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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 09:20 PM
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hey looking at putting audio setup inthe back of my 7-wondering if any1 has pics of theres for inspiration
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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do u kno what components ur gunna put in.
i am getting a Pioneer HU
two 4" Infinity Speakers
two 6.5" Infinity Speakers
two 12" Infinity Kappa Series Subwoofers
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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or are u just wondering how to setup a box back there?
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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im going to use a 800w 12" pioneer sub and pair of pioneer 6x9's and a sony amp and maybe another amp for sub. im keen to put in the boot but also have battery box and fuel surge tank. also have nobackseat due to the roll cage. ive done a few designsbut was keen to see some other ideas.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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Slickest way Ive found so far is to take your time, and custom make a box that fits under the rear storage bin area on one side, and on the other side, make a nice amp rack that holds the amp right under the bin lid so when you open it up, voilla your amp is there, but at the same time hidden. On the side that the sub is on I cut out a decent chunk of metal behind the ridge for the sound to come out of..right under the carpet! No rattles and it looks completely stock. In my opinion this is the slickest setup just because it looks factory stock.
Only downside is that all you can really fit is a 10". I have a Type R 10" and it has some damn good bass. Probably comparable to the 2 large obtrusive 15" subs that it replaced.

After running both setups, Im just not feeling the big huge rear-eating sub boxes that most people go for. I prefer the stock look...and at the same time its damn cool to open up a storage bin lid and see your amp tucked away neatly. If you arent going for the Show(off) look I highly reccomend taking the time and hiding a sub away in the back.
Good luck!!!!!
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:00 PM
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Oh wait, sorry I missed your last post...Your out of room, and had back seats originally... So much for my idea...

Anyways, I Hope this inspires some of the North American crowd, and to everyone else I wish you the best in your audio installs.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 10:07 PM
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sounds like a good idea were the storage bins like the ones found in a batty?
do you have any pics?
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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i just went with a simple setup in mine. kenwood 4" in the kicker panels up front and pioneer 6x8 in the rear stock speaker holes. i get decent enough sound out of it to make me haoppy and nobody can see what i have by looking in the car. i was thinking about a sub, but the speakers i have now are perfect for balancing mid/high and getting decent bass from the back.
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Old Sep 11, 2006 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Gen1onr
Slickest way Ive found so far is to take your time, and custom make a box that fits under the rear storage bin area on one side, and on the other side, make a nice amp rack that holds the amp right under the bin lid so when you open it up, voilla your amp is there, but at the same time hidden. On the side that the sub is on I cut out a decent chunk of metal behind the ridge for the sound to come out of..right under the carpet! No rattles and it looks completely stock. In my opinion this is the slickest setup just because it looks factory stock.
Only downside is that all you can really fit is a 10". I have a Type R 10" and it has some damn good bass. Probably comparable to the 2 large obtrusive 15" subs that it replaced.

After running both setups, Im just not feeling the big huge rear-eating sub boxes that most people go for. I prefer the stock look...and at the same time its damn cool to open up a storage bin lid and see your amp tucked away neatly. If you arent going for the Show(off) look I highly reccomend taking the time and hiding a sub away in the back.
Good luck!!!!!
Any pics of this?
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