sound system show off!!

xtucking22s · 08-29-2007, 01:50 PM

^ that is very clean man! i love it. whats a radiator used for in a sub box? ive never heard of it before, edumacate me!

kdh · 08-29-2007, 04:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by xtucking22s

^ that is very clean man! i love it. whats a radiator used for in a sub box? ive never heard of it before, edumacate me!

Hey thanks man. =) Its not a clean as I'd like it, but im happy with it.

Basically a passive radiator will act as tuned port in a sealed box without the giantness of a huge ported box. The neat thing about them is I can tune them on the fly based on listening preferences. I can tune them to 28hz, 33hz or 38hz. I have them tuned at the factory tuning which is 33hz. The idea is that the sound wave from the speaker bounces off the wall inside the box and pushes the radiator. The installer shop claimed that its like adding a 2nd woofer without adding a second woofer. I don't really believe that. However, I will say that with both the sub and passive radiator, the bass is ridiculously deep, hard, punchy and very clear. I barely have my subs turned up and it slams. I am very happy with the sound of this setup. Hope that helps. =)

stevehh · 08-29-2007, 04:09 PM

I like it, I like it a lot.

xtucking22s · 08-29-2007, 04:32 PM

Thanks For The Explanation!

ProTouring2.2 · 08-29-2007, 11:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by kdh

Hey thanks man. =) Its not a clean as I'd like it, but im happy with it.

Basically a passive radiator will act as tuned port in a sealed box without the giantness of a huge ported box. The neat thing about them is I can tune them on the fly based on listening preferences. I can tune them to 28hz, 33hz or 38hz. I have them tuned at the factory tuning which is 33hz. The idea is that the sound wave from the speaker bounces off the wall inside the box and pushes the radiator. The installer shop claimed that its like adding a 2nd woofer without adding a second woofer. I don't really believe that. However, I will say that with both the sub and passive radiator, the bass is ridiculously deep, hard, punchy and very clear. I barely have my subs turned up and it slams. I am very happy with the sound of this setup. Hope that helps. =)

This might be a dumb question as I'm not too familiar with passive radiator enclosures, but how is tuning achieved?

kdh · 08-30-2007, 12:51 PM

No no... Not dumb at all.

The radiator dust cap comes off with 5 screws. Under it you have a weight. In the box, it came with 2 other weights that you can swap out. Depending on the weight you use will depend on the tuning that is desired. Hope that helps.

ProTouring2.2 · 08-30-2007, 01:08 PM

That's ingenious. Change the resonant frequency of the passive driver to change the whole box tuning...

kdh · 08-31-2007, 04:07 PM

No kidding. I mean if you want to "try" something, you can.. its simple.. Just swap out the weights.. lot easier then building a new box. takes out the trial and error of the whole thing.

I could see them them being used in say a Single cab s10 used to save tons of space. You could invert the sub between the seats and then have the radiator towards the top of the box. I mean, you'll only need 3" of space between the back wall and the radiator. I'm using 12"s but they make them in 10s. The sub needs only a single cube of air space to slam. You'd loss almost no clicks on your seat.

stevehh · 08-31-2007, 08:41 PM

That's phat as hell man

I'm going to have to try this now...

Geat · 09-01-2007, 10:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Blazin_Jason

Just got it installed last weekend. Panasonic CD-8300U head unit, aftermarket dash and 6x9's (came with the truck when I bought it), saz-1500d powder coated gloss black with a sparkle silver topcoat, (orion 4002 done the same), 15" Fi BL cooling, flatwind etc dual 2, 1/0 kollosus wiring, 4g for the component amp yet to be installed, 4 cubic feet net tuned to 33Hz double baffle flushmount. Still need to install the 6.5 component set (front stage is very lacking right now), install 4002 amp, upgrade big 3, battery, build a false floor to mount the amps and hide the wiring. Then I need to deaden and kill all the rattles. :@

hells yeah, another sundown and a BL owner, that is what i have in my truck now, that plexi glass box is long gone

and of course ran with 2/0

Blazin_Jason · 09-01-2007, 10:45 PM

Nice, that a 10? I'm pretty happy with the Fi and saz.

