ojm214 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I'm trying to get into different enclosures and specs and stuff. One of my questions is how do people run big subs in little enclosures? Do they need to add more amp power? The smaller the box the more power they need? Or how does that work? Also, the bigger the box the lower the frequency? Or how does all this work out? Sorry about these noob questions but I'm just trying to learn more about enclosures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe X Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 The only thing you can do is find big subs that will work in small enclosures, like the Zv3 18" which can work in 4 cubes net. Don't ever run a sub way off the manufacturer specs