6.5" sub for midbass?

[dpgriff 0]

So ive been thinking about how I want to upgrade my system. I'm planning on getting two 10" dcons in a ported box. I currently have 4" coax speakers and 6.5" coax on the rear deck. Both sets of speakers suck in the mid range. Would I be able to use a 6.5" kicker cvt for mid bass like bass drum kicks and stuff (like 80-200+ hz?) . It says it works in a sealed .2-.3 cu ft. enclosure. I bet I could find room for it infront of the middle seat in the back. I could get a 5 channel amp to power the speakers and this 6.5 woofer. Is this a stupid idea? Would this small woofer be redundant?

[///M5 2,833]

Not sure on the kicker, but the best midbasses I've ever heard have been subwoofers. For it to truly be run as a midbass though you should run them up front.

[dpgriff 0]

I could stick one under the driver seat but I don't know how that would sound. I could also get a second one for under the passenger side seat.

I dont know much about 5 channel amps. Would I be able to run the 4 speakers at 4 ohms and then run the sub channel at @ 2ohms?

[S.DeYoung 968]

Why not just crossover your dcons higher? I would not put midbass speakers anywhere but in the doors or kickpanels.

[Impious 1,476]

You do not want midbass under the seats. Nor in the middle of the car. In the rear can technically work but there are some conditions that would have to be met and it's not extremely easy to do right.

Best place would be front doors or kickpanels.

Some "subs" will work well as midbass. Others won't. So it's really just going to depend.

IMO rather than try to add midbass to your current setup, you would be far better off just getting rid of the 4" front speakers and replace them with a 6.5" comp set.

[ricksi30 923]

You do not want midbass under the seats. Nor in the middle of the car. In the rear can technically work but there are some conditions that would have to be met and it's not extremely easy to do right.

Best place would be front doors or kickpanels.

Some "subs" will work well as midbass. Others won't. So it's really just going to depend.

IMO rather than try to add midbass to your current setup, you would be far better off just getting rid of the 4" front speakers and replace them with a 6.5" comp set.

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[dpgriff 0]

I'd do that if I were crafty enough. I'd have to mod both the door frame and paneling. I don't have any experience with that kind of stuff. I may just try and get some foam baffles to see if it increases the punch a little bit.

Edited September 14, 2011 by dpgriff

[total mayhem 3]

Exodus Anarchy 6.5s would but out a TON of midbass. I know they would make you happy and the are on sale as we speak

[ssh 924]

Exodus Anarchy 6.5s would but out a TON of midbass. I know they would make you happy and the are on sale as we speak

Someone needs to buy my xcons so I can buy a pair of these!!!!!!

[Impious 1,476]

I'd do that if I were crafty enough. I'd have to mod both the door frame and paneling. I don't have any experience with that kind of stuff. I may just try and get some foam baffles to see if it increases the punch a little bit.

You're never going to get crafty if you don't attempt these sorts of things.

The only way any of us have learned what we've learned is by spending a weekend in the driveway messing things up a few times before we finally got it right.

Or you could pay a shop to install them if you really don't have the tools and patience to try it yourself.

[///M5 2,833]

Have you run your Dcon higher in frequency? Generally speaking cone area is uber beneficial for midbass just like for sub freq's.

[dpgriff 0]

Well I probably wont be putting the system in until the spring. The problem with the door mods is that I have such little experience with this stuff and I wouldn't really know where to start. I definitely don't want to pay a shop to do it. I guess ill look around for some info.

[Duran 387]

There are a lot of resources on here to assist you.

[Randal Johnson 544]

I'd do that if I were crafty enough. I'd have to mod both the door frame and paneling. I don't have any experience with that kind of stuff. I may just try and get some foam baffles to see if it increases the punch a little bit.

What kind of vehicle are we talking about here ?? Do you have any pics of the doors ??

6.5s maybe tough, but 5.25s may work too ...

[dpgriff 0]

I'm sure 5.25" would fit well seeing how 5" work. The car is a '97 corolla. This isn't my car just a picture I found on google. http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/3206/2906/8013952828_large.jpg

[Freshh 11]

Look at some of these guys build logs! Not only are they awesome to see how it's done, but they are great ways to learn! If none of this will be happening until spring, it sounds to me like you have plenty of time for PRACTICE!

Good luck!