Stealth Subwoofer!

carfr3ak · 10-07-2009, 03:13 AM

EDIT****: PLEASE POST IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. DON'T JUST VOTE

If you guys have never heard, JL has a product line called Stealthbox. They basically design a vehicle-specific subwoofer enclosure that is:

1. Obviously Stealth
2. Takes up very minimal space
3. Usually will be covered when you use the factory cargo cover.

The con's are that it's a bit expensive, and it comes with a JL sub(which you can always switch out if you like).

Just to give you an idea, I bought a stealthbox for my Xterra and it was $600. For that, I got a tight-hitting subwoofer box that took up basically no cargo room(Nissan Xterra Stealthbox by JL Audio), and I can use my cargo cover to hide it.

I have not seen a Stealthbox on their website for the 370Z. This was the case with the newer Xterra, but one of the forum members contacted JL, and they replied that if there was enough interest, they would build it, so he went back on the Xterra forum and rallied support and got people to email JL expressing their interest, and JL developed it.

What I am trying to say is, who would be interested in this type of product? I know there is the Z enclosure, but that is by no means stealth, and that's just asking for broken glass.

The sub that came with my Stealthbox, coupled with my Alpine PDX 1.600, hurts my ears even at half power, and sounds great also.

bigaudiofanat · 10-07-2009, 07:41 AM

I personaly would rather have a Z enclosure, or a regulars trunk box. Never was a huge fan with JL not to forget mentioning they like to have a high price tag.

I mean there price tag is going to be arounf say 500-800 just for the box and sub. Than you have to buy a amp. When I can get a nice Z-enclosures a better sub than JL and a nice amp for around that and still have money left over for the power wire and such.

carfr3ak · 10-07-2009, 07:16 PM

Need more comments guys. If you guys want this, there has to be more support than just clicking on the poll.

mikeyt750 · 10-07-2009, 08:06 PM

I would love one!! Big fan of JL here!

dcrew1x · 10-07-2009, 08:14 PM

I'd be interested

antennahead · 10-07-2009, 09:57 PM

I NEED a stealthbox. I can't take up the trunk space that a Z enclosure occupies..... not much, but getting 2 sets of golf bags back there IS important to me. I also need the luggage space when traveling. A stealthbox that fits inside the spare tire itself would work great. One member, many months ago, even built one himself and it works great. If no one comes out with one soon, I will be paying a lot of money to have the local shop fabricate one for me out of fiberglass.

John

carfr3ak · 10-08-2009, 09:21 PM

Edited my first post, cmon guys, if you want this, you have to post and show more support than just clicking the poll. If and when we need to email JL showing our interest in such a product, how are we going to do that when people aren't even posting and showing their support in this thread, let alone take the time to email them.

TXSpeedDemon · 10-08-2009, 10:08 PM

I would love one that could go in the little pockets behind the seats and hold at least 1 JL 8W7. The trunk is so small already I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger on a Zenclosures type box. Decided to start with suspension upgrades while I wait in hopes that something like this gets made.

coaxial · 10-12-2009, 11:41 AM

I would love one... But only if it would fit a W7

The Weapon · 10-12-2009, 11:52 AM

depends on the stealthiness of it. Z Enclousures isn't stealth to me. It's out in the open and takes up space. If it's hidden somewhere, and a truely a stealth box then yes.

FuszNissan · 10-12-2009, 01:37 PM

We used to put them in the corners of the turnk, back by the talilights in those little cubby holes, on the 350Z

kenchan · 10-12-2009, 01:53 PM

if it can fit inside the spare with ample sound i'd be interested...but damn i'll have to take out the stereo AGAIN.

hahaha.

carfr3ak · 10-12-2009, 10:09 PM

I doubt they will design it for the spare area(No big company is going to design something for the masses that requires the permanent removal of spare tire). It's made to take up minimal space.

All of their boxes are made to look as stealth as possible while sacrificing very minimal space. I am not sure what kind of design they will do, and what kind of sub they will be able to use.

kenchan · 10-13-2009, 12:02 AM

no no, i mean inside the spare like the bose sub. the spare tire is still in the car. im not a bass head, i just want something to fill the void and to lessen the burden on the front woofer.

speedfreak28 · 10-13-2009, 12:14 AM

For the money of A JL stealth enclosure I could builda fiberglass enclosure any way you want, carpet it and use a higher quality sub. Me and Bigaudiofanatic were talking about designing an enclosure about a month ago. I could even throw some carbon fiber in teh mix.

