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Requiemm · 04-23-2007, 11:20 AM

Greetings!

For my first post, I thought I'd ask for some help from the Yaris and entertainment gods.

I have a 3 door HB which I love and have just purchased a Jensen VM9312 HU for it along with the install kit and wiring. While I am good with computers, being a professional geek, I don't know much about car stereos so here's my question.

Can someone help me out with a design for my car stereo equipment? I don't know anything about amps, crossovers, subs etc.

I want a system that sounds clean with decent bass and doesn't break the bank. I can do the install myself, just need to know what to get to make things work best. I also need to keep the trunk space and the spare tire, so a big sub enclosure won't work.

Thoughts?

drell42 · 04-23-2007, 01:38 PM

Alot of companies now are making "thin" subwoofers, that are in the 3"-4" deep range, one thing that I have done is put a sub into a spare tire. We made a mold of the inside of the spare and cut a hole in the top. The air space was almost exact. Here are some pictures.....

I hope this gives you some ideas

Rick!

Requiemm · 04-23-2007, 01:58 PM

Awesome idea, but I lack the tools, knowledge and time to replicate your efforts. Any chance you might be willing to duplicate that for a fee?

bido4 · 04-25-2007, 04:29 AM

nicely done! i like that idea! should have seen this before i got my box. although im only running a small 10" kenwood.

flint_mica_manual · 04-28-2007, 11:22 PM

http://www.carstereo.com/help/Articles.cfm

read read read. And I can offer some advice. Don't pay attention to brand names or "car" speakers. Speakers are speakers. Figure out your application and buy speakers that meet your requirements. Oh, and go browse www.partsexpress.com they have many speakers, some at very good prices.

04-23-2007, 11:20 AM	#1
Requiemm Drives: 2007 Yaris (LB), Arctic White Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 3	Look out! Rookie question... Greetings! For my first post, I thought I'd ask for some help from the Yaris and entertainment gods. I have a 3 door HB which I love and have just purchased a Jensen VM9312 HU for it along with the install kit and wiring. While I am good with computers, being a professional geek, I don't know much about car stereos so here's my question. Can someone help me out with a design for my car stereo equipment? I don't know anything about amps, crossovers, subs etc. I want a system that sounds clean with decent bass and doesn't break the bank. I can do the install myself, just need to know what to get to make things work best. I also need to keep the trunk space and the spare tire, so a big sub enclosure won't work. Thoughts? __________________ Requiemm ____________ Mods to date: Replaced climate control bulbs with blue leds.

04-23-2007, 01:58 PM	#3
Requiemm Drives: 2007 Yaris (LB), Arctic White Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 3	Awesome idea, but I lack the tools, knowledge and time to replicate your efforts. Any chance you might be willing to duplicate that for a fee? __________________ Requiemm ____________ Mods to date: Replaced climate control bulbs with blue leds.

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04-23-2007, 01:38 PM	#2
drell42 Drives: Blank Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Not here Posts: 74	Alot of companies now are making "thin" subwoofers, that are in the 3"-4" deep range, one thing that I have done is put a sub into a spare tire. We made a mold of the inside of the spare and cut a hole in the top. The air space was almost exact. Here are some pictures..... I hope this gives you some ideas Rick!

04-25-2007, 04:29 AM	#4
bido4 Drives: o6 Yaris S Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: AU Posts: 31	nicely done! i like that idea! should have seen this before i got my box. although im only running a small 10" kenwood.

04-28-2007, 11:22 PM	#5
flint_mica_manual Drives: S Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 65	http://www.carstereo.com/help/Articles.cfm read read read. And I can offer some advice. Don't pay attention to brand names or "car" speakers. Speakers are speakers. Figure out your application and buy speakers that meet your requirements. Oh, and go browse www.partsexpress.com they have many speakers, some at very good prices.