Using underseat storage as the enclosure?

[Learylax3r]

I'm not an audio guru so try not to crucify me for asking a potentially stupid question. For a budget build, would it be possible to use the existing underseat storage as a subwoofer enclosure without a fully molded box by just adding a lid? I already have an infinity 10" 4ohm svc sub with an alpine mrp-m500 amp that I've had kicking around for a while. I'm wondering if I were to cut a piece of 3/4mdf to make a lid, then attached it directly to the underseat storage bin with some weatherstrip between the MDF and the carpet if that would be possible or just sound like absolute dog ****. I'm just looking to round out the sound for a while, I'll likely do the JL stealthbox at some point in the future once I can afford it.

 

[SitKneelBend]

I'm not an audio guru so try not to crucify me for asking a potentially stupid question. For a budget build, would it be possible to use the existing underseat storage as a subwoofer enclosure without a fully molded box by just adding a lid? I already have an infinity 10" 4ohm svc sub with an alpine mrp-m500 amp that I've had kicking around for a while. I'm wondering if I were to cut a piece of 3/4mdf to make a lid, then attached it directly to the underseat storage bin with some weatherstrip between the MDF and the carpet if that would be possible or just sound like absolute dog ****. I'm just looking to round out the sound for a while, I'll likely do the JL stealthbox at some point in the future once I can afford it. View attachment 531987

Securing it and getting it to sound good will be a real issue. It needs the box to work properly. You can propbably find a used OEM enclosure for under $100, that's what I did.

 

[GTyankee]

 

[SitKneelBend]

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Did your QuadCab come with the power outlet in the rear and the fold flat floor?

 

[Learylax3r]

Did your QuadCab come with the power outlet in the rear and the fold flat floor?

Full crew, yes to the fold flat floor, I don't remember seeing a power outlet anywhere other than the 12v dc outlet between the rear vents in the center console.

 

[GTyankee]

My 2016 from my dash to the rear window is completely stock, except for the CB Radio & some switches that control power to to my Sign Rack, mounted on the bed




rear of floor console power outlet wiring


this is my old 2009 Ram
my 2016 now has this same setup

 

[SitKneelBend]

Full crew, yes to the fold flat floor, I don't remember seeing a power outlet anywhere other than the 12v dc outlet between the rear vents in the center console.

Sorry, I meant that for GTYankee

My 2016 from my dash to the rear window is completely stock, except for the CB Radio & some switches that control power to to my Sign Rack, mounted on the bed

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rear of floor console power outlet wiring

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this is my old 2009 Ram
my 2016 now has this same setup
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Thanks, I didn't realize the fold flat floor worked in a QC.

 

[GTyankee]

The QC fold flat floor is about 5 inches shorter than the crew cab