all4spl Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 So here is my issue, I currently have 2 12s in a ported box 4cuft (after all displacement) tuned at 33Hz with 58 sq in of port area. Soundsgood, have not metered the car yet, but I have a feeling it will NOT hit my goal of sounding good and hitting a 145, I'd love to do a hair trick with the car but at this point not sure if possible without losing the back seat. The car is a 4dr hatchback, 09 honda fit to be exact and I am only using the rear hatch area for subs, amps and batts. So the enclosure is about as big as it can get externally at 19" H x 39.5" W x 16" D. Power for the subs is a SkarSK4500.1.I was discussing this with an old fellow car audio friend and he suggested going down to 10s from 12s. Now my concerns are pretty simple,cone area since the 12s cone area is 226.19, and 10s would only be 157.08. His point to me was I would have more flexibility with theenclosure with 10s. I guess what I am getting at is has anyone ran into this situation before and did going down a size of sub actually help?If pictures of my current enclosure help:And here is the box crammed in the car. Retired from SPL again.... 2016 IASCA Truck/Trunk 2 Champion 151.8db 2016 IASCA Truck/Trunk 2 World Record Holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega5002 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Couldn't you do 4 10's? That would be more cone area than 2 12's. 2003 Kia Sorento Team Subsonic LowsTeam Bassin' on a Budget2016 Rebuild Under Construction Best score: 150.2 at 40hz (3k, 2 Custom HDC3 15's) Usaci style(door open, in the kick) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4spl Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Cannot get 4 10s back there without losing the back seat, I do not want to modify this car as when it is paid off (soon) I may be getting rid of it for a Trail Blazer (SS if I am lucky). Retired from SPL again.... 2016 IASCA Truck/Trunk 2 Champion 151.8db 2016 IASCA Truck/Trunk 2 World Record Holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman489 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Cant help but I really like that box lol ... couldnt you just fold the seats down for now though? DFAC Beating Down The Block 2013 Kenworth T-660 Studio Sleeper-The daily and Money maker I do what I want -push it till it pops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4spl Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Sadly no, I have a 4 yr old to transport every now and then Retired from SPL again.... 2016 IASCA Truck/Trunk 2 Champion 151.8db 2016 IASCA Truck/Trunk 2 World Record Holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTC360 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 another option could be 4 8's, just a little less cone area than a pair of 12's, possibly more motor force depending on the subs used, more coils to share the power and dissipate heat better, and they don't require as much space as the pair of 12's. '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...
DTS909 Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Did you get a ho alt? VM-1 Pioneer DEH-80PRS Hertz HSK 165XL Arc Audio KS 300.2 Linear Power 1002 Full Mods Fi Audio Q 10s Sundown Audio Scv 3000 Big 3 XS Power D5100 Juice Box 20AH Singer Alternator Sky High Wire <p>My Ebay feedback. http://feedback.ebay...tab=AllFeedback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all4spl Posted February 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 Did you get a ho alt? I had one made, but due to a threading issue with the case it would not work, so I returned it. Retired from SPL again.... 2016 IASCA Truck/Trunk 2 Champion 151.8db 2016 IASCA Truck/Trunk 2 World Record Holder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I feel ya man, where the hell are your amps in that thing? I have the same issue as you and kind of wish i had bought 10's. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessica Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I feel ya man, where the hell are your amps in that thing? I have the same issue as you and kind of wish i had bought 10's. ok this may double post, i wore i clicked post. Rest in peace, walled 87 accord build log 03' Corolla build with AA Mayhem inside. My super random youtube channel and terrible camera work. Wiring comparison by CaptainzPlanetz Wire and fuse guide by Guest SyKo13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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