installed Zenclosure's new S-type sub box
12-13-2006, 04:45 PM
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installed Zenclosure's new S-type sub box
Just got the package yesterday and got it installed today...Zenclosure's S-type sealed subwoofer box! I had been using Kicker's ported sub box for the kicker 10" solobaric L5 (square type).
quality: the box looks great, the black carpet is a perfect match to the Z's interior. All of the edges are tight, sealed, and rounded. The bottom-back edge, the portion of the box that will be facing forward and against the rear hump (where the rear speakers are) has a strip of carpet on it to prevent scratching the plastic
(I like small details like that).
Sound: It's sounds perfect - I greatly prefer a sealed enclosure vs. a ported box...the bass is tighter!
fitment: It slides between the rear hump and rear strut bar - after it sits in there, it doesn't move side-to-side or forward-rear...I really like that it won't move around (I didn't want to drill any holes to secure it)...just this week I got a little carried away in the wet Seattle weather and got the rear end loose; when I got home, Kicker's ported sub box had slid to the back portion of the hatch!
-The amp rack is a very nice touch; it too fits really nice...it looked too big when I first got it, but once you lay it in, it's a snug fit and doesn't move. It actually looks stock from the inside.
*When my wife saw everything installed, her first comment was that she couldn't even tell that the sub was there...she then connected that if she couldn't see it there, potential theifs would not know as well.
Here's pics of it:
it was well packaged and didn't have any damaged
there's the extra strip of carpet to protect the Z's platics interior
My dog took interest in it too
Here's some of the pics of it installed:
dry run without the amp rack
with the amp rack
sub fitted into the box and ready to turn on!
shot from rear of car...even if the rear window wasn't tinted, you'd only be able to see the bottom 1" of the sub.
In all, I'm very pleased - Thanks Mike (SN: mlg9770)!
-Peter
if you want more info on the box, go here: ZEnclosures
quality: the box looks great, the black carpet is a perfect match to the Z's interior. All of the edges are tight, sealed, and rounded. The bottom-back edge, the portion of the box that will be facing forward and against the rear hump (where the rear speakers are) has a strip of carpet on it to prevent scratching the plastic
(I like small details like that). Sound: It's sounds perfect - I greatly prefer a sealed enclosure vs. a ported box...the bass is tighter!
fitment: It slides between the rear hump and rear strut bar - after it sits in there, it doesn't move side-to-side or forward-rear...I really like that it won't move around (I didn't want to drill any holes to secure it)...just this week I got a little carried away in the wet Seattle weather and got the rear end loose; when I got home, Kicker's ported sub box had slid to the back portion of the hatch!
-The amp rack is a very nice touch; it too fits really nice...it looked too big when I first got it, but once you lay it in, it's a snug fit and doesn't move. It actually looks stock from the inside.
*When my wife saw everything installed, her first comment was that she couldn't even tell that the sub was there...she then connected that if she couldn't see it there, potential theifs would not know as well.
Here's pics of it:
it was well packaged and didn't have any damaged
there's the extra strip of carpet to protect the Z's platics interior
My dog took interest in it too
Here's some of the pics of it installed:
dry run without the amp rack
with the amp rack
sub fitted into the box and ready to turn on!
shot from rear of car...even if the rear window wasn't tinted, you'd only be able to see the bottom 1" of the sub.
In all, I'm very pleased - Thanks Mike (SN: mlg9770)!
-Peter
if you want more info on the box, go here: ZEnclosures
Last edited by first350; 03-14-2007 at 08:44 PM.
The amp isn't turned all the way up. 
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12-13-2006, 09:46 PM
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Thank you so much for posting this. I've been searching for months for some kind of custom enclosure for solobarics and havent found anything. I have two of the 10'' solobaric l7's and this only is good for one, but other than that this is exactly what ive been searching for for months. I can not thank you enough for posting this. Great write up too... it seems like you like the setup a lot. I'm looking for some solid, pounding bass with a nice clean look for my solobaric and this is it. Now if only Zenclosures can make a setup for two solobarics- I would be set.
12-14-2006, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Bang350z
Thank you so much for posting this. I've been searching for months for some kind of custom enclosure for solobarics and havent found anything. I have two of the 10'' solobaric l7's and this only is good for one, but other than that this is exactly what ive been searching for for months. I can not thank you enough for posting this. Great write up too... it seems like you like the setup a lot. I'm looking for some solid, pounding bass with a nice clean look for my solobaric and this is it. Now if only Zenclosures can make a setup for two solobarics- I would be set.
