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Old Jul 30, 2023 | 10:58 AM
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EDIT: nvm, an S2k owner reviewed them and said they did little to nothing. I am going to go with a powered sub and use the headunit to filter the bass out of the door speaker. Then maybe get the Class D amp if I am still needing more.

has anyone tried these?
https://www.amazon.com/Design-Engine...s%2C116&sr=8-4
This will be too small of an enclosure. Kill sound.

This is what you want:

Road Kill RKFR6 3 Piece Foam...
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Old Jul 30, 2023 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck S
Only $749.99 (each) -- and you need two -- at Crutchfield.

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Yes. In 2014, when I installed mine, they were $600 per pair.

All of Focal products have really increased in price (including their home stereo products).

The one thing I can say --- they have integrated seamlessly into the system. And have been 100% reliable

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Old Jul 30, 2023 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck S
Only $749.99 (each) -- and you need two -- at Crutchfield.

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I have friends that added just one Focal sub. Behind the driver's seat. This is adequate, as long as you don't drive that much with a co-pliot, who likes music.

In my case, my co-pilot talks so much --- I usually have the system turned down. So, it doesn't really matter --- sub or no sub.

But, driving alone --- a good sub setup makes all the difference in the world. Even with the top down. Even at moderate audio volumes.

I also put sound deadening Dynamat sheets, in the door area. This also helps.



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Old Aug 5, 2023 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by windhund116
You can keep the 6-inch speaker in the car door. I did. I just added the SW to my Alpine head unit. Subs fill-in the sound, not just the bass. Makes the imaging better. Fuller.

And yes, I thought it made the biggest difference. I mounted my SW on the false wall behind the seat.

With these installed, do you lose much room to push either the driver's or passenger's seats back?
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Old Aug 5, 2023 | 08:51 AM
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One reason I didn't go this route is how dirty behind my seats get. Top down, wind tends to blow debris back there. Was concerned sub would be a pain to keep clean.
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Old Aug 5, 2023 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Car Analogy
One reason I didn't go this route is how dirty behind my seats get. Top down, wind tends to blow debris back there. Was concerned sub would be a pain to keep clean.
No problem. Really the same as having the sub under the seat. Steel grille is strong. It won't dent. Easy to vacuum.

Focal is a premium speaker company from France. Their stuff is not cheap. The quality is first rate. For cars and home use.

Focal car audio.

I use the subs 5 days a week, when going to work.



Focal ISUB 20 (when installed 9/16/2014).



Focal ISUB 20 today, (8/5/2023).

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Old Aug 5, 2023 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by wirebrat
With these installed, do you lose much room to push either the driver's or passenger's seats back?
Your seat can still be pushed all the way back. It can no longer be reclined fully backwards.

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Old Aug 5, 2023 | 10:30 AM
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Thank you for the reply!
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Old Aug 6, 2023 | 04:31 PM
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Did this quick and dirty upload to YouTube. Sub on-and-off, with each stanza.

Windows down. Shitty phone mic (sorry about that).

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