Upgrade Sound system - Suggestions pls

Hello Everyone,

I wanted to see if anyone would care to share any pics of the sound systems they have in their wagons. I've been driving my wagon as my daily driver for quite some time. Whenever I get in my Evo the speakers seem to be so much better. So with that said I think its time to upgrade. I'm not looking for anything too loud as its not my style but something better than what I currently have. I still want to keep most of my trunk space & spare. A friend of mine had a 8in sub and it was just the right amount. I was also wondering if a 8in sub would fit in the rear speaker pods. It seems like it would but I'll have to double check.

If you have pics of a simple and clean set up please post pics. I would like to get some ideas.

Thank you all.

Comments

  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    The 8" subs will fit in the doors but the windows won't go all the way down.

    Get some infinity kappa speakers and then you won't need a sub.
  • Since you're asking about 8" subs I'm assuming you're more of a sound quality (sq) guy than a spl (LOUD NOISES) guy. I'm personally running a JL 10w6 (looking to upgrade) with dayton 6" rs150 mids and bohlender graebner neo3 tweeters. I have a 4 channel aura sound amp running the front stage (its biamped) and a bridged hifonics amping the sub with my eclipse headunit controlling crossovers/eq/time alignment. The imaging isn't totally there but it sounds pretty accurate even at high volumes. I think the stock door locations for the mids are hurting me a bit, but I don't want to do anything else so I'm considering fibergalssing a small box in the door for the mids to add so midbass. I'm also considering a full renovation of the speaker part of the system.

    For small subs, I once considered using these tangbands. They supposed to sound quite impressive and if you google them you can find a few videos. To make them worthwhile they should be placed in a box that was designed with them in mind.
    http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&Partnumber=264-832
  • SiWagonSiWagon Council Member
    Probably won't fit in the pods.The following are rough measurements:

    6''/150mm O.D. Minimal modding(cut rib(s) &hack OEM spkr mounting studs).
    7.5''/190mm OD. Same mods as above ,but more plus designing mounting brkts for 2 of the mounting post that hold the pod halves together.A interior mount would require more work.A exterior mount would be much easier.

    :idea: Another place worth checking is the side panels (under the last side windows).Pull the panels out & see.I think there are holes on the side in the sheet metal for the sub depth.Just stick some acoustic tar paper on the inside side body panels.If u want seal off as much of the area for more bass.

    :idea: Or build a spare tyre sub box that'll fit into the spare like in the RSX,then u can do something like a 1O''+ sub.
  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    Haydz wrote:
    The 8" subs will fit in the doors but the windows won't go all the way down.

    I should have added that i was talking about the back doors and that you'd need custom pods. :lol:
  • i am natei am nate Band Wagon
    heres what i made in my wagon

    mysoundsystem.th.jpg
  • i am nate wrote:
    heres what i made in my wagon

    www.civicwagon.com

    are those 10's or 12's?

    i'm thinking about making something like this for my wagon. if you don't mind me using your idea?
  • quartersquarters Council Member
    i used to have some Boston Acoustic 6.5 (6.5" mid with separate tweeters) components powered by a Pheonix Gold M50. It sounded perfect. I had no need for subs or anything the sound quality was just to good to enjoy. Deck power to power your speakers will never be good enough. Start with giving your speakers the power they deserve and build upon that... if you aren't satisfied.
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