GEARSHADE: Custom Made 8" Subwoofer Enclosure

[GearShade]

Since we got our BB Bronco last year, we have been working on an aftermarket subwoofer system. Let's face it, the 6 speaker system sucks!

We had planned on replacing all factory speakers, but after adding our sub, we found there was no need.

Our design has been finalized. We are now considering offering these to the market. The box is designed around the Kicker CompRT 8" sub and Kicker Key500.1 amp. BTW.... we are now a Kicker distributor . The enclosure is about 0.4 cubic feet, sealed design. Although you could pair any 8" sub and amp combo you wanted, as long as the 8" is a shallow-mounted sub. There is about 4-1/8" of mounting depth. The box fits cleanly behind the rear panel, in the stock B&O location, after removing the storage pocket from the panel. The Key amp is mounted to the top of the box. The stock B&O amp should fit there as well. But this is not tested. The design is for a 4Door. We have not tested on a 2Door yet....

This is not a system to rattle the windows blocks away or set off car alarms as you drive by.
This is a system to inject a great amount of quality bass into a very bass-lacking system.

We plan on having our design custom-molded for us. This is going to take a very long time to make the tooling. But for right now, we are 3D printing the box. Yes, 3D PRINTED, all in one piece. The only drawback to 3d printing is the 28-hour print time per box. The box is coated inside to seal and prevent air leakage. The opening is specifically for the CompRT 8" (7in Diameter Hole). The hole can be opened up with a die grinder for other brands. Need a smaller hole, DM us.

This system has been tested with EDM, Dubstep, New Rock, Hard Rock, New Country, and Cali Ska. All sounds great!


We will sell the box by itself and complete systems with sub and amp.

Enclosure - $275.99

• Box ONLY
• Mounting Hardware

Enclosure/Sub - $444.95

• Enclosure
• Kicker CompRT 8" 2ohm Sub
• Mounting Hardware

Complete Setup - $755.96

• Enclosure
• Kicker CompRT 8" 2ohm Sub
• Kicker Key500.1 Mono Amp
• Kicker Bass Remote Knob
• Mounting Hardware

What's not included:

• Amp wire and speaker wire
• Fuse Block
• Signal wire to RCA
• Small amount of polyfill

Here is the CompRT specs:
https://www.kicker.com/comp-rt-8-2-ohm-subwoofer

Enclosure Specs:

• ~0.4 CuFt inside volume
• Sealed Box
• Made from PETG plastic
• Printed as one continuous piece
• About 24"x10"x9" in size.
• 4-1/8" MAX speaker mounting depth
• Includes the gill mesh for the rear panel

Available now: ORDER HERE

Due to the nature of 3D printing, there may be surface imperfections. This does not affect performance. The box is hidden behind the panel, so it will not be seen.

DESIGNED AND MADE IN THE USA!​

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[Silence]

Very cool option. had i not had my 12" gate mounted would have definitely considered it.

Question - any chance to build one that houses a 10" in the same area? Given the JL will be out shortly, your option may be more desirable for many.

 

[GearShade]

Very cool option. had i not had my 12" gate mounted would have definitely considered it.

Question - any chance to build one that houses a 10" in the same area? Given the JL will be out shortly, your option may be more desirable for many.

The 10" eats up some of the space in the box we need to mount the amp. But, we "were" working on an inverse mounted 12".

We want to get this one off the ground first tho.

To be honest, this 8" is great.

 

[bstottlemyer85]

How does the final look look once you put the panel back on? How did you cover the removed pocket?

Looks good

 

[Silence]

The 10" eats up some of the space in the box we need to mount the amp. But, we "were" working on an inverse mounted 12".

We want to get this one off the ground first tho.

To be honest, this 8" is great.

I think the mount amp is less important but fair enough.. So many places to mount a key - I have both of mine mounted above the glove box area. 10" is just a a more versatile woofer overall with a lot more options - especially if you maintain that depth.

 

[Silence]

What material are you using for the printing?

