any ideas on a good clean place to put sub(s) on a 2002 EXT?? the only place i can think has enough room would under the center console. i've seen them in the midgate, i don't know how well that would work. i don't want to ruin the functionality of the truck.

you can buy a box that fits under the back seats. but you will only be able to fit one 10 depending on how big the cone is. i have an 03 ext and i am going to take out my mid-gate and have a custom built wall that holds 2 subs and my amp. but i am deployed to the middle east right now so it won't happen for about another month. when i get it done i will post some pics. i am either getting some jl audio w7's or kicker solo baric 12's

you can buy a box that fits under the back seats. but you will only be able to fit one 10 depending on how big the cone is. i have an 03 ext and i am going to take out my mid-gate and have a custom built wall that holds 2 subs and my amp. but i am deployed to the middle east right now so it won't happen for about another month. when i get it done i will post some pics. i am either getting some jl audio w7's or kicker solo baric 12's

Do you know who sells that box? Thanks

you can buy a box that fits under the back seats. but you will only be able to fit one 10 depending on how big the cone is. i have an 03 ext and i am going to take out my mid-gate and have a custom built wall that holds 2 subs and my amp. but i am deployed to the middle east right now so it won't happen for about another month. when i get it done i will post some pics. i am either getting some jl audio w7's or kicker solo baric 12's
so is your midgate still going to be functional??

good luck in the middle east and stay safe.

thank you t-dogg8, the box is on ebay for about 80-90 dollars, and someone posted the link a few months ago on this site for the same topic. if i get the wall built i will loose the midgate function. that is the only thing that is holding me back from doing it. i want some beat, but i don't want to take anything away from my truck either. they also have powered subs(built in amp)made by infinity on cruthfield.com that would slide right under the back seats. they put out about 200 watts a piece. you could fit at least 2. but i have not heard how they sound.

Now granted it isnt an EXT however i thought it was a "tricky" place to install a 10' without losing any interior space.

http://www.aculabs.com/c2.jpg

that's a cool pic. i'd like to see it when it's done. i like the clean look.

has anyone every tried or had any experience with those infinity speakers?? i'm not giving up my midgate function just for beats. i'll find a way to have both :)

Not a great shot but you get the idea. Its vented through the "fake" sub port, as well as through the "junk" tray located above the driver rear wheel well.

http://www.aculabs.com/c10.jpg

Not a great shot but you get the idea. Its vented through the "fake" sub port, as well as through the "junk" tray located above the driver rear wheel well.

http://www.aculabs.com/c10.jpg


Nice. :)

thanks.

I have a really good idea for a sub box placement but haven't had the time or money to build it. If you are willing to lose the spare tire, one could build an enclosed enclosure which they would be ported underneath the rear seats. This would allow the vehicle to keep all its configurationable options, and be completely stealth...

do you mean under the car??

yepper...

ok....i looked my truck at lunch and i don't think there's anyway to fit any speakers under the back seats when the midgate is open. so with that being said, has anyone with an EXT added any speakers and been able to keep their midgate function?

You could get 1 8" sub in each rear door. I wanted to get 2, but the way they designed it, won't allow for it.

but then you mess with the rear speakers and that messes with the overall quality of your sound.

First off, the sub placement could be on the other side then where the rear speakers are, but you are going to need an audio guy who knows what he is doing. Secondly, rear speakers are VERY rarely used in SQ competitions, onyl the fronts matter. However, when rears are used, they are ONLY used as rear fill. If you had a set of dynaudio 3 way speakers up front, you wouldn't have to worry about the rear speakers.

i'm not worried about competitions. i just want quality audio in my truck for all the passengers. right now there's not enough bass. i don't need a lot, but i do want more than i have now.

Well your options are to strategically place some 8" subs in the truck, possibly swicth out the factory sub in the center console with something other, and/or my idea of placing the subs under the rear bed of the truck and porting to under the rear seats. How often will you frun with the rear seats down? if not often, then it might be best for you to throw a 10" under each rear seat that is removable. There is only so many choices with the EXT.

I have two 10's and an amp underneath my back seats. YOu can go to any box maker and have them make you a custom box for under the back seats. My midgate can still be folded and used.

do you have any pics?? when i lay my seats down flat i only have a couple of inches.

You ever get an SPL measurement?

ran a line from the rear microphone jack that splits into 2 female rca cables , ran 2 male cables to an amp under the rear seat. took out the midgate and have 2 10" subs hooked up to the amp. Haven't really notice any lose with the midgate but the sound is awesome.

using the midgate is the only way i've been able to figure out how to do it. but i don't want to give up my midgate. i'd like to see some pics of how some people put subs under the seats. i don't see how it's possible, but if it is, i'd love to see how.