B.T.Smith Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 OK. So this is my first post and i am not the best at typing so bear with me. But, i have a Power Acoustik FUBAR 15" sub. it is in dire need of a new box and it was in a Ford Escort before i got it. it will probably go in my 03 S10 Blazer (2 Door). but i was trying to decide what to tune it to. i had three frequencies in mind. 29Hz, 32 Hz and 35 Hz. i wanna be able to be heard from a distance (not anything outside the realm of possibility considering my equipment) but i also wanna be able to surprise my girlfriend and do hair tricks. So i had considered a box with sealable inserts for the ports to change the frequency. So my question to you guys is... what is my best tuning frequency or should i do inserts for the Ports? (similar to Steve Meade's in his Tahoe) any input is greatly appreciated. please no "hate" comments or messages. i know Power Acoustik is not that great. but on the contrary its not bad either. and if it helps, ill be using a Planet Audio amp with a listed 1100W RMS. this sub is dual 4 ohm VC, wired to 2 Ohms. and handles 2000 Peak and 1000 RMS. Quote If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten. ____________________________________________________________________________ Dual H/U Planet Audio Anarchy 1500W Amp KnuKonceptz 4Guage wiring Power Akoustic Fubar 15" woofer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
matt402 Posted March 11, 2011 Report Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) i agree, tune in the mid 30s & make inserts to drop tuning if u want. id go with a 3.5 cube box with 50-60sq in of port. Edited March 11, 2011 by matt402 Quote
B.T.Smith Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) i agree, tune in the mid 30s & make inserts to drop tuning if u want. id go with a 3.5 cube box with 50-60sq in of port. Here are my plans for the box. IDK if this general shape will sound the best though. kinda worried. but its tuned to 36 Hz in the model above, but i think i wanna drop it to 32. I want it to be loud and have the potential for hairtricks. (If the image above doesnt show i apologize. I'm new to all this forum stuff) edit: I guess it didnt show. Any pointers on this? please and thank you! Edited March 18, 2011 by B.T.Smith Quote If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten. ____________________________________________________________________________ Dual H/U Planet Audio Anarchy 1500W Amp KnuKonceptz 4Guage wiring Power Akoustic Fubar 15" woofer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
ChevyBoy95 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 Here is a quick box, i was bored so i did one in sketchup. its tuned to 35Hz Quote Best Score to Date : 160.5 dB Outlaw (47Hz)[4 XM 15's & 2 Taramps Bass 12k's] BL : http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/147800-chevyboy95s-4-15s-7krms-wall-1533-db-on-half-power/YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/hitemwiththeflex/
B.T.Smith Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Posted March 18, 2011 Honestly i haven't thought of a box like that. i never thought of an L port, only a slot port or similar. Once i find out how to post images ill post a sketch up model of my design. I really like your idea. thats probably what i'll go with. and thanks for the time and effort to create that. Quote If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten. ____________________________________________________________________________ Dual H/U Planet Audio Anarchy 1500W Amp KnuKonceptz 4Guage wiring Power Akoustic Fubar 15" woofer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Autruche Posted March 18, 2011 Report Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) an "L port" is a slot port. it just has a bend in it. Edited March 18, 2011 by lAutruche Quote Need Test Tones/Sine Waves? Click Here!My Saab 9000 build1993 Saab 9000 Aero 5spdPioneer - Zapco - Hifonics - Sundown Audio - O2 Audio - RE AudioJust Say No To Rear SpeakersJust Say No To CCA WireReal Men Drive StickHit me up on Facebook, if you want
B.T.Smith Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Posted March 18, 2011 an "L port" is a slot port. it just has a bend in it. I worded it the way i did because i saw some that had slot ports (I call them) with no "bend". so i use those two names to set them apart. Quote If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always gotten. ____________________________________________________________________________ Dual H/U Planet Audio Anarchy 1500W Amp KnuKonceptz 4Guage wiring Power Akoustic Fubar 15" woofer ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MrEwubbsZ Posted March 20, 2011 Report Posted March 20, 2011 Here is a quick box, i was bored so i did one in sketchup. its tuned to 35Hz What program was that? Quote 2000 Ranger Build Log
RAM_Designs Posted March 20, 2011 Report Posted March 20, 2011 What program was that? SketchUp Quote Ryan Miskin - owner of RAM Designs I have my PM's turned off, please email at <script data-cfhash='f9e31' type="text/javascript"> /* */</script> 2200+ designs since March 2011...
MrEwubbsZ Posted March 20, 2011 Report Posted March 20, 2011 What program was that? SketchUp No the one above that. the cal. Quote 2000 Ranger Build Log
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