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Old 03-24-2012 | 08:50 PM
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Thinking about adding a bass speaker where is a gd spot to put it,mite just pull the crapper out since we dont use it and slid one in there. What do u guys thinks pics would be gd to that way I have an idea Thanks Matt
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Old 03-25-2012 | 10:19 AM
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My buddy placed 2 subs under the rear seat, one on each side, then glasses the boxes in.
He obviously lost some storage space but sounds good.

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Old 03-25-2012 | 02:50 PM
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THought about that but when we go to the camp we load that hole down with food and everything else for the weekend!!! I could put 2 down under the seat by the 6.5 speakers I have now.
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Old 03-25-2012 | 08:44 PM
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It's tough to give up the space, no doubt.
What about putting a pair up front with the other speakers?
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Old 03-25-2012 | 09:46 PM
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My 280 was the factory demo boat and they put the speaker in a box in the engine bay on the port side. Probably a better place to put it but you don't loose any space.
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Old 03-25-2012 | 10:43 PM
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Install under the rear seat... But definitely go with a free air sub, that way no box is needed and you will get a better open air sound. I would recommend JL Audio all the way... My system cranked
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Old 03-26-2012 | 01:22 AM
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I had custom sealed boxes with 10" subs put into the side storage areas in each gunwale. They were covered in padded vinyl. I cut out the opening to a larger, more open size to accomadate this. It also allowed me to have a space above the speakers for storage of shoes, suntan lotion, etc. The installer made a dark gray carpeted shelf that just slid in above the box. It looked very custom and he did a great job but the price was not too bad. $800 for parts and labor, including the subs. Sounded great and did not give up any space really. There is a ton of dead space in the gunwales. Use it like I did. You can spend less on some free airs and it will sound okay. I thought about it and spent some extra and am glad I did. I now use the same boxes and did the same thing in my Vyper. I just cut those storage areas in the Vyer and made new trim rings myself this time. I don't know how to post pics or I would.
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Old 03-26-2012 | 03:04 AM
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Upload them to Photobucket then copy and paste the IMG URL into the reply box
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Old 03-26-2012 | 07:58 AM
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Diggin, you gotta get us some pics of what sounds like a really cool setup!!
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Old 03-26-2012 | 08:44 AM
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I have two 10s under my back seat in sealed boxes. It sounds great, very clean tight bass. Not earth shaking bass, but I imagine that's more to do with the fact they are installed in an open air boat than anything. $30 Polk 10 from Amazon and $30 in material to make the box. Pretty awesome pretty cheap!
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