**Huge Subwoofer Delama Please Help!!**
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I'm thinking of doing the enclosure under the rear deck route as well, mostly so I don't have to deal with the trunk rattling. I think you'll be happy with this, my last 3 cars have had 1 monster sub and they can definitely perform with enough power and the right box.
Don't want to jack the thread but since the topic is out there a little bit, what would you guys recommend for 1 "bad ***" 12"? I've been out of the game for a while so I don't know everything that's out there.
I'm leaning toward a sealed box so I don't have to fire a port through the rear deck too. I've currently got a little over 1500 watts RMS but switching to a smaller amp is a possibility. Something that doesn't break the bank is a plus.
I was thinking about the FI Q or IDMAX as options but I don't know how either of them would handle the power. I don't run around playing test tones all day but I don't want to seriously overpower it either.
Any other recommendations that would fit those criteria?
Don't want to jack the thread but since the topic is out there a little bit, what would you guys recommend for 1 "bad ***" 12"? I've been out of the game for a while so I don't know everything that's out there.
I'm leaning toward a sealed box so I don't have to fire a port through the rear deck too. I've currently got a little over 1500 watts RMS but switching to a smaller amp is a possibility. Something that doesn't break the bank is a plus.
I was thinking about the FI Q or IDMAX as options but I don't know how either of them would handle the power. I don't run around playing test tones all day but I don't want to seriously overpower it either.
Any other recommendations that would fit those criteria?
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Basically user error right thats why I bring up ported cause when I used to do the seald thing (with 2 12's), I wanted more more more and things would get hot
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That I didnt know, I gave up on prefabs a long time ago Now being that its tuned at 35, doesnt that mean you actually read like at 39 or more? I bring it up cause I have a friend who is a DIE HARD DB Dragger and was telling me how when he tunes his boxes he tunes it like 8hz below what he wants to hit (dont remember exact number) cause once the beat is said and done, its higher than its tuned. Care to comment on that?
The reason they usually tune them lower is because of the distance to the mic, and the octave variance. With steep slopes (-12dB, -24 dB, etc.), the down point is always per octave. If you build it at a lower frequency, the crossover point is then lowered, and if you do it right, it will affect the Fs point minimally. Keep in mind that an octave above 20 Hz is 40 Hz. If your woofer has a Fs of 30 Hz, you want the box built to hit below that so that the crossover is not right at the Fs. This is most applicable to dB type builds, though, not musical. Ideally, if you want to listen to music, you want the port tuned right around the Fs, or slightly below so that the woofer never unloads under high level.
Oh, and for Kyle, you may want to look at the new DD products. I got to hear 3 8's in tandem in pretty small enclosures, and I was very impressed with their output. Can only imagine what their new 12" will do if done right. Small company, USA made, and not incredibly expensive.
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Oh, and for Kyle, you may want to look at the new DD products. I got to hear 3 8's in tandem in pretty small enclosures, and I was very impressed with their output. Can only imagine what their new 12" will do if done right. Small company, USA made, and not incredibly expensive.
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Awesome, US old school is bomb DD is sweet as is FI, cant go wrong with DC Audio if you want a woofer to handle power, however if you get too high of a series woofer, it wont move LMAO, DC series 5 are hella TIGHT (in the literal sense ) Cactus Sound are pretty tough too. Atomic is a unsung hero as well (Manhattan or better) Those are all SPL type woofers btw
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