I have a idea for a stereo

95LegendGS · 07-03-08, 02:14 PM

It came to me in a dream (last night haha). I was thinking of completely sealing off the trunk of the legend and have 1-3 subs firing at the backseat and build a "wall" around the subs to seal it off.

My only question is, how will this sound? will it work? how big is the legend trunk with nothing in it? My other concern is since I won't be able to use stock carpeting, is there a carpet that would work like the OEM trunk carpet and form and fit shapes, or does nothing like that exist. Better yet is there anything like that in leather

dasficktauf · 07-03-08, 02:42 PM

it will look cool. be a TON of work. and more than likely sound like ass.

the best sounding set ups, and the best looking set ups. are usually not related.

95LegendGS · 07-03-08, 03:22 PM

um thanks but why would it sound like ass? No offense but have you ever done something like this? Devanthedude speak up

95LegendGS · 07-04-08, 06:15 AM

I'm also looking for these little shocks. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/fab11aec.jpg

Anyone know what size or what brand etc? I really want to eliminate the bars that currently raise the trunk lid.

dasficktauf · 07-04-08, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 95LegendGS

um thanks but why would it sound like ass? No offense but have you ever done something like this? Devanthedude speak up

haha yah i have done something like this. no offense taken.

and it will sound like ass, from an SQ standpoint.

with a box like that, you're more building it to fit into a space. rather than concentrating on the internal dimensions, which are the only real tool in tuning a box.

i didn't mean to seem like a jerk and shoot down your idea.. a set up like you described can pull some amazing SPL numbers. however actual listenability will be out the window.

its quality over quantity. a few guys will vouch that i know a bit about systems.

95LegendGS · 07-05-08, 04:54 AM

well currently I have a single 12 in a sealed custom box (to spec) and it sounds good but it seems like it needs more air. I was gonna go ported but I might go seal the whole trunk with dynamat and see where I am when the dust settles. If I knew the trunk dimensions when gutted I could make it ported into the cabin like a trunk I've seen on here before. Any idea where to get the little shock at?

DevanTheDude · 07-05-08, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 95LegendGS

It came to me in a dream (last night haha). I was thinking of completely sealing off the trunk of the legend and have 1-3 subs firing at the backseat and build a "wall" around the subs to seal it off.

My only question is, how will this sound? will it work? how big is the legend trunk with nothing in it? My other concern is since I won't be able to use stock carpeting, is there a carpet that would work like the OEM trunk carpet and form and fit shapes, or does nothing like that exist. Better yet is there anything like that in leather

Tough question. Both (facing forward and facing back) can sound good, but if the subs face forward, everything has to be perfect. The box airspace has to be perfect, the subs must be well powered, and the crossover points on the amplifier have to be set exactly perfect, and most importantly, the box MUST be sealed off from the trunk. Unfortunately If any of these variables are wrong, you will be able to hear distortion, and you will lose output.

Look at some of the dips and valleys in these tests this guy did. It is a good visual reference for what you can expect if everything isn't perfect. The green traces are facing forward, the purple backwards.

Aiming Part 2

As far as carpet goes, it shouldn't be too hard to find. I get my carpet from an auto upholstry shop down the road from me. Any good upholstry shop should be able to match it up the Legend carpet pretty well.

Istead of using leather, Vinyl looks almost the same at a quarter of the price.

How about suede? I've always thought it looked nice and classy, perfect for a Legend

DevanTheDude · 07-05-08, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 95LegendGS

I'm also looking for these little shocks. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/fab11aec.jpg

Anyone know what size or what brand etc? I really want to eliminate the bars that currently raise the trunk lid.

gas springs - Linear Actuators, Linear Motors

dasficktauf · 07-05-08, 07:04 PM

devan if i move to seattle you're going to become my new stereo buddy.

SQL>SPL forever

pwnt by pat · 07-06-08, 12:15 AM

Infinite baffle alignments are well renown sq enclosures.

IB enclosures drop enclosure q to critically dampened levels, allowing for more musical reproduction and more accurate response.

Installation and fabrication isn't that difficult.

95LegendGS · 07-07-08, 05:25 AM

Well we shall soon find out how this sounds. It has been started and almost finished all in 2 days. I can post pics when its completed. But for now thats all I can mention.

Devan that site it seems like your on the right track I want to have just a spring like the picture that doesnt take much force to close being I will be using 2 cause I want to eliminate the bars on the rear deck for the trunk lid.

