10" spare tire enclosure advice
 

Hey guys, first post asking for advice.

I have been without a stereo for almost a year... so I am slowly forming plans for something new but I don't want it to get stolen again so I want to do a set up similar to JL's stealth box but I am not looking to pay there cost.

I am currently considering these 2 subs

10" Alpine Type R
10 JLw3v3

My last setup I ran a JL (12w3v2) but I hear they are overpriced for what you get. So I am wondering which you guys would chose and what other recommendations you might have.

The box will be sealed and I will be using pdx-5 for power (hopefully).

I'm going to be looking on ebay/watching boxing day sales and would like to spend about 200 max before tax on the sub.

Thanks

How are the JL overpriced? how much are you finding the JLs for?

Sorry what I meant was, some people dislike JL and think that their products are generally overpriced so with that in mind I am open to suggestions.

It really depends on how much you are finding them for. I've heard the w3, w6, and w7. Personally, I wont buy the 10", it's either gonna be 12" or 13".

Joe F's spare-tire hole enclosure

Check out that link. I think you might find it pertinent.

I'm looking at a 10W6v3, the shop has them retail for $550. Ouch. About $300 more than I anticipated spending, but that sub would match the power output of the new amp we have perfectly.

The Type R's are nice. You should be able to get a 10" for less than $200. Your only problem with the PDX5 is that it doesn't output enough on the sub channel for the Type R. 300W from the amp vs. 500WRMS on the woofer. If you wanted to spend that much on a decent sup, to get the most out of it you need to match the power with a decent amp. Not that the PDX5 is bad, just not enough for this sub. If you went with a less expensive Type S, you might be satisfied. Though, most of these guys will say otherwise.

10w6 @ 550? I think you are getting ripped off big time. I didn't even bother negotiating and could find 13w6 @ $600. But regardless, I'd not pay 600 for a JL.

Hmm, damn I really wanted a pdx-5 just cause its so small. But maybe I would be better of ditching my rear door fill and get a 4 channel amp and bridging the rears for the sub.

Guess it will all come down to which sub I can get for the best deal.

Radio Active has the w3v3's on sale next weekend for 189.

Also I don't think a 12" would fit in the enclosure I have planned.

Think I am going to stick with the pdx-5 and the 10w3v3 seems to all match up fairly well.

Box build should be my hardest yet, can't wait to get started.

To kinokin; the shop said they'd "do something for me" on the price of that 10W6. Exactly what that was, I have no idea. I didn't pursue it since I'm not looking to buy right at the moment. But yeah, I nearly choked when I heard that number.

I think that JL 10w3 would be really nice. I like the fact that JL states an 'optimum' amount of power for each woofer. The 300W from that Alpine amp will be a perfect fit. And yes, to get the most out of this setup be prepared to invest in a quality enclosure.

Good luck.

it's a perfect fit...189.00 for the JL is reasonable and they do sound very good properly installed. You'll have a nice set up.

First of all, do lots of research on the pricing. NEVER buy something on impulse no matter how "awesome" the price is. In this economy, vendors are desperate to sell but they'd tell you that US rate is going up, and u are getting a good price and what not.

Just a few weeks back, I was looking at getting my headunit. $1400+ plus taxes was the best price I could find. This week...I bought it for a somewhat killer price.

I don't know how much the 10" w3 runs, but you can get the 12" for <250 all-in. The 10" prolly could be had for $200 inclusive of taxes. Personally, I'm not impressed with any single 10". But if you've got no room, I guess you just have to live with it. Btw, plans can always change, it depends on what you are really looking for. Initially I was thinking that one 10" would satisfy me. After reading tons of good review on JL subs, I went out and tested the 10w6 only to be disappointed. Then I tested the focal that I have on the same day, and holy moly, never have I imagine 13" sub could sound so punchy, but deep and articulate at the same time. I bit the bullet the next day or two.

I had a 12 with my last setup loved it, but so did the thieves who found it. So now nothing can be visible hence smaller set up.

I have between now and next Friday to try and find the JL at a better price, might look online now that I know thats what I want to get.

RIP old setup
http://www.havokproductions.ca/blaze...ishedtrunk.jpg

If you drive a wagon/hatchback without covering what's at the back, it's definitely more attractive to thieves.

The past setup was in a truck with fairly dark/reflective tints, but ya once you are in there, its all easy to see.

New car is different though.

I was looking into the same thing and stumbled upon the Jl TW5, it may work as a nice shallow mount

It got me thinking, who carries a 10w6 locally. I have been out of the seen for a while.

Forgot about this thread.

It took quite sometime but I was able to finish everything using the 10w3v3 and PDX-5. The floor of the hatch raised some but nothing that is initially noticeable to someone who has not seen it before.

After a lot of calculations I found out that I was actually able to only use 3/4 or so of the air space that the spare tire well provided so the amp is actually under the box. It makes adjustments a giant pain in the ass but it gave me an extra layer of security and stealth I wanted.

I still need to work out some rattles but other than that I am very happy with how it all worked out for my first time making a fiberglass/mdf setup.

I would take pics but that would defeat the whole purpose lol.

My REQ-5 is/was a bit of a headache though.. likes to whine...