 

[GearShade]

Forgot the mention, 10" sub puts the box size outside our printing area. Won't fit on the machine

It is made from black PETG. Been testing for about 5 months now.

 

[GearShade]

How does the final look look once you put the panel back on? How did you cover the removed pocket?

Looks good

The best way is to use a Forstner bit. Cut slowly till you breach the melted studs. See photo

Here is an older photo with a MA sub.

 

[redone17]

Dang…I just put my RT8 up for sale in the classifieds section…maybe I should take it down.

 

[STX Bronco]

Need a 2D version for us kids on the short bus…

 

[Steed76]

Ohh i like this! Definitely a great option! Thanks for sharing! Mine will have the 7th speaker credit.

 

[BroncoHI]

Ohh i like this! Definitely a great option! Thanks for sharing! Mine will have the 7th speaker credit.

You may still have the housing for the 7th speaker. I'm not sure but I think there's a dummy amp and speaker in that space. Maybe someone else knows for sure.

 

[Bird Dog Off Road]

Since we got our BB Bronco last year, we have been working on an aftermarket subwoofer system. Let's face it, the 6 speaker system sucks!

We had planned on replacing all factory speakers, but after adding our sub, we found there was no need.

Our design has been finalized. We are now considering offering these to the market. The box is designed around the Kicker CompRT 8" sub and Kicker Key500.1 amp. BTW.... we are now a Kicker distributor . The enclosure is about 0.4 cubic feet, sealed design. Although you could pair any 8" sub and amp combo you wanted, as long as the 8" is a shallow-mounted sub. There is about 4.25" of mounting depth. The box fits cleanly behind the rear panel, in the stock B&O location, after removing the storage pocket from the panel. The Key amp is mounted to the top of the box. The stock B&O amp should fit there as well. But this is not tested. The design is for a 4Door. We have not tested on a 2Door yet....

This is not a system to rattle the windows blocks away or set off car alarms as you drive by.
This is a system to inject a great amount of quality bass into a very bass-lacking system.

We plan on having our design custom molded for us. This is going to take a very long time to make the tooling. But for right now, we are 3D printing the box. Yes, 3D PRINTED, all in one piece. The only drawback to 3d printing is the 20Hr print time per box (almost one day!). The box is coated in resin to seal and prevent air leakage. The opening is specifically for the CompRT 8" (7in Diameter Hole). The hole can be opened up with a die grinder for other brands. Need a smaller hole, DM us.

This system has been tested with EDM, Dubstep, New Rock, Hard Rock, New Country, and Cali Ska. All sound great!


We will sell the box by itself and complete systems with sub and amp.

Enclosure - $275.99

• Box ONLY
• Mounting Hardware

Enclosure/Sub - $444.95

• Enclosure
• Kicker CompRT 8" 2ohm Sub
• Mounting Hardware

Complete Setup - $755.96

• Enclosure
• Kicker CompRT 8" 2ohm Sub
• Kicker Key500.1 Mono Amp
• Kicker Bass Remote Knob
• Mounting Hardware

What's not included:

• Amp wire
• Fuse Block
• Signal wire to RCA

Here is the CompRT specs:
https://www.kicker.com/comp-rt-8-2-ohm-subwoofer

DM us if you would like to place a pre-order.

Due to the nature of 3D printing, there may be surface imperfections. This does not affect performance. The box is hidden behind the panel, so it will not be seen.

DESIGNED AND MADE IN THE USA!​

Definitely interested!

 

[CO_BRONCO_2023]

Looks great! I am interested. I already have an 8” sub and amp mounted there but I feel like it could look and sound better.

 

[SkyKing]

interested. If I could get this now and find a high schooler to install it for me for cheap, I would pay today. I upgraded all four 4" speakers in my Wildtrak High pkg, and Ford dealer recalibrated it as if I had added the sound bar (to let full signal go to rear speakers) - made a huge difference in sound quality. But alas, it still lacks bass. I've been waiting for a hidden production solution like this. I have no interest in any kind of cabinet that takes up storage space.

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