Sony Xplode Subs

TwentyPints · #1 02-01-2005, 11:24 AM

i have 2 of those sony xplode sub boxes that used to be in my car, the ones with a 12" in each box, with the red front and black carpet. does anyone know if i could put them in a different box to go behind my reg cab? i always thought subs were designed for certain boxes and specs. like if they went in a smaller box with the improper measurements they would sound like crap. any suggestions?

Nigel215 · #2 02-01-2005, 12:40 PM

yea, i would suggest getting a sub that is made for small spaces. I know pioneer just put out a 12" sub that is only like 8" deep or something like that.

TexasF355F1 · #3 02-01-2005, 01:24 PM

To be completely honest with you, Sony subs are one of the worst. Sony audio in general is not good. I would go with subs that fit tight spaces better. And generally speaking, with audio products, you generally pay for what you get.

jeverett · #4 02-01-2005, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasF355F1

To be completely honest with you, Sony subs are one of the worst. Sony audio in general is not good. I would go with subs that fit tight spaces better. And generally speaking, with audio products, you generally pay for what you get.

I agree with this 100%. I'm the only sony dealer within a 45 mile range and the only thing I'd use from them is my CD player. I like it so far.

I've had good results from Rockford, Kicker, and especially some higher end Infinity.

I just picked up the dealership for Pioneer, Rockford, Q-Logic, Pro box, Lightning Audio and MB Quart. WOOHOO!!

TwentyPints · #5 02-01-2005, 05:12 PM

i know they , arent the best..they did last me 3 yrs in my car though with constant bass abuse. i was thinking of using them only cause i had the amp and subs and couldnt afford a whole new set up.

jeverett · #6 02-02-2005, 08:50 AM

Hey man, if it's good for you, then use it!

TexasF355F1 · #7 02-02-2005, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by TwentyPints

i know they , arent the best..they did last me 3 yrs in my car though with constant bass abuse. i was thinking of using them only cause i had the amp and subs and couldnt afford a whole new set up.

I see what you're up to now. If you've got the stuff already and are trying to save money then by all-means do it. It makes perfect sense to me.

jeverett · #8 02-02-2005, 10:46 AM

I just hooked up 2 Boswtick HDX 12's in a Caddy wiht a 500.1 Bostwick amp...the exact setup I have. In the box we used for the car, those frickin things pounded! Amazing what a difference a different box makes.

TwentyPints · #9 02-02-2005, 10:42 PM

so would it possible to take my subs out out of the box they came in and put them into a much smaller truck box behind the seats.

buttnekked · #10 02-03-2005, 02:44 AM

smaller boxes can be made better by use of ports or passive radiators (old school). The sub will work fine in a smaller box but the performance will suffer considerably. Amp shouldn't be an issue. Pesonally I would probably try to sell or trade the sony's and try kickers. Kicker is mainly free air which mean very small enclosure requirements ( perfect for behind the seat.

On a side note: Jayson is lightning audio really made by rockford fosgate or was the guy at Circuit City just yanking my chain?

jeverett · #11 02-03-2005, 08:58 AM

I think he's yankng your chain man, but I'll check. We can get both Rockford and Lightning Audio, but from different wholesalers.
I just put some LA 6.5's 2-ways in my doors and I'm impressed with them. Also, they're blue and they match my truck

I'm curious now, I'll check that this afternoon.

Knixon71 · #12 02-03-2005, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TwentyPints

so would it possible to take my subs out out of the box they came in and put them into a much smaller truck box behind the seats.

I think the best is to go with mtx's thunderform or probox under the rear seat. I went with MTX since they are a bigger brand and they have a little bigger airspace per chamber. I have the crappy MTX 4500s in there now, and with 150 watts per speaker at 4 ohms, it sounds good, but not what I expected. I am putting 2 old JL W6s in there, but some say the old W3 is better. There is .9 cubic inches of space per sub, so the box will work with both. I think the probox has only .7 cubic inches per chamber, but could be wrong.

Either way, for $300 on Ebay you can get an MTX box with both subs that sound decent, then add $200 worth of subs and get outstanding sound for 2 sealed 10s. (Will never have as much SPL as ported, but cleaner sound).

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