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Destructo · 04-22-2004, 09:20 AM

I would like to get a dual 10" sub box or 12" box for my 85 truck, it will probably have blazer buckets in it, so that should give me some more room, its currently pushed all the way forward to clear some 6x9" speaker boxes. I may be willing to go with one good 10" that can hit hard, but we all know 2 is better than 1

I think 10" would be ideal, not sure what kind i'm going to get yet though, or what kind of amp, or where the amp will go.

gldevall · 04-22-2004, 10:22 AM

I think to get the best fit, it would have to be a custom box. What I have been wanting to try or see is a box that uses no back. In other words, you have the sides, top and bottom, and front, but for the back it uses the cab wall. I've heard of this being done in the past. I'm not sure how much resonance it would create, probably a good bit. I'm thinking if you were to dynamat the cab wall and do this it just may work. JMO

TwinTurbo · 04-22-2004, 10:29 AM

I have a sort of triangular shaped (from the side) box that sits behind the seats. It holds 2 12" subs and sounds pretty darn good for such a small enclosure.

C&C Chevy · 04-22-2004, 01:28 PM

twin, are u putting the bench seat back in? Just curious on the fit with that setup.

Prerunner1982 · 04-22-2004, 02:06 PM

i just run 2 10" truck boxes. i had to move the seat forward a bit, but i am use to it now. they are sealed boxes.

Destructo · 04-22-2004, 02:30 PM

I already have the seat all the way forward and it doesn't bother me. So I should have room for some aftermarket truck boxes back there I think. I have two 6x9 boxes laying on their back right now, need to hookup another set of speakers but want to wait till I get some kick panel enclosers for some 5 1/4's or something.

My CD-Player doesnt have a Sub preout but has front and rear pre-outs, will that work for the amp as long as I have a crossover adjustment on the amp? Its a Sony Xplod CA600X. And can anyone tell me what brand subs are a good bang for the buck? Will also want a decent amp but am not looking to spend tons of cash, just want some decent sounding subs.

TwinTurbo · 04-22-2004, 02:35 PM

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Originally posted by C&C Chevy
twin, are u putting the bench seat back in? Just curious on the fit with that setup.

I already have the bench back in, I designed the box with the bench in mind..the clearance is pretty tight.

When i fold down the middle seat i can adjust all the knobs and dials on the X-over.

Destructo · 04-22-2004, 02:37 PM

I'm putting buckets out of a blazer in mine, will that give me some extra room behind them? Will be using the blazer console as well.

Prerunner1982 · 04-22-2004, 02:42 PM

destructo, i have a sony explod as well. you should be able to use the rear pre-outs.

Gibble · 04-22-2004, 03:38 PM

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Originally posted by TwinTurbo

I already have the bench back in, I designed the box with the bench in mind..the clearance is pretty tight.

When i fold down the middle seat i can adjust all the knobs and dials on the X-over.

Whate are those seats out of?

TwinTurbo · 04-22-2004, 03:42 PM

I seriously have no idea, they (and some ****ty wood trim in the cab) were in the truck when I bought it and it (and the wood trim) all said "custom trucks of texas"and had the state of texas outline engraved on it.

They had some kind of velours cloth on them, here's a pic of the ghastly look of the interior when I bought it

Oh the ugly wood armrest that you see in the top pic are gone too, just had them there temporarily until the leather shop had the new ones finished

Gibble · 04-22-2004, 03:46 PM

Too bad you don't know, those are EXACTLY what I want for my seats...they appear to fit well too.

TwinTurbo · 04-22-2004, 03:50 PM

They are custom seats amde for C10s because they fit the stock mounting pattern to a tee. I saw some seats not too long ago that were almost identical, jsut a little more modern. Same setup with 1 folding bench that has 2 cup holders and a storage compartment, as well as a storage compartment under the middle seat cushion. The bench is pretty old because the console has slots to hold 8 track tapes

. I had it reupholstered and lots of foam added.

I'll see if I can find that page that had those benches.

TwinTurbo · 04-22-2004, 03:54 PM

Here's what I found, this looks a lot like the one I have.

http://www.foximas.com/ky/2201156.html

Tom · 04-22-2004, 03:57 PM

I have a single 12" truck box behind the seat. Yeah the seats all the way foward, but you sure hear/feel this sub

Its all about KICKER.......

C-10volvo · 04-22-2004, 04:15 PM

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Originally posted by Tom
I have a single 12" truck box behind the seat. Yeah the seats all the way foward, but you sure hear/feel this sub Its all about KICKER.......

no kidding!! kicker is the way to go. i use to have two 10 inch mtx 8000's with a jbl 1200 watt amp, then i switched over to kicker L7's 12's(thoes funny looking square ones) man that thing raddles your teeth! spl and sound quality are great

Destructo · 04-22-2004, 04:43 PM

So a single 12" kicker should do me good huh? Are they easy to make a custom encosure for since their square? And would it be best with a ported or sealed enclosure? Doing a ported box is going to take some research to get it right if I do it myself.

