21 replies to this topic

[jaysmini30]

iv just thought of a random idea so would like to know whats size subwoofer can be located under the mini's rear seats cheers jay

[Ruckus]

Not random at all, it's been done by many people.

6.5" subs will fit easy, or 7x9 or 6x9 oval subs.

If you want a bit of work 8" can be made to fit.

Edited by Ruckus, 11 August 2012 - 08:59 AM.

[Sisco]

Hi I also want to fit a sub under the rear seat if possible.

With an 8" have you found any photos and what work is involved? would it require any modification to bench?

My plan if it doesn't fit to the board was to have a baffle attached to the board and then cloth and fibreglass this to make a fibreglass front and Im guessing use the space under the seat as the enclosure. Either that or build a sub box the right capacity by using fibreglass and matting to build a sub box molded to the shape of the space under the rear seat. Not sure if it will work but am going to try both. Will post some pictures when i give it ago.

[screech]

6.5" Fir quite nicely...




These are up for sale if the right offer comes up.

Cheers

[H.M.M.]

iv just thought of a random idea so would like to know whats size subwoofer can be located under the mini's rear seats cheers jay

why not go for an 8 or 10 in the boot? Box it on the opposite side of the petrol tank. that's what I'll be doing, then putting 6x6's under the rear seats.

[surfblue63]

In my Sprite I've got a pair of 6x9s under the rear seat, powered by a boot mounted amp.

[Ruckus]

Must not comment... must not!

[mini-luke]

Must not comment... must not!

They are not subwoofers, or even mids for that matter.

There, just to save Ruckus from a nervous break down!

[freshairmini]

Must not comment... must not!

They are not subwoofers, or even mids for that matter.

There, just to save Ruckus from a nervous break down!

More to the point the positioning of those speakers firing into your arse is not a great set-up!

Plus 6x9" coaxial's are generally pretty poor in terms of sound quality.

Edited by freshairmini, 13 August 2012 - 11:15 AM.

[Ruckus]

And Xplop...

[screech]

Must not comment... must not!

And Xplop...

You gave in

[surfblue63]

Must not comment... must not!

Must not comment... must not!

They are not subwoofers, or even mids for that matter.

There, just to save Ruckus from a nervous break down!

Must not comment... must not!

They are not subwoofers, or even mids for that matter.

There, just to save Ruckus from a nervous break down!

More to the point the positioning of those speakers firing into your arse is not a great set-up!

Plus 6x9" coaxial's are generally pretty poor in terms of sound quality.

And Xplop...

Thanks for your POSITIVE COMMENTS GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!


Any sound system in a Mini is pretty much a waste of time as the car is so noisey to begin with, all the stuff in my car was bought as cheap end of line stuff just to put something in there.
I don't see the point in spending stacks of money on expensive sound equipment and put it in something with the acoustics of a biscuit tin.

Edited by surfblue63, 13 August 2012 - 03:45 PM.

[Ruckus]

Hay there is nothing wrong with low budjet low install time systems, but what I will pull people up on is them posting pics for others looking for advice on the BEST way forward. You can do what you like how you like but please don't lead people with 'I did this' therefore you should to. And before you say that not what I did etc, then why did you post your pics?

And your rubbish about the acoustics in a mini, I don't think you are in a postion to make any statements about this. So please don't as you just make yourself sound silly and a bit of a keyboard warrior.

Lastly Sony were once a great car audio brand, then the marketing people took over and it all went Fast and Furious. It's a shame but a little bit of research would have told you Xplode is a brand to avoid... At any price.

Edited by Ruckus, 13 August 2012 - 08:46 PM.

[blueturbomini]

Must not comment... must not!

Must not comment... must not!

They are not subwoofers, or even mids for that matter.

There, just to save Ruckus from a nervous break down!

Must not comment... must not!

They are not subwoofers, or even mids for that matter.

There, just to save Ruckus from a nervous break down!

More to the point the positioning of those speakers firing into your arse is not a great set-up!

Plus 6x9" coaxial's are generally pretty poor in terms of sound quality.

And Xplop...

Thanks for your POSITIVE COMMENTS GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!


Any sound system in a Mini is pretty much a waste of time as the car is so noisey to begin with, all the stuff in my car was bought as cheap end of line stuff just to put something in there.
I don't see the point in spending stacks of money on expensive sound equipment and put it in something with the acoustics of a biscuit tin.

if you think putting a decent system in a mini is a waste of time, may i suggest you first listen to a decent system fitted in a mini, then that way you will have some sort of basis for your opinion. Which i totally disagree with. Ah the beauty of free speech.

[Ruckus]

if you think putting a decent system in a mini is a waste of time, may i suggest you first listen to a decent system fitted in a mini, then that way you will have some sort of basis for your opinion. Which i totally disagree with. Ah the beauty of free speech.

I can think of at least 30 minis that fit the bill, with at least half a dozen that are owned by users on this forum.