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Boot Install Progress Report
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 3:16 pm
by Randall
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 wanted…some of you may think that I’ 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€
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:13 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
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!
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:20 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
Update:
Vibe Black Air II 15" Recommended Enclosure Size:
1.9Cu.Ft.
Therefore, it should go into a 1.9 Cubic Feet Box.
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 6:59 pm
by Alex_6n2
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
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 8:30 pm
by ModifiedMadness
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.
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 10:36 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
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
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 12:25 am
by ModifiedMadness
My next one will be an animal, at 1600w RMS and an amp at 1200w RMS
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 5:25 pm
by zahir_213
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.
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 6:49 pm
by Alex_6n2
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
Posted: Mon Sep 19, 2005 7:58 pm
by ModifiedMadness
Sounds promising, what subs are they?
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 10:46 pm
by bass mekanik
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
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:10 pm
by Alex_6n2
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
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:37 pm
by tom_mk5
Just got my 12w6.
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:27 pm
by ModifiedMadness
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.
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2005 10:25 am
by Turbo
looks good mate