Sub in the parcel shelf?

[keith1983]

Has nayone done this and happy with it? I tried it with an old car and it was a waste of time but I'm struggling with space. I've seen a thread with someones in a cubby hole but I don't want to lose that either!

[antowns]

from previous experiance (not my car, my mates) it was a total disaster. Every time the sub pumped out bass the parcel shelf would rattle un-controllably. We tried to re-inforce it but it still would rattle. Sometimes the rattle was as loud as the bass

HTH

[keith1983]

I wondered abou trying to make one out of thick mdf and then provide somesort of damping by putting foam along where it sits on the plastic bits?

[paul.sessions]

dont do it mate will sound and perform terrible.. you really need a box...

[keith1983]

I might not bother at all with a sub. I'm after quality not quantity with the sound so maybe some components is the best way forward.

[mickydoos]

If you want high quality go for a brand like diamond or DLS. Their subs are well suited for more than just making a thumping noise. Obviously make sure you get an amp to match

[luke4487]

Its actually really hard to get good sound. Theres all sorts of angles and volumes needed for each size sub to get the ultimate set up. Better off buying a ready made box Ebay do them cheap like..

[rushy]

You could always look into a stealth shelf and free air sub.

[paul.sessions]

focal component are pretty good mate.