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Yeah. I mocked up some templates today with cardboard and realized how limited I am on depth. I have a bench seat in the rear so I'd have to lose the whole thing, which I'm not doing. Stealth is what I'm really going for. I used to have 2 12" RF subs in a box sitting on my back seat, and someone broke out my side window and stole them. I'm not wanting that to happen again if possible. I'm really leaning towards 2 10" Sd2. I'm thinkin that's my best option while keeping a stock look.

Yes I have space restrictions. I'm wanting to build a box behind the rear bench seat of my ford super duty crew cab. The depth is pretty limited. My maximum space I have to work with is 52" wide, 17.75" high, 9" bottom depth, 3.75" top depth. The depth is from my back wall to the fabric on the rear of my bench seat. I do have the option of moving my seat forward up to 4", but I would much rather leave it in its stock location if I can. So, right now, I guess I should take a step back and figure out what subs I can actually use in my application. I'm really trying to avoid using an all out shallow sub as I just don't like the way they sound, from what I've heard. I would like to find a quality ""SQL"" type sub that has the ability to grab strong lows. I listen to all types of music, but mainly hip hop. My plan was to build a sealed box first and see what I think. Then, if I want more output, build a ported box in the future. Is it possible to build a proper ported box with my dimensions? The only shallow sub I have found so far that has my interest is the Sundown Sd2 and Polk MM series. My friend has a Polk MM that sounds pretty decent but doesn't have strong lows like I like. So right now I'm just looking for subs that will work with my depth restrictions, but still give me the sound I'm looking for. Any advice on subs will be appreciated. Thanks

What do you guys think would be a better choice. 1 SSA Icon 10" ported, or, 1 SSA Icon 12" sealed?

Ok. My max dimension I have for a box is 45" W , 17.75"H, Bottom depth 9", Top depth 3.75". This would be all I have to work with without moving my rear bench seat forward. And that depth is from my back wall to the back of my seat. I listen to all types of music, but primarily hip hop, dubstep, and country. I want a good blend of SQ and SPL. I am a fan of subs that have strong lows. My goals are to try to use as much of my equipment as I can, and improve what needs to be. I believe the install and wiring needs improvement more than anything. My budget is pretty open , but I'd rather not spend a lot of money if its not necessary.

I had my system installed about 10 years ago and I ve never really been happy with it. I finally have started diving into to the install and am not happy with very much of it as far as quality and cleanliness. I like things to look stealth and very clean. I have been doing a lot of reading and am getting a plan together. You can see what I have now in my sig. I have questions about wiring, sound deadening, component speaker mounting and adapters, and sub and enclosure. Is this the right section for all these questions? Couple questions to start it off...I have a capacitor that I've had about 12 years now. I always thought it was a good thing until I started reading that I dont need one. Since I already have it, should I reuse it in my install or not? I am going to do the big 3 so...Im guessing I should not use it. Also, where can I get some quality speaker adapters for 6.5"? I noticed mine are stripped out and damaged some. Also, I'm going to be building my own sub box...I might need some design help because I'm struggling figuring out what size sub i can fit behind my rear bench seat. I am really limited on depth. I really dont want to run a shallow depth sub. I've been looking at a few subs. I really like the SSA Gcon. If I have the space I would like to give it a try. Others are FI Xseries, and SD SD2. The SD2 isnt my first choice initially, but it may seem like the best option because of my space.

I was looking for info on subs that would work in a pick up truck. I was looking at the Sundown Sd2 and found this forum in my research.

Thanks guys. I am in the research phase of redoing the install of my audio system. I originally had it installed at a shop about ten years ago. It wasn't until about a month ago I actually started investigated the quality of the install and realized it was pretty hacked up. I guess I'm partially at fault since I didn't look sooner...lol. I'm wanting to do some rewiring mainly and redo the install of my components. As well as put some bass back to it. I will be reusing my head unit, amps, components, and maybe some of the wiring. My main goal is to use quality products and make the instal super clean looking. I pretty much want my truck to look as stock as possible while optimizing sound. I will keep searching and start asking more questions soon. You guys have tons of good info on this site.

Thanks for the welcome. My main concern right now in choosing a sub is my box size and mounting depth. I am limited in options in my truck. It's a Ford Super Duty Crew Cab. It looks like behind the rear bench seat is my best option. Maybe under the rear bench seat. I want to optimize my sound and still keep it stealth. I am looking for a good blend of SQ and SPL. I think building a sealed box may be my only option because of space, but I would like to have the option of being able to build a ported box if I choose. Do any of you have experience with building a proper box for a SD crew cab? Once i get this part figured out exactly I can move on to picking a sub that will work with my truck. So far I have been interested in AA, SSA, FI, and Sundown. I have a little older Xtant amp...A6001. I am open to a 1 or 2 sub build. 10 or 12". I dont know exactly yet.

Hello. Been looking for subs for my truck and came across this forum. I've learned alot that I didnt know from researching. I had my previous subs stolen out of my truck. Looking to do a stealth build and not go mainstream. I have alot of questions but have answered alot myself from researching. I am not new to forums at all, just to audio forums. A lot of good info.