Sub underdash?

[Gardyloo03]

By having a sub under the drivers dash is it really loud? Im thinking about putting on there but i dont want to be blown away, atleast not all the time. So whats the verdict to loud or just right? Im thinking about putting a kicker comp 10" or an apline type R 10" there.

[ddutcher]

Gardyloo03 - I have a Kicker Solo Baric L5 - 12" sub under my dash and it is fine. It can give you a good foot message at the same time. This is my second boat with a sub under their and I wouldn't place it anywhere else.

[talltigeguy]

I agree with Ddutcher. This is my second sub under the dash and I would prefer it there to any other alternative. I have a JL 12W6 there now that I used to replace a Boss marine 10 inch sub. Even with the 12 I don't feel 'blown away'. Bass acoustics are such that the orientation and location of the speaker is less important than with the other speakers. I like it there because it looks cool, seems to be a ready made box, and it is out of the way. Anywhere else you put it will require a sub box or a lot of effort to get it there.

I put a chrome cover on it and get lots of complements.

[Beau McCrory]

i've got the clarion 10 in the foot space and a 10 marine bazooka under the right front gull wing seat. Not too loud; juuusssttt right!

[David]

We have a 10 Inch JL Audio W3 V.2 Sub, and then right next to it is just the clarion speaker. It hits really hard when we want it to, or we can turn it down all the way. I think a 10 inch sub is the way to go.

[Gardyloo03]

When cutting that hole i have heard that there is a template that is already started on tige's is that true? or do i need to create one?

[rushin]

Gardyloo03 -- That is true, however you will need to peel the carpet to find it or just put it where ever you want.

[jpretti]

I have two Rockford Fosgate 12"s under my dash and they are fine. One thing you may want to consider that will give you the bass tuning you are looking for on the subs is remote bass control.

Hope this helps.

John

[talltigeguy]

Jpretti,

How'd you fit two 12" subs under there? You can see from my pic it's already pretty crowded. I also have a heater mounted just on the other side of the sub so I couldn't mount the sub any higher above the floor.

[jpretti]

I will post some pictures after I pick up my boat later this week. The stereo in my new boat will run you out of there. I love it, it's like being at a live show.

[Ruune]

I've got 2 Alpine 1041-D Type Rs downfiring under the dash, and a bandpass box w/ the outer port coming our right in front of the driver's feet. Its crazy loud.

[smendez]

jpretti:

We were at Stateamind a couple of weeks ago and one of my sons wanted to take your boat with us. He really liked the black, shiny gel coat.

When we saw it, they still hadn't hooked up the tower speakers. I bet it'll be awesome.

However - I personally don't think I could handle 2 - 12" subs. My head hurts just thinking about it

[TigeDuner]

When putting the sub under the drivers dash, do you need to put an enclosure on the back of the sub inside the compartment???

[Ruune]

yes, unless you're using a free-air sub, like the factory clarion sub.

[TigeDuner]

I am sure the size of the box relates to the size of the sub, so what would you suggest for a 12" generic sub?? I assume that this compartment becomes useless once you put the sub box inside...