Amp & Sub combo on a budget

[nathanVY]

ok PM sent, sorry OP lol.

 

[03 VY]

Most ported enclosures are around that size, but some are different shapes which may allow you to place it up against the back seat.......might be worth making a trip to your local car audio store, they should have a few different ported enclosures and you may be able to test fit them in your car.

If youre not after a whole heap of bass, or the most output for your money, then maybe sealed is worth considering? You can get the moulded fibreglass enclosures from places like eBay and you wont loose much of your bootspace at all.
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Do you get the same sound quality out of these moulded figreglass enclosures?

 

[holdenboy]

Yeah ive installed one not long ago and it didnt sound too bad at all. You have to remember you will not get the output of a larger ported enclosure, but they do have decent SQ / volume.

Ive heard elsewhere that sometimes the fibreglass can be a little thin in some areas, but this can be easily fixed with some fibreglass matting and resin. That was a while ago now so maybe they're better quality / different seller. The one i got was fine.

 

[03 VY]

Give me a week or two and I will have LOTS of photos of the install and components. I've got full powerplant selection mate. splits front, 2-ways rear, 1200w 4ch, 12 in sub, 1000w mono. Will post all pics and stuff on they other forum

This is the same system I would have if I stick with Fusion. Look forward to seeing the pics mate.

 

[03 VY]

Yeah ive installed one not long ago and it didnt sound too bad at all. You have to remember you will not get the output of a larger ported enclosure, but they do have decent SQ / volume.

Ive heard elsewhere that sometimes the fibreglass can be a little thin in some areas, but this can be easily fixed with some fibreglass matting and resin. That was a while ago now so maybe they're better quality / different seller. The one i got was fine.

That could be an idea then. What amp & sub are you currently running? Got any pics you could post up? Cheers

 

[holdenboy]

I installed one for a customer, not in my own car.

If your not after the most bass you can get for your money then yes, it is a good option for your needs.

 

[AutoSlick]

If it helps, heres a list of my current active enclosure range, they include amplifiers and wiring kits just so you know: Shopping Secure - Car Audio Specialists

 

[03 VY]

I installed one for a customer, not in my own car.

If your not after the most bass you can get for your money then yes, it is a good option for your needs.

Oh I see, no worries
I will have a look around at a few moulded enclosures and see If I like the idea

 

[03 VY]

If it helps, heres a list of my current active enclosure range, they include amplifiers and wiring kits just so you know: Shopping Secure - Car Audio Specialists

Thanks mate I will have a look

 

[03 VY]

I'm now after some boot installation ideas for my VY. I will be looking at running one 4 channel amp, one mono amp and a 12" sub in a ported enclosure (may consider another enclosure if necessary). I want to save as much room as possible in the boot. Any recommendations and/or pics would be great! Cheers