Need Help with Sub - Driver's kick panel 2000 SAN

[Chexi]

For anyone who has put a sub or 2 in the driver's kick panel of a 2000 SAN or SS, I need your help. What did you do with the breakout box and battery switch in the factory kick panel? Please post pics if you can. I assume there is probably enough room for a single 10" sub and the breakout box and switch, but I have 2 12" subs I'm trying to place. I could probably live with just using 1, but 2 would be better (especially since I have them). I'm thinking I might be able to move the breakout box to the side, but I'm not sure it will reach, and I'm not sure I want to splice a bunch of wires if it doesn't. At any rate, your ideas are welcome.

[EarmarkMarine]

I would begin with how much loss of legroom I could tolerate. Then, define how much displacement I can get under the helm console with a little relocation but without a massive rewire. My displacement would then dictate the type of enclosure loading plus the driver size. Larger woofer surface area may mean more 'peak' output but the output in a compromised enclosure may not be where you want it most. And past a certain threshold it will mostly be the enclosure that will determine the low frequency extension and not the driver. So for optimum performance the boat determines the enclosure which determines the driver in that order. In order to achieve a final Qtc of .8 to .85 in a sealed enclosure (for a good musically sounding 12" sub), you would typically need a 1.85 cu.ft. external displacement with .75" construction...maybe as small as 1.50 cu.ft. for a select few 12" subs. That should be a good starting point.


David
Earmark Marine

[n2sandcars]

2x 8" Bazooka tubes powered by a Rockford Fosgate 225.2 Sounds great under passenger seat. Also still room for towels and what not.

I just installed them yesterday. THis is my third and final attempt to make a great sounding 2001 Super Air nautique. It's the best bass I have been able to get out it.

I tried 2 dual vice coil 10" in the drivers side rear storage side panel. and a single 10" polk in a gelcoat box under passenger side under the dash. Both sucked for bass sound.

Bazooka tubes are the way to go. I have heard the 8" are better than 10"s. The 8" tube are smaller and fit sideways under the dash and passenger seat. They probable don't need as much power either

I also have 2 400.4 old school Fosgates. 1 for 2 sets of Diamond Hex nets 6.5 separates and one for the tower speakers. I want to try 6x9s with Aluminum housing from latestrage.net (I can't afford Wet sounds) Not sure what 6x9s though

[natedog]

chexi, i put a kicker l7 12" under the driver helm and it fit nicely w/o taking too much leg room and it sounds very very good and clean. i cant remember a breakout box or battery switch when i removed the kick panel but mine is a 96 SS. i think the box i used is right at the cubic ft. space for a sealed box and it . i'll see if i have pics.