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Teenforester
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Post by Teenforester »

I just recently got a pair of Pioneer TS-W25F off of eBay and they are in great condition (I know they're old, I'm in high school I just wanted some). How to I install these in my car since they are a free air model? Do I have to buy an enclosure or can I just buy a plank of something and throw them in my trunk? I am looking for the cheapest option of course, thanks!


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JeremyC
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Post by JeremyC »

Those subs can be ran sealed or infinate baffle.

Both are more complicated than just putting them on a peice of wood and sticking it in the trunk.

Since your new to this, I'm going to suggest sealed. Its by far the easiest box to design, and install. Infinate baffle is a better design when done correctly, but is VERY advanced. And IB (infinate baffle) requires a lot of control when it comes to setting your gains and x-overs. Its very easy to screw up, and end up destroying your speakers.

From what I read, you need a box thats 1.5 cubic feet (internal) for each sub.

http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/box_wizard.asp
Teenforester
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Post by Teenforester »

JeremyC wrote:Those subs can be ran sealed or infinate baffle.

Both are more complicated than just putting them on a peice of wood and sticking it in the trunk.

Since your new to this, I'm going to suggest sealed. Its by far the easiest box to design, and install. Infinate baffle is a better design when done correctly, but is VERY advanced. And IB (infinate baffle) requires a lot of control when it comes to setting your gains and x-overs. Its very easy to screw up, and end up destroying your speakers.

From what I read, you need a box thats 1.5 cubic feet (internal) for each sub.

http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/box_wizard.asp
So I need to make an enclosure that is 3 cubic feet?


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Teenforester
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Post by Teenforester »

JeremyC wrote:Those subs can be ran sealed or infinate baffle.

Both are more complicated than just putting them on a peice of wood and sticking it in the trunk.

Since your new to this, I'm going to suggest sealed. Its by far the easiest box to design, and install. Infinate baffle is a better design when done correctly, but is VERY advanced. And IB (infinate baffle) requires a lot of control when it comes to setting your gains and x-overs. Its very easy to screw up, and end up destroying your speakers.

From what I read, you need a box thats 1.5 cubic feet (internal) for each sub.

http://www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech/box_wizard.asp
Does this mean the enclosure should be 3.0 cubic? Does it matter if there's a separator in the middle of them?


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