Here is what is going into my Blazer. Minus the 4002 which is going into the jimmy. 200 ft if needed of 1/0 Stinger, 4 blue tops.

stevehh · 09-01-2007, 11:35 PM

^ Very nice!

Refill114 · 09-05-2007, 01:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by billypreschool

My s10 blazer I did on a budget

lol i got killed i though you had no beats. I think this is one of the best. good set up.

lowNslo · 09-06-2007, 01:15 AM

thats sweet i really like where the amps are... no one will ever no

JBerry3rd · 09-07-2007, 10:20 AM

blends right in

xtremes102k · 09-13-2007, 02:50 AM

ingenious.

rockinguitar876 · 09-13-2007, 07:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Geat

hells yeah, another sundown and a BL owner, that is what i have in my truck now, that plexi glass box is long gone

and of course ran with 2/0

how do u like that sub??

RuLayd · 09-14-2007, 07:30 AM

any Fi sub is awesome. Especially the btl's fully loaded.

stevehh · 09-14-2007, 04:48 PM

^ Fuckin a

tt85_GM · 09-14-2007, 04:51 PM

Custom made sealed box, 2 10" Clarions, Infinity 610a amp., and some cheap Pioneer deck, works fine for me. System sounds good, nice clear bass, obviously it's not crazy floppy bass because it's not ported, but it's plenty for me. here are some pics...

Made the box fit the cab hump in the back, fits pretty good I think.

The box has a center divider, pics dont show it because I was still fitting the pieces and screwing them together.
And I still need to get corner pieces, maybe some diamond plate aluminum to cover the ugly staples, or I might glue the material and remove the staples, looks bad at the top seam I know.

stevehh · 09-14-2007, 07:59 PM

I dig it, nice low cost system.

frankum · 09-15-2007, 02:43 AM

I like it alot. Question though, are you getting much air flow, if any, to that amp?

tt85_GM · 09-15-2007, 04:57 AM

Ya there is a gap between the back wall and the box, plus I ran the subs for a long time and the amp gets warm but not hot.

redrider · 09-15-2007, 06:00 PM

well my box is back from paint but havent installed it yet. will house 2 12" L5 Kickers with a DEI 2400 series amp.... pics of the box

stevehh · 09-15-2007, 06:35 PM

That is hot!

Dammmnnnn!

realred2 · 09-16-2007, 06:39 AM

i'm looking at a extended cab, and if I pick it up, I am going to install a reclined seat behind the front seats and a nice pad across it, and fill the bottom in with my 12" sub and 2 amps, I like long trips and think a reclined seat back there will let me sleep, and cover up all the stuff, anyone done this yet?

JBerry3rd · 09-16-2007, 11:24 AM

dang, turned out really good

i like it

redrider · 09-16-2007, 01:27 PM

thanks guys for the ones that complimented on my first attempt at fiberglassing. i just cant wait to install it, but that wont be until next saturday so i will try to get picks once everything is in

troyshultz1 · 09-16-2007, 04:31 PM

what does it run to get a sub box fiberglassed for 2 l7's in an extended cab s10 and a amp rack on top for a kicker kx1200.1

frankum · 09-16-2007, 09:14 PM

Just got a new sub. Just wanting something small. Mostly limited by my stupidness in making such a small box.

tubbie · 09-16-2007, 10:44 PM

i finally got pics of mine, not completely done yet need to make cover plate for lower 2 amps

2 - 12" RE se
1 - powerbass xa-900d
2 - powerbass xa-485

system.JPG

system1.JPG

xtucking22s · 09-16-2007, 10:44 PM

redrider that box is BADASS!!!!

