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Okay I have been upgrading my sound system (as some of you may have seen in another post) and eventually I want to add a small sub to my system. I dont listen to any of that rap crap, mostly classic rock but alot of newer rock/alternative stuff too... and sometimes metal. So i dont need a huge sub. Being a musician, i am kinda an audiophile and i like having a very full sound. I was thinking of adding a small sub to fill out the bottom end. Thing is, i want the practicality of my car to be retained. I have to haul stuff too and back from school and i need all the space i can get so a sub box in the trunk is out of the question. I have found out through searching that there is a way to mount a small sub to the rear deck.... None of the posts that i found were useful though. has anyone done this or does anyone have any other suggestions?

A few have done it, yes. Go look in the trunk under your decklid area but the rear seat relese handles. You'll an an 8" hole cut out. Premium sound Mondeos came with a small 8" free air sub.

So you wnat a how to, eh?!


Go to crutchfield or google and do some research. Free air (also known as "infinite baffle" subs are few to none. You can not jsut mount any normal sub in their and expect it to work. To avoid rattle etc, many of us mount it to a piece of plywood and then to the decklid. The holes are already in the decklid, just need a couple long enough bolts with large washers and nuts for them to mount it up.

Couple brands that make IB subs, Infinity and JL.

Be prepared to spend BIG BUCKS on an IB sub.. the infinty 10.1 Refrence sub is about 200 bucks. PLus the cost of an amp, wiring, etc, etc. If you can give up about an 8"X10" area in the trunk.. INifinty makes the "Basslink" amongst other companies. It's an all in one enclosure systme with a built in amp. They are good for your applcation becomes they have "tuned" bass.. not thumping bass. Thos range in price from $159 and up. If you need anymore help/info, feel freeto ask.

i didnt even read the thread, jus the title.

rear deck sub

Or you could do a custom fiberglass enclosure in the corner where either of the taillights are. I'm actually considering trying that this summer.

There was a post on this somewhere, but I've been looking for a while and haven't been able to find it yet.

Big bucks for a IB sub? Why would anyone do this?

I think you are refering to my trunk. I still have lots of room for stuff and lots of bass. Sounds great with all types of music.

that is the sickest setup ive seen! I want one in my ride!

I havent had any problems yet and it has been like that since last summer. I want to get a grille, but this sub is a 12 inch cone, not 12 inches for the whole sub. No aftermarket 12 sub grille fits, and I haven't gotten around to ordering an eclipse one.