! (my sub is in a very well designed box though, which makes a huge difference).

My System:

Pioneer HU
Boston Acoustics "Speaker" Amp
Ground Zero 6.5" Components
Kicker "Sub" Amp
JL Audio 12" Sub
EFMAX Sub Box

It works for me

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 12:25 am

My next one will be an animal, at 1600w RMS and an amp at 1200w RMS

zahir_213 · Post by **zahir_213** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:25 pm

Randall.
Ive heard about EFMAX boxes, the guy seems to be one of the best box builders in the UK. Might be worth getting in touch with him and telling him what you want to make and the space you have.

Alex_6n2 · Post by **Alex_6n2** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 6:49 pm

ModifiedMadness wrote:
iNfa-ReD wrote:idd that will be the reason that it wasnt sounding as good as you expected, also you mite need a more powerful amp if you want really big bass

Nice job so far though! looks mint. i hope to spend some time on my install when ive got everything i want for it
Don't think he'll be needing a bigger amp mate, the RMS of the sub is 600w and the RMS of the amp is 400w so that's plenty really, my setup was the same power and managed 133.4db with the potential for more in a ported box.

/me slaps himself, lol i didnt look into the RMS ratings - research!

anywho ive got 2 x 12" 750W RMS subs that im gna be powering off an Alpine 1000W RMS digital mono block soon.. that should be pretty bangin

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:58 pm

Sounds promising, what subs are they?

bass mekanik · Post by **bass mekanik** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:46 pm

zahir_213 wrote:Randall.
Ive heard about EFMAX boxes, the guy seems to be one of the best box builders in the UK. Might be worth getting in touch with him and telling him what you want to make and the space you have.

no point, Erskine doesnt do box design anymore. you are right though- he is one of if not the best (former) box designers in the UK. was employed by eminence at one point IIRC.

real genius as well, Now has a doctorate in behavioural science and has been through a pretty awesome life. genuine guy as well- had the pleasure of meeting him on a couple of occasions

his website is here: www.hometonight.co.uk

Alex_6n2 · Post by **Alex_6n2** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:10 pm

ModifiedMadness wrote:Sounds promising, what subs are they?

in phase xt 12s

they only managed 615W RMS in the max power sub test tho so 500W RMS all the time mite fcuk em up a bit so ill turn it down a wee bit i reckon

tom_mk5 · Post by **tom_mk5** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:37 pm

Just got my 12w6.

ModifiedMadness · Post by **ModifiedMadness** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:27 pm

iNfa-ReD wrote:
ModifiedMadness wrote:Sounds promising, what subs are they?
in phase xt 12s

they only managed 615W RMS in the max power sub test tho so 500W RMS all the time mite fcuk em up a bit so ill turn it down a wee bit i reckon

If they're rated at 615w RMS, I'd have thought that 500w RMS continous would be fine to be honest.

Turbo · Post by **Turbo** » Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:25 am

looks good mate