08-29-2007, 01:50 PM	#551
xtucking22s I want sonoma grill! Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,679 Location: Phoenix, MD User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! ^ that is very clean man! i love it. whats a radiator used for in a sub box? ive never heard of it before, edumacate me!
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08-29-2007, 04:08 PM	#552
kdh Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 759 Location: austin tx.. User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! Quote: Originally Posted by xtucking22s ^ that is very clean man! i love it. whats a radiator used for in a sub box? ive never heard of it before, edumacate me! Hey thanks man. =) Its not a clean as I'd like it, but im happy with it. Basically a passive radiator will act as tuned port in a sealed box without the giantness of a huge ported box. The neat thing about them is I can tune them on the fly based on listening preferences. I can tune them to 28hz, 33hz or 38hz. I have them tuned at the factory tuning which is 33hz. The idea is that the sound wave from the speaker bounces off the wall inside the box and pushes the radiator. The installer shop claimed that its like adding a 2nd woofer without adding a second woofer. I don't really believe that. However, I will say that with both the sub and passive radiator, the bass is ridiculously deep, hard, punchy and very clear. I barely have my subs turned up and it slams. I am very happy with the sound of this setup. Hope that helps. =)
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08-29-2007, 04:09 PM	#553
stevehh ^ Im With Stupid ^ Age: 26 Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,792 Location: Levittown, PA-☆-NE Philly-☆-Trenton, NJ-☆Tha 19057 Bitches☆ User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! I like it, I like it a lot.
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08-29-2007, 04:32 PM	#554
xtucking22s I want sonoma grill! Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,679 Location: Phoenix, MD User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! Thanks For The Explanation!
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08-29-2007, 11:22 PM	#555
ProTouring2.2 Have a nice day! Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9,287 Location: NJ User is: Online	Re: sound system show off!! Quote: Originally Posted by kdh Hey thanks man. =) Its not a clean as I'd like it, but im happy with it. Basically a passive radiator will act as tuned port in a sealed box without the giantness of a huge ported box. The neat thing about them is I can tune them on the fly based on listening preferences. I can tune them to 28hz, 33hz or 38hz. I have them tuned at the factory tuning which is 33hz. The idea is that the sound wave from the speaker bounces off the wall inside the box and pushes the radiator. The installer shop claimed that its like adding a 2nd woofer without adding a second woofer. I don't really believe that. However, I will say that with both the sub and passive radiator, the bass is ridiculously deep, hard, punchy and very clear. I barely have my subs turned up and it slams. I am very happy with the sound of this setup. Hope that helps. =) This might be a dumb question as I'm not too familiar with passive radiator enclosures, but how is tuning achieved?
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08-30-2007, 12:51 PM	#556
kdh Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 759 Location: austin tx.. User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! No no... Not dumb at all. The radiator dust cap comes off with 5 screws. Under it you have a weight. In the box, it came with 2 other weights that you can swap out. Depending on the weight you use will depend on the tuning that is desired. Hope that helps.
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08-30-2007, 01:08 PM	#557
ProTouring2.2 Have a nice day! Age: 20 Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 9,287 Location: NJ User is: Online	Re: sound system show off!! That's ingenious. Change the resonant frequency of the passive driver to change the whole box tuning...
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08-31-2007, 04:07 PM	#558
kdh Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 759 Location: austin tx.. User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! No kidding. I mean if you want to "try" something, you can.. its simple.. Just swap out the weights.. lot easier then building a new box. takes out the trial and error of the whole thing. I could see them them being used in say a Single cab s10 used to save tons of space. You could invert the sub between the seats and then have the radiator towards the top of the box. I mean, you'll only need 3" of space between the back wall and the radiator. I'm using 12"s but they make them in 10s. The sub needs only a single cube of air space to slam. You'd loss almost no clicks on your seat.
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08-31-2007, 08:41 PM	#559
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09-01-2007, 10:13 PM	#560
Geat Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,263 Location: Knoxville, TN User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! Quote: Originally Posted by Blazin_Jason Just got it installed last weekend. Panasonic CD-8300U head unit, aftermarket dash and 6x9's (came with the truck when I bought it), saz-1500d powder coated gloss black with a sparkle silver topcoat, (orion 4002 done the same), 15" Fi BL cooling, flatwind etc dual 2, 1/0 kollosus wiring, 4g for the component amp yet to be installed, 4 cubic feet net tuned to 33Hz double baffle flushmount. Still need to install the 6.5 component set (front stage is very lacking right now), install 4002 amp, upgrade big 3, battery, build a false floor to mount the amps and hide the wiring. Then I need to deaden and kill all the rattles. :@ hells yeah, another sundown and a BL owner, that is what i have in my truck now, that plexi glass box is long gone and of course ran with 2/0 Last edited by Geat : 09-01-2007 at 10:16 PM.
