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Offline Chowgar1

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Modest boot build
« on: 22 October 2010, 11:54 »
Hey guys quick question...

I am looking to add a sub and amp to the system in my MK5... my question is I really need to keep the space in the boot (family 'n' all) is there a modest size sub you can get that will take as little space as possible prefferably an arch build to keep it out the way... I'm not looking to have the loudest system on the block just increase the bass and depth to the sound system... currently running the RNS 510 and the standard GTI spec speaker arrangement...

any thoughts?

Offline thatwillis

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Re: Modest boot build
« Reply #1 on: 22 October 2010, 15:14 »
The arch build sounds like a good bet. I've also seen under seat subs.... so they wouldn't take any space in your boot at all.

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Re: Modest boot build
« Reply #2 on: 22 October 2010, 20:21 »
yeah subs are geting compact nowerdays. you can get things like for not too much nowere days (dont know what that ones like, just used it as a example) and even thinner ones. not sure on the sound quality and personally ide prefer a proper sub.

you could always make a false floor and put the sub in then  put a guard over the sub, this is what im going to do. will get some pics up when finished.

but if you oftern have things in the boot something small could slip onto the sub. in which case a arch build sounds good.

Offline daz veedub

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Re: Modest boot build
« Reply #3 on: 22 October 2010, 20:47 »
 ive custom made a box 2 fit snug in boot and still room for shopping etc..........keep the missis happy lol

Offline Chowgar1

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Re: Modest boot build
« Reply #4 on: 22 October 2010, 21:34 »
I have noticed the Pioneer TS-SW841D type small woofers.... look like the kind of size that could be built into an arch easily without compromising space.... any experts give some advice if these small sub woofers would provide the extra depth of sound I am looking for?

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Re: Modest boot build
« Reply #5 on: 24 October 2010, 12:07 »
8" sub in 0.5cuft box


10" sub in 0.7 cuft box


Same type as above


Boot floor build cover on

grills in place

grills off


Another one


JL audios own stealth box


Kenwoods old demo mk5






Theres also a guy on the mk6 forum by the username AM1W who has a pioneer sub system pro fitted just under the front of the passenger seat.

Hurdy also has a thread on here about how he make his wheelarch subbox for his Hertz 10" sub in his mk5.
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=81119.0



« Last Edit: 24 October 2010, 12:13 by Snoopy »
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Offline Chowgar1

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Re: Modest boot build
« Reply #6 on: 24 October 2010, 18:13 »
Snoop that's fantastic.... Cheers mate.

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