DevanTheDude · 07-07-08, 10:55 PM

From dream to reality in under a week. Gotta love it.

Let us know how it turns out

pwnt by pat · 07-08-08, 02:08 AM

temporary mounting

whats77inaname · 07-08-08, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 95LegendGS

I'm also looking for these little shocks. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/fab11aec.jpg

Anyone know what size or what brand etc? I really want to eliminate the bars that currently raise the trunk lid.

I've done that. There is a lot of information here.

95LegendGS · 07-09-08, 12:49 AM

whats77- I read most of that thread but seemed to get mixed reviews? I searched around for that specific shock and can't be found. If I would use the less powerful shock could I run 2? I have a deadened lid with OEM wing. But I would just prefer 2 verses one. Can you tell me which you have? and how many?

07-03-08, 02:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
95LegendGS 6 Gears Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 15239, PA Posts: 1,462 Car 1: 95 Legend GS iTrader: (12)	I have a idea for a stereo It came to me in a dream (last night haha). I was thinking of completely sealing off the trunk of the legend and have 1-3 subs firing at the backseat and build a "wall" around the subs to seal it off. My only question is, how will this sound? will it work? how big is the legend trunk with nothing in it? My other concern is since I won't be able to use stock carpeting, is there a carpet that would work like the OEM trunk carpet and form and fit shapes, or does nothing like that exist. Better yet is there anything like that in leather __________________ Just another boosted legend Parts For Sale: Fiberglassed dash, Complete T1 & RL heads, Sedan Front seats (F), Center Console (F), T1&RL intake Manifold, Complete running engines, body parts, Sedan Headlights, Clear corner lights, RL engine parts. ANYTHING YOU NEED. I have "UNLIMITED" RL and Legend Parts PM me to discuss. NO COUPE PARTS, please stop asking For quickest reply please email me at 95LegendGS@gmail.com Thanks!

07-03-08, 02:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
dasficktauf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,207 Car 1: 1992 ka7 auto with 250k miles Car 2: 1985 nissan sentra iTrader: (2)	it will look cool. be a TON of work. and more than likely sound like ass. the best sounding set ups, and the best looking set ups. are usually not related. __________________ 1992 Frost White Honda Legend LS 262k Re-badged (including jdm grill),ebay clear corners,DIY Black interior swap ( 40% ),Painted valve covers and stock strut bar,Pioneer deh-p5900ib,Elemental Designs edi6000s v.2 components,Elemental designs 11kv.2 sub,Eclipse 38hz tuned reverse bandpass,Home rebuilt 4channel runnin on 2,Home rebuilt 2channel bridged to 1,Super cool woodgrain autoshift knob,2 Piece nosemask customized to show grill,LED type 2 (160mph) gauge cluster

07-03-08, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
95LegendGS 6 Gears Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 15239, PA Posts: 1,462 Car 1: 95 Legend GS iTrader: (12)	um thanks but why would it sound like ass? No offense but have you ever done something like this? Devanthedude speak up __________________ Just another boosted legend Parts For Sale: Fiberglassed dash, Complete T1 & RL heads, Sedan Front seats (F), Center Console (F), T1&RL intake Manifold, Complete running engines, body parts, Sedan Headlights, Clear corner lights, RL engine parts. ANYTHING YOU NEED. I have "UNLIMITED" RL and Legend Parts PM me to discuss. NO COUPE PARTS, please stop asking For quickest reply please email me at 95LegendGS@gmail.com Thanks!

07-04-08, 06:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
95LegendGS 6 Gears Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 15239, PA Posts: 1,462 Car 1: 95 Legend GS iTrader: (12)	I'm also looking for these little shocks. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...d/fab11aec.jpg Anyone know what size or what brand etc? I really want to eliminate the bars that currently raise the trunk lid. __________________ Just another boosted legend Parts For Sale: Fiberglassed dash, Complete T1 & RL heads, Sedan Front seats (F), Center Console (F), T1&RL intake Manifold, Complete running engines, body parts, Sedan Headlights, Clear corner lights, RL engine parts. ANYTHING YOU NEED. I have "UNLIMITED" RL and Legend Parts PM me to discuss. NO COUPE PARTS, please stop asking For quickest reply please email me at 95LegendGS@gmail.com Thanks!