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09-01-2007, 10:45 PM	#561
Blazin_Jason Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 404 Location: BC, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! Nice, that a 10? I'm pretty happy with the Fi and saz. Here is what is going into my Blazer. Minus the 4002 which is going into the jimmy. 200 ft if needed of 1/0 Stinger, 4 blue tops.
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09-01-2007, 11:35 PM	#562
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09-05-2007, 01:54 AM	#563
Refill114 Registered User Age: 18 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 156 Location: laveen User is: OffLine	Re: Stealth enclosure Quote: Originally Posted by billypreschool My s10 blazer I did on a budget lol i got killed i though you had no beats. I think this is one of the best. good set up.
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09-06-2007, 01:15 AM	#564
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09-07-2007, 10:20 AM	#565
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09-13-2007, 02:50 AM	#566
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09-13-2007, 07:12 PM	#567
rockinguitar876 Now i have my real truck! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 3,053 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! Quote: Originally Posted by Geat hells yeah, another sundown and a BL owner, that is what i have in my truck now, that plexi glass box is long gone and of course ran with 2/0 how do u like that sub??
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09-14-2007, 07:30 AM	#568
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09-14-2007, 04:48 PM	#569
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09-14-2007, 04:51 PM	#570
tt85_GM I AM CANADIAN Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,321 Location: Ont. Canada User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! Custom made sealed box, 2 10" Clarions, Infinity 610a amp., and some cheap Pioneer deck, works fine for me. System sounds good, nice clear bass, obviously it's not crazy floppy bass because it's not ported, but it's plenty for me. here are some pics... Made the box fit the cab hump in the back, fits pretty good I think. The box has a center divider, pics dont show it because I was still fitting the pieces and screwing them together. And I still need to get corner pieces, maybe some diamond plate aluminum to cover the ugly staples, or I might glue the material and remove the staples, looks bad at the top seam I know. Last edited by tt85_GM : 09-14-2007 at 04:55 PM.
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09-14-2007, 07:59 PM	#571
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09-15-2007, 02:43 AM	#572
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09-15-2007, 04:57 AM	#573
tt85_GM I AM CANADIAN Age: 23 Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 4,321 Location: Ont. Canada User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! Ya there is a gap between the back wall and the box, plus I ran the subs for a long time and the amp gets warm but not hot.
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09-15-2007, 06:00 PM	#574
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09-15-2007, 06:35 PM	#575
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09-16-2007, 06:39 AM	#576
realred2 Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 27 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! i'm looking at a extended cab, and if I pick it up, I am going to install a reclined seat behind the front seats and a nice pad across it, and fill the bottom in with my 12" sub and 2 amps, I like long trips and think a reclined seat back there will let me sleep, and cover up all the stuff, anyone done this yet?
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09-16-2007, 11:24 AM	#577
JBerry3rd GIT-R-DOWN Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,869 Location: NC User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! dang, turned out really good i like it
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09-16-2007, 01:27 PM	#578
redrider Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 945 Location: Sanford, Fl User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! thanks guys for the ones that complimented on my first attempt at fiberglassing. i just cant wait to install it, but that wont be until next saturday so i will try to get picks once everything is in
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09-16-2007, 04:31 PM	#579
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09-16-2007, 09:14 PM	#580
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09-16-2007, 10:44 PM	#581
tubbie Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 40 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! i finally got pics of mine, not completely done yet need to make cover plate for lower 2 amps 2 - 12" RE se 1 - powerbass xa-900d 2 - powerbass xa-485 system.JPG system1.JPG
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09-16-2007, 10:44 PM	#582
xtucking22s I want sonoma grill! Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 7,679 Location: Phoenix, MD User is: OffLine	Re: sound system show off!! redrider that box is BADASS!!!!