Power subwoofer in 80 series... Under seat ---- Has anyone installed one?

[fatrap]

We all know the audio limitations of our 80s. JBL makes a "Nano" powered subwoofer that has a lot of sound. I'm thinking about using one of those under the driver seat instead of messing with an amp and sub for the rear (to replace what the factory installed). Has anyone installed one of these under the seat? Anywhere else? How did you secure it?

 

[Gangrene]

I installed a Kicker powered sub under the pass. seat after i removed the rear heater. Plenty of room and it sounds good.

 

[fatrap]

But how did you secure it?

 

[Gangrene]

Don't laugh, but I used industrial strength Velcro. Self adhesive hook side on the enclosure stuck to the carpet. It doesn't move at all and it's under the seat anyway.

 

[Inonidas]

Don't laugh, but I used industrial strength Velcro. Self adhesive hook side on the enclosure stuck to the carpet. It doesn't move at all and it's under the seat anyway.

Ingenious

 

[lumbee1]

You have pictures?

 

[fatrap]

Don't laugh, but I used industrial strength Velcro. Self adhesive hook side on the enclosure stuck to the carpet. It doesn't move at all and it's under the seat anyway.

I was hoping someone found a way for that to work. Can you please tell me what "Industrial grade Velcro" is? Where did you get it? I used some of my wife's Velcro but it did not attach to the carpet at all.

 

[Gangrene]

I found it at Home Depot. It has really aggressive hooks that grab the carpet fibers good. I believe it was a 3M product.

 

[fatrap]

Awesome. Thanks

 

[Corbet]

I run a small powered J&L sub in the cargo area. I don't think it would fit under a seat, never tired as my HAM is already under my drivers seat. It fills the missing void of the factory system. Sits nicely between the fridge and outer wall.

 

[fatrap]

I run a small powered J&L sub in the cargo area. I don't think it would fit under a seat, never tired as my HAM is already under my drivers seat. It fills the missing void of the factory system. Sits nicely between the fridge and outer wall.

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?Fridge

 

[Corbet]

Just a standard fridge on a slide on top of my drawers. It can't sit completely up against the side of the cargo area, sub fits between. Hope that makes sense.

 

[alia176]

I installed a Kicker powered sub under the pass. seat after i removed the rear heater. Plenty of room and it sounds good.

is this it?

Hideaway HS10 Powered Subwoofer | KICKER®

KICKER produces high-performance car audio, vehicle specific solutions, marine audio, home and personal audio, and power sports products since 1973.

www.kicker.com

 

[Gangrene]

That looks like it. I'm not at home so I can't swear to it, but that is the right idea. Very happy with the performance. Not the window rattling bass that some people want, but fills in the missing low end that door speakers can't reproduce.

 

[fatrap]

I found it at Home Depot. It has really aggressive hooks that grab the carpet fibers good. I believe it was a 3M product.

Man I can't find any 3M hook and loop at Home Depot, and I can't find anything from Velcro brand that looks particularly tall.

 

[CrabCake]

Most likely something like this...unlike traditional hook and loop, this style uses just hooks to interlock. Very strong grip on the hook and industrial strength adhesive for the "amp" side.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-1-in-x-10-ft-Clear-Extreme-Fasteners-1-Set-of-Strips-RF6760/204465393

 

[Dragos80]

I have a "lose" amp under the driver's seat. It does not move.

 

[alia176]

That looks like it. I'm not at home so I can't swear to it, but that is the right idea. Very happy with the performance. Not the window rattling bass that some people want, but fills in the missing low end that door speakers can't reproduce.

thanks for the feedback. I don't need anything crazy or stupid $$$. The Boss unit mentioned previously is in my price range even though, I"m sure, the specs aren't all that nice but who cares!

 

[fatrap]

Most likely something like this...unlike traditional hook and loop, this style uses just hooks to interlock. Very strong grip on the hook and industrial strength adhesive for the "amp" side.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-1-in-x-10-ft-Clear-Extreme-Fasteners-1-Set-of-Strips-RF6760/204465393

I bought that. $22 Amazon. LOL didn't work. (I can return it). I'm wondering what @Gangrene found.

 

[Gangrene]

Most likely something like this...unlike traditional hook and loop, this style uses just hooks to interlock. Very strong grip on the hook and industrial strength adhesive for the "amp" side.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Scotch-1-in-x-10-ft-Clear-Extreme-Fasteners-1-Set-of-Strips-RF6760/204465393

That is the stuff I used. Grabs carpet like a champ.