mejweez Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 i can make a huge ported box tuned to 33hz and a smallerone tuned to 33hz will they sound the same ?? and whats the difference ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john253a Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 they will depend on the sub you are looking at putting in it as for sound no difference, but volume yes the bigger should also get a flatter response curve then a smaller one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe X Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 i can make a huge ported box tuned to 33hz and a smaller one tuned to 33hz will they sound the same ?? and whats the difference ?? Not at all.. The best way to realize things that happen is using modeling software, the effects will vary depending on the sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNichy Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 in to watch this one. i want to learn more myself. 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee LimitedHU: Pioneer Premier DEH-P790btFront doors: JBL Gt series 6x9'sRear doors: StockSub Amp: DC Audio 3.5K Subs: 2 DC Audio lvl 4 12's with XL uprades and carbon fiber capsAlternator: Mechman 240 Wire: Wirez 1/0 awg OFC amp wire kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkolfo4 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 in to watch this one. i want to learn more myself. The responses already given are all that is needed:1. No way they will be the same. 2. The difference will depend on the subwoofer used. Modeling software with the subs t/s parameters can help you predict, but then you also have to factor in the vehicle. Current system: 1997 Blazer - (4) Customer Fi NEO subs with (8) American Bass Elite 2800.1s Previous systems: 2000 Suburban - (4) BTL 15's and (4) IA 40.1's = 157.7 dB at 37 Hz. 1992 Astro Van - (6) BTL 15's and (6) IA 40.1's = 159.7 dB at 43 Hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 That's the important thing. The sub will be a factor, but even more so how that sub in a specific enclosure and how it reacts in a given environment. Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballen194 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Just sticking with the subs recommended specs is what I'd do. 98 Isuzu Rodeo Pioneer Deh-6300ub SUBS*Upcoming* SSA Xcon 18 4th order AMP Banda 3500 Mids/Highs Pioneer EQ Clarion EQS746 ETC. Two 1/0 run's KnuKoncepts 1/0 big 3 Shuriken BT-100 under the hood Shuriken BT-120 in the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamHT Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Not really applicable. Think about subs that can be used anywhere from 2.5^3-6^3. That's a big range Tell me...does this smell like chloroform to you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkolfo4 Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 Plus the manufacture's recommendations are always best. They are looking at many different factors when they make those recommendations. And as TeamHT said - they normally give a fairly wide range. Knowing what you want from the sub will be a big factor in selecting a box from that range. Current system: 1997 Blazer - (4) Customer Fi NEO subs with (8) American Bass Elite 2800.1s Previous systems: 2000 Suburban - (4) BTL 15's and (4) IA 40.1's = 157.7 dB at 37 Hz. 1992 Astro Van - (6) BTL 15's and (6) IA 40.1's = 159.7 dB at 43 Hz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe X Posted February 28, 2013 Report Share Posted February 28, 2013 I think this question is purely theoretical: So just focusing in free field (like outdoors) normalized frequency response, here is the Alpine SWR-1243 all 3 boxes are tuned at 33Hz: Red line is 6 cubes net. Yellow line is 2 cubes net. Green line is 0.5 cubes net. As you can see it's the same sub and the same tuning but the response is significantly different due to net volume differences. Going beyond your question the box design, location, the vehicle itself, electrical system, tone controls.. etc, will have a significant real world effect on performance and that is specially true inside vehicles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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