Zenclosure's under strut box might work for you, it fits 2 10" subs and have ~0.7 ft^3 for each sub...that's within the volume suggested by Kicker. here's the link to it 2-10" box
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12-14-2006, 03:50 PM
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Thanks everyone for your positive feedback and support. We've come a long way in just a few years and the Z community has really helped make it happen. Thanks Again!!!
Thanks Mike
Thanks Mike
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12-14-2006, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by first350
Zenclosure's under strut box might work for you, it fits 2 10" subs and have ~0.7 ft^3 for each sub...that's within the volume suggested by Kicker. here's the link to it 2-10" box
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12-14-2006, 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Bang350z
Do you think theres anyway that my two subs would even fit? What would i have to do... drill holes? Does anyone else think this would work with two 10 inch solobaric l7's?
I'll see if I can come up with an alternative which will make this setup work.....larger faceplate or something.
Mike
12-14-2006, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by mlg9770
Unfortunately the square subs(when using two 10") hang over the top edges of the box which prevent them from fitting correctly. Another problem is you have to remove so much wood to mount the L7's it deminishes the integrity of the faceplate and makes it very weak.
I'll see if I can come up with an alternative which will make this setup work.....larger faceplate or something.
Mike
I'll see if I can come up with an alternative which will make this setup work.....larger faceplate or something.
Mike
12-14-2006, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Bang350z
Do you think theres anyway that my two subs would even fit? What would i have to do... drill holes? Does anyone else think this would work with two 10 inch solobaric l7's?
you can fit 2 ,10" squares , but not under strut bar
and you would lose your trunk space , but you could still keep your spare , but you would be PORTED
you need to be willing to 33" x 20.5" x 12 "
but if you load them 2 , l7 , and turn on the watts , 1000 rms to 1500 rms
145 db on the TL give or take 1 either way
147 , 148 , db on the ac give or take 1 either way
but you will have NO TRUNK
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Originally Posted by 350zspl
you can fit 2 ,10" squares , but not under strut bar
and you would lose your trunk space , but you could still keep your spare , but you would be PORTED
you need to be willing to 33" x 20.5" x 12 "
but if you load them 2 , l7 , and turn on the watts , 1000 rms to 1500 rms
145 db on the TL give or take 1 either way
147 , 148 , db on the ac give or take 1 either way
but you will have NO TRUNK
and you would lose your trunk space , but you could still keep your spare , but you would be PORTED
you need to be willing to 33" x 20.5" x 12 "
but if you load them 2 , l7 , and turn on the watts , 1000 rms to 1500 rms
145 db on the TL give or take 1 either way
147 , 148 , db on the ac give or take 1 either way
but you will have NO TRUNK
1. A custom enclosure that gives the car a "Clean" look
2. Trunk space (as much trunk space as possible)
3. Pounding bass
I would definitely prefer to have my two subs back there, but I also want a clean look that doesnt take up too much room. I might just have to get that setup for the one solobaric like in the pics above. I would also be willing to spend a little extra to get both solobarics in there too... I'm just going to wait and see if Mike/Zenclosures come up with anything for me.
12-15-2006, 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Bang350z
Keeping the trunk space is a major issue. I really do want to keep the trunk space and not have some big enclosure that just looks stupid back there. There are three things that I want out of my sub setup..
1. A custom enclosure that gives the car a "Clean" look
2. Trunk space (as much trunk space as possible)
3. Pounding bass
I would definitely prefer to have my two subs back there, but I also want a clean look that doesnt take up too much room. I might just have to get that setup for the one solobaric like in the pics above. I would also be willing to spend a little extra to get both solobarics in there too... I'm just going to wait and see if Mike/Zenclosures come up with anything for me.
1. A custom enclosure that gives the car a "Clean" look
2. Trunk space (as much trunk space as possible)
3. Pounding bass
I would definitely prefer to have my two subs back there, but I also want a clean look that doesnt take up too much room. I might just have to get that setup for the one solobaric like in the pics above. I would also be willing to spend a little extra to get both solobarics in there too... I'm just going to wait and see if Mike/Zenclosures come up with anything for me.
priority keeping trunk space
then go with the single square enclosure
switch to a solox 10" 1 each and feed it 2500rms
