WTB: Tuffy center console with speaker provision

[Chris]

I've talked to Tuffy and they said they are backordered until at least late December.

I'm looking for a Tuffy center console with the factory subwoofer provision. The model number is 066-01.

I've called Quadratec, 4 Wheel Parts, and a number of others, and no one has one in stock. It may be that I just have to wait, but if someone happens to have one, I'll buy it.

I have the Tuffy console already, but mine is the version meant for no subwoofer, therefore it has a ton more space inside it. I need this subwoofer version to complete my stereo system.

Here's a link to the product in question:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Y352XG/?tag=wranglerorg-20

 

[Chris]

Keep your eyes peeled @skrelnik!

 

[skrelnik]

No!!!! They really sold out. That is crazy how many have sold. I am going for a hunt.

Autoplicity via Ebay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=353083048614

 

[rasband]

If you want to sell the non-sub one feel free to DM

 

[Chris]

No!!!! They really sold out. That is crazy how many have sold. I am going for a hunt.

Autoplicity via Ebay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5337789113&icep_item=353083048614

Nope, I talked to them and they don't have them in stock

If you want to sell the non-sub one feel free to DM

Once I get the new one, it will indeed be for sale!

 

[skrelnik]

Nope, I talked to them and they don't have them in stock



Once I get the new one, it will indeed be for sale!

Booooo

 

[williambmac]

Why not just install a self contained sub under the front seat. Something like this....
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500PWES8/Alpine-PWE-S8.html?tp=114

 

[Chris]

Why not just install a self contained sub under the front seat. Something like this....
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_500PWES8/Alpine-PWE-S8.html?tp=114

One reason is that my Audiotec Fischer amp is so powerful that it would be a shame not to use it to power a sub, and the other reason is that that I don't believe this would provide as good of bass as my amp would powering my Kicker sub. @skrelnik, tell me if I'm wrong, but I think I'm on the right track.

 

[bobthetj03]

Have a custom enclosure built inside the console you have. Shouldn't be too difficult.

 

[skrelnik]

One reason is that my Audiotec Fischer amp is so powerful that it would be a shame not to use it to power a sub, and the other reason is that that I don't believe this would provide as good of bass as my amp would powering my Kicker sub. @skrelnik, tell me if I'm wrong, but I think I'm on the right track.

I would rather have that Kicker over the Alpine 100% of the time. Plus, where would you place it? Under the seat is near impossible, plus you will be wicked pissed to have wires there, your OCD will kick in.

 

[skrelnik]

Have a custom enclosure built inside the console you have. Shouldn't be too difficult.

Is there any space inside the Tuffy console for a box? I was under the impression the console was the entire box was a storage console.

 

[bobthetj03]

Is there any space inside the Tuffy console for a box? I was under the impression the console was the entire box was a storage console.

Should be just a big, empty cavity, right? I'm guessing here.

 

[Chris]

Should be just a big, empty cavity, right? I'm guessing here.

Yes, it is a big empty cavity. Of course there is no speaker ports which would mean I would have to do some cutting.

 

[williambmac]

I would rather have that Kicker over the Alpine 100% of the time. Plus, where would you place it? Under the seat is near impossible, plus you will be wicked pissed to have wires there, your OCD will kick in.

Please explain why you would take kicker over alpine. Kickers my be louder, but a type R has a much cleaner sound.
And yes the self enclosed sub will mount under the seat and out of the way, have seen several people do it this was, clean install, wiring run up under the console out of site.
I personally run a 10 type R in the rear of my jeep. Sounds fantastic, down side is the space it takes up.

 

[bobthetj03]

Yes, it is a big empty cavity. Of course there is no speaker ports which would mean I would have to do some cutting.

Is the bottom of the Tuffy console sealed?

 

[Chris]

Is the bottom of the Tuffy console sealed?

It is, yes.

 

[bobthetj03]

It is, yes.

Do you have a router? You could laminate some MDF to the inside of the console walls. You'd have to jigsaw puzzle them together to fit the pieces thru the top, but I think it could be doable. Basically, making your own enclosure. Drill a bunch of holes on the side where the speaker goes. With a router, you could cut a recess in the MDF for the speaker so it will clear the metal portion of the console for room to move.

 

[Chris]

Do you have a router? You could laminate some MDF to the inside of the console walls. You'd have to jigsaw puzzle them together to fit the pieces thru the top, but I think it could be doable. Basically, making your own enclosure. Drill a bunch of holes on the side where the speaker goes. With a router, you could cut a recess in the MDF for the speaker so it will clear the metal portion of the console for room to move.

I don't have a router, but I see what you're saying. We'll see if it comes to that.

 

[skrelnik]

Please explain why you would take kicker over alpine. Kickers my be louder, but a type R has a much cleaner sound.
And yes the self enclosed sub will mount under the seat and out of the way, have seen several people do it this was, clean install, wiring run up under the console out of site.
I personally run a 10 type R in the rear of my jeep. Sounds fantastic, down side is the space it takes up.

Manly because an audio system is just that, and this Alpine would not at all be a good choice for Chris. With that said, this Alpine could be great in a different system.

Chris has 6 other speakers producing a nice clean sound, so he wants the most bass he can get for this speaker. A shallow mount is good, but that 6.75" will be much better, and he already has an amplifier installed to power it.

Also, Chris has OCD, like me, and I currently have mini amp under my seat, and it irritates me, so I know it will irritate Chris when a self-powered subwoofer that is three times the size of my amp is installed under the seat.

Do you have a router? You could laminate some MDF to the inside of the console walls. You'd have to jigsaw puzzle them together to fit the pieces thru the top, but I think it could be doable. Basically, making your own enclosure. Drill a bunch of holes on the side where the speaker goes. With a router, you could cut a recess in the MDF for the speaker so it will clear the metal portion of the console for room to move.

I like what you are saying but it just seems like a lot of work, but great idea! Personally I would wait until the Tuffy subwoofer console was in stock, and if I was hurting for bass for the next 6-8 weeks I would add a select increment subwoofer pod to the rear cargo area until the correct center console arrived.

I don't have a router, but I see what you're saying. We'll see if it comes to that.

Patience my friend.

 

[Chris]

Patience my friend.

Yep, at this point I am just waiting.

Also, any idea why I have 4-wires going to my subwoofer? I thought there should be two.