DIY: How to install the G.A.S E30 'vert subwoofer

[pietro]

Would love to see one of these in person in the SF bay area sometime…

[StereoInstaller1]

Hey Luke. I would like to come down sometime and hear one of the vert systems in action. Possible free next Sunday but not sure yet or if that would even work for you. Or if you know someone in Seattle that has the setup you make I am always available here. Just like to see and hear one before I commit to anything,

John

Well, I don't own a vert, so coming to me would be kinda pointless... But maybe a client of ours in Olympia might wanna show off, or the one up in Bothell, I am sure a demo is easily arranged.

Thanks, and likely easier to arrange via text or Facebook. The cell is 360 BMW 4840, hit me up any time.

Luke

[jswest69]

Vert Subs

Hey Luke. I would like to come down sometime and hear one of the vert systems in action. Possible free next Sunday but not sure yet or if that would even work for you. Or if you know someone in Seattle that has the setup you make I am always available here. Just like to see and hear one before I commit to anything,

John

[fight4life28]

Thanks for the DIY, Truly sounds better and more responsive for my subs. Taking some pictures to help others for idea's.

[StereoInstaller1]

Why yes I am!

Lets talk, I am gonna send you a PM.

Luke

[MT3CH]

Luke, are you going to be in Socal anytime soon? Bimmerfest, perhaps? Want to install a system but hesitant to do it myself...https://imgflip.com/gif/8iwcz

[StereoInstaller1]

Damn, this looks super in depth but i am sure the end result is all worth it.

I am doing installs on a Cali road trip, leaving in just a few days (4th or 5th? Not certain yet).

I will bring the box down with me, I will be in my ratty old Astro van.

If you are interested in talking about my doing the install, give me a call: 360 BMW-4840

Figure roughly $450 in labor, you supply all materials.

[mcskibadee1]

Damn, this looks super in depth but i am sure the end result is all worth it.

[treff-7]

Nope! I decided not to listen to anybody today!
(My wife is an exception however! I don't really have a choice there...)

I'm just about to finish the subwoofer install. It's been a journey so kinda wanna take a break from it for a while.

LOL...DIE!!!!

Did it work? You dead?

(get an amp, life is too short for shitty sound!)

[StereoInstaller1]

LOL!

I have no amp on my speakers and I'm ok with it for now. One thing is for sure: they don't come even close to the sound quality I'm getting out of the GAS subwoofer!

Luke! Please don't hurt me! :puppy:

LOL...DIE!!!!

Did it work? You dead?

(get an amp, life is too short for shitty sound!)

[treff-7]

LOL!

I have no amp on my speakers and I'm ok with it for now. One thing is for sure: they don't come even close to the sound quality I'm getting out of the GAS subwoofer!

Luke! Please don't hurt me! :puppy:

[StereoInstaller1]

Deck power sucks. If you plan on having a nice sounding system, you absolutely must use an amplifier on them, period.

I swear I will strike any retard dead who chimes in with "mine sounds great"...no, it doesn't, you are clueless and deaf.

Luke

[Mr. Burns]

I've read everything as best as my understanding and have 1 question.

I understand the concept of having the 5 chan. Amplifier to power all speakers from the one source I suspect this would balance out and have all monitors in phase.

What if, I simply wanted to power my 5.25's and tweeters directly from my deck, and have the amp push the two 8" woofers from their own power source(amp) and connected from the remote?

[German Audio Specialties]

I have a question...

is there any point in getting a subwoofer if you dont do this?

sometimes it is tough to answer questions like that...I mean, there has never ever been any other subwoofer built like this, ever.

here is what I can tell you: there is a black 'vert sitting in my shop right now. It has the grey box, fully installed, using a Soundstream Rubicon 5 channel amp, stock PS speakers and a pair of cheap-ass Kicker "comp" woofers.

$100 in woofers with 350 watts RMS on bass.

If you were parked outside next to another 'vert with 2 12" woofers and 1200 watts you might think he has more bass, because his car is "boomin' the hood" and is nothing but rattles and crap noise. Piss-poor sound quality at best IMO.

Lets call that $500 in woofers and 1200 watts on bass.

Now you in the black vert, drop your top and roll out at 70MPH. You will still absolutely feel the bass and have enjoyable bass with nice clarity and pretty damn good detail.

On the other hand, the clown in the "pair of 12's and 1200 watts yo!" dude cannot hear his sub AT ALL. He might feel a little impact from all the rattles he is still making, but he ain't hearing shit form that pile of crap in his trunk.

Let me make this clear: this install, using 350 watts on a pair of shitty Kicker Comps has the absolute best sounding bass I have ever heard in a convertible, period. CorvallisBMW finally got the chance to listen to it, he agrees. This is smaller, lighter, needs less power and sounds far superior.

So, a "cliffs": Yes. Do this or don't waste your time.

Luke

[stamar]

I have a question...

is there any point in getting a subwoofer if you dont do this?