Convertible system; thinking 'outside the box'

[_JK_]

Ok, my 01 GT vert is my daily driver. Not quite sure what I was thinking there.

That said, I'd like to assemble some sort of system in there (Currently running a Kenwood Excelon X890 with the stock Mach 460 junk).

Requirements:
-Maintain as much trunk space as possible
-Keep spare tire intact

On the amp side, I'm leaning towards a 6 channel amp like the Infinity 5761a to keep things as modular as possible.

Things I'm considering exploring, but haven't seen anyone else try yet:
-Figure out a way to put a couple JL 6W0 subs (or similar) in the rear Mach pods, run a regular component set up front. (obviously wouldn't need the 6channel amp in that case)
-Find someone who makes a 6x8 actual Subwoofer, and run a setup similar to the Mach 460 setup ("subs" at the bottom, everything else routed to the "tweeters", which I'd like to somehow shove a 3.5" fullrange in, no clue if that's even remotely possible though)

I have a feeling what I'll wind up doing is a straight setup with 2 10 or 8" subs in either side of the trunk, which is far from ideal, but I can't think of any better ways to achieve my setup. I do listen to a fair amount of rap/hiphop along with rock/jazz/metal, so I need a good all-round setup. Not looking to break windows, but I'd like to feel something. I'm worried 8s in the trunk will get lost when the top is down.

So, ideas?

 

[ChingonStang]

Your correct about losing some sub sound when the top goes down.

 

[Infinity]

Tang-Band makes both a 6x8 and the fullrange drivers you'd need. I would suggest trying to stuff mids/tweets into the kickpanels and A-pillars and put an 8" sub in each door.

 

[turbogt]

It will take at least 3 times the sub you expect to get any sound out of that trunk.. then your decklid will just rattle and you still won't here any bass..
You need to maximize your mid bass in the passenger compartment..

Personally, I would run memphis car audio 8" Multi Syncs in the front doors, and 6" multi syncs in the rear corners...Push as much power as possible to these mids...I recommend the Memphis belle 5 channel.... 75x4 + 1100x1 RMS! JL does make a stealthbox for the trunk, but it still won't be very loud..

Stealthbox

 

[_JK_]

It will take at least 3 times the sub you expect to get any sound out of that trunk.. then your decklid will just rattle and you still won't here any bass..
You need to maximize your mid bass in the passenger compartment..

Personally, I would run memphis car audio 8" Multi Syncs in the front doors, and 6" multi syncs in the rear corners...Push as much power as possible to these mids...I recommend the Memphis belle 5 channel.... 75x4 + 1100x1 RMS! JL does make a stealthbox for the trunk, but it still won't be very loud..

Stealthbox

What kind of crossover would you run on those 6/8 drivers?

Is there a solid howto on cramming 8s in the doors?

 

[turbogt]

They are components so there is already an awesome crossover that comes with them... has -3,5,7 db drop on tweets...
It will take some work (cutting with body saw, etc) to get them to fit.. but, the DO fit in the doors.. I made them work, had excellent pics, but lost all of them when the work computer crashed...
Like I said before, most importantly you will need more base in the cabin area because the sound doesn't leave the trunk... I did a mustang vert and even built ports from the trunk into teh cabin and still very little base.

 

[ChingonStang]

They are components so there is already an awesome crossover that comes with them... has -3,5,7 db drop on tweets...
It will take some work (cutting with body saw, etc) to get them to fit.. but, the DO fit in the doors.. I made them work, had excellent pics, but lost all of them when the work computer crashed...
Like I said before, most importantly you will need more base in the cabin area because the sound doesn't leave the trunk... I did a mustang vert and even built ports from the trunk into teh cabin and still very little base.

I don't know what "base" is...but I get plenty of BASS in my vert from just one kicker 10 inch speaker pushed by a soundstream. And what ports did you build to go into the cabin? And how the hell did they not get crushed when you dropped to top? I'm gonna have to call Bull-Crap on that one. The only thing seperating the trunk from the cabin is a thin wall of plastic and the top when its in the down position.

 

[_JK_]

I don't know what "base" is...but I get plenty of BASS in my vert from just one kicker 10 inch speaker pushed by a soundstream. And what ports did you build to go into the cabin? And how the hell did they not get crushed when you dropped to top? I'm gonna have to call Bull-Crap on that one. The only thing seperating the trunk from the cabin is a thin wall of plastic and the top when its in the down position.

A single 10 did the trick even with the top down though? Just trying to figure out how much attenuation there'd be (if I even went that route). I wish I could just find someone locally with a system in a vert.

 

[turbogt]

I don't know what "base" is...but I get plenty of BASS in my vert from just one kicker 10 inch speaker pushed by a soundstream. And what ports did you build to go into the cabin? And how the hell did they not get crushed when you dropped to top? I'm gonna have to call Bull-Crap on that one. The only thing seperating the trunk from the cabin is a thin wall of plastic and the top when its in the down position.

it's an 05 Vert ASS

 

[turbogt]

Where's your bull**** flag now???

There is a large opening underneath the back seat..We used an aeroport into the quarterpanel area.. It was added after these pics because the customer came back because there was not enough "base"...

 

[turbogt]

A single 10 did the trick even with the top down though? Just trying to figure out how much attenuation there'd be (if I even went that route). I wish I could just find someone locally with a system in a vert.

Wow, I should go buy a soundstream right now.. I want one.

 

[ChingonStang]

it's an 05 Vert ASS

The top still goes down between the cabin and the trunk, but you explained it now with pics. Thanks! But what the hell is BASE?

And this is talking about the 01 vert which is obviously different to the 05 vert.

 

[turbogt]

The top still goes down between the cabin and the trunk, but you explained it now with pics. Thanks! But what the hell is BASE?

And this is talking about the 01 vert which is obviously different to the 05 vert.

Mistype man.. E is pretty close to S.. Dammit I just did it again but caught it.

 

[ZakeriD]

ever figure out what you need? i've been contemplating a system for my '99 vert.

 

[_JK_]

Not yet. Put the audio overhaul on the back burner for the time being, had a couple other projects crop up. Still looking for other (proven) solutions though.