EDIT: Holy crap those things are expensive!

400 bucks for a 12" solo-baric, bout 500 with an enclosure then I still need an AMP. Is it worth that much money?

84Stepper · 04-22-2004, 04:51 PM

The L7 square is gunna run you some money. And you will need alot of amp, but they sound the best thats for sure. Right now I am running a 12in comp vr with a fosgate mono 350 watt amp and it sounds good but I always want more!!!! Ported boxes are the way to go with the squares.

Destructo · 04-22-2004, 04:53 PM

For one sub the amp shouldn't be too bad, but I don't think I really want to spend that kind of cash on one sub, I like good quality but i'm also kinda cheap lol. I think a couple good 10" subs with a good amp will suit me just fine and won't run me as much.

Tom · 04-22-2004, 05:11 PM

Im only running their top round sub, the comp VR. Im going to L7['s] next though

I have their single comp vr12, a 5 channel amp, and component set of 6.5/1" in kick panels and the system just flat out POUNDS. Im not with the L7's yet because the entire cab will need dynomat or somthing to handle those puppys.

Destructo · 04-22-2004, 05:25 PM

I'm actually thinking for right now just going with a single 10" Kicker Comp sub and truck box and a cheap profile 200wattx1 sub amp for now and if I add another sub the amp will handle 320w@2 ohm if I want it to, the 10" kicker tops out at 125watts rms anyway. I'm just looking for something very basic right now and don't need anything fancy really. Don't know how good the Profile amps are but they fit my budget nicely, with wiring kit, sub, box, and amp i'm looking at 250 dollars from Crutchfield. Which will easily fit my budget and will work fine for me I think for now.

gldevall · 04-22-2004, 05:31 PM

Look on ebay. I had found (2) brand new 12's shipped for $115. They were not the comp vr's jsut the comps. Here's a link to some 10's.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...091512283&rd=1

gldevall · 04-22-2004, 05:38 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...091614057&rd=1

$32 for kicker 10's

Destructo · 04-22-2004, 05:53 PM

hmm, if I go ebay then I could get 2 10" Kicker Comps, dual 10" truck enclosure, and a kicker mono amp all for about 270 bucks.

C-10volvo · 04-22-2004, 05:53 PM

no no guys. THE best place to get your audio stuff from is www.discountsjungle.com i have orderd many things from them and their prices are great! btw, a 12'' L7 on discountsjungle.com is $240. you need to check this place out.

04-22-2004, 09:20 AM	#1
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	Anybody know what kind of sub box will fit in my truck? I would like to get a dual 10" sub box or 12" box for my 85 truck, it will probably have blazer buckets in it, so that should give me some more room, its currently pushed all the way forward to clear some 6x9" speaker boxes. I may be willing to go with one good 10" that can hit hard, but we all know 2 is better than 1 I think 10" would be ideal, not sure what kind i'm going to get yet though, or what kind of amp, or where the amp will go. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

04-22-2004, 10:22 AM	#2
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	I think to get the best fit, it would have to be a custom box. What I have been wanting to try or see is a box that uses no back. In other words, you have the sides, top and bottom, and front, but for the back it uses the cab wall. I've heard of this being done in the past. I'm not sure how much resonance it would create, probably a good bit. I'm thinking if you were to dynamat the cab wall and do this it just may work. JMO __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-22-2004, 01:28 PM	#4
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	twin, are u putting the bench seat back in? Just curious on the fit with that setup. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

04-22-2004, 02:30 PM	#6
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I already have the seat all the way forward and it doesn't bother me. So I should have room for some aftermarket truck boxes back there I think. I have two 6x9 boxes laying on their back right now, need to hookup another set of speakers but want to wait till I get some kick panel enclosers for some 5 1/4's or something. My CD-Player doesnt have a Sub preout but has front and rear pre-outs, will that work for the amp as long as I have a crossover adjustment on the amp? Its a Sony Xplod CA600X. And can anyone tell me what brand subs are a good bang for the buck? Will also want a decent amp but am not looking to spend tons of cash, just want some decent sounding subs. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

04-22-2004, 02:37 PM	#8
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I'm putting buckets out of a blazer in mine, will that give me some extra room behind them? Will be using the blazer console as well. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

04-22-2004, 10:29 AM	#3
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	I have a sort of triangular shaped (from the side) box that sits behind the seats. It holds 2 12" subs and sounds pretty darn good for such a small enclosure.

04-22-2004, 02:06 PM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i just run 2 10" truck boxes. i had to move the seat forward a bit, but i am use to it now. they are sealed boxes.