07-05-08, 04:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
95LegendGS 6 Gears Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 15239, PA Posts: 1,462 Car 1: 95 Legend GS iTrader: (12)	well currently I have a single 12 in a sealed custom box (to spec) and it sounds good but it seems like it needs more air. I was gonna go ported but I might go seal the whole trunk with dynamat and see where I am when the dust settles. If I knew the trunk dimensions when gutted I could make it ported into the cabin like a trunk I've seen on here before. Any idea where to get the little shock at? __________________ Just another boosted legend Parts For Sale: Fiberglassed dash, Complete T1 & RL heads, Sedan Front seats (F), Center Console (F), T1&RL intake Manifold, Complete running engines, body parts, Sedan Headlights, Clear corner lights, RL engine parts. ANYTHING YOU NEED. I have "UNLIMITED" RL and Legend Parts PM me to discuss. NO COUPE PARTS, please stop asking For quickest reply please email me at 95LegendGS@gmail.com Thanks!

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07-05-08, 07:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
dasficktauf Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 1,207 Car 1: 1992 ka7 auto with 250k miles Car 2: 1985 nissan sentra iTrader: (2)	devan if i move to seattle you're going to become my new stereo buddy. SQL>SPL forever __________________ 1992 Frost White Honda Legend LS 262k Re-badged (including jdm grill),ebay clear corners,DIY Black interior swap ( 40% ),Painted valve covers and stock strut bar,Pioneer deh-p5900ib,Elemental Designs edi6000s v.2 components,Elemental designs 11kv.2 sub,Eclipse 38hz tuned reverse bandpass,Home rebuilt 4channel runnin on 2,Home rebuilt 2channel bridged to 1,Super cool woodgrain autoshift knob,2 Piece nosemask customized to show grill,LED type 2 (160mph) gauge cluster

07-06-08, 12:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
pwnt by pat custom box builder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 16066 Posts: 116 iTrader: (0)	Infinite baffle alignments are well renown sq enclosures. IB enclosures drop enclosure q to critically dampened levels, allowing for more musical reproduction and more accurate response. Installation and fabrication isn't that difficult. __________________ Pittsburgh Soundworks: enclosure design, fabrication, fiberglassing and mobile customization

07-07-08, 05:25 AM	#11 (permalink)
95LegendGS 6 Gears Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 15239, PA Posts: 1,462 Car 1: 95 Legend GS iTrader: (12)	Well we shall soon find out how this sounds. It has been started and almost finished all in 2 days. I can post pics when its completed. But for now thats all I can mention. Devan that site it seems like your on the right track I want to have just a spring like the picture that doesnt take much force to close being I will be using 2 cause I want to eliminate the bars on the rear deck for the trunk lid. __________________ Just another boosted legend Parts For Sale: Fiberglassed dash, Complete T1 & RL heads, Sedan Front seats (F), Center Console (F), T1&RL intake Manifold, Complete running engines, body parts, Sedan Headlights, Clear corner lights, RL engine parts. ANYTHING YOU NEED. I have "UNLIMITED" RL and Legend Parts PM me to discuss. NO COUPE PARTS, please stop asking For quickest reply please email me at 95LegendGS@gmail.com Thanks!

07-08-08, 02:08 AM	#13 (permalink)
pwnt by pat custom box builder Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: 16066 Posts: 116 iTrader: (0)	temporary mounting __________________ Pittsburgh Soundworks: enclosure design, fabrication, fiberglassing and mobile customization

07-09-08, 12:49 AM	#15 (permalink)
95LegendGS 6 Gears Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 15239, PA Posts: 1,462 Car 1: 95 Legend GS iTrader: (12)	whats77- I read most of that thread but seemed to get mixed reviews? I searched around for that specific shock and can't be found. If I would use the less powerful shock could I run 2? I have a deadened lid with OEM wing. But I would just prefer 2 verses one. Can you tell me which you have? and how many? __________________ Just another boosted legend Parts For Sale: Fiberglassed dash, Complete T1 & RL heads, Sedan Front seats (F), Center Console (F), T1&RL intake Manifold, Complete running engines, body parts, Sedan Headlights, Clear corner lights, RL engine parts. ANYTHING YOU NEED. I have "UNLIMITED" RL and Legend Parts PM me to discuss. NO COUPE PARTS, please stop asking For quickest reply please email me at 95LegendGS@gmail.com Thanks!

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