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Old 03-07-2012, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BodhiBenz1987 View Post
I find the MB does a fine job of containing pretty much all the audio (and for that matter, keeping outside noise out). The only downside of putting the sub in the trunk is it does have to be fairly loud to be heard through the fuel tank, which is in between the trunk and cabin. But I can hear/feel the bass in the cabin area, then step outside and shut the door and not feel it outside. I also think having a sub to handle the bass allows the main speakers to better handle just the mid and lows and makes a nicer overall clarity.
Yes this is true. That vertical fuel tank doesn't help transmit sound very much at all LOL. My friend has a Dodge Charger (pretty much open trunk to cabin) and he has a single 600w Alpine Type R driver. It sounds louder than my twin 12 1000w setup.

OP might want to consider applying sound deadening material to the trunk and door panels. Not only will it quite down inside road noise but it will keep the metal from vibrating and making that boom boom boom noise that we associate with cheap boom-box type cars.

I've used this stuff in the past. Its fairly cheap. I think I bought 96$ worth when it was on sale for $1.60. Came in two rolls. I still have the second roll.

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