need some subwoofer advise and pics - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ofnaman · 10-20-2007, 01:52 PM

I am going to be putting a stereo in my truck this tommoro, and I need some advise and pics. I have already built the kick panels, and have welded a plate into the dash for the head unit (big, big hole previously). My question conserns subwoofer box options. I am going to be putting 2 12" subs, 2 8" subs, and possibly 2 10" subs in it (probably not going to do the 10's yet). I am going to remove the tank behind the seat for the sub box. I will have plenty of room for the 2 8's and 12's behind the seat but I wanted to see what you guy's have done for stereo installs. Thanks

70short · 10-20-2007, 01:57 PM

3-10's + A lot of power=

Riveted1 · 10-20-2007, 02:22 PM

Personally, ofnaman, I would not mix sizes (or types) of subwoofers. Pick a size and stick with it. If you want more midbass "punch", maybe put some 8's in your doors and run them as a part of a 3-way front stage with the speakers in your kickpanels. (I am assuming you are using components in your kicks) That would add a good bit of cost though.
Most people just do a 2-way component set (mid/tweet) in the kicks and subs behind the seat and are done with it. If done right, it will sound great.
Just make sure that if you start adding lots of amplifier power, beef up your electrical system or you'll be wasting lots of cash.

My $.02

young grasshoppa · 10-20-2007, 02:45 PM

Wow, 6 subs in that small cab!
Would you even notice the 10s with two 12s? That three 10s setup looks good!

ofnaman · 10-20-2007, 02:52 PM

I do not think I will be running the 10's, I will be running the 2 8's and 12's though. I want the 12's for the deep bass and the 8's for the hit. I know it's a lot for a single cab, but I have all of the stuff and love stereo's (have had 2 competition trucks in the past). keep it coming, thanks

corn · 10-20-2007, 02:59 PM

I would go with 2 8's & 2 12's. Maybe add 2 10's later....

Thats what you wanted to hear, right?

I had an explanation of why not 12's in a standard cab, but it looks like you have your mind made up...

70short · 10-20-2007, 04:09 PM

I think the 10's give you the best of both worlds! I have had A couple of systems and have built several for friends (WOW I do have friends). I have built systems using 10's that would make your ears bleed. Quality speak's and AMP's with A LOT of POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I know why Im deff but why can I not spell ummm.

thebrown83 · 10-20-2007, 04:25 PM

I would not try to squeeze 2 12's and 2 8's behind the seat. I would just build a box with 2 good 12's and an amp in the middle for behind the seat and then build a center console with an 8 or a couple 6x9 mids or something like that.

10-20-2007, 01:52 PM	#1
ofnaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: reno Posts: 397	need some subwoofer advise and pics I am going to be putting a stereo in my truck this tommoro, and I need some advise and pics. I have already built the kick panels, and have welded a plate into the dash for the head unit (big, big hole previously). My question conserns subwoofer box options. I am going to be putting 2 12" subs, 2 8" subs, and possibly 2 10" subs in it (probably not going to do the 10's yet). I am going to remove the tank behind the seat for the sub box. I will have plenty of room for the 2 8's and 12's behind the seat but I wanted to see what you guy's have done for stereo installs. Thanks __________________ A sweet 2000 Deville.....

10-20-2007, 01:57 PM	#2
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: need some subwoofer advise and pics 3-10's + A lot of power= Attached Images __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

10-20-2007, 02:22 PM	#3
Riveted1 Tasty Cakes! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 2,112	Re: need some subwoofer advise and pics Personally, ofnaman, I would not mix sizes (or types) of subwoofers. Pick a size and stick with it. If you want more midbass "punch", maybe put some 8's in your doors and run them as a part of a 3-way front stage with the speakers in your kickpanels. (I am assuming you are using components in your kicks) That would add a good bit of cost though. Most people just do a 2-way component set (mid/tweet) in the kicks and subs behind the seat and are done with it. If done right, it will sound great. Just make sure that if you start adding lots of amplifier power, beef up your electrical system or you'll be wasting lots of cash. My $.02 __________________ I'm a little and a lot Ground beef: A cow with no legs. ---------------- '66 Chevy SWB "Penny" '67 Chevy Big Window SWB- aka "Pearl" '72 Burb- "Betty" "It's not a hearse dammit" '99 Chevy Ext. cab Silverado

10-20-2007, 02:45 PM	#4
young grasshoppa Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 88	Re: need some subwoofer advise and pics Wow, 6 subs in that small cab! Would you even notice the 10s with two 12s? That three 10s setup looks good!

10-20-2007, 02:52 PM	#5
ofnaman Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: reno Posts: 397	Re: need some subwoofer advise and pics I do not think I will be running the 10's, I will be running the 2 8's and 12's though. I want the 12's for the deep bass and the 8's for the hit. I know it's a lot for a single cab, but I have all of the stuff and love stereo's (have had 2 competition trucks in the past). keep it coming, thanks __________________ A sweet 2000 Deville.....

10-20-2007, 02:59 PM	#6
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: need some subwoofer advise and pics I would go with 2 8's & 2 12's. Maybe add 2 10's later.... Thats what you wanted to hear, right? I had an explanation of why not 12's in a standard cab, but it looks like you have your mind made up...

10-20-2007, 04:09 PM	#7
70short Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Boise ID Posts: 609	Re: need some subwoofer advise and pics I think the 10's give you the best of both worlds! I have had A couple of systems and have built several for friends (WOW I do have friends). I have built systems using 10's that would make your ears bleed. Quality speak's and AMP's with A LOT of POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now I know why Im deff but why can I not spell ummm. __________________ "72" Red CORVETTE 4-speed 350 "70" Chevy Short Bed early stages of resto. Edel 600 cfm carb Weiand Stealth Intake HEI shorty Headers 4/2 Drop 295 50R 15 TOYO on 10 inch wide corvette rally rims at all 4 corners. "CHEVY RULES"

10-20-2007, 04:25 PM	#8
thebrown83 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kingfisher OK Posts: 176	Re: need some subwoofer advise and pics I would not try to squeeze 2 12's and 2 8's behind the seat. I would just build a box with 2 good 12's and an amp in the middle for behind the seat and then build a center console with an 8 or a couple 6x9 mids or something like that.



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.