04-22-2004, 02:42 PM	#9
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	destructo, i have a sony explod as well. you should be able to use the rear pre-outs. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-22-2004, 03:42 PM	#11
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	I seriously have no idea, they (and some ****ty wood trim in the cab) were in the truck when I bought it and it (and the wood trim) all said "custom trucks of texas"and had the state of texas outline engraved on it. They had some kind of velours cloth on them, here's a pic of the ghastly look of the interior when I bought it Oh the ugly wood armrest that you see in the top pic are gone too, just had them there temporarily until the leather shop had the new ones finished

04-22-2004, 03:46 PM	#12
Gibble mmmm....Rye and Coke Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 485	Too bad you don't know, those are EXACTLY what I want for my seats...they appear to fit well too.

04-22-2004, 03:50 PM	#13
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	They are custom seats amde for C10s because they fit the stock mounting pattern to a tee. I saw some seats not too long ago that were almost identical, jsut a little more modern. Same setup with 1 folding bench that has 2 cup holders and a storage compartment, as well as a storage compartment under the middle seat cushion. The bench is pretty old because the console has slots to hold 8 track tapes . I had it reupholstered and lots of foam added. I'll see if I can find that page that had those benches.

04-22-2004, 03:54 PM	#14
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Here's what I found, this looks a lot like the one I have. http://www.foximas.com/ky/2201156.html

04-22-2004, 03:57 PM	#15
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	I have a single 12" truck box behind the seat. Yeah the seats all the way foward, but you sure hear/feel this sub Its all about KICKER....... __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

04-22-2004, 04:43 PM	#17
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	So a single 12" kicker should do me good huh? Are they easy to make a custom encosure for since their square? And would it be best with a ported or sealed enclosure? Doing a ported box is going to take some research to get it right if I do it myself. EDIT: Holy crap those things are expensive! 400 bucks for a 12" solo-baric, bout 500 with an enclosure then I still need an AMP. Is it worth that much money? __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle. Last edited by Destructo; 04-22-2004 at 04:48 PM.

04-22-2004, 04:51 PM	#18
84Stepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 425	The L7 square is gunna run you some money. And you will need alot of amp, but they sound the best thats for sure. Right now I am running a 12in comp vr with a fosgate mono 350 watt amp and it sounds good but I always want more!!!! Ported boxes are the way to go with the squares. __________________ 84 Chevy Stepside, 350, TH350, 268h Comp cam, Hooker headers, MSD Pro Billet, Edelbrock Performer manifold and 1604 carb, 40 Series Flowmasters dumped, and Western Chassis 3/5 drop w/ c notch. New 3:73 Eaton Posi



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04-22-2004, 04:53 PM	#19
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	For one sub the amp shouldn't be too bad, but I don't think I really want to spend that kind of cash on one sub, I like good quality but i'm also kinda cheap lol. I think a couple good 10" subs with a good amp will suit me just fine and won't run me as much. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

04-22-2004, 05:11 PM	#20
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Im only running their top round sub, the comp VR. Im going to L7['s] next though I have their single comp vr12, a 5 channel amp, and component set of 6.5/1" in kick panels and the system just flat out POUNDS. Im not with the L7's yet because the entire cab will need dynomat or somthing to handle those puppys. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

04-22-2004, 05:25 PM	#21
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I'm actually thinking for right now just going with a single 10" Kicker Comp sub and truck box and a cheap profile 200wattx1 sub amp for now and if I add another sub the amp will handle 320w@2 ohm if I want it to, the 10" kicker tops out at 125watts rms anyway. I'm just looking for something very basic right now and don't need anything fancy really. Don't know how good the Profile amps are but they fit my budget nicely, with wiring kit, sub, box, and amp i'm looking at 250 dollars from Crutchfield. Which will easily fit my budget and will work fine for me I think for now. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

04-22-2004, 05:31 PM	#22
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Look on ebay. I had found (2) brand new 12's shipped for $115. They were not the comp vr's jsut the comps. Here's a link to some 10's. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...091512283&rd=1 __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-22-2004, 05:38 PM	#23
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...091614057&rd=1 $32 for kicker 10's __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-22-2004, 05:53 PM	#24
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	hmm, if I go ebay then I could get 2 10" Kicker Comps, dual 10" truck enclosure, and a kicker mono amp all for about 270 bucks. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle.

04-22-2004, 05:53 PM	#25
C-10volvo Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Lake Oswego, Oregon Posts: 1,028	no no guys. THE best place to get your audio stuff from is www.discountsjungle.com i have orderd many things from them and their prices are great! btw, a 12'' L7 on discountsjungle.com is $240. you need to check this place out. __________________ Ken Morgan For fun: 1964 Volvo 122 For slow: 1984 Chevrolet C-10 For everything else: 1997 BMW M3 Last edited by C-10volvo; 04-22-2004 at 05:56 PM.

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