SwaggerWagon Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I'm ordering two level 3 12s, and just like the topic says I want to hear some opinions of box preference. I want a decent balance of spl and sq. I've heard a low tuned ported is the way to go, as it creates a flatter freq response curve than a ported tuned higher (28hz vs 38hz), but still gives some increased output at low levels. I stuffed the port of my current prefab box with foam and it drove the freq handling down noticeably. I want to be able to hit those low, "rumbling" frequencies. Can a properly designed and tuned box actually provide this? These subs will each be powered by a punch p500.1bd amp, both with rms around 700 watts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaggerWagon Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 If it's of any help, my eventual goal is to try some local drive by comps..no burping, just music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ18 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 1.5-1.75ft3 after displacements per sub with 16-18in2 of port per ft3. I would try tuning 33-35hz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 mine are in 3 cubes net. 17 sq inch of port per and tuned to 33hz. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 just looked 34 hz Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaggerWagon Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 The subs won't lose control below 28 hz tuned at 33hz? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 I dont play below tuning like that. for what? Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaggerWagon Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 (edited) rap/ hip hop Edited February 23, 2011 by SwaggerWagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaggerWagon Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 What I have now (old RF p2 12s) used flap and sound terrible in the ported box they're in now..it's rec airspace and tuned to 38 hz, but the port is stuffed now and they can get much lower. Just womderig if tuning lower would help with the flapping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n8ball2013 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 rap/ hip hop you do know that most normal music doesnt go that low right? You'll find some in the 30 hz range but not alot. most of the really loud stuff is right around 33 hz or so. Decaf may go lower. chopped and screwed stuff as well. I dont play a ton of decaf and certainly dont play the stuff that is meant to peak at lik e25 hz or anything. Tuning super low just doesnt roll off like I would want it to. Thats me and others would rather tune low and have ass for output over 50 hz. Quote THERE IS NO BUILD LOG! 1998 Chevy Silverado ext cab Alpine CDA-9887 4 Team Fi 15s 2 Ampere Audio TFE 8.0 2 Ampere Audio 150.4 3 Digital Designs CS6.5 component sets Dual Mechman 370XP Elite alternators inbound! 8 XS Power d3400 6 XS power d680 Second Skin Stinger Tsunami Wiring Sky High A Real Voltmeter not a piece of shit stinger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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