JL stealth box update?

SlikNik · 03-12-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TipsZ

Hey SlikNik, does the zenclosure box cause you to have to remove the middle strut bar, or does the box just butt up against it?

It just butts up against it tightly and it stays snuggly in place.

mintcondition · 03-22-2010, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by SlikNik

Saw this on JL's Facebook page,
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Just slap the Zenclosure box in there for a little over $100 + a JL 12W6v2 for $375 online, and for half the $ you will get kicked in the azz with bass

or as another great option, WickedCas's new sparetire design with the 13" JL slimline sub.
Wicked cas 370z stealth magic box subwoofer enclosure sub box

You still have loads of trunk space and a 100% clear view out the window

Hey SlikNik, I'm just curious. How much rear view in say % does that subwoofer enclosure block out when you look in the mirror?

2fast4thelaw · 03-22-2010, 09:46 AM

I will see if I can get it drawn up today for you guys. I have been really busy with work so slow days when I can goof off are far and few between.

For Audiophile sound I do highly recommend a parametric EQ so you can further attenuate the mid bass from the sub. The EQ actually tunes the front chamber of this enclosure which in this case is the boundary between the front of the subwoofer and the trunk floor which is approximately .5 cu ft so essentially its an 4th order bandpass enclosure with a vent instead of a port. I cut all frequencys above 60Hz with the EQ and my crossover which is cut at 60Hz/24db so the cut off is sharp with no overlap.

Note! This is not conventional practice but after hours of trial and error this works best in this application due to the enclosure design and maximizing its output and cone control! I am running over 500wrms to the sub and I have never bottomed out the driver.

Just make sure your fronts mains are capable of playing down to 60Hz and use LOTs of power (100 to 150 wrms or more) if you want that strong up-front bass. I also used the EQ to boost the midbass of my fronts. The result is like having 8 " full range woofers in your doors! and Awesome SQ! Friends have no idea I have a subwoofer, just killer mains until I tell them.

2fast4thelaw · 03-22-2010, 02:09 PM

Here is scale drawing of my subwoofer enclosure with the measurements. As you can see it a bit challenging due to all of the angle cuts but definitly doable if you have some good woodworking tools.

A good car audio shop can build this from the drawing if you want it professionaly. You can also omit the plexiglass window in the enclosure to simplify it. They guy who built mine just did it and he custom painted it inside and added some LED strip lighting to backlight the TW5 which I think looks pretty cool and unique.

It amazes me how deep this flat sub will play in such a small amount of space! I highly recommend the 13TW5 as it delivers wicked tight bass with tons of impact! Make sure you at least deaden the trunk area with sound deadning or it will rattle. Since it fires directly into the floor you feel bass up through the seat and its awesome! I does sound waaay different than a direct radiating sub and you really have to tune it to tame it down. Its a true subwoofer, you cant really hear it or localize it but you sure feel it!

tjlazer · 09-09-2010, 03:40 PM

Check this out!

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ROC1ROB · 09-09-2010, 10:33 PM

Nice looking but a little pricey.

Liquid_G · 09-10-2010, 10:14 AM

Does not look stealthy at all. and really not that different than the zenclosures one. save yourself 800 dollars and get that instead.

FuszNissan · 09-10-2010, 10:17 AM

I would like to see them in the corners back by the tail lights.

fuct · 09-10-2010, 10:31 AM

i think it looks better than the zenclosures box. ehhh

my dog will love this when hes riding in the back!

Westwood · 09-10-2010, 11:13 PM

ive got the same enclosure and just got my new JL 12W6v2 and SlikNik is right it bangs... combined with a 1000/1 JL amp this lil sucker goes hard

lovin it

Carbon_z · 10-31-2010, 08:03 PM

what if I get this box and throw in a w3??? Not sure what the measurement difference are between the w6 and w3 but im not looking to pound my *** in anytime soon

on the Zenclosure box

Westwood · 10-31-2010, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by billet370

what if I get this box and throw in a w3??? Not sure what the measurement difference are between the w6 and w3 but im not looking to pound my *** in anytime soon

on the Zenclosure box

w3 would be perfect

Westwood · 10-31-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mintcondition

Hey SlikNik, I'm just curious. How much rear view in say % does that subwoofer enclosure block out when you look in the mirror?

does not block nothing

Carbon_z · 10-31-2010, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Westwood

w3 would be perfect

r u the guy that im speaking to through email? lol

Westwood · 10-31-2010, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by billet370

r u the guy that im speaking to through email? lol

lol nah man

03-22-2010, 09:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
2fast4thelaw Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver Co Age: 50 Posts: 403 Drives: 09 370Z Sport/MT6 Rep Power: 16	I will see if I can get it drawn up today for you guys. I have been really busy with work so slow days when I can goof off are far and few between. For Audiophile sound I do highly recommend a parametric EQ so you can further attenuate the mid bass from the sub. The EQ actually tunes the front chamber of this enclosure which in this case is the boundary between the front of the subwoofer and the trunk floor which is approximately .5 cu ft so essentially its an 4th order bandpass enclosure with a vent instead of a port. I cut all frequencys above 60Hz with the EQ and my crossover which is cut at 60Hz/24db so the cut off is sharp with no overlap. Note! This is not conventional practice but after hours of trial and error this works best in this application due to the enclosure design and maximizing its output and cone control! I am running over 500wrms to the sub and I have never bottomed out the driver. Just make sure your fronts mains are capable of playing down to 60Hz and use LOTs of power (100 to 150 wrms or more) if you want that strong up-front bass. I also used the EQ to boost the midbass of my fronts. The result is like having 8 " full range woofers in your doors! and Awesome SQ! Friends have no idea I have a subwoofer, just killer mains until I tell them. __________________ To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the engineer, the glass is twice as big as it needs to be. Last edited by 2fast4thelaw; 03-23-2010 at 08:40 PM.

09-09-2010, 03:40 PM	#20 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	Check this out! HSPN News __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

09-10-2010, 10:14 AM	#22 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	Does not look stealthy at all. and really not that different than the zenclosures one. save yourself 800 dollars and get that instead. __________________

09-10-2010, 10:17 AM	#23 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I would like to see them in the corners back by the tail lights. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

09-10-2010, 11:13 PM	#25 (permalink)
Westwood Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ottawa,Canada Posts: 745 Drives: C63 AMG Rep Power: 16	ive got the same enclosure and just got my new JL 12W6v2 and SlikNik is right it bangs... combined with a 1000/1 JL amp this lil sucker goes hard lovin it __________________ Mods: Stillen G3 \| Stillen lightweight crank pulley \| Berk hfc's \| Top speed pro 1 CBE \| Jic Magic y pipe \| 20" Vossen 9.5/10.5 \| Megan Coilovers \| Smoked JDM tail lights \| Blacked out headlights \| Sprint booster \| Shine Auto CF Front/Rear lip kit \| Evor R CF Side blades,CF fang cover,CF Nose Audio: Kenwood Excelon DNX9960 \| JL 1000w \| JL 12W6v2

09-09-2010, 10:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
ROC1ROB Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 201 Drives: 09 MT BS Base/Sports Rep Power: 15	Nice looking but a little pricey.

09-10-2010, 10:31 AM	#24 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	i think it looks better than the zenclosures box. ehhh my dog will love this when hes riding in the back!

10-31-2010, 08:03 PM	#26 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	what if I get this box and throw in a w3??? Not sure what the measurement difference are between the w6 and w3 but im not looking to pound my * in anytime soon on the Zenclosure box __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at** http://www.instagram.com/carbonz. Last edited by Carbon_z; 10-31-2010 at 08:15 PM. Reason: added box type

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