Subwoofer Project FINISHED!!! (Enclosure Dimensions Included)

[sleepless]

Originally Posted by Philly X5

Sleepless - if you need any help with wiring/connections, just let us or Essam know, will help you

U Guys R the "Best" ......... hopefully my wiring kit will arrive next wk.....

[Philly X5]

Originally Posted by X5-limo

Thanx again Essam! You've definately made your mark in the halls of X5 history! I motion Obama put you on his short list for 'International SAV/SUV Modifications Coordinator'!

Do you recommend only the BSW tweeters?

An audiophile friend says, "It's not going to make a difference in sound quality, as they're both connected to the same source...the low level factory speaker wires. High level RCA's right from the radio would make a difference."

I just returned from Home Depot before reading your post.....the wire mesh that I saw was outside, brrrrr. What section did you find yours? I couldn't find any plastic mesh, either. Then again, I could just 'stretch' the fabric tightly over the opening....

Sorry dude, I saw it in Laws. I will go there in an hour - will take a picture for you. I will let you know the aisle # but not sure if all the stores are the same...

[jayjay_dee]

hey hey, im also doing this project, my sub is already in transit, next to order is the amp... i got a quote from a friend who works for an MTX distributor, and the best price i can get them is $130, no way... so im looking for the Alpine amp... cant wait to do this project too but my work is getting in my way, never been this busy before....

hey sleepless, hows your project?

[sleepless]

Originally Posted by jayjay04x5

hey hey, im also doing this project, my sub is already in transit, next to order is the amp... i got a quote from a friend who works for an MTX distributor, and the best price i can get them is $130, no way... so im looking for the Alpine amp... cant wait to do this project too but my work is getting in my way, never been this busy before....

hey sleepless, hows your project?

Jay Jay...... I built the box..... have the amp/sub.... just waiting for the amp wiring kit to arrive, I should it have it by next wk...... what do you do that you are so busy ??? accountant maybe ??

why don't you look @ Ebay..... here is one.. http://cgi.ebay.com/Alpine-MRP-M350-Car-Amp_W0QQitemZ130285016668QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Am plifiers?hash=item130285016668&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1 4&_trkparms=72%3A1234|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A 1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alpine-MRP-M350-VPower-200-watt-mono-subwoofer-amp_W0QQitemZ300291604961QQcmdZViewItemQQptZCar_Am plifiers?hash=item300291604961&_trksid=p3286.c0.m1 4&_trkparms=72%3A1234|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A 1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50

[Philly X5]

Originally Posted by X5-limo

that shows the 'cousins' that we are - the 'Philly sound' vs the 'MoTown sound'

......don't laugh, but Walmart's fabric department, (of all places!), sells a $3.00, 50" x 70" fleece throw! It's brand name is 'Main Stay'. They are sold in rolled up bundles like mini blanket rolls. If you can't find it, I have enough to cover several hatch grilles.....just let me know. So what design/technique are you coming up with?

I was thinking about just stretching some of this material over a cut out in the hatch door but, thinking ahead, I'm figuring it may be more practical, in my situation, to cover a wire mesh across the cut out as this can help protect the subwoofer from any bumps from future pieces of cargo.

...I think you can order the (4-pin molex) Alpine amp connector from their parts distributor, PacParts, Inc., ask for Melissa Marin, (Customer Service Representative) (800)421-5080 Ext. 154 - (800)782-5747 Fax. It's their 'Speaker Input Cord' - P/N 01E11136S01
http://www.pacparts.com/model.cfm?CF...tion=list_part

I just came from local Wal-Mart - no luck with the fabric. I was able to find that brand fleece but they selling it as one piece huge blanket for $20.00
I think the color is pretty close to the OEM but the texture will be different...
I will try to make a speaker grill first (already cut a whole in the cover) Will post some pictures here of the finish product for a vote

Also I just bought that wire mash at Laws - aisle #4 it’s located at "metal
by the piece" place, it is wire mash for cages, window screens etc. Will post a picture tonight. I think it was $9.99

[jayjay_dee]

Originally Posted by sleepless

Jay Jay...... I built the box..... have the amp/sub.... just waiting for the amp wiring kit to arrive, I should it have it by next wk...... what do you do that you are so busy ??? accountant maybe ??

nah... software developer, our company developed a software(BlueCherry) that caters the apparel industry...

thanks for the links, ill check them out...

[sleepless]

Originally Posted by jayjay04x5

nah... software developer, our company developed a software(BlueCherry) that caters the apparel industry...

thanks for the links, ill check them out...

Ohhhh..... Isn't the apparel industry down the drain ?? I have several friends who are in the Garment industry in NYC, and they tell me how slow it is......

[sleepless]

Originally Posted by Philly X5

I just came from local Wal-Mart - no luck with the fabric. I was able to find that brand fleece but they selling it as one piece huge blanket for $20.00
I think the color is pretty close to the OEM but the texture will be different...
I will try to make a speaker grill first (already cut a whole in the cover) Will post some pictures here of the finish product for a vote

Also I just bought that wire mash at Laws - aisle #4 it’s located at "metal
by the piece" place, it is wire mash for cages, window screens etc. Will post a picture tonight. I think it was $9.99

Hi Philly & Limo post some pics...... sounds very tempting ............

[Essam Khafagi]

Originally Posted by X5-limo

Thanx again Essam! You've definately made your mark in the halls of X5 history! I motion Obama put you on his short list for 'International SAV/SUV Modifications Coordinator'!

hehehehehe

Originally Posted by X5-limo

Do you recommend only the BSW tweeters?

All the way .. I am using them and there is a huge difference at the high end.

[Essam Khafagi]

Originally Posted by sleepless

Holy Cow..... Essam .... this thread got over 6400 views ........... unbelievable