Found a pretty nice looking speaker box on ebay...

What do you guys think, would this hit hard in my C4? I might have to buy it!!! Its way cheaper than that Innovative Audio guy, and seems to look a lot better too. http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Porsche-9...spagenameZWDVW

Looks pretty cool, but I'd be interested in seeing it installed. I can't figure out from the picture if you would need to keep the back seats down with it installed. Two 10" MB Quarts with adequate power would hit incredibly hard! Check out Audison amps.

wow that'd be insane sounds dude

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Looks nice. I saw one like this at the dealership, and it is definitely noticeable - even from afar, almost intrusive. The 3 sub box from Car Audio Innovations is virtually seemless with the car. And, the triple 6.5" JL woofers in the sub box is plenty of base and they sound mighty nice for much less than the box on eBay. But, as you pointed out, the eBay box is cheaper than the custom level 3 box from CAI, but IMO 2X10" is a bit much for a 911 . -td

looks as though the main portion of the setup fits in the dip behind the seats where it's basically in inaccessible area anyway. I'm very interested in this item...thanks for sharing. I know they recommend an amp in the ad....but any other suggestions? Also...where would you install the extra amp? Ad indicates that the setup will not effect the rear seats at all.... j

2x10's would be fine. Did you order it? If so please let all of us know what the fit and finish is like. I'm looking for a sub box myself. Pesonally my preference would be 1x12, but I don't know if that would fit behind the rear seats.

Not ordering just yet...looks like the shop will fabricate whenever you need them to. Waiting a bit and gonna do some research. J

Man I am close to ordering one too! I talked to the guy, sounds like a perfect match for 996's! Doesnt bother seats! And its in stock ready to ship! I wonder if he has more than one!

Oh ya and as far as the amp, 99.9 percent of people put them in the trunk, easy to install near the battery. I heard 6's and they werent even close enough for me. But I love loud rock and booming pop too. Its all a pref thing. I hate beets, but other people love to eat them. If you guys have questions talk to Adam he is the owner of the shop, he seems interested in putting out a sharp product for a decent price.

hmmmm.....i smell group purchase. Let's see how much this one goes for....

Check this out as well. http://www.caraudioinnovations.com/porsche.htm[/URL] Smaller woofers usually provide tighter bass & are more "musical". The 10" will be a little more "boomy", so it just depends on the sound you are looking for. Keep us posed. I'm interested in hearing what you end up with. I had a whole system spec'd out for my car about 6 months ago and then changed my mind and put the money into a set of PSS9 coilovers instead.

Pimp my ride! That looks like crap, IMO.

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I guess it didnt take long to get a somewhat rude response...

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I heard www.caraudioinnovations.com JL 6's in someone else's car, sounded more like mid bass. Not sure, so I think I will go 10's. Ill let you guys know!

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That response isn't Tim being rude. Actually, that response is more like his natural disposition. You should get a taste of his REAL rude! See, Tim, I'm sticking up for you! -td

Oh! Well I guess its Ok that "Pimp My Ride" has one viewer. LOL

don't think it looks that bad Tim, it is a little over the top for a sportscar..I like to hear my engine....but the way they build them behind the rearseats is actually a pretty nice fit. But then again Tim has a blue car with a grey interior..so what does he know about style??

I know when you read this Tim you are going to be pissed......HAPPY NEW YEAR! I was just kidding!

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TD, thanks..... I think! Good one Nicolaas! My comment wasn't rude, it was just very blunt. I guess I could have said it a little different way. It was late and when I first saw the pic through the rear window of them installed in a P-car, I thought it was not aesthetically pleasing. The speakers are just too much "in your face" for my taste. If you like it, go for it! Afterall, it is your car.

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I guess you must be looking for the "booming bass" sound because I have two JL Audio 6" subs in my car and the last thing it sounds like is mid-bass.

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While you're somewhat correct on the "musical" and "boomy" parts, it's at LEAST as important to find out if the MB Quart subs mounted in the enclosure are the right ones for the job. If the enclosure is the wrong size or type, it could easily sound like complete crap, regardless of the brand of sub. Also, I hope nobody is thinking of paying the $1500 Buy-It-Now price; you might be amazed at what you could get for the same price from a reputable car audio store. I'd definitely be interested to hear how they sound before I'd make a judgment; there's a lot more to it than just strapping the box to the back of the car.

