mnmikeyb Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I currently have 2 SA12s on a JL 500/1 in a p.o.s. prefab box. I have some money coming soon so I wanna know, should I get a good box made first, or buy a bigger amp? That is if I can't afford both at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamace24 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Going with a 1500 rms amp or even going to a 4 cubes net box will both give you a significant change in loudness so try the cheaper route first which is box then amp. Quote 1st Setup(SOLD):2007 GMC YukonPioneer Avic F90bt Audiocontrol Epicenter2 Audioque SDC2.5 15 subs8.7 cubes at 37hz build DONEAudioque 1200d (Audioque 1200d Sold, similar performance to my ap1500)Diamond Audio Hex 6.5 Mids n TweetsCerwin Vega Exl 400 4 channel Bridged(also have MTX 4004 not being used)1 Run of power Knu Fleks 4 Gauge2 Cheap stock Battery setup2nd Setup (SOLD):2007 GMC YukonPioneer Avic F90bt Audiocontrol Epicenter2 15 Kicker cvx (maybe two SA 15 in future)7 cubes net tuned at 34hzAlphasonik Old school 1600rms (ap 1500d sold GREAT Budget amp)JBL 6.5 Power Series Components, Infinity Kappa 6.5 3 ways, and 2 Kicker KS Tweets (LOUD)Cerwin vega exl4001 run knu Fleks OFC 0 gaugeBig 3 done1 Odyssey 1500, 1 optima yellow top d31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carshateme Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Box is 70% of your sound, Do you box first. 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...
mnmikeyb Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Right on. That's what I was thinking but I wasn't sure. Any ideas what I should do for the box? Was thinking 4ft^3 total but for tuning I'm not too sure. I want good sq but would also like to put up some good numbers.. know for sure I'm doing slot ported and its going in the trunk of my 01 Park Ave if that matters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamace24 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Go for around 1.75 to 2 cubes each and tune at 33-35 hz depending on what music you like. If you like lots of variety of music tune to 35 hz, if its chopped low hz music tune way lower. visit the sundown forum on this site and ask around. Quote 1st Setup(SOLD):2007 GMC YukonPioneer Avic F90bt Audiocontrol Epicenter2 Audioque SDC2.5 15 subs8.7 cubes at 37hz build DONEAudioque 1200d (Audioque 1200d Sold, similar performance to my ap1500)Diamond Audio Hex 6.5 Mids n TweetsCerwin Vega Exl 400 4 channel Bridged(also have MTX 4004 not being used)1 Run of power Knu Fleks 4 Gauge2 Cheap stock Battery setup2nd Setup (SOLD):2007 GMC YukonPioneer Avic F90bt Audiocontrol Epicenter2 15 Kicker cvx (maybe two SA 15 in future)7 cubes net tuned at 34hzAlphasonik Old school 1600rms (ap 1500d sold GREAT Budget amp)JBL 6.5 Power Series Components, Infinity Kappa 6.5 3 ways, and 2 Kicker KS Tweets (LOUD)Cerwin vega exl4001 run knu Fleks OFC 0 gaugeBig 3 done1 Odyssey 1500, 1 optima yellow top d31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnmikeyb Posted May 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 K. Just started using this forum an hour ago and I'm already loving it thanx man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shake_junt Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 If u have a basic prefab box like I'm thinking. Those are tuned to like 38 hrz with 1.25 cu.ft. in each chamber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MIKE-2U Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I'm thinking his prefab is tuned to like 40-45hz Quote 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee LaredoPioneer AVH- 3200DVD2/0 Flex-A-Prene Welding Cable (2) Fully Loaded Fi Sp4's dual 1-------> My YouTube Channel <------- Needs more power those woofers will laugh at that turd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamace24 Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Yeah i always thought they were in the 42 plus range as well. But also dont they have like ridiculously low inches of port per? Anyone know what those groundshaker boxes are tuned to? They sell a lot here in L.A but i wouldnt touch them they seem all wrong lol. Quote 1st Setup(SOLD):2007 GMC YukonPioneer Avic F90bt Audiocontrol Epicenter2 Audioque SDC2.5 15 subs8.7 cubes at 37hz build DONEAudioque 1200d (Audioque 1200d Sold, similar performance to my ap1500)Diamond Audio Hex 6.5 Mids n TweetsCerwin Vega Exl 400 4 channel Bridged(also have MTX 4004 not being used)1 Run of power Knu Fleks 4 Gauge2 Cheap stock Battery setup2nd Setup (SOLD):2007 GMC YukonPioneer Avic F90bt Audiocontrol Epicenter2 15 Kicker cvx (maybe two SA 15 in future)7 cubes net tuned at 34hzAlphasonik Old school 1600rms (ap 1500d sold GREAT Budget amp)JBL 6.5 Power Series Components, Infinity Kappa 6.5 3 ways, and 2 Kicker KS Tweets (LOUD)Cerwin vega exl4001 run knu Fleks OFC 0 gaugeBig 3 done1 Odyssey 1500, 1 optima yellow top d31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carshateme Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) This is just an example..but here's a box in mind: (Bracing not needed, it can be built bigger, I just had it to where more power will be ran to them) Edited May 18, 2012 by carshateme 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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