CL on the DL

Hey guys, I'm about to put my system in this weekend and i can't make up my mind on what type of box to use.

I've got 2 12" alpine Type S subs with 1000 watt Alpine amp...

Should i build my own, Should i go banpass, Sealed box? Ported?

What's worked best for all of you?

P.S: i want the biggest BOOOOM....

klepto

no idea why this is in DIY & FAQ. moved.

You might want to try the AV forum as well.

97BlackAckCL

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It all depends on the sound you're looking for, the most bang for the buck would be a ported, but sealed sounds way cleaner.

CL on the DL

Well i listen to hip hop so the demand for bass is there. . .

AznX TL

def go with a sealed box, ported is loud but it doesn't hit to the point it where hurts the chest

97BlackAckCL

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especially if you flip the subs into the box

ZeroCL

I was just in my friends ford explorer, 2 15's sealed i believed. My freaking ears were bleeding i swear. I think my heart skipped beats..holy hell.

Germ

chris wat do u mean flip the subs into the box

G22_Powered_YA1

if you want all boom, id say bandpass, just make sure its built right and that the flow ports are properly tuned for the frequency range youre looking for

97BlackAckCL

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Invert the drivers, so the cones push into the enclosure and the magnets are exposed

Germ

so how do u face the box..magnets to the back seats or to the trunk lid

972.2

sealed=sound quality, ported=loudness(but loss of sound quality)

bandpass=retarded, and custom ported boxes built to the subs specs are good.

thats all you need to know

97BlackAckCL

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To the back of the trunk, we don't have the luxury of folding down the seats, so popping open the ski-pass is the best we can do. Plus the drivers will be firing at the back of your head anyway, and your box won't slide up against the back of the seats and scratch your magnets up.

NOTE: The only reason I said to reverse the drivers was to say that it's usually louder, I always run my subs with the magnets in the box because I want clarity over loudness

Germ

sorry not to hijack the thread or anything (but i guess this is all relavant anyway)...

okay so if i understand correctly, youre only putting the magnets outside of the box if you want a lot of bass..and the magnets are closest to the back seat? im actually gonna try that.

i like clarity as well but i also like bass. my alpine type r's are good for me as far as clarity but i like the hit of the subs.

im running some jl w1s with soundstream 1000 watt amp. speakers are in a sealed box. how much of a difference would it make if i went with that setup?

jims3.0

I have been installing car audio for 20 plus years and in my experience a sealed box with subs mounted in the box the normal way not with the magnets on the outside and the box sitting with the subs firing back towards the back bumper will give you deep hard hitting bass. If you face the box forward or up toward to deck you will get alot of rattles and cancellation, sounds like shit. I have two kicker L7 10's with a kicker zx1500.1 amp and it hurts at high volumes. Plus the box is very small. i still have 75% of my trunk space left. Sorry about my rant but had to add my

CL on the DL

does anyone know of the company BASSWORKS? I was thinking of using thier ported box....

the question still on my mind is, which is best....

sealed, ported or banpass.....

starboy2nv

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best enclosure is a custom enclosure.

DFoster0

banpass blows go with sealed or ported

Jim Truett

I hear that alot, but that is because most people don't know how to tune them properly. A properly designed and constructed 4th order bandpass playing through the ski hole will be far louder and more defined than either a sealed or ported box playing into the expanse of the trunk. There is no possible way for trunk contents to damage the drivers, and trunk rattles will be 99% eliminated with no additional effort.

972.2

neither ported or sealed is better. its personal preference. if you would have listened in the first place,

sealed=clarity/quality of sound
ported=bass(spl)

AznX TL

ported isnt really for bass, i think sealed actually hits harder than ported.

AznX TL

definitely go for sealed.

972.2

ported is for bass... im positive.

ZeroCL

than what would sealed be for when it comes to subs? both are gonna pound. stick 2 15's in a sealed box and tell me how clear it is.

Germ

that reminds me. i was at the car stereo place and they make 18's now...FUUUUUCCCCCCCKKKKKKK them bitches are huge.

if our cars could fit them id get 2 15's. im from the hood so i like the bass that wakes up my ancestors. but honestly if all you want is bass then just get whatever subs and box you want and turn up the bass.

97BlackAckCL

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They're all for bass they're subwoofer enclosures

ZeroCL

thats the point i was trying to make. haha like wtf.

fliplyricist1

typically sealed boxes are for sql (sound quality) while ported are for spl (loudness)

however, some subs just perform better in ported boxes and were designed for them, while others for sealed. in a well ported box, you can gain +3db or more of output, which essentially means you're doubling the power of your amplifier. It's quite a gain, but usually at the expensive of accuracy...and more 'boomy' bass. Sealed boxes also tend to be able to reach lower frequencies better than ported, but there are exceptions. I'm personally more of a sealed guy myself, as I'm not really into earth shattering bass, but rather the most accurate, tight bass that thumps but also blends in with the treble, not overpowers it. It all depends on your goals on which box you want to get.

Germ

i flipped my subs so my magnets are outside and i have a sealed box. OMFG that shit is WAYYYYY too much. but after about an hour of fine tuning on my d3 i got it to a level i want it.

shit hits pretty hard. but now it just makes me want to customize my trunk

97BlackAckCL

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I warned you it would be loud

ZeroCL

id flip mine, but i think theyd hit off each other and not make any sense if i did it with your old setup chris. haha.

97BlackAckCL

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There's no reason to do it with your box it's not for that

ZeroCL

i know. thats why i said it wouldnt make any sense. haha