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Old 12-14-09, 03:44 PM
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Does anyone know how big i need to make the box and possibly the formula in how to figure it out.

I have a w6v2 12'' want to build a sub box for my trunk.

Any help is awesome.

Thanks,

lazar
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Old 12-15-09, 12:14 AM
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Have you checked this out? http://www.4080enclosures.com/shop40...sp?idProduct=9 I'm going to pull the trigger on that enclosure, a 12W6v2 and 500/1v2.
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^ awesome solution. you can still fit groceries/golf bags and have a sub.
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you need like 2.82 cubic feet of air space for that sub, less if you want a ported box.
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Originally Posted by Mv350
you need like 2.82 cubic feet of air space for that sub, less if you want a ported box.
2.82? 1.3 should be enough. anything more than 1.5 is unused space and will give your sub a weak, hollow sound. don't go ported on a 12w6v2. many(including myself) have tried this, and have been very disappointed with the sound quality. go *sealed, and go 1.3. i guarantee you will not be disappointed in the results

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Originally Posted by brociouz
Have you checked this out? http://www.4080enclosures.com/shop40...sp?idProduct=9 I'm going to pull the trigger on that enclosure, a 12W6v2 and 500/1v2.
definitely a good choice, i have one on my car as well, and the sound quality is remarkable. if you're an audiophile, get this box, it is well worth it. and again, the box is only about 1.3 cubic feet of space.

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Originally Posted by joeker
go ported, and go 1.3. i guarantee you will not be disappointed in the results
You meant go sealed right?
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Originally Posted by brociouz
You meant go sealed right?
yeah sorry, corrected.*
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here's from the jl w6 manual.:

even with a ported enclosure, it is not recommended to go any more than 1.5 cubic feet.
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wow i really spaced this morning, i could have sworn i typed 1.3, he is correct, go with a sealed box with 1.3 cu. and you will be set fer sure. all i do all morning is type numbers haha sorry about that.
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joekerm, did you remove your stock sub? I don't know much about car audio, but thought maybe the bass would be "cleaner" without it. Plus I hear it opens up the trunk to the main cabin, allowing more bass to get through. Anyone know?
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it makes a pretty big difference and acts as a port. im going to do it as soon as i get some spare time to take out my rear seats.
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question...i have a 12" W7 and i need a new custom box soon for my trunk...
what is better sealed ? or ported???
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^^^ i heard ported sounds much better
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I heard and read the exact opposite. Sealed = better sound quality. Ported = louder.


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