Subwoofer Enclosure for E90

igotaweinerdog · 08-06-2009, 04:18 AM

does anyone have this subwoofer enclosure? how is it?

http://www.zenclosures.com/BMW_3_Ser...e903series.htm

also if you do have it... what type of subs do you have in it?

Borsig · 08-06-2009, 05:40 AM

Do you need that much bass? Id rather have something that fits in the corner over the CD changer / amp space and holds a single 12 or 10.

getting that much bass is too much IMO.

Not a big fan of the losing tunk space mods.

bimmer01 · 08-06-2009, 07:01 AM

It will be here thursday. Mike at Zenclosures is a really nice guy. They make great stuff, and there prices are very reasonable!

StatenEye · 08-06-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bimmer01

It will be here thursday. Mike at Zenclosures is a really nice guy. They make great stuff, and there prices are very reasonable!

I am currently building one of these, would you be kind enough to throw me the measurements? I would really appreciate it, im building it custom bc i want to wrap it in carbon fiber, let me know if you can help me out.. Thanks

bimmer01 · 08-06-2009, 12:56 PM

It will be here tomorrow. I'm sure mike could send it to you without the carpet. Maybe even at a cheaper price? I'll post some pics of the whole thing over the weekend.

StatenEye · 08-06-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer01

It will be here tomorrow. I'm sure mike could send it to you without the carpet. Maybe even at a cheaper price? I'll post some pics of the whole thing over the weekend.

Ill post pics of what ive already done tonight. I love the clean look and it doesnt take up toooo much space.

Edit... i also modified the back to fit the amp back there.

igotaweinerdog · 08-06-2009, 02:15 PM

im only looking to put 1 12" sub or two 10" subs. I cant wait to see these pics

StatenEye · 08-06-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by igotaweinerdog

im only looking to put 1 12" sub or two 10" subs. I cant wait to see these pics

If you dont have the subs yet please get a 12 JL W6. It will blow your mind sound quality is amazing. I have not finished the box yet but you can get an idea when i post the pics.

igotaweinerdog · 08-06-2009, 02:35 PM

thats what im leaning towards although with this box i dont think its deep enough. if i get two 10's it would be w3's

JayKay335i · 08-06-2009, 02:54 PM

I think they have shallow mount versions.

bimmer01 · 08-06-2009, 03:58 PM

A w6 needs very little cubic feet to function. Remember, these are sealed boxes not ported. You can do 1, 2, or 3 10" woofers or 1 or 2 12" woofers with these boxes. You could do two 12" w6 if you wanted with this box there is plenty of space for that. I think that would be overkill though. This may sound stupid, but I just think it looks funny with just 1 sub centered in the box. A 12" woofer can usually go a little deeper than a 10", but two 10" woofers have a larger cone surface area than 1 12" woofer and will be louder.

igotaweinerdog · 08-06-2009, 04:34 PM

thanks a lot for the info. I decided to go another route. I bought a w6 in a jl ported box with a 500/1 amp. I cant wait to hear it

iAerodynamic · 08-06-2009, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by igotaweinerdog

thanks a lot for the info. I decided to go another route. I bought a w6 in a jl ported box with a 500/1 amp. I cant wait to hear it

i have same set up! really nicee!!

igotaweinerdog · 08-06-2009, 05:15 PM

sweet. how do you like it? is it plenty loud but also clean?

StatenEye · 08-06-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by igotaweinerdog

thanks a lot for the info. I decided to go another route. I bought a w6 in a jl ported box with a 500/1 amp. I cant wait to hear it

i had this, it rattles the shit out of the trunk. But it sounds awesome. Not as clean as a sealed box but it hits hardddd

Here are some whack photos... i got home from work late.

igotaweinerdog · 08-07-2009, 04:16 AM

i got the sub, amp and box for 420

StatenEye · 08-07-2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by igotaweinerdog

i got the sub, amp and box for 420

Thats the exact setup im changing from...sounds great.

davidtorres083 · 08-10-2009, 05:48 AM

dude...i love it...im kinda noob...but would do you guys need to install them on a stock e90...or are you guys swapping out the stock radios as well?

