Checking Interest: Custom Stealth Sub Enclosure

[X509]

Hello,

I wanted to check if there was any interest in a custom built subwoofer box for the X5 (E53). These boxes would be similiar to the JL Audio Stealthbox (JL Audio Stealthbox Custom-fit fiberglass enclosure with 10" W1v2 subwoofer Fits 2000-2006 BMW X5 at Crutchfield.com, without the price.

Enclosure would be made by MECP certified installers, carpeted, and complete with 10" subwoofer and mounting brackets.

Included subwoofer would be the Pioneer Shallow series (Pioneer USA - Shallow Series)

Other finishes, subwoofers, and packages would be available, depending on interest.

Pricing would start at $300-350. We would be willing to send the finished product to a trusted member of X5world to verify quality and fitments. Shipping would be additional to the final cost.

(We are not affiliated with BSW, however, this seemed to be the appropriate forum to check interest. If this thread is better suited elsewhere, mods please feel free to move)

We will also have an optional package that provides the required harness to use your factory radio with sub/amp product.


INTERESTED MEMBERS:

1. RPX5
2. jaybo12
3. ek415
4. zacman

[X509]

Also wanted to add:

For those looking for more bass, the new JL Thin Series provides some serious punch, which we could also create an enclosure for.

JL Audio: TW5 Subwoofers

[m5james]

Originally Posted by X509

Also wanted to add:

For those looking for more bass, the new JL Thin Series provides some serious punch, which we could also create an enclosure for.

JL Audio: TW5 Subwoofers

Fitting a 12 is going to he hard enough, let alone another 1.5" of diameter.

I'm sorry to everyone for taking this thread another direction, but I have a question for you. I'm basically making a box that is similar to the JL Audio Stealthbox in dimension, volume, etc. A friend of mine swears by RE Audio subs and we initially started out w/ an REx 8" DVC 175watt, and it fit fine in the box, but it sounded like the voicecoil was literally bottoming out just when it started to sound good, so I returned it. Now we've decided to move up to the SRx 10" DVC 300 watt. I'm running an MTX JackHammer JH300 monoblock 300watt amp, so the SRx is a better match for my amps power, or whichever sub I chose based on your reply.

My question is, should I really reconsider, based on your opinion, to stick w/ the RE sub (i've got an SX or MT 12" being run by an MTX 81000d in my 740iL, sounds awesome) or should I consider switching to the Pioneer shallow mount? I realize that with as small as the box is in the X that it's never going to be as loud as my 7, but I wanna make sure that I get the best sound possible within my budget. The RE and Pioneer are around the same price and the mounting depth isn't an issue, so am I better off w/ a standard subwoofer that is DVC (allowing me to pull more power from the amp) or this shallow mount? I've never heard a shallow mount, and no one lives near me so I can get an idea of how it sounds. "Great bass" is relative to the person who listens, so what is good enough for some might be puny to others, ya know.

[Gixxerboy63]

Originally Posted by X509

Also wanted to add:

For those looking for more bass, the new JL Thin Series provides some serious punch, which we could also create an enclosure for.

JL Audio: TW5 Subwoofers

Seriously interested!!! I was saving up for the stealthbox because my audio dealer said that they were nearly impossible to beat.... but if this one comes close for less $$$... Half price?!? I would definately be a player.

My alpine PDx5 is producing 425w RMS (certified) by Alpine and currently powering the factory subs.... not bad considering the limitations of the factory setup, but I want more!...and ideally, I think that the subwoofer should match the amp for the best result.

This is where I need your help to find the best solution. Since you are telling me that this box is made by MECP certified installers, Is it possible that this setup would be equal to or perhaps better than the original Stealthbox? Is the TW5 subwoofer a better choice than the W1v2.4 in the original Stealthbox? Which do you recommend?....and the big question; How much for either the JL Audio W1v2.4 or the TW5 subwoofer setup in this enclosure?

Thank you!

[RPX5]

Originally Posted by X509

Hello,

I wanted to check if there was any interest in a custom built subwoofer box for the X5 (E53). These boxes would be similiar to the JL Audio Stealthbox (JL Audio Stealthbox Custom-fit fiberglass enclosure with 10" W1v2 subwoofer Fits 2000-2006 BMW X5 at Crutchfield.com, without the price.

Enclosure would be made by MECP certified installers, carpeted, and complete with 10" subwoofer and mounting brackets.

Included subwoofer would be the Pioneer Shallow series (Pioneer USA - Shallow Series)

Other finishes, subwoofers, and packages would be available, depending on interest.

Pricing would start at $300+. We would be willing to send the finished product to a trusted member of X5world to verify quality and fitment.

Any interest in this?

I would be interested. So $300 includes the pioneer? What amp would you recommend, AND would you also be able to supply it? How do you think this stacks up to the OEM premium subs?

THANKS!

[jaybo12]

I'm interested

[X509]

$300 is our rough estimate for the package (enclosure, subwoofer, brackets). If we have serious interest in the product we would R&D and have an exact price. If a group buy could be organized, we could also cut the price, depending on the number of participants.

But to answer your questions directly:
1. Yes, the subwoofer would be included in the package.
2. We can supply the amplifier with the package for an additional cost.
Recommendation would depend on what stereo components you are upgrading besides
the subwoofer.
3. Our personal opinion is that this is an upgrade over the OEM subwoofer.


If you have any more questions feel free to ask.

[X509]

Depending on interest, we will have several different products setup through an online store, which will be purchasable via PayPal or Money Order if preferred.

I will start an interest list at the top of the page.

[ek415]

INTERESTED MEMBERS:

1. RPX5
2. jaybo12
3. ek415

[X509]

Originally Posted by ek415

INTERESTED MEMBERS:

1. RPX5
2. jaybo12
3. ek415