Show your subwoofer enclosure

[CharlieHustleX5]

Originally Posted by cooa99

I have upgraded the 4 door speakers to JBL GTO ???. which i guess means that I could potentially drive them via an Amp.

Digging via the battery compartment area under the Spare wheel, I found a 15hole Amp Connector block. I thought this was supposed to be underneath the cd-changer as of references on the forum?. I also found a (12 i think) connector block which kinda looks like the bit that plugs into OEM Sub.

1) Do I tap into the wires comming out of the radio module OR Amp connector block, bearing in mind that I have no Amp/DSP ?
2) For Subwoofer, Is there any advantage of a bridgeable 2 Channel Amp over a momo amp?
3) Subwoofer Speakers for standard 1.5cf sealed box - I am considering a 10"/12" Sqaure Kicker Subs or any other Manufacture subs with round 10"/12". Recommendations & comparisons to the kicker appreciated. I listen mostly to R&B and some garage so I prefer a tight/fast base response that is Not boomy or shake the car to bits. CharlieHustleX5 on another thread meantioned the Kicker's. Is there a difference between the 12" & 10" kickers in X5 boot?.I have no experience with subs and I am not looking for overly expensive ones either

Thanks
cooa99

1 - You will take your wires at the radio module in the rear of the car. This is assuming you have one in the drivers side rear trunk compartment where the tail light access is found.

2 - Mono Amps are specifically made to produce sound at low frequencies, where bass is usually found. If this amp is dedicated to a sub, a Mono amplifier would be your best choice.

3 - For your listening taste, a JL w3 would suit you nicely. I strongly recommend the w3 in either a 10 or 12 inch model. Great sound, doesn't require a huge enclosure, and picks up bass notes well on fast beat songs. Runs about $240 more or less, but worth every penny.

A kicker L7 is going to be too much for your taste. I run one right now, but I change out to a JL w6 from time to time when I'm messing around with different enclosures and setups on my 2 cars.

[cooa99]

1 - You will take your wires at the radio module in the rear of the car. This is assuming you have one in the drivers side rear trunk compartment where the tail light access is found.

OK, so I guess I can also take the wires near the radio module (under spare wheel) as well?. To feed the Amp do I just tap into rear (left + right)?. Also Assuming I need to Add amp to power the 4 doors, do I just cut all 4 (module to speaker) wires and pass then via a 4 channel Amp or is this a bad idea?. That 4 channel amp can then Power a mono amp to feed the momo Amp for the sub..

[quote]2 - Mono Amps are specifically made to produce sound at low frequencies, where bass is usually found. If this amp is dedicated to a sub, a Mono amplifier would be your best choice.[quote/]
roger on that

3 - For your listening taste, a JL w3 would suit you nicely. I strongly recommend the w3 in either a 10 or 12 inch model. Great sound, doesn't require a huge enclosure, and picks up bass notes well on fast beat songs. Runs about $240 more or less, but worth every penny.

Looking on the JL website, the W3/w6 10" & 12" subs requires a 1.1cu.ft & 2.8cu.ft respectively which is more than required for the minimum's of the 10"/12" Solo-barics. I was trying to keep sub box to decent minimum without sacrificing its effectiveness

A kicker L7 is going to be too much for your taste. I run one right now, but I change out to a JL w6 from time to time when I'm messing around with different enclosures and setups on my 2 cars.

what do you mean too much for my taste?. Is it too boomy or not that punchy enough? what about the L5
Ideally i dont want to go over 1cu.ft in enclosure size but still get punchy sound or is this just a dream?
Alpac shows a box(diff sub) in his boot which does not look more than 1cu.ft http://www.xoutpost.com/49689-post2.html

regarding the 2/4 ohm models, is there a rule of thumb i should follow on this or do i just stick to 2ohm since thats more power ?

cheers

cooa99

[cooa99]

Currently Adding an Amp to 2005 X5 with Nav, no DSP and no OEM amp
I have located the 16pin Tunner wires under the tyre. I need to connect to a wire to the remote turn-on for the Amp.

ok I have found two wires in the main section of the forum:-
pin 13 :- White -- remote on/off amp
pin 16 :- white/purple +12v switched
Do I use pin 13?

cooa99