Stealth Boxes (JL, MTX, QLogic)

Black5Two · 07-08-2009, 07:46 PM

Ok guys, I am looking to pick up one (or possibly 2) stealth boxes for my Jeep. I haul a lot of stuff around, so I would like to keep as much trunk space as possible, hence the stealth box. Right now, I have found 3 different ones, the JL Audio one, which fits into the passenger rear cubby, and the QLogic that fits into the same spot. The MTX one fits inbetween the spare tire and the rear seat on the drivers side. My question is, does anybody have any experience with any of them? How is the fitment? Do they rattle around at all? They are all pretty expensive, at $200+ each, so I am hoping they are pretty nice. Any help would be appreciated.

MikeWJ · 07-09-2009, 03:25 PM

I can only comment on the JL Audio Stealthbox as I had that in my WJ. It is very well built and the fitment really can't get any better. Of course you do pay for that though. I believe I spent around $5-600 on mine through a local Tweeter store (now down the tubes). The sound is also very good as expected by them, but I, and this is my own taste, found it lacking in that gut kicking punch you get from larger subs. Eventually pulled it out after a year and a half or so, sold it, and put an ol' tried and true dual JL 12" box back in.

RINGWRAITH · 07-09-2009, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeWJ

I can only comment on the JL Audio Stealthbox as I had that in my WJ. It is very well built and the fitment really can't get any better. Of course you do pay for that though. I believe I spent around $5-600 on mine through a local Tweeter store (now down the tubes). The sound is also very good as expected by them, but I, and this is my own taste, found it lacking in that gut kicking punch you get from larger subs. Eventually pulled it out after a year and a half or so, sold it, and put an ol' tried and true dual JL 12" box back in.

I'll bet the bass slammer would have kicked its ass up and down the street!
(as compared to a stealth box)

RINGWRAITH · 07-09-2009, 04:30 PM

PS................you should comment on the "other" stealth box that came up short!

MikeWJ · 07-09-2009, 05:47 PM

Ha! Didn't even think that was worth mentioning given the hurting the Bass Slammer put on it.

Black5Two · 07-09-2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RINGWRAITH

PS................you should comment on the "other" stealth box that came up short!

What one was that?

MikeWJ · 07-13-2009, 02:51 PM

Put an MTX Thunderform into the wife's Tribute. Took out the MTX sub that came with it and replaced it with a JL Audio 12w6v2. Didn't break the box, but ripped itself from the side of the car, and that was bolted down!

Ninergrad · 07-13-2009, 06:06 PM

liquid nails that ****er in.

MikeWJ · 07-13-2009, 06:33 PM

LMAO, nah, that ****er is gone now. Got her a respectable ported Bass Slammer enclosure that sets your heartbeat to the music now.

Djay762 · 07-13-2009, 06:53 PM

Haha, I didnt think that the Stealth Boxes were built to stand up to a W6...lol

MikeWJ · 07-13-2009, 07:05 PM

Well I don't know about the stealthbox, but the thunderform got pounded to submission.

Djay762 · 07-13-2009, 07:09 PM

yeah i suppose thats true. Some of those stealth boxes actually come with an optional W6 now I think.

5.9_Racer · 08-15-2009, 12:49 AM

Think I have a thread somewhere in here about a stealthbox I am building for my ZJ... it will be approx 1.3CuFT and will house a Polk Audio MM series Dual Voice coil 12" to match the rest of the Polk speakers I installed last year.

I originally thought would be able to make a mold from it and make several more, but the fiberglass is freaking messy as shit!.... Hopefully it will turn out ok, trying to get the walls a consistent 1/4 to 3/8 thick, which is about the same as the JL box.

07-08-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
Black5Two Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 68 Rep Power: 2	Stealth Boxes (JL, MTX, QLogic) Ok guys, I am looking to pick up one (or possibly 2) stealth boxes for my Jeep. I haul a lot of stuff around, so I would like to keep as much trunk space as possible, hence the stealth box. Right now, I have found 3 different ones, the JL Audio one, which fits into the passenger rear cubby, and the QLogic that fits into the same spot. The MTX one fits inbetween the spare tire and the rear seat on the drivers side. My question is, does anybody have any experience with any of them? How is the fitment? Do they rattle around at all? They are all pretty expensive, at $200+ each, so I am hoping they are pretty nice. Any help would be appreciated.

