aestes89
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Hey guys, kind of thinking out loud here trying to come up with the best way to add some low-end sound to my Jeep.
I've seen some of the under-seat all-in-one amp and 8" sub combo units in threads, but for the same $250 or so, you can get a lot more power for the same price, if you're willing to sacrifice convenience and size.
Amazon has an Alpine MRV-500 (300w4ohm/500w5ohm) mono amp that measures about 10"x10" for $110. I can hide it under the passenger seat easily, so no worries there.
However, I can't decide what route to go for a sub enclosure. After measuring, I can't find a shallow mount box small enough to fit under the rear seat. I could do a full-size enclosure for a single 10" or 12" in the trunk area, but securing it is worrisome. I could bolt the box directly to the wheel "hump", as much as it pains me to drill into a new Jeep.
I could also just velcro a fullsize enclosure to the carpet, although, this does nothing to deter theft. If I'm in a public parking space with the top down, anyone can just reach in and pick it up.
I've also heard of a few people mounting a shallow mount box directly to the tailgate. If I went this route, can any speak to how difficult it would be to secure a generic shallow mount box to it?
What is everyone else doing. Can't imagine I'm alone in trying to come up with the cleanest, most secure method. Thanks!
I've seen some of the under-seat all-in-one amp and 8" sub combo units in threads, but for the same $250 or so, you can get a lot more power for the same price, if you're willing to sacrifice convenience and size.
Amazon has an Alpine MRV-500 (300w4ohm/500w5ohm) mono amp that measures about 10"x10" for $110. I can hide it under the passenger seat easily, so no worries there.
However, I can't decide what route to go for a sub enclosure. After measuring, I can't find a shallow mount box small enough to fit under the rear seat. I could do a full-size enclosure for a single 10" or 12" in the trunk area, but securing it is worrisome. I could bolt the box directly to the wheel "hump", as much as it pains me to drill into a new Jeep.
I could also just velcro a fullsize enclosure to the carpet, although, this does nothing to deter theft. If I'm in a public parking space with the top down, anyone can just reach in and pick it up.
I've also heard of a few people mounting a shallow mount box directly to the tailgate. If I went this route, can any speak to how difficult it would be to secure a generic shallow mount box to it?
What is everyone else doing. Can't imagine I'm alone in trying to come up with the cleanest, most secure method. Thanks!
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