Subwoofer enclosure between rear seat captain's chairs

[gunz4me]

I was just wondering if anyone has done a subwoofer enclosure between the rear seat captain's chairs in one of these STs? Main reason, I'm using my Explorer to haul DJ gear, and I figure if designed correctly, the enclosure could close the gap between the rear seat captain's chairs when I have to bring EVERYTHING with me. I'd probably do something like a down firing Digital Designs 2508g there.

It is either that or I just make a removable subwoofer setup for when I have to haul gear in the cargo area. I have a pair of Bostwick HD10s in storage that I NEVER used but they would need a 3 cubic foot ported enclosure to give me some decent low end. I'm not new to making removable enclosures either as I helped a buddy with his 240SX drift car by utilizing Anderson Powerpole connectors. Basically, unclip the speaker wires, remove enclosure, flip switch to keep the amp from powering on.

The messed up thing is I like to listen to music at a moderate volume on my way to a gig, then I want peace and quiet on the ride home, lol. All I know is the factory B&O subwoofer is too anemic for my tastes.

 

[UNBROKEN]

Will it fit and play? Sure.
It won’t work very well though…there’s no boundary to load off of so output will be reduced. Aim it backwards if anything…forward would be worse.

 

[gunz4me]

Will it fit and play? Sure.
It won’t work very well though…there’s no boundary to load off of so output will be reduced. Aim it backwards if anything…forward would be worse.

I was thinking down firing with the port back. Would loading off the floor not work? I haven't used Digital Designs subs in forever and I remember building a friend's CRX where we did a Lexan loading wall on his four 1508s on 4kw of power. God that thing was stupid loud...

 

[UNBROKEN]

If I was doing that I’d fire the port down as well. Just keep the port mouth 1X the diameter of the port off the floor to avoid any noise. Should work really well.

 

[gunz4me]

If I was doing that I’d fire the port down as well. Just keep the port mouth 1X the diameter of the port off the floor to avoid any noise. Should work really well.

So, let's say I was to use those Bostwick 10s. Is this the typical subs up port back vehicle like nearly every other hatch style vehicle? I'm not opposed to a removable sub, but would rather make something that stays in all the time, just in case I want to jam.

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

I have a 10" Alpine sub and it fits right in the rear storage compartment. It's obviously not gonna win any awards but, combined with the Focal woofers in the doors, it's plenty loud enough for the average person.

 

[DaHuntah]

It bet it would look nice between the seats. Add a couple cup holders and rock on!

 

[gunz4me]

I think I am going to lean towards a removable option in the hatch. I have concerns that downloading off the floor in the middle of the cabin will be less than optimal sound wise.

 

[UNBROKEN]

I think I am going to lean towards a removable option in the hatch. I have concerns that downloading off the floor in the middle of the cabin will be less than optimal sound wise.

As long as you have a boundary to load off of you’ll be fine. The floor is that boundary in a downfire configuration.

 

[DaHuntah]

Taking a 3 cubic foot box in and out will get old real fast.

 

[Mikes 22St]

I removed the 3rd row seats and added a whole complete part from the hatch to rhe 2nd row captions seats . I added a front firing sub and a large storage and 2 small storage spots

 

[Mikes 22St]

Here are a few more pics. I put a blackbird and a sub amp in where the old sub was ..

 

[BrooseDaMoose]

Here are a few more pics. I put a blackbird and a sub amp in where the old sub was ..

WOW! That's a nice set up! Good work. I also put my amps where the OEM sub was.

 

[shrtrnd23]

I removed the 3rd row seats and added a whole complete part from the hatch to rhe 2nd row captions seats . I added a front firing sub and a large storage and 2 small storage spots

You don't happen to have the build plans for this, do you??

 

[Cruising68]

I removed the 3rd row seats and added a whole complete part from the hatch to rhe 2nd row captions seats . I added a front firing sub and a large storage and 2 small storage spots

Very nice! Love the storage. I did similar but mine is a complete lift up storage area from lift gate to back of second row that will fit rifles and my amps are where the spare tire was. It also has a stealth key lock. I put a JL Audio TW5v2 13” sub in the oem spot in a custom fiberglass box I made for the oem location.

Love seeing work others have done.


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[Mikes 22St]

You don't happen to have the build plans for this, do you??

Sorry just saw this , I just made it on the fly so I dont have any plans ... but if I can help you I will , plus it sounds like someone else on this thread did just about what I did

 

[shrtrnd23]

Very nice! Love the storage. I did similar but mine is a complete lift up storage area from lift gate to back of second row that will fit rifles and my amps are where the spare tire was. It also has a stealth key lock. I put a JL Audio TW5v2 13” sub in the oem spot in a custom fiberglass box I made for the oem location.

Love seeing work others have done.


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You have pictures of what your set up looks like?

 

[Cruising68]

You have pictures of what your set up looks like?

Lots in this thread starting around post 30.

13" sub in factory location and rest of stereo upgrade

https://www.explorerst.org/threads/13-sub-in-factory-location-and-rest-of-stereo-upgrade.3540/


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[Mikes 22St]

Very nice! Love the storage. I did similar but mine is a complete lift up storage area from lift gate to back of second row that will fit rifles and my amps are where the spare tire was. It also has a stealth key lock. I put a JL Audio TW5v2 13” sub in the oem spot in a custom fiberglass box I made for the oem location.

Love seeing work others have done.


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Nice, Do you have any pics ? I put my amps and dsp in where the old sub was . I gutted the car and sound proofed the whole floor and sides , I didnt want any part of messing with the headliner. I asked Unbroken for some advice and he said sound proof and change out the sub! Once I got that far ,hell might as well keep on going . I got a blackbird amp/dsp and Used all Audio frog speakers and the sub , also audio frog sub amp. I had no idea what I was doing but asked a guy on here a few questions and he ended up teaching me everything and walking me through the whole project !!! I e-mailed him for months and he helped me with all of it . When I was done I offered him an amp I had, a brand new sub or cash anything . He didnt want anything to answer prob 500 emails ! lol.. His name is
Banniar and what a great guy. I came up with the changes to the floor and storage. I wanted to keep the spare compartment they way it was . So Its another door that opens to the spare..

 

[Cruising68]

Nice, Do you have any pics ? I put my amps and dsp in where the old sub was . I gutted the car and sound proofed the whole floor and sides , I didnt want any part of messing with the headliner. I asked Unbroken for some advice and he said sound proof and change out the sub! Once I got that far ,hell might as well keep on going . I got a blackbird amp/dsp and Used all Audio frog speakers and the sub , also audio frog sub amp. I had no idea what I was doing but asked a guy on here a few questions and he ended up teaching me everything and walking me through the whole project !!! I e-mailed him for months and he helped me with all of it . When I was done I offered him an amp I had, a brand new sub or cash anything . He didnt want anything to answer prob 500 emails ! lol.. His name is
Banniar and what a great guy. I came up with the changes to the floor and storage. I wanted to keep the spare compartment they way it was . So Its another door that opens to the spare..

Pics in thread above. Must sound pretty good! It’s a slippery slope. Start off small then project grows and grows. On this car I knew what I wanted and actually bought all the gear while I was waiting for my ordered ST.

Soundproofing makes a HUGE difference. I’ve completely emptied the interior of probably 7 new cars for soundproofing.


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