Subwoofer Project FINISHED!!! (Enclosure Dimensions Included) - Page 27

Essam Khafagi · #1 06-04-2009, 12:54 PM

You can buy the Pioneer sub from Amazon.com 82$

Amazon.com: pioneer ts-sw251

Essam Khafagi · #2 06-04-2009, 12:59 PM

and here is the Alpine amp 122$
Amazon.com: Alpine V-Power MRP-M350: Electronics

Halston Pitman · #3 08-07-2009, 05:01 PM

Lots of good DIY work in this thread! Good work guys!

m5james · #4 11-21-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Halston Pitman

Lots of good DIY work in this thread! Good work guys!

What do you guys do w/ all those old factory subwoofer enclosures? I've seen people take and Dremel off the face and fiberglas/MDF a new panel then mount a different subwoofer.

I'm constructing my own MDF box now, but I'd imagine the factory subwoofer enclosure being molded out of plastic will utilize more airspace than either your or my enclosure could ever use. The only downside I see of the plastic enclosure is...it's plastic, so I'd imagine it flexes like crazy.

mele4nyc · #5 12-18-2009, 02:23 AM

I had a failed attempt at installing my amp today that left me scratching my head. I have an Alpine MRP-450 Amp and Two type-E's in parallel left over from my e46. I tried connecting them today, but no sound.

I have an '03 X5, with nav, but no DSP.

I used the snap connectors, with hookup-wire i got from RadioShack. I thought I connected the amp correctly. But when I tested it out, the subs didn't make any sound at all. When I turn the radio on, the amp turns on so at least i know for sure the remote wire was hooked up right. Could it be the connectors and they aren't getting a good enough connection? Not sure what is wrong. What am I missing?

m5james · #6 01-08-2010, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by m5james

What do you guys do w/ all those old factory subwoofer enclosures? I've seen people take and Dremel off the face and fiberglas/MDF a new panel then mount a different subwoofer.

I'm constructing my own MDF box now, but I'd imagine the factory subwoofer enclosure being molded out of plastic will utilize more airspace than either your or my enclosure could ever use. The only downside I see of the plastic enclosure is...it's plastic, so I'd imagine it flexes like crazy.

Bump for still wanting to modify and stock plastic enclosure. I'm sure someone reading this thread must have one laying around that I could cut up

Essam Khafagi · #7 08-07-2009, 05:07 PM

Thanks Halston!

vsx05 · #8 08-07-2009, 11:39 PM

Just finished my enclosure for my x5. I put in a 10" kenwood slimline sub instead of pioneer. My Aussie X5 is a right hand drive car and we actually ended up putting the sub in the left compartment and PDX-5 amp in the right compartment.

Good thing the I ask the audio shop to check the dimension again before building the enclosure.

Great thread Essam.

vsx05 · #9 08-07-2009, 11:52 PM

Sry in advance that this is abit off topic...

Im currently in the process of selecting a 3 way speaker for my front stage. I did a lot of hunting in the last week for aftermarket speaker that would fit straight in with out too much problems. I know BSW is a good option but got rid of all my OEM HU and amp setup and replace with Alpine HU and amp. So BSW is probably not a viable option with aftermarket setup. SO the only set of 3 way speaker that I can find that has a 2.5" mid rangethat will go in the dash speaker is the DLS range.

DLS Ultimate UP36i 3-way system 6.5"

Does anyone know if there are any option for a 3-way speaker that will fit in OEM speaker location? And can anyone confirm that the DSL 3 way will fit in?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Essam Khafagi · #10 08-11-2009, 04:44 PM

guys ... I am selling the X and taking the sub/amp out

I will put it in my new car (still did not decide yet)

EDIT: The X is not sold