One caveat from an experienced (home) audiophile - those drivers facing up into the sun through the rear window would dry out & crack in no time. I'd throw a towel or something over 'em when I was parked outside...

I would (and did) put the money on the exhaust note. Music to my ears. To each their own...I went down the entire amp/woofer/expensive head unit years ago. My 13 year old daughter would think it was cool...unless I did it, then she would think it is stupid. She's at that age.

Thats way way over priced, just because its cheaper then the Audio innovation doesn't mean anything. I think the enclosure looks OK, I think its the subs throwing it off for Tims taste, and well mine too.I too would be interested in something like it it, maybe if the subs were hidden under grill cloth or something.Just because its made for a Porsche doesn't mean it should be overpriced...if it were made in Carbon then thats a different story.

The cost may seem high because of all the detail, but I'll let you guys know. I am going to drive over to his shop today and look at it. Its about an hour away fom me. Oh no another hour in my car!

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Another caveat from an experienced (car) audiophile: those drivers facing up through the rear window would be stolen in no time. Put TWO towels over them.

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It's easier to just put the woofers on the outside of the car. At least you'll keep your windows intact. -td

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One additional caveat from an experienced (boat) audiophile: those drivers facing up through the rear window will collect water if the sunroof is left open. Put a FEW towels over them.

Heres the news! I went and checked out the box and his shop. Uh SOLD SOLD AND SOLD. I bought one! Nice shop and the owner does sweeet work. The box just doesnt go in the back of the car. It slides in matching perfecly to every curve. It even matches the radius of the rear of the car and the back window! I was concerned that there wasnt enough air space for the twin 10's but he had spec sheets and showed me that the box falls in at .8 per sub and the optimum is between .5 and .1. The box is sealed and sounds very very tight. Plus you cannot go wrong with MB Quart, all german! So anyway, I had him slide it in, the seat handles on the back of the seats have to come off on this model. He says he has two of them like this and the rest he produces you can keep your handles on. I dont care cause the handles do less then nothing. And I saved money by getting this model. He also said he is going to produce a triple Focal 8' box thats sits a little lower. As it is now in my rear view, it goes just barely over the top of the back seats. Just right! He knew every spec and every degree by heart. He had two 996's. One was his and another a customer. I told him he should get on this forum and talk to you guys. He really cares about the perfect fit and finish. And the sound, ahh the sooooounnnnndddddd. Very tight and hard hitting. I already had an amp so it was plug and play. Perfect for my little car and I didnt have some punk curing fiberglass in or near my car, not to mention getting their gruby little hands all over my little girl! No fabbing aloud! Some of you mentioned sun damage? I live near Seattle. We dont get sun. And if we did I would just tint my windows like a lot of people do in sunny climates. I also heard somewhere that car audio speakers are espeically made to be tougher that paper Home Audio, they are treated to be used in UV. Ive seen some car audio shows where they thunder all day in the sun, they dont seem concerned?? Anyway, I paid less than the 1500. But I also had to pay tax. But I had no shipping. Totally sweet box.

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Great thanks for the details.. Please post a set of pictures of it installed in your car.

I am glad someone here bought one, I still think its over priced...but if the fit is perfect and the sound is good,who am i to say. Please post his contact telephone number, i wouldn't mind calling him. Maybe he is willing to do a group buy. I think i prefer the 3 8" subs. Thanks for your thoughts

yes.....sounds awesome!!! Would love to see some pix.... thanks, J

I'll get some pics tomorrow. Still super happy with it. Anyone interested should ask him questions. [email removed] I want to hear his triple focal 8 design!

Finally I'm back. Had to move and I just found my camera, so I'll get you guys some pix. I got an email update from Adam. He has a triple 8 model now!! He says it is even lower in profile then the 10 box I have!! He said it fits Focals, JL and Fosgate 8's! I want to see that in person! Ill get some pics of that too!

pic # 1 and the ad for the new box he emailed me. this guy knows porsche boxes. whooo e!

I like this better than the 10” set up. Covering the speakers with black grills would be even better.

jacerfabriglass -you might look into becoming a member or sponsor.

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Thats was my thought.. Not becasue you have to be one to post ads here....by the way you do.. But that is the most impressive sub box I have seen.. Very very nicely done. I think it would be a good move to become a small sponsor to stay in front of us.. You will certainly sell a few of those if you do.