Sub box in a Nordic Heat
12-15-2011 | 11:33 PM
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I am glad you are pleased with the Solobarics. I was planning on running (2) L7s in there, 2 ohms. I have a JL 1000 Mono that I have used to push a lot of different subs. I have some experience with L7s off that amp, and can only say...wow. Physically hurt my ears to listen to them at full tilt. LOVE IT!! I have a couple set of JL components to use in the cabin (dry area) but will be running something else in the cockpit, we will see where end up there. What did you use for wood? Didnt look like MDF. Marine grade I am assuming. I am excited now to get home and do it up like that. My battery switch is under the seat, I will be trying to keep it concealed, we will see how that works for me. Looks great though man, Love it!
12-15-2011 | 11:37 PM
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I considered cutting the seat cushion into 3 pieces since the area in the middle is the only spot that needs to fold fw now w the sub boxes on either side. Then the smaller cusion over the sub boxes could be fixed and an easy landing spot off the dock or sunpad
12-15-2011 | 11:52 PM
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I hear you on the battery switch. Maybe I will have to work in a trick little door or something and mount it up front, but hidden. Another thing I want to redo is my carpet. I do not like the tan that is in there, but with the older heats, its not a snap in setup either 
We will see how that works out. I know this may be a long shot, but you dont happen to have CAD drawings for that setup you did, do you?
We will see how that works out. I know this may be a long shot, but you dont happen to have CAD drawings for that setup you did, do you?
12-16-2011 | 09:00 AM
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I hear you on the battery switch. Maybe I will have to work in a trick little door or something and mount it up front, but hidden. Another thing I want to redo is my carpet. I do not like the tan that is in there, but with the older heats, its not a snap in setup either We will see how that works out. I know this may be a long shot, but you dont happen to have CAD drawings for that setup you did, do you?
We will see how that works out. I know this may be a long shot, but you dont happen to have CAD drawings for that setup you did, do you?
12-16-2011 | 09:28 AM
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Nice work Ned. Great idea on the sub boxes. That should rock!
My friend Butch has 3 down firing 12s in his rear bench, and it really sounds great. Since the entire seat base is enclosed, he doesn't have any storage there, and he has to install and remove batteries through the engine compartment.
You have the enclosures, still have some storage (you can never have enough), and have battery and engine access.
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Steve
My friend Butch has 3 down firing 12s in his rear bench, and it really sounds great. Since the entire seat base is enclosed, he doesn't have any storage there, and he has to install and remove batteries through the engine compartment.
You have the enclosures, still have some storage (you can never have enough), and have battery and engine access.
Best Regards,
Steve
12-16-2011 | 07:41 PM
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Nice work Ned. Great idea on the sub boxes. That should rock!
My friend Butch has 3 down firing 12s in his rear bench, and it really sounds great. Since the entire seat base is enclosed, he doesn't have any storage there, and he has to install and remove batteries through the engine compartment.
You have the enclosures, still have some storage (you can never have enough), and have battery and engine access.
Best Regards,
Steve
My friend Butch has 3 down firing 12s in his rear bench, and it really sounds great. Since the entire seat base is enclosed, he doesn't have any storage there, and he has to install and remove batteries through the engine compartment.
You have the enclosures, still have some storage (you can never have enough), and have battery and engine access.
Best Regards,
Steve
it really does work out well, enough room for the 2 amps, a good size bag of tools, and a jump box...
12-17-2011 | 05:18 AM
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Well, I am looking froward to getting home and doing this myself. I am a draftsman that was pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree, so I like to draw things out. Who knows, maybe I can market something someday lol. My father in law is a wood working guru, and I love to design stereo stuff....hmmm, I may be on to something here.
12-21-2011 | 11:16 AM
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Yea, they are inside the storage area... i've got one on each side, mounted to the sub box side. no pics and my boat is all wrapped up for the winter... i have to get in there at some point tho to take some pics of the gauges i'm going to sell... so i'll try and take a couple then...
i put provisions (3" hole w/ a hole saw) behind the vinyl on the face of the back seat base (between the subs) for some fans but the amps don't seem to get very warm so i decided to just leave it as is.
i put provisions (3" hole w/ a hole saw) behind the vinyl on the face of the back seat base (between the subs) for some fans but the amps don't seem to get very warm so i decided to just leave it as is.
