SlamminBeats Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 Does carpeting a box mean you lose some serious output? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTC360 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I've heard from a few people that you can lose anywhere from .1 db to .3, it doesn't make a difference unless you're serious about competing. Quote '93 Firebird Formula V8 H/U- Kenwood eXcelon KDC-X395 Mids/Highs Amp- Hifonics ZXI80.4 Wiring-KNU RCA's, Speaker Wire, And Two Runs Of Trystar 1/0 G34 Red Top and a 180amp Ford Alternator www.youtube.com/TRTC360 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa-pa-platypus Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 some have lost serious numbers some have recorded little difference.. alotta times there is a loss on the meter tho...to the ear tho.. probably not enough to notice Quote This isn't teeball. YOU DO NOT GET A TROPHY JUST BECAUSE YOU SHOW UP. Put the work in and then maybe get the respect when it has been earned 151.6 with single 12 at 41 hz 153.2 with 2 12's at 43 hz power: dd m4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlamminBeats Posted March 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 ok cool, i really dont feel like finishing it and painting it, etc. Carpeting it would just be alot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fecupe2001 Posted March 11, 2012 Report Share Posted March 11, 2012 I did test that on my SPL gains topic, of course, every scenario is different, but i did gained 0.4 dbs by taking out the carpet from a box, you can´t feel the difference on your ears tho... Quote I´m the SPL Gains topic creator!! wanna get louder?? check this: SPL Gains. Panamenian 2009 & 2010 & 2014 Bass Race 149.9 Champion! 2 15" subs and a 2K wired at 1 ohm, http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167788-fecupe2001-2-15s-on-a-2k-video-on-page-3/ 8 Massive 15" subs and small power, http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179296-fecupe2001s-8-15s-4th-order-bandpass-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanJohnson Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 So carpet really does make a difference? What about painting a box??? Quote Duel Sa-8 V.2 D2 Sub Enclosure 2001 Pontiac Grand am Head Unit - OEM Processor - RF 3sixty.2 Subs - RE Audio SXX12D4 Amplifier - Kicker ZX1000.1 Mids & Highs- Rockford Fosgate Power T2652-S Rockford Fosgate Power T1693 Mids & Highs Amp - Rockford Fosgate Power T400-4 Wiring - 1/0 AWG, 4 AWG, 8 AWG Alternator - Stock Batteries - non ext Box- Absolute PSEB12BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa-pa-platypus Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 (edited) painting a box generally does nothing to the output..the carpeting basically "absorbs" the sound..best way i can put it lol paint keeps the box smooth so there is no cancellation that way edit: at least ive never seen a change if someone has do step in just havent had it happen to me Edited March 12, 2012 by aqsubowner1990 Quote This isn't teeball. YOU DO NOT GET A TROPHY JUST BECAUSE YOU SHOW UP. Put the work in and then maybe get the respect when it has been earned 151.6 with single 12 at 41 hz 153.2 with 2 12's at 43 hz power: dd m4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fecupe2001 Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 We gained 0.5 dbs by painting the box inside, but i´m talking with a lot of "base" and wax, box ended up been smooth as hell on the inside, just like a car, we haven´t painted it on the outside, gonna do it very soon an see if we gain some more Quote I´m the SPL Gains topic creator!! wanna get louder?? check this: SPL Gains. Panamenian 2009 & 2010 & 2014 Bass Race 149.9 Champion! 2 15" subs and a 2K wired at 1 ohm, http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/167788-fecupe2001-2-15s-on-a-2k-video-on-page-3/ 8 Massive 15" subs and small power, http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/179296-fecupe2001s-8-15s-4th-order-bandpass-wall/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa-pa-platypus Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 We gained 0.5 dbs by painting the box inside, but i´m talking with a lot of "base" and wax, box ended up been smooth as hell on the inside, just like a car, we haven´t painted it on the outside, gonna do it very soon an see if we gain some more ya inside makes sense basically same principles as resining the inside and sanding it down to make it smooth.. Quote This isn't teeball. YOU DO NOT GET A TROPHY JUST BECAUSE YOU SHOW UP. Put the work in and then maybe get the respect when it has been earned 151.6 with single 12 at 41 hz 153.2 with 2 12's at 43 hz power: dd m4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carshateme Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 Yeah, that's why I don't carpet my boxes. I normally take a triple thick gloss paint or epoxy resin and coat it. Turns out really nice (Looks woody and everything) Quote New build coming soon. [center][url="http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/3/sigtoo.jpg/"][img]http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/9541/sigtoo.jpg[/img][/url][/center] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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