Results 1 to 17 of 17

Thread: Where do subs and amp go?

  1. #1
    DX User
    Join Date
    Jun 2002
    Vehicle
    1989 LX-i
    Location
    San Jose, CA / SLC, Utah
    Posts
    30

    Where do subs and amp go?

    I just bought 2 subs and an amp.. Any suggestions of where I put the amp? Also.. should I point the subs toward the cabin.. or toward the outside of the car?
    -Seabass



  2. #2
    3Geez Veteran dXsquared's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Vehicle
    1987 Hatchback phreak project
    Location
    NORTH BAY ONTARIO
    Posts
    5,598
    put them in the trunk...
    what type of box are u runnin? and how big is the amp? and the subs?

    try mountin the amp on the box or on the floor

    Travis
    www.cardomain.com/id/dxhatchback

  3. #3
    3Geez Veteran 87AccordsterLx's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2001
    Vehicle
    1991 Supra Turbo W/ 12k Miles
    Location
    Wyotech @ Laramie, WY
    Posts
    4,812
    I have my amps mounted on the back of the rear seat... this is usually where they are installed when you get it done at a car audio shop... so if you look in the trunk you will see the amp on the back side of the seat.... for the best overall performance I would face the subs away from the cabin twards the licence plate...
    ~Nathan~

    "There's always something waiting at the end of the road. If you are not willing to see what it is, you probably shouldn't be out there in the first place."
    ~StOcK PiCs~

  4. #4
    SEi User Y3G's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Vehicle
    05 G6 for now
    Location
    Niagara Falls Ontario
    Posts
    1,737
    I don't know mabey in your trunk??

  5. #5
    LXi User
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Vehicle
    88 Accord (Australian Model Si)
    Location
    GoldCoast, Australia
    Posts
    736
    yeah the trunk does sound good!
    I have mine facing the licence plate,
    and my amp is screwed onto my box

  6. #6
    Banned Neuspeed007's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2002
    Vehicle
    1995 Civic Ex
    Location
    BOISE IDAHO
    Posts
    1,924
    in the trunk facing out, unless you have your back seats down. If not put the amp behind your backseat

  7. #7
    2.0Si User Neuspeed87lx's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2001
    Vehicle
    96 Civic (Turbo lsvtec) /87 accord lx/95 civic dx
    Location
    Agawam, Mass
    Posts
    3,149
    hide the amp somewhere...under a seat or something ..i wouldnt screw it into the sub box...makes it easier to steal...
    Jay

  8. #8
    LX User Midnight's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Vehicle
    87 Fox & ninja
    Location
    levittown, N.Y.
    Posts
    133
    I got my amp screwed to the back seat and i got the sub where the tire goes. no spare type-r..........................
    Wheelies!!!!!

  9. #9
    LXi User 89lxi95zx7's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2002
    Vehicle
    89 lxi 95 750 ninja
    Location
    Pittsburgh,PA
    Posts
    642
    in my trunk.
    kevin

  10. #10
    3Geez Veteran Bobs89LXi's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2000
    Vehicle
    2005 Civic LX Coupe
    Location
    Tualatin, OR
    Posts
    4,107
    The trunk is the best place accoustically for subs. It acts as a resonator, boosting the lower frequencies. The ideal setup, if you have the money, is a custom built-in box, with the amp(s) hidden out of view and attached to the body of the car, making it more difficult to steal. In my own humble opinion, bass boxes with amps attached to them has to be the most asinine idea ever conceived. Why not just hang a sign on your car that says: "WELCOME TO MIDNIGHT CAR AUDIO" With a pair of wire cutters and a screwdriver, an experienced punk can have it out in less than a minute.

  11. #11
    3Geez Veteran 87AccordsterLx's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2001
    Vehicle
    1991 Supra Turbo W/ 12k Miles
    Location
    Wyotech @ Laramie, WY
    Posts
    4,812
    HAHAHA!!! nice one Bob.. I totally agree... I never understood why people put their amps on their sub box either... My cousins shit got jacked like that... took everthing in one simple swipe....
    ~Nathan~

    "There's always something waiting at the end of the road. If you are not willing to see what it is, you probably shouldn't be out there in the first place."
    ~StOcK PiCs~

  12. #12
    3Geez Veteran dXsquared's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Vehicle
    1987 Hatchback phreak project
    Location
    NORTH BAY ONTARIO
    Posts
    5,598
    i love livin in a small city of 56 grand. Last summer, my hatch relese cable fucked up, so my hatch wouldnt close. I left it like that for a month and it didnt get jacked! If you put ur hands up to the glass and look inside, you can see a cap and a digital voltage meter and my box and amps and it could just be lifted up.

    Travis
    www.cardomain.com/id/dxhatchback

  13. #13
    LX User 86accord4dr's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2002
    Vehicle
    CURRENTLY:2003 LC2 (Hyundai Accent Hatch) SOLD:86 carbed, 4 door LX (according to carfax.com)
    Location
    Regina Canada
    Posts
    199
    Oh yeah? where do you live DX? and when do you go to bed?

    *sneaks over there to take a peek*
    :pissed: :pissed: :pissed: :pissed: :pissed: :pissed: :pissed:

  14. #14
    2.0Si User pimp86LX's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Vehicle
    2005 Mazda 3
    Location
    Ontario Canada eh.
    Posts
    3,996
    Amp+Box=bad!!

    bob pointed out that it can get jacked very easily, but i would also like to say that my old legacy II 500w popped almost every major solder point on the board because it was on the box.....its just dumb to spend $xxx on an amp and then stick it too the box

  15. #15
    2.0Si User Grant2k's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2002
    Vehicle
    4
    Posts
    2,845
    definitly face your subs towards the rear of the car. i have tried it facing mine both ways, seat up and seat down, and they totally sound the best seat up, facing rearward. if you face them towards the seat the soft seat absorbs too much sound and mutes a lot of bass and sound.
    -Grant. I'm just a pirate chasing booty.

  16. #16
    3Geez Veteran dXsquared's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2002
    Vehicle
    1987 Hatchback phreak project
    Location
    NORTH BAY ONTARIO
    Posts
    5,598
    i live where you cant find me!!!!! i am in CANADA tho... so good start... anyway... it is fixed now and tonite i put the amp on a custom stand thang i made outta plywood and speakerbox carpet! soooo cool...

    Travis
    www.cardomain.com/id/dxhatchback

  17. #17
    LX User Scotts88WhiteLX-i's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2002
    Vehicle
    88 Honda Accord LX-i Sedan
    Location
    Eugene,Oregon
    Posts
    423
    screw ur amp to the top of your trunk.
    -Scott
    88ancient

    -Its not illegal until you get caught-

Similar Threads

  1. JBL Subs?
    By sinisterfuzzy in forum Interior & Exterior Care
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 07-28-2006, 10:26 AM
  2. New Subs
    By jayp6969 in forum Interior & Exterior Care
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 11-29-2003, 04:22 PM
  3. SUBS again
    By dXsquared in forum Trading Post
    Replies: 21
    Last Post: 10-20-2003, 03:42 PM
  4. subs and amp
    By jeffreygivens in forum Trading Post
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 09-24-2003, 06:16 PM
  5. fs: subs, amp, eq, and hu
    By gameoner in forum Trading Post
    Replies: 9
    Last Post: 09-01-2003, 02:19 PM

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
This website uses cookies
We use cookies to store session information to facilitate remembering your login information, to allow you to save website preferences, to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.
     
Links monetized by VigLink