JesseyMclame Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 So my buddy put an alpine type R 15 in a sealed box, and its hitting way lower than my 10^ft box tuned to 35 hz with two 18s in it, similar to the dc lvl 4's. Granted, im giving them 1k a piece but they rms at 2500, but what's the deal here ? I mean, I THOUGHT 35hz was fairly low. But that sealed box he has his subs in is giving incredible bass response. Now, I didn't build the box the 18s are in, but it looks like it has enough port area ? I'll post pictures when I get to a computer, but any idea what it would be ?? Quote Current setup in my 96 Hoe Hu - Pioneer DEH-80prs. Amps - (4) Crossfire C5 1700D's, MTX Thunder 5604(mids), PPI Art 300.2 (tweets) Batts - 4 91ah rear batts, 50ah batt up front. Subs - 2 Crossfire XSv2 18's Alt - Singer 330A Front stage - Random JL & Eclipse mids, Eclipse tweets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwdrblucivic Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 (edited) Sounds like there is something seriously wrong with the design and tuning of your box.......Those 18s ought to be all over that 15".............Of course the types of vehicles you guys have plays a huge role as well...........If his 15" is in a CRX....lol......and your 18s are in a Suburban or Expedition that's not exactly a level playing field......get us some dimensions on your enclosure/port............. Edited July 27, 2012 by pwdrblucivic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZTYBRN Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Subsonic filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 port area, power issues, tuning. if they are quality 18s then one of those 3 may be an issue. power issues the sub category of wiring as well. make sure you have big enough wiring going to speakers from amp. make sure amp has big enough wires and can do proper power. the next item is that you may be way to under powering subs which means they wont reach near full excursion so they wont be able to displace as much air which helps to make lower notes. that port gottta be big enough to move air too. and if you are tuned higher than 40 lower notes start to disappear because box f3 point starts to creep up into the 30s sometimes which makes subs unload at lower hz unless you are a great box designer. post pics Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseyMclame Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 I've got mine in a jeep grand cherokee and his 15 is in a ext cab Chevy. Pics will be up asap Quote Current setup in my 96 Hoe Hu - Pioneer DEH-80prs. Amps - (4) Crossfire C5 1700D's, MTX Thunder 5604(mids), PPI Art 300.2 (tweets) Batts - 4 91ah rear batts, 50ah batt up front. Subs - 2 Crossfire XSv2 18's Alt - Singer 330A Front stage - Random JL & Eclipse mids, Eclipse tweets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesseyMclame Posted July 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 And what should my subsonic and lpf be at? Quote Current setup in my 96 Hoe Hu - Pioneer DEH-80prs. Amps - (4) Crossfire C5 1700D's, MTX Thunder 5604(mids), PPI Art 300.2 (tweets) Batts - 4 91ah rear batts, 50ah batt up front. Subs - 2 Crossfire XSv2 18's Alt - Singer 330A Front stage - Random JL & Eclipse mids, Eclipse tweets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bump4life Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Subsonic right below tuning or lower if you know what you are doing. And start your lpf at 80 hz Quote Buyer/Seller Feedback Thread: http://www.stevemead...5015-bump4life/ MB C220 153 Trunk Car Build Log: http://www.stevemead...d/#entry1840136 MB C280 Ipad Dash SQ Build Log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/194484-bump4lifes-new-benz-tony-c-relay-kit-pictures-ce-electric-audison-front-stage-installed/ My SPL Log: http://www.stevemead...__fromsearch__1 BMW M340 xDrive Stock, for now. Corner Load 10" maybe soon. But does 10s in the 1/4... Best Scores out of a trunk 153.0 sealed legal full tilt clamped 5524 @ 42 hz 154+ windows down, 155+ kick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aN-i-No Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 35hz tuning isn't really "low." What songs are he playing? If he's playing stuff thats around 25-30hz then that's lower than you can go because your subsonic cuts those frequencies off. If you turn the subsonic off, you risk damage to your drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroitdb Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 post pics.... Quote https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP7rjav9cD9UFdAYBJmz4M4LoNlF26ng1xhAf4Uhttps://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP7rjav9cD9UFdAYBJmz4M4LoNlF26ng1xhAf4U 2013 DODGE CHALLENGER R/T SUNDOWN ZV4-18 CRESCENDO 3.5K PIONEER AVIC 5300 NEX ALPINE TYPE R 6.5S & 6X9'S ROCKFORD FOSGATE 1.5" TWEETS 5 C&D TECH BATTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudioextremezJL Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Eat a honeybun. It helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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