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Old 08-08-2017, 09:47 AM
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Cheers!

thoughts on putting dual 8" subs in the tower bar?

https://www.rockvilleaudio.com/dmac80s/

i realize it won't sound as good as a floor box, but as long as it doesn't rattle and sound like crap, I think it's a good tradeoff.

cant find 10" pods


these are the 6.5s I picked up
http://www.krypt-towers.com/krypt-fg1-fiber-glass-wakeboard-tower-speaker-enclosures/
100$ on ebay
 
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Old 08-08-2017, 10:02 AM
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The Phillips speakers are with the HK sound system if I recall correctly and I'm almost positive I do. If they have a metal cage and don't look like dog sh*t then they are HK. The base system also didn't have the 3" speakers or rear subs, so you've got the HK system.

Those pods look good. I'd try pointing them backwards instead of forwards. I think that will be your best bet for sound quality.

For subs, let me see what I can find you. 10" is too big to hang for sure. I don't think it will rattle as long as its a purpose built enclosure. Is there a maximum mounting depth for the one you've found?

Edit: nevermind, just saw the link. 7.4" mounting depth.
 

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Old 08-08-2017, 10:10 AM
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Ok, here's what I've found you. Use the same amp linked before and a couple of these should treat you right. Ill look back at the specs and see if you need to wire it series or parallel.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016GV1UU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3mDIzb9B7XQD8
 
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Old 08-08-2017, 10:16 AM
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Ok, lets rotate that sub out for it's single voice coiled twin. Here you go.

Polk Audio db840 8-Inch Single Voice Coil Subwoofer (Single, Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0016GX21G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kvDIzbQVBTZQP

Get two of these and run them in series. That will drop it to 2 ohms which is 300 watts RMS from the amp. These subs will live a long happy life at that power level and should sound pretty good.
 
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Old 08-08-2017, 10:49 PM
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Thanks. I will jump on the subwoofers and pod enclosure now, and work on the rest down the road. It's too bad I can't find the fiberglass pods in 8"... I can only find aluminum ones in 8". Would subwoofers sound good in aluminum?!
 
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Originally Posted by zoltan7
https://www.amazon.com/Axxess-ASWC-1...ype=automotive

Steering wheel controls here for $46 m8
Says it doesn't fit a D2
 
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Old 08-09-2017, 08:17 AM
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Should sound just fine in aluminum as long as there's no rattley bits. I'd definitely recommend some blue loctite on all the bolts for the pods though! I had a galvanized steel box briefly. Looked coolant sounded fine other than the fact that the sub was blown.
 
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Old 08-09-2017, 08:21 AM
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Looked up the adapter that works. Its the PAC SWI-jack from what I'm reading. A quick Google should find it and more info. I also read something that said newer head units may not even need an adapter. Dunno, really. Disco is my only vehicle with steering wheel controls and the PO installed the head unit so they don't work. Worth looking into.
 
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Old 08-09-2017, 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by KingKoopa
Says it doesn't fit a D2
Go to manufacture website

https://axxessinterfaces.com/product...ries%20II%20SE
 
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Old 08-09-2017, 09:33 AM
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I have an '03 SE7 and did 3 way Focal speakers upfront, 2 ways in the rear doors, and a 10" in the cargo door.

Fronts
https://www.cartoys.com/ps165f3

Rears (if I remember right)
https://www.cartoys.com/ps165f

10" JLAudio sub

Alpine Amp
https://www.cartoys.com/pdx-v9

Kenwood Head unit (took a lot of bezel fab)

 


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