email4walker Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I installed two 10 inch subwoofer in the cargo area of my journey. They sound great. The speakers I choose (ROCKFORD FOSGATE R1S410) are made for sealed inclosures, and that works best for the cargo area which is sealed (no air circulation). I was suprised to see that the trunk cover is made up of different materials on the inside. The cool thing about the speakers being installed this way, you still have full use of your trunk space with little to no bass loss. For deeper/better bass response, I added speaker insulation (quilt batting works great). It cleans up the bass and you can add more or less to get the bass range you want to hear and feel. I took as many pics as I could. Update: I need to get a higher wattage amp because after doing all the math, the amp I bought is putting out 60 watt per channel (but it says 350 watts, why?) . The stock system is putting out around 60 watts also, so it is hard to tell what is the stock system and what is the subs. Once the new amp gets here, I will test it all again. Latest Update: I installed the new amp, and all I can say is WOW!!! Installing the speakers in the trunk is the best way to go. These things sound great. I included a picture of the new amp I bought in the slide show. It is pushing a true 200 watts bridged. I have the speakers wired in series, so each speaker is seeing/using 100 watts each. I wired it this way because for some reason with most amps, when wired as regular two channel setup, you can't use the LFE (Low-frequency effect) fuction. Anyway, they sounds great. If you need your trunk space but want some extra thump in the trunk, install your speakers this way. Enjoy! redboida 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swerv Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I installed two 10 inch subwoofer in the cargo area of my journey. They sound great. The speakers I choose (ROCKFORD FOSGATE R1S410) are made for sealed inclosures, and that works best for the cargo area which is sealed (no air circulation). I was suprised to see that the trunk cover is made up of different materials on the inside. The cool thing about the speakers being installed this way, you still have full use of your trunk space with little to no bass loss. For deeper/better bass response, I added speaker insulation (quilt batting works great). It cleans up the bass and you can add more or less to get the bass range you want to hear and feel. I took as many pics as I could. Update: I need to get a higher wattage amp because after doing all the math, the amp I bought is putting out 60 watt per channel (but it says 350 watts, why?) . The stock system is putting out around 60 watts also, so it is hard to tell what is the stock system and what is the subs. Once the new amp gets here, I will test it all again. Latest Update: I installed the new amp, and all I can say is WOW!!! Installing the speakers in the trunk is the best way to go. These things sound great. I included a picture of the new amp I bought in the slide show. It is pushing a true 200 watts bridged. I have the speakers wired in series, so each speaker is seeing/using 100 watts each. I wired it this way because for some reason with most amps, when wired as regular two channel setup, you can't use the LFE (Low-frequency effect) fuction. Anyway, they sounds great. If you need your trunk space but want some extra thump in the trunk, install your speakers this way. Enjoy! Very cool project! I have the 3rd seating row so i couldnt do this... but i do have the small storage bin that flips up so i might be able to install something in that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
email4walker Posted November 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2010 I was very suprised how good they sound being set up this way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackTopKing Posted December 5, 2010 Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 I was very suprised how good they sound being set up this way. And you used the factor radio? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
email4walker Posted December 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2010 And you used the factor radio? Yes. It is a really good radio (compared to other car companies "factory stock" ones). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acebass Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Can you tell me how you got the silver colored bezel off the radio and A/C? Do you have to take the whole cover off first? Thanks Yes. It is a really good radio (compared to other car companies "factory stock" ones). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
email4walker Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Just pull on the outer edges of the plastic bezel (pull on the black part, not the grey/chrome part). Take a look at some of my pics and you will see what I mean. Also, open your storage area over the radio(right above the air vents) and open the chill/storage area door. Give it a few good pulls, but still be careful. It will pop off. You could use a screw driver to help, but it might leave marks. Just be careful and you will be ok. Oh yeah, when you pull it off, it will squeek a lot. Thats normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orson Brent Porter Jr. Posted February 14, 2011 Report Share Posted February 14, 2011 Wow, take a look at my setup I just posted up a minute ago in this Thread. But this setup is innovative for sure! I love the creativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaica Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Very cool project! I have the 3rd seating row so i couldnt do this... but i do have the small storage bin that flips up so i might be able to install something in that. Hi, I know your post is a couple years old but I just recently purchased my DJ and I am wanting to add subs and an amp. I also have third row seating and I was wondering if you have tried placing the sub and amp in the storage bin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onecrazyfoo4u Posted November 7, 2012 Report Share Posted November 7, 2012 Hi, I know your post is a couple years old but I just recently purchased my DJ and I am wanting to add subs and an amp. I also have third row seating and I was wondering if you have tried placing the sub and amp in the storage bin. That storage bin in the back is mighty small to try to fit a sub. How big is the factory sub? I was thinking maybe replace it in the same location and add an external amp to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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