07-09-2009, 03:25 PM	#2
MikeWJ Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 394 Rep Power: 32	I can only comment on the JL Audio Stealthbox as I had that in my WJ. It is very well built and the fitment really can't get any better. Of course you do pay for that though. I believe I spent around $5-600 on mine through a local Tweeter store (now down the tubes). The sound is also very good as expected by them, but I, and this is my own taste, found it lacking in that gut kicking punch you get from larger subs. Eventually pulled it out after a year and a half or so, sold it, and put an ol' tried and true dual JL 12" box back in. __________________ 2007 4Runner Sport Edition V6 4X4 - Natural White - Project: Katana Performance: Doug Thorley Long Tube Headers \| TRD CAI Off Road: Daystar Lift \| BFG A/T 265/70-17 \| Rear Diff Breather Mod Stereo: 3.5" Tweeter Mod Exterior: 4300K PnP HID Kit Lows & Fog 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee S.E. V8 4x4 - Graphite Grey -The Wife's - Project: Miss Graphite

07-13-2009, 06:06 PM	#8
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07-13-2009, 06:53 PM	#10
Djay762 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 146 Rep Power: 2	Haha, I didnt think that the Stealth Boxes were built to stand up to a W6...lol __________________ 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9 Mods: FIPK, Addco's F+R, Doug Thorley Headers, Kolak Exhaust, Clear Corners, 245/70 Dueler Revo's, 15% tint, MX-6 Shocks, OME 2" Springs, 1" Spacers, 1.25" Spidertrax Wheel Spacers, JKS Disco's, JKS Front Trackbar, IRO Front U+L Adjustable arms

08-15-2009, 12:49 AM	#13
5.9_Racer Fireheadman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Denver Area Posts: 1,770 Rep Power: 23	Think I have a thread somewhere in here about a stealthbox I am building for my ZJ... it will be approx 1.3CuFT and will house a Polk Audio MM series Dual Voice coil 12" to match the rest of the Polk speakers I installed last year. I originally thought would be able to make a mold from it and make several more, but the fiberglass is freaking messy as shit!.... Hopefully it will turn out ok, trying to get the walls a consistent 1/4 to 3/8 thick, which is about the same as the JL box. __________________ Current: 1998 Deep Slate - 5.9L ZJ 410 cu in Stroker (6.7L) SuperCharged All Forged Scat Bottom, Everything replaced up top. V1 T-Trim SC. UPGRADES from KOLAK, KeithBlack, KRC, APS, EDGE, CompCams, Martin Saine, MSD, Moroso, Aeroquip, Turbonetics, and myself...etc etc Coming soon.... MSaine Race Tranny w/TransBrake & R3 Block and maybe W9 heads (449cu ci???) Dyno Run #2 FWHP @ 525 HP / RWHP @ 437 HP Past: 92 MJ --> 89 XJ --> 99 WJ --> 92 YJ [RIP] --> 98 ZJ [RIP] --> 05 TJ If you want to get the details on my buildup, pics, writeups....etc. CLICK HERE Or here for my build thread....Click Here

07-09-2009, 04:30 PM	#4
RINGWRAITH Last Shadow Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 4,241 Rep Power: 26	PS................you should comment on the "other" stealth box that came up short!

07-09-2009, 05:47 PM	#5
MikeWJ Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 394 Rep Power: 32	Ha! Didn't even think that was worth mentioning given the hurting the Bass Slammer put on it.

07-13-2009, 02:51 PM	#7
MikeWJ Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 394 Rep Power: 32	Put an MTX Thunderform into the wife's Tribute. Took out the MTX sub that came with it and replaced it with a JL Audio 12w6v2. Didn't break the box, but ripped itself from the side of the car, and that was bolted down!

07-13-2009, 06:33 PM	#9
MikeWJ Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 394 Rep Power: 32	LMAO, nah, that ****er is gone now. Got her a respectable ported Bass Slammer enclosure that sets your heartbeat to the music now.

07-13-2009, 07:05 PM	#11
MikeWJ Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bel Air, MD Posts: 394 Rep Power: 32	Well I don't know about the stealthbox, but the thunderform got pounded to submission.

07-13-2009, 07:09 PM	#12
Djay762 Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lake Bluff, IL Posts: 146 Rep Power: 2	yeah i suppose thats true. Some of those stealth boxes actually come with an optional W6 now I think.

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