View Poll Results: Would you like JL to make a Stealthbox for 370Z?
Yes	91	85.85%
No	4	3.77%
Maybe	6	5.66%
I'll just stick with Z enclosure/other options	5	4.72%
Voters: 106. You may not vote on this poll

10-07-2009, 03:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
carfr3ak Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 71 Drives: Nissan SUV Rep Power: 16	Stealth Subwoofer! EDIT***: PLEASE POST IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. DON'T JUST VOTE If you guys have never heard, JL has a product line called Stealthbox. They basically design a vehicle-specific subwoofer enclosure that is: 1. Obviously Stealth 2. Takes up very minimal space 3. Usually will be covered when you use the factory cargo cover. The con's are that it's a bit expensive, and it comes with a JL sub(which you can always switch out if you like). Just to give you an idea, I bought a stealthbox for my Xterra and it was $600. For that, I got a tight-hitting subwoofer box that took up basically no cargo room(Nissan Xterra Stealthbox by JL Audio), and I can use my cargo cover to hide it. I have not seen a Stealthbox on their website for the 370Z. This was the case with the newer Xterra, but one of the forum members contacted JL, and they replied that if there was enough interest, they would build it, so he went back on the Xterra forum and rallied support and got people to email JL expressing their interest, and JL developed it. What I am trying to say is, who would be interested in this type of product? I know there is the Z enclosure, but that is by no means stealth, and that's just asking for broken glass. The sub that came with my Stealthbox, coupled with my Alpine PDX 1.600, hurts my ears even at half power, and sounds great also. Last edited by carfr3ak; 10-08-2009 at 09:20 PM.*

10-07-2009, 07:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I personaly would rather have a Z enclosure, or a regulars trunk box. Never was a huge fan with JL not to forget mentioning they like to have a high price tag. I mean there price tag is going to be arounf say 500-800 just for the box and sub. Than you have to buy a amp. When I can get a nice Z-enclosures a better sub than JL and a nice amp for around that and still have money left over for the power wire and such. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/ Last edited by bigaudiofanat; 10-07-2009 at 07:47 AM.

10-07-2009, 08:14 PM	#5 (permalink)
dcrew1x Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 821 Drives: Graphite Bullet Rep Power: 369	I'd be interested __________________ 2009 PG 6MT Sports Stillen Gen3 CAI \| Stillen CBE \| AMS Short Shifter \| Nismo Brace Kit

10-07-2009, 09:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	I NEED a stealthbox. I can't take up the trunk space that a Z enclosure occupies..... not much, but getting 2 sets of golf bags back there IS important to me. I also need the luggage space when traveling. A stealthbox that fits inside the spare tire itself would work great. One member, many months ago, even built one himself and it works great. If no one comes out with one soon, I will be paying a lot of money to have the local shop fabricate one for me out of fiberglass. John __________________ *Time is a companion, who goes with us on the journey, and reminds us to cherish every moment............ because it will never come again*

10-07-2009, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
carfr3ak Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 71 Drives: Nissan SUV Rep Power: 16	Need more comments guys. If you guys want this, there has to be more support than just clicking on the poll.

10-07-2009, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
mikeyt750 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Jacksonville NC Posts: 29 Drives: 09 NISMO Rep Power: 16	I would love one!! Big fan of JL here!

10-08-2009, 09:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
carfr3ak Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 71 Drives: Nissan SUV Rep Power: 16	Edited my first post, cmon guys, if you want this, you have to post and show more support than just clicking the poll. If and when we need to email JL showing our interest in such a product, how are we going to do that when people aren't even posting and showing their support in this thread, let alone take the time to email them.

10-08-2009, 10:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
TXSpeedDemon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 329 Drives: 370Z, MSP, R8, 335 Rep Power: 3371	I would love one that could go in the little pockets behind the seats and hold at least 1 JL 8W7. The trunk is so small already I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger on a Zenclosures type box. Decided to start with suspension upgrades while I wait in hopes that something like this gets made.

10-12-2009, 11:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
coaxial Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 53 Drives: 07-675 Daytona-Red Rep Power: 16	I would love one... But only if it would fit a W7

10-12-2009, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
The Weapon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 286 Drives: 370Z Tour/Sport Blk Rep Power: 3371	depends on the stealthiness of it. Z Enclousures isn't stealth to me. It's out in the open and takes up space. If it's hidden somewhere, and a truely a stealth box then yes. __________________ Boosted Performance Comp Turbo - Tuner- CJM Fuel Return- Modified Berk CBE- ZSpeed Stage 4 Clutch - Southbend Flywheel - Tuned by Seb ~650whp - HKS Coilovers - SPL - Focal Audio 4 way Active - Audiocontrol DSP - Work CR 2P

10-12-2009, 01:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	We used to put them in the corners of the turnk, back by the talilights in those little cubby holes, on the 350Z __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

10-12-2009, 01:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	if it can fit inside the spare with ample sound i'd be interested...but damn i'll have to take out the stereo AGAIN. hahaha.

10-12-2009, 10:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
carfr3ak Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 71 Drives: Nissan SUV Rep Power: 16	I doubt they will design it for the spare area(No big company is going to design something for the masses that requires the permanent removal of spare tire). It's made to take up minimal space. All of their boxes are made to look as stealth as possible while sacrificing very minimal space. I am not sure what kind of design they will do, and what kind of sub they will be able to use.

10-13-2009, 12:02 AM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	no no, i mean inside the spare like the bose sub. the spare tire is still in the car. im not a bass head, i just want something to fill the void and to lessen the burden on the front woofer.

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10-13-2009, 12:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
speedfreak28 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south jersey Posts: 247 Drives: 05 ram, 79 z28 Rep Power: 16	For the money of A JL stealth enclosure I could builda fiberglass enclosure any way you want, carpet it and use a higher quality sub. Me and Bigaudiofanatic were talking about designing an enclosure about a month ago. I could even throw some carbon fiber in teh mix.