DTM-POWER · 10-21-2009, 12:12 PM

Yeah, I want to order that big box for 140 bux but dont know what size to put the 2 10s or 2 12s. I dont want ghetto bass just clean bass. Also what else do I need, I hear we bmw guys that use the stock headunit have to buy some special cnverter box or someathing?

badass1g · 10-21-2009, 08:07 PM

buy a good line level converter. they are easy to install. and if you get a good one it will sound great. and keep your factory deck

DTM-POWER · 10-22-2009, 05:58 PM

Just ordered the custom box for two 12inchers. I got the box with the amp housing space underneath. Going to get some JL 12wov2s 4awg wiring and line out converter. Having a hard time finding the right 2 channel amp tho that does around 500w to each unit at 4ohms

Groverkb · 10-22-2009, 06:36 PM

T1000-1bd

I'd use this and run the subs in parallel. Looks like they are rated for 300w RMS, that amp is rated at 650. I have one in my car and it's putting more then what it's rated for.

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igotaweinerdog Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Subwoofer Enclosure for E90 does anyone have this subwoofer enclosure? how is it? http://www.zenclosures.com/BMW_3_Ser...e903series.htm also if you do have it... what type of subs do you have in it?
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Borsig Captain 56 Rep 883 Posts Drives: '09 335i ///M-Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: NC iTrader: (3)	Do you need that much bass? Id rather have something that fits in the corner over the CD changer / amp space and holds a single 12 or 10. getting that much bass is too much IMO. Not a big fan of the losing tunk space mods.
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bimmer01 Private First Class 15 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: myrtle beach, sc iTrader: (4)	It will be here tomorrow. I'm sure mike could send it to you without the carpet. Maybe even at a cheaper price? I'll post some pics of the whole thing over the weekend. __________________
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igotaweinerdog Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	im only looking to put 1 12" sub or two 10" subs. I cant wait to see these pics
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igotaweinerdog Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	thats what im leaning towards although with this box i dont think its deep enough. if i get two 10's it would be w3's
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bimmer01 Private First Class 15 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 2008 328i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: myrtle beach, sc iTrader: (4)	A w6 needs very little cubic feet to function. Remember, these are sealed boxes not ported. You can do 1, 2, or 3 10" woofers or 1 or 2 12" woofers with these boxes. You could do two 12" w6 if you wanted with this box there is plenty of space for that. I think that would be overkill though. This may sound stupid, but I just think it looks funny with just 1 sub centered in the box. A 12" woofer can usually go a little deeper than a 10", but two 10" woofers have a larger cone surface area than 1 12" woofer and will be louder. __________________
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igotaweinerdog Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	thanks a lot for the info. I decided to go another route. I bought a w6 in a jl ported box with a 500/1 amp. I cant wait to hear it
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igotaweinerdog Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	sweet. how do you like it? is it plenty loud but also clean?
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igotaweinerdog Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 207 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	i got the sub, amp and box for 420 Attached Images
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davidtorres083 New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: bmw 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: los angeles iTrader: (0)	niice dude...i love it...im kinda noob...but would do you guys need to install them on a stock e90...or are you guys swapping out the stock radios as well?
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DTM-POWER Debonair 2 Rep 68 Posts Drives: e39 M5, 650hp Evo X Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moving to FL iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I want to order that big box for 140 bux but dont know what size to put the 2 10s or 2 12s. I dont want ghetto bass just clean bass. Also what else do I need, I hear we bmw guys that use the stock headunit have to buy some special cnverter box or someathing? __________________ Wait and euro delivery a 2012 E92 Alpine white on Fox DCT or get a 2011 now?? UGH
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badass1g Captain 52 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: utah iTrader: (7)	buy a good line level converter. they are easy to install. and if you get a good one it will sound great. and keep your factory deck
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DTM-POWER Debonair 2 Rep 68 Posts Drives: e39 M5, 650hp Evo X Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Moving to FL iTrader: (0)	Just ordered the custom box for two 12inchers. I got the box with the amp housing space underneath. Going to get some JL 12wov2s 4awg wiring and line out converter. Having a hard time finding the right 2 channel amp tho that does around 500w to each unit at 4ohms __________________ Wait and euro delivery a 2012 E92 Alpine white on Fox DCT or get a 2011 now?? UGH
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Groverkb New Member 3 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 6MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Peoria, IL iTrader: (0)	T1000-1bd I'd use this and run the subs in parallel. Looks like they are rated for 300w RMS, that amp is rated at 650. I have one in my car and it's putting more then what it's rated for.
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