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[Dave DND]

Zirk,
Sorry my friend, didn`t intend to blast off at you there, frustration is kicking in over trying to reply in laymans terms to a problem that really isn`t important to 99.9% of the people, yet I`m waiting for the 0.1% who are going to argue no matter what I respond with.
 

However . . . . .

You have a cupboard full of DCA800 amps, some MB Quartz speakers, and what promises to be a good weekend ahead of us.

Get them fitted mate !!   

Use the lead I have suggested for the RCA conversion, and set the gains on the amps to around 0.4 V - 0.5 V and all should be well.

As far as subs / estate goes, I had a similar problem in my RS4, as I didn`t want to lose valuable space. So what I have done is to fit the amplifiers etc hidden away, but to terminate the sub output on a socket that has been flushed into the rear 1/4 panel trim. That way I can use a seperate sub box and plug it in / out very very quickly whilst keeping all connections nice and tidy. The speaker box connectors and Banana plugs used by most sub boxes are perfect for this.

 

[zirk]

Zirk,
Sorry my friend, didn`t intend to blast off at you there, frustration is kicking in over trying to reply in laymans terms to a problem that really isn`t important to 99.9% of the people, yet I`m waiting for the 0.1% who are going to argue no matter what I respond with.
 

However . . . . .

You have a cupboard full of DCA800 amps, some MB Quartz speakers, and what promises to be a good weekend ahead of us.

Get them fitted mate !!   

Use the lead I have suggested for the RCA conversion, and set the gains on the amps to around 0.4 V - 0.5 V and all should be well.

As far as subs / estate goes, I had a similar problem in my RS4, as I didn`t want to lose valuable space. So what I have done is to fit the amplifiers etc hidden away, but to terminate the sub output on a socket that has been flushed into the rear 1/4 panel trim. That way I can use a seperate sub box and plug it in / out very very quickly whilst keeping all connections nice and tidy. The speaker box connectors and Banana plugs used by most sub boxes are perfect for this.

 

Well I was thinking about.... (You’re not going to like this!) Adapting a Mig Estate Bose plastic Sub box and replacing the speaker as I’ve got a couple of them lying around somewhere. I’m not really after waking the Nebours or moving people’s inner ear wax, just a nice balanced sub bass to match the rest. Any thoughts on Brands.

Chris.

[Dave DND]

Modifying an existing box?

No problems with that at all - sounds a good idea.

Unsure on speaker physical dimensions, but thats easy to determine with a tape measure.

What is more important though, is the volumetric capacity (box size), and finding a speaker that will perform in a similar box.

Not familiar with the box, is it sealed? Ported? are your hacking it about to get something larger in whilst retaining the mounting frame? and pictures?

[zirk]

Modifying an existing box?

No problems with that at all - sounds a good idea.

Unsure on speaker physical dimensions, but thats easy to determine with a tape measure.

What is more important though, is the volumetric capacity (box size), and finding a speaker that will perform in a similar box.

Not familiar with the box, is it sealed? Ported? are your hacking it about to get something larger in whilst retaining the mounting frame? and pictures?

Dont have any pics at the moment, but there bigger than you would think, about half a meter long, sealed, not ported, with a single Bose Sub, they fit behind the rear panel behind the rear wheel arch, ideally wanting to use the existing mount..

Another plan was to use a Mazda Spare Wheel Bose box and modifing, but you you lose the spare wheel.

Edit:- there was an Mig Sub Box on ebay recently (not mine) so have a butchers here:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=350193837476

[Dave DND]

Far from wanting to fit a 32" sub to every car that comes in (I leave that to the lads) I`m more into adding discreet and unobtrusive bass, and I`m sure you could do something with that box.

Looks around a 6" sub from the picture? What is the diagonal measurement across the screws that hold it in? around 160mm ?

[zirk]

Far from wanting to fit a 32" sub to every car that comes in (I leave that to the lads) I`m more into adding discreet and unobtrusive bass, and I`m sure you could do something with that box.

Looks around a 6" sub from the picture? What is the diagonal measurement across the screws that hold it in? around 160mm ?

No idea, but I'll check this weekend and come back to you.

Chris.