Whats the best way to mount a sub and amp?

Karl_CLCoupe · Post by **Karl_CLCoupe** » Thu May 06, 2004 10:47 pm

I am considering buying an amp and sub sometime soon, but would like to know the ins and outs of installing it properly.

My question is how do you mount both these items? Do you need to drill into the boot floor, or can they be velcroed?

I've got a Mrk 3 Coupe if that helps in any way shape or form.

simon pope · Post by **simon pope** » Fri May 07, 2004 12:31 pm

i placed a bit of mdf under the carpet then place the box where i though was the best suited, i have used some L shaped brackets and screwed the box to the wood, also screwed the amp to the floor hiding all wires under the carpet in the spare wheel

Karl_CLCoupe · Post by **Karl_CLCoupe** » Fri May 07, 2004 11:08 pm

Thanks for your help mate!

Karl

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Tue May 11, 2004 8:50 am

i screwed mine to the sub box and then used cargo-ratchet straps on to the securing loops and then ratcheted away!

kapur · Post by **kapur** » Fri May 21, 2004 2:10 pm

simon pope wrote:i placed a bit of mdf under the carpet then place the box where i though was the best suited, i have used some L shaped brackets and screwed the box to the wood, also screwed the amp to the floor hiding all wires under the carpet in the spare wheel

How do you manage to take out the spare wheel in an emergency with all those wires then?

simon pope · Post by **simon pope** » Fri May 21, 2004 2:11 pm

I have neva used a spare wheel in my life

kapur · Post by **kapur** » Fri May 21, 2004 3:49 pm

My brother has takin his outta his merc!

what happens if u need it eva in an emergency?

IS it possible to get a sub + an amp in da place of da spare wheel? i might do that!!!

I NEED the boot!

Karl_CLCoupe · Post by **Karl_CLCoupe** » Fri May 21, 2004 3:54 pm

kapur wrote:IS it possible to get a sub + an amp in da place of da spare wheel? i might do that!!!

You will be hard pushed, unles you can buy an active subwoofer, with the amp built in that will fit in the recess.

Or maybe go wild and use the recess as the 'box' for the sub

...

Karl

kapur · Post by **kapur** » Fri May 21, 2004 4:07 pm

Karl_CLCoupe wrote:
kapur wrote:IS it possible to get a sub + an amp in da place of da spare wheel? i might do that!!!
You will be hard pushed, unles you can buy an active subwoofer, with the amp built in that will fit in the recess.

Or maybe go wild and use the recess as the 'box' for the sub ...

Karl

How many diff. subs r their? ACTIVE? is dat ne gud?

lol! am kinda a beginner/novice!!!

Also, the recess? wat the hell is that?

sorry for bein such a newbie! lol

Karl_CLCoupe · Post by **Karl_CLCoupe** » Fri May 21, 2004 4:25 pm

No worries, I'm no expert. Amazing what u can pick up from the guys in Halfords...

Right, from what I was told there are standard subs which you have to hook up to an individual amp (advantages are you can pair the sub and amp according to your needs and preferences. With an ordinary sub you will have to construct your own enclosure 'box' for it (alternatively you can buy one if you don't want the hassle).

The disadvantages to pairing up your own sub and amp are that they may not work well together (this is a rarety (sp?)), and they can be slower to respond to the inputs (but only marginally slower).

You then have 'Active' Subs which are usually the enclosure 'box' for the sub, the sub and the amp. These are great if you don't want to be doing too much wiring, as the sub and amp are pre wired together. All you have to do is hook it up to your headunit. These are slightly quicker to respond, and the sub and amp are usually designed to compliment each other.

There are also 'Active' Bass tubes (essentially the same as an Active Subwoofer.

You then have the different sub sizes:

If you select a small sub (say 10") then it will be quicker to respond to inputs than a large sub (say 15"). These subs may not be as loud as their bigger counterparts, but are more suited to fast paced music (dance, hiphop, R & B and all the other stuff I don't listen to...). However, if you are looking for volume from the Sub, then a big 15" subwoofer is the one for you, slower to respond, but can make a right noise

Most commonly people go for 12" subs, as they suite a broader variety of music.

As for the recess Iwas referrring to, I just mean the recess the spare wheel sat in. Sorry if that wasn't clear.

Karl.

kapur · Post by **kapur** » Fri May 21, 2004 4:39 pm

Oh ok, thanks for the information!

I'm thinking of a 12" then!

Shud b cheap and will defo. fit in the spare tire space!

n yep, active it will be!

am soo much more ICE literate!

lol! thnx!

now... just waitin for da money to pull thru!

GOD DAMN! find me a job sum1!