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  1. #1
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    Default It's been a while, here's my 2017 Stereo Revamp...

    Every year I change a few things, but for the last 8 years and 2 boats I've used the same Kicker L710s.

    I've had a pair of S12L7s for like a year and a half, but have been too lazy to build the box - last night that changed

    I managed to fit 3.3 cubic feet under the dash of my '13 OBV, plus a 23" long 48in^2 surface area port.

    Our friend Phil at Kicker recommended a 60 square inch port but I just couldn't fit it - hoping the smaller port isn't too bad - so far seems good.

    Basically I built 3 enclosures and assembled them in the boat - 1 that goes on the "hump", one that goes on the floor, and the third is the port, which mounts to the top of the box and fires to the side.





    I forgot to snap a pic with the subs mounted - I still need to make a trim panel to finish it off and grilles and new volt meters should be here Monday, and I have to cut down or rebuild the cup holder pod.

    Here is what it used to look like;
    2013 Outback V

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    As if I really need to tell you, awesome work as always man. Looks legit
    Malo <--- Means--Evil or Mean One. This explains a lot.
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    No reason the port can't be external to the enclosure, as it works the same regardless. That's really thinking outside the box.

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    Quote Originally Posted by David Analog View Post
    No reason the port can't be external to the enclosure, as it works the same regardless. That's really thinking outside the box.
    lol!


    Mostly I went smaller than suggested because of space constraints. I'm can't wait to dial it in though.
    2013 Outback V

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    Made some progress on the trim panel today - turns out Home Depot sells 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4 inch PVC sheets now - saved me from using MDF since I forgot to order Starboard!

    First I made a template;


    Then I cut it out, and test for the subs;

    (They aren't screwed in, rest assured when mounted they'll be level)


    And then cut a vent for the port, and made a bezel for the vent grille fabric;
    2013 Outback V

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    I can't wait to see the finished work! I am glad you went down the external port path; that will make it easier on you if you have to remove it and massage it... Thanks for checking with me on the enclosure tuning, I am happy to be there for ya!

    Keep it up.

    Phil
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    Quote Originally Posted by David Analog View Post
    No reason the port can't be external to the enclosure, as it works the same regardless. That's really thinking outside the box.
    I see what you did there....

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    Quote Originally Posted by philwsailz View Post
    I see what you did there....
    You know it's the lead in that can be so laborious.

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    I'm not thrilled with the trim panel, but it'll do for now.

    2013 Outback V

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    BOOM! Nice work

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