Rear Speaker box - 1968 VW Bug

[Dottie1968Bug]

Just got a 1968 VW Beetle and working a rear speaker box for two 6x9 and one 8 inch sub. We have seen a couple builds with a "flat" box across the top, but wanted to try something different.

Hopefully this helps someone with some ideas if your planning on building a box.

[Chip26]

That could be useful for anyone planning a similar setup.

[jeffrey8164]

That looks so ’80’s! I love it.
I went a different route with speakers in the doors, speakers in a custom box in the rear and 2 12” subs sunk into the rear seat wells.
It hits pretty hard and will shake my kidneys but going down the road I still have to crank it up to hear it above the sound of my 2276.
Rock on!

Apparently, I need to load some more pictures to the site.
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[runamoc]

back in the 80's Pep Boys was into selling a lot of different stuff. They were selling this...matching carpets and fit right in ($40). The speakers had neon rings with a controller that would make the neon 'flash' to the music. Thought of connecting the rings up as an interior light but never done anything with them.

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[bsairhead]

Not an automotive audio fife, don't you want some venting?

[Glenn]

I use a bluetooth speaker and my smartphone.

This way I can take it with me when camping before a show.
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[Multi69s]

Dottie, how are you holding the box in? in a bad wreck it could be a missile. A piece of all thread through the bottom of the box and through the body would work.

Great looking though
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[54bug]

Hi Dottie1968Bug

A quick summary of my experience, hope it helps with your project

I assembled a 1969 beetle from the ground up, and created a perfect stereo, with modified suspension, engine, electrical system, body mods, etc. The story is about all the work and the Stereo.

Your back seat box looks good, creating a correct volume sub box with enough insulation, and the need for sealed boxes for your 6X9's are open questions. I used a Retro sound powered sub under the front seat, and 4 sets of speakers. The stereo sounds amazing, mainly when parked.

Keep in mind the amount of road noise, and how your music will sound at highway speed. You can turn it up, but I've found I leave the stereo off, and listen to the car on the highway.

Building the stereo was an interesting exercise, but in retrospect, I should have gone simpler.

Scott

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[anthax]

Looks good.
I might do something similar. I want to replace the thing the previous owner made and put in. It's way too heavy and ill fitting.
Thanks for the tips!

[Dottie1968Bug]

Thanks for the inputs everyone! It sounds really good, and probably over kill in a small bug but its been a fun project. In addition to the rear speaker + subs, I have played with two 5.25 speakers hidden as back seat "pillows".

So far super happy with how these complement the car, it makes everything sound a little fuller - not just like you have your back to the sound.

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[jeff68]

Nice Work Dottie! I've got all the materials cut up for a removeable behind the seat speaker / sub box with an integrated amp as well. Once i assemble the box I was going to cover it with the stock seat upholstery material as well. I love the "Pillows" too.
Jeff

[Max Welton]

Nicely done! Is anyone aware of bluetooth speakers that look like these?

Max
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