dcm4588 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 I'm new to DC's and I'm having a hard time finding a box that really has a high output. It's a 1st generation 12" DC XL with a dual 1.4 ohm PSI recone dropped to .7 on a hifonics BRE1600.1. (saving up for another 12 and something a little better) My question is this: What size box do I need to build for the best all around output? From what I understand, between 33-38Hz is ideal for these? I'm having a really hard time with port lengths, dimensions....the works. This sub is a little different than what I'm used to. It's my first DC audio. I've always run Solo x 12's but I heard a pair of these put me to shame last year so I wanted to try them out. Now I'm lost? I'm 100% open to all suggestions or build sheets. Size of the enclosure only needs to fit in a dodge ram quad cab. Seat up or down...idc. I have this idea I'm tooling with to build a console behind the drivers seat. sub forward, port up. I'm just sick of cutting MDF for the hell of it. any help would be great.... 07 Ram quad cab - Pulled the rear seatsDC audio XL 18 m1, PSI reconed dual 1 ohm, triple leads, 4 layer stiff spider wired up to a 2 ohm load 4th order bandpass 2.5:1 ratio tuned @ 45hz AP3000.1DBig 3 done in 1/0Odyssey PC1700 up frontOdyssey PC1500 rearAlt in the near future..." In the end, the "what if's" of what could have happened are what hurt the most..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham0599 Posted June 11, 2012 Report Share Posted June 11, 2012 Talk to "412 CVX" My 350z build- http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/174424-2008-350z-build/page-2?hl=%2B350z+%2Bbuild#entry2605678 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcm4588 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I couldn't find a member here with that s/n. Either way, I'm not particular on any form of a box. Obviously not sealed... but ported (either slot or aero), bandpass (4th or 6th), or even a t-line. Whichever will optimize my output for daily music and the occasional show off. Not really looking to compete with it., I just need some guidance from someone with more experience than myself. Plus, building boxes is a little hard for me since I moved. I now live in an apartment complex and can't run a saw here. So what I have to do is take my power inverter to an empty parking lot around the corner and make my cuts. Pretty much a HUGE pain in the a**. I really just need some plans or ideas/suggestions from someone who has worked with these speakers before. I'm just ready to either build the right box. 07 Ram quad cab - Pulled the rear seatsDC audio XL 18 m1, PSI reconed dual 1 ohm, triple leads, 4 layer stiff spider wired up to a 2 ohm load 4th order bandpass 2.5:1 ratio tuned @ 45hz AP3000.1DBig 3 done in 1/0Odyssey PC1700 up frontOdyssey PC1500 rearAlt in the near future..." In the end, the "what if's" of what could have happened are what hurt the most..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcm4588 Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 anyone? 07 Ram quad cab - Pulled the rear seatsDC audio XL 18 m1, PSI reconed dual 1 ohm, triple leads, 4 layer stiff spider wired up to a 2 ohm load 4th order bandpass 2.5:1 ratio tuned @ 45hz AP3000.1DBig 3 done in 1/0Odyssey PC1700 up frontOdyssey PC1500 rearAlt in the near future..." In the end, the "what if's" of what could have happened are what hurt the most..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcm4588 Posted June 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2012 the max room I have to work with is: 22"w x 14" top D x 21" bottom D x 22" H wedge style box. using 3/4" MDF gives me 3.8912 internal BEFORE any displacement. I've yet to find my subs Fb and the port will have to be accounted for as well. I want the sub forward, port up in the back. I'm good with sketchup so just throw me some ideas please. 07 Ram quad cab - Pulled the rear seatsDC audio XL 18 m1, PSI reconed dual 1 ohm, triple leads, 4 layer stiff spider wired up to a 2 ohm load 4th order bandpass 2.5:1 ratio tuned @ 45hz AP3000.1DBig 3 done in 1/0Odyssey PC1700 up frontOdyssey PC1500 rearAlt in the near future..." In the end, the "what if's" of what could have happened are what hurt the most..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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