I was talking about just a seperate amp.

The basslink you just screw into the back wall of the trunk (behind the car seats)

works fine.

 

That'd be a problem, I think. The backseat isn't really too sturdy. Part of the thing that makes it comfy is the backpeice is actually flexible and mounts tightly on hooks all around covering the trunk. I'll giev it a look, hopefully theres a place on it that'll be sturdy enough.

 

I say a nice 12" facing up with the amp flush mounted facing up as well. In a rectangular box the width of the trunk right behind the back seats. I would build a retractible wall piece so you can always access everything or show it off. Once the piece is on you get a flush clean OEM looking trunk completely stock. My 2 pesos.

 

Yeah they are comfy! Allows alot of sound into the passenger compartment as well, will work well with the 10"...

Look up under the rear deck, between the 6x9's, should be plenty of metal to attach it securely.

 

basslink FTL.

a 10 with a comparable amp will give you more output and cost less. the basslink isnt any less obtrusive than a cleanly carpeted cube box with an amp on the side would be.

 

I dunno about FTL in allcaps but....


This way you dont have to worry about mounting it anywhere. Just put the box in the corner, thats it. Fuckit, let it slide around!


haha j/k. Get it somehow attached to one of the trunk walls, probably nothing complicated needed.

 

JL Audio makes "stealth boxes" which are usually one ten in a stealthy (obviously) custom fit box that fits flush into a corner of the trunk nicely.

Dunno if they have one for your car, but might be worth checking out.

They have a website you can search.

I think MTX also makes a similar type stealth box as well.

 

Im gonna have to disagree.......

In this situation, I think it is the perfect solution. It has more than enough output for what he is looking to do (I am assuming he isnt looking to "beat down the block", but rather fill in the low end that his 5 1/2"s and 6x9s are not producing). Also factor in the ease of installation (he said he can wire it up, and it is an all-in-one unit that will mount up out of the way taking up almost no trunk space), and cost (Basslink can be had for under $200 new, a 10"-200w amp-prefab box will run you almost the same and it wont have Infinity on it (not to say Infinity is the greatest, but it better than Crunch, Pyle or Boss)) and I think we have a FTW.....

 

Do they actually make amps that are small enough? Oh, you mean making a cube box and putting it on the side of the trunk....Hmm. I really want to avoid having an amp sticking out. I'm going for as flush and non-aftermarket looking as I can get it.

You know a whole damn lot about systems appearently, and you take care of your shit when you do work - I'd love to have you install at least part of mine if you still do that kinda work on the side.

 

Lets assume we bought new name brand equipment -

A carpeted 10" mDF box is $35, an Alpine type-S 10 is $70, and a Alpine MRP-M450 is $125, plus tax of course.

$235 is ballpark for a retail basslink. And it will give you a lot more output and better accuracy at high volumes - the Basslink really loses its edge if you crank it. and I'm not talking about rock the block, Im talking about turning it up to get into a song and hearing the distortion from a struggling sub in a tiny enclosure.

I've installed both setups, not in my homeboy's civic either, in adult-driven vehicles with drivers who wanted exactly what you are looking for - improved sound quality with a mature look. The component setup consistently comes out on top.

A basslink still requires 8ga wire, and some type of signal input. The installation difficulty difference may be a whopping 30 minutes... an hour if he takes his time.

The alpine amp is neutral black colors - a box carpeted in factory matched carpet will look even MORE stock than a basslink. if you face the sub in, and put the amp on the top of the sub enclosure you will have a simple, professional, and impressive setup without all the flashyness that screams youth.


-notlaD