Fool Everybody. Stereo looks stock, sounds great. (Page 10/19)
Brastic DEC 14, 09:01 PM
The price for the Tang Band W5-1138SM from Parts Express just went up. I purchased two for $18 last month and they are now $33.
upstairsdave DEC 14, 09:20 PM
How did you install the Tang Bends? Did you have anyother replacement mid woofers in your system prior to the Tang Bends?
Thanks,
Dave
fierosound DEC 15, 03:36 PM

quote
Originally posted by upstairsdave:

Can you email me a picture of the speaker in the housing prior to the cover being installed.



Sorry, don't have one.


quote


Originally posted by upstairsdave:

How did you install the Tang Bends? Did you have anyother replacement mid woofers in your system prior to the Tang Bends?




I had Rodneys' replacement sub first. Needed something more for 100 watt amp. Here's a comparison to the larger Tang Band subwoofer


I made a mounting ring from 3/4" MFD. The edges were coated with silicone (to seal) before slipping it in and attaching it through the sides with screws.
The Tang-Band is just screwed to the front surface. Hole locations marked with black marker in picture. Pre-drill all the holes or the MDF will split.

[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 12-15-2007).]

upstairsdave DEC 15, 04:46 PM
Hi,
Thanks for the input. I'll order them today.
Have a Happy Holiday
Dave
Eau_Rouge JAN 13, 12:24 PM
Alright, figured out what poly fiber fill is (pillow stuffing - also available at sears). I bought the stuff but now I'm just curious if the subwoofer (when working) creates enought heat to light the stuff on fire. Do I need to make sure the poly fibre fill is safely away from the back of the subwoofer or can I just loosely stuff the housing and forget about it. I have no idea how much heat a sub produces.

...if this seems like a stupid question, I appologize. I'm no stereo guru so I figure I'd better ask - just to be safe.

Still looking for the xtant 1.1i. I bid on one a few weeks ago on ebay but it went above my max - seems like those things are worth their weight in gold!

If anyone knows of an alternative to the xtant 1.1i for this application then please let us know.

Thanks!
fierosound JAN 14, 08:54 AM

quote
Originally posted by Eau_Rouge:

Alright, figured out what poly fiber fill is (pillow stuffing - also available at sears). I bought the stuff but now I'm just curious if the subwoofer (when working) creates enought heat to light the stuff on fire. Do I need to make sure the poly fibre fill is safely away from the back of the subwoofer or can I just loosely stuff the housing and forget about it. I have no idea how much heat a sub produces.

Thanks!



Just loosely stuff the housing and forget about it.

BV MotorSports JAN 14, 10:32 AM
Really nice set up. I prefer a stock look when it comes to audio equipment. Most wont even bother to steal stock stuff!

I have a Subaru 6 disc in dash CD player (2din) with the matching under the seat subwoofer for my next install. A guy on NASIOC makes a plug in adapter to fit this head unit into just about anything.

------------------
2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 340whp
Nurburgring WARRIOR!!!! I survived the "Green Hell".

fierosound JAN 14, 07:11 PM

quote
Originally posted by BV MotorSports:

Really nice set up. I prefer a stock look when it comes to audio equipment. Most wont even bother to steal stock stuff!




That's what I figured too. But, there's always someone who wants something for nothing, and they'll still bust a window for a stock unit if they need one...
fierosound MAR 08, 03:21 PM
Originally posted by timgray:
... if you are using the Tang Band speaker as mentioned in one of the other posts, stuff it loosely with the poly fill, put a little in the port tube and cut off 3/4 of an inch to tune the box perfectly to the tang band 5.25" subwoofer driver.
I just finished tuning up one of these to match that box. using the port tube with a bit of the poly fill in the tube helps to reduce velocity in the tube and makes it possible for you to tune it tot he enclosure and get 35% more bass from it and make it sound better.
.
.
.
I did this modification and it works "as advertised". I had to readjust the amplifier gain to balance the system again. Thanks Tim...

[This message has been edited by fierosound (edited 05-02-2008).]

carbon MAR 10, 06:55 PM
Dang... and to think that I almost threw the port tube away. I love this thread. I have bought all the stuff I need now it just needs to warm up outside. :rubs hands together: