Subwoofer suggestion for liftback owners - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

MacMaster761 · 08-23-2006, 04:45 PM

600 rms, damnnnnnnnnnnn

mikeukrainetz · 08-23-2006, 04:51 PM

Nice sub.
I put cheap Volfenhag 12's in my hatch, if that sub works at least as good as the ones I got (prob better) itll be one loud hatch. I notice the panel above the hatch on the exterior rattles with the subs going.

seriousfun · 08-23-2006, 04:54 PM

I put a Kenwood KSC-SW1 under the passenger seat. 6.5" woofer with a 6.5" passive radiator, 100-some watts claimed, variable crossover. I may add an amp and replacement speakers sometime.

I work with audio every day, and I am extremely critical about sound. Since I have no plans to put a reference-quality system in the Yaris, my needs were met - extending the clean low-end response of the existing system while removing some strain from the main amps and speakers. I didn't want to take up an inch of space in the liftback, and this thing fit fine.

mikeukrainetz · 08-23-2006, 05:15 PM

Does the depth of this setup effect the operation of the passenger seat?

SEaton · 08-23-2006, 05:43 PM

if you are serious about bass please dont get a bazooka tube

spacemanoeuvres · 08-23-2006, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SEaton

if you are serious about bass please dont get a bazooka tube

why not...?

ChinoCharles · 08-23-2006, 09:42 PM

Reasons why not to get a Bazooka tube...
Single voice coil (booo)
200W RMS power handling (weak)
Size (huge enclosure for one 10)
Infinity basslink... same wattage, a little more money, but no need for an amp (I saw one of these in person at a Best Buy and almost left with it... they're awesome)

Reasons why to get one...
Cheap (as hell!)
Enclosure will lessen body vibration
Probably plenty of bass for a hatchback for MOST people

johnnyfive · 08-24-2006, 12:24 AM

since this is what is going in my car thread now....http://www.low-hz.com/commerce/catal...products_id=28 is going in custom fiberglass behind the wheelwell, and running 1k watts rms...

ChinoCharles · 08-24-2006, 01:44 AM

Umm... wow. That is going to be amazing. Fiberglass looks super clean when done really well.

SEaton · 08-24-2006, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Reasons why not to get a Bazooka tube...
Single voice coil (booo)
200W RMS power handling (weak)
Size (huge enclosure for one 10)
Infinity basslink... same wattage, a little more money, but no need for an amp (I saw one of these in person at a Best Buy and almost left with it... they're awesome)

Reasons why to get one...
Cheap (as hell!)
Enclosure will lessen body vibration
Probably plenty of bass for a hatchback for MOST people

Like I said, if you are serious about the bass, stay away. If you don't believe me and C.C. go listen to them for yourself. Get yourself a nice 10" with a strong amp and the dif will be incredible

spacemanoeuvres · 08-24-2006, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChinoCharles

Reasons why to get one (Bazooka Tube)...
Cheap (as hell!)
Enclosure will lessen body vibration
Probably plenty of bass for a hatchback for MOST people

Exactly why I bought/kept mine

But I understand what you guys/gals are saying. If you're an audiophile then the tube just ain't up to snuff.

Thanks for the info

DJ_Trizzak · 08-24-2006, 01:13 PM

SimmZ · 08-24-2006, 01:47 PM

Great setup DJ_Trizzak, but you still lost around 40% of entire your trunk space.

DJ_Trizzak · 08-24-2006, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimmZ

Great setup DJ_Trizzak, but you still lost around 40% of entire your trunk space.

thanks - lols ya I know - I was going to get a custom/fiber glass 2 10" in the back seats near the speakers/cup holders - but it would cost alot of $ $ - so I decided to stick with a basic set up - but I might go with the custom fiber glass thing later on

Fred2006 · 08-24-2006, 06:05 PM

Nothing sounds greater than a Big Box !! If you want great sound you don't care about the space you loose!!

seriousfun · 08-25-2006, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeukrainetz

Does the depth of this setup effect the operation of the passenger seat?

The Kenwood? My passenger seat works perfectly after installing this - no problem.

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And for those who question this or other compact subwoofers, no, this won't play 85 dB SPL at 20 Hz, but it allows my system to play a little deeper and a little cleaner - a great investment IMO. Same goes for Bazookas; they're not bad for the money or the space (round tube, square box, etc., has no effect on sound), but their limitations are from their driver and amp quality. When I can replace the door speakers, I expect that the mids and highs will be equally improved.

grimez · 08-25-2006, 09:47 PM

I have always wondered if there wouldn't be room between the front two seats where the arm rest is, maybe throw in a slim profile 8 incher. Brace it up, maybe get a custom molding for it. I think one smaller sub, 8 or 10 inches would be more than enough for a car this size. Of course, power it with an amp.

plushDJ · 08-26-2006, 06:00 PM

[QUOTE=Fred2006]Nothing sounds greater than a Big Box !! If you want great sound you don't care about the space you loose!!
Who needs a hatch

I'm getting two of these badasses. 15", 6000 watt peak for burps....ugh, orgasm

08-23-2006, 04:45 PM	#19
MacMaster761 Five-Star General Drives: 07 Silver Streak Mica Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Natick, MA Posts: 63	600 rms, damnnnnnnnnnnn __________________ JWU '09 Baking and Pastry

08-23-2006, 05:43 PM	#23
SEaton Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego CA/Santa Barbara CA Posts: 59	if you are serious about bass please dont get a bazooka tube __________________ 2007 Liftback in 4-5 weeks!

08-24-2006, 01:13 PM	#30
DJ_Trizzak Drives: Yaris 07 Auto CE -Blazin Blue Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 223	__________________ myspace.com/djtrizzak \| epik.ca \| track1.ca \|

08-24-2006, 01:47 PM	#31
SimmZ Drives: 2k3 Cavalier & 2k2 Echo Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Quebec Posts: 260	Great setup DJ_Trizzak, but you still lost around 40% of entire your trunk space. __________________ 2003 Chevy Cavalier Ecotec - His car! 2002 Toyota Echo Sedan - Her car... FOR SALE!

08-24-2006, 06:05 PM	#33
Fred2006 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 06 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montreal ,Qc Posts: 76	Nothing sounds greater than a Big Box !! If you want great sound you don't care about the space you loose!! __________________ http://fred2006.monchar.com/

08-23-2006, 04:51 PM	#20
mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	Nice sub. I put cheap Volfenhag 12's in my hatch, if that sub works at least as good as the ones I got (prob better) itll be one loud hatch. I notice the panel above the hatch on the exterior rattles with the subs going.

08-23-2006, 04:54 PM	#21
seriousfun View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Black Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 63	I put a Kenwood KSC-SW1 under the passenger seat. 6.5" woofer with a 6.5" passive radiator, 100-some watts claimed, variable crossover. I may add an amp and replacement speakers sometime. I work with audio every day, and I am extremely critical about sound. Since I have no plans to put a reference-quality system in the Yaris, my needs were met - extending the clean low-end response of the existing system while removing some strain from the main amps and speakers. I didn't want to take up an inch of space in the liftback, and this thing fit fine.

08-23-2006, 05:15 PM	#22
mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	Does the depth of this setup effect the operation of the passenger seat?

08-23-2006, 09:42 PM	#25
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Reasons why not to get a Bazooka tube... Single voice coil (booo) 200W RMS power handling (weak) Size (huge enclosure for one 10) Infinity basslink... same wattage, a little more money, but no need for an amp (I saw one of these in person at a Best Buy and almost left with it... they're awesome) Reasons why to get one... Cheap (as hell!) Enclosure will lessen body vibration Probably plenty of bass for a hatchback for MOST people

08-24-2006, 12:24 AM	#26
johnnyfive Drives: 2007 Yaris S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 582	since this is what is going in my car thread now....http://www.low-hz.com/commerce/catal...products_id=28 is going in custom fiberglass behind the wheelwell, and running 1k watts rms...

08-24-2006, 01:44 AM	#27
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Umm... wow. That is going to be amazing. Fiberglass looks super clean when done really well.

08-25-2006, 09:47 PM	#35
grimez Drives: 2007 Yaris Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ames, Iowa Posts: 118	I have always wondered if there wouldn't be room between the front two seats where the arm rest is, maybe throw in a slim profile 8 incher. Brace it up, maybe get a custom molding for it. I think one smaller sub, 8 or 10 inches would be more than enough for a car this size. Of course, power it with an amp.

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