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    I hate it when people ask for advice, and then do the exact opposite anyway, but this is an exercise of using surplus materials and installing a system on the cheap and cleaning off parts on the shelf. So I built the box out of 3/4” plywood left over from the basement reno. Glued, screwed, and biscuited, then all the internal seams sealed. Hopefully it sounds okay and holds together.

    Next up: sanding and cleaning up my rough carpentry, and then adhering some automotive carpet to it. Then onto the wiring component of this project.





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    Since we’re on the subject, I wanted to switch my stock headunit with a Bluetooth one. If I do this will I lose the power of my speakers ? The stock system is really loud and I want to keep it that way


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    LOL! For this size of enclosure you should be OK. You may want to throw in some polyester fiberfill just to kill some standing waves. The other consideration is to consider a new amp as they are a lot more efficient and much more compact. (It's just something to consider not a must )

    Quote Originally Posted by RedSN View Post
    I hate it when people ask for advice, and then do the exact opposite anyway, but this is an exercise of using surplus materials and installing a system on the cheap and cleaning off parts on the shelf. So I built the box out of 3/4” plywood left over from the basement reno. Glued, screwed, and biscuited, then all the internal seams sealed. Hopefully it sounds okay and holds together.

    Next up: sanding and cleaning up my rough carpentry, and then adhering some automotive carpet to it. Then onto the wiring component of this project.






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    You just need to buy a headunit that has a built in amplifier assuming that your existing headunit has built in power.
    Quote Originally Posted by Zutz2v View Post
    Since we’re on the subject, I wanted to switch my stock headunit with a Bluetooth one. If I do this will I lose the power of my speakers ? The stock system is really loud and I want to keep it that way


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    Quote Originally Posted by Scrape View Post
    The other consideration is to consider a new amp as they are a lot more efficient and much more compact. (It's just something to consider not a must )
    The whole point of this exercise is to get rid of stuff, not buy more stuff. I don’t even need a sub in my truck! LOL

    So far I have cleared out:
    • A pair of 6x9 speakers
    • A 10” sub speaker
    • Some plywood scraps
    • A handful of screws
    • Half a tube of silicone
    • An old amplifier
    • some speaker wire


    Carpet is going to be the one and only purchase for this project. And even that I contemplated just using some old paint I have lying around.

    It’s more of just a low budget learning experience. Maybe my next audio project will include a new amp.
    -Don____________

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    Quote Originally Posted by Scrape View Post
    You just need to buy a headunit that has a built in amplifier assuming that your existing headunit has built in power.
    It’s the stock head that came with the 03 GT


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    Quote Originally Posted by RedSN View Post
    Carpet is going to be the one and only purchase for this project. And even that I contemplated just using some old paint I have lying around.
    Why not? Profile the edges, skim coat with bondo or drywall mud, sand and paint.

    I made this enclosure for a buddy about 15 years ago, no carpet.


    I had this setup in my Dakota, built around early 2000.

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    Oz Subs! I have an entire set sitting here at home. Beautiful sound from them. I knew the designer of those speakers.
    Quote Originally Posted by True Blue View Post
    Why not? Profile the edges, skim coat with bondo or drywall mud, sand and paint.

    I made this enclosure for a buddy about 15 years ago, no carpet.


    I had this setup in my Dakota, built around early 2000.

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    Those subs were fantastic. Had them with me for 17 years in 3 vehicles and 4 different enclosures, sadly they went with the Dakota when I sold it in 2012.

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    Quote Originally Posted by RedSN View Post
    The whole point of this exercise is to get rid of stuff, not buy more stuff. I don’t even need a sub in my truck! LOL

    So far I have cleared out:
    • A pair of 6x9 speakers
    • A 10” sub speaker
    • Some plywood scraps
    • A handful of screws
    • Half a tube of silicone
    • An old amplifier
    • some speaker wire


    Carpet is going to be the one and only purchase for this project. And even that I contemplated just using some old paint I have lying around.

    It’s more of just a low budget learning experience. Maybe my next audio project will include a new amp.
    I've got a roll of carpet from my horde I'd be willing to donate to the cause. I actually 2 rolls leftover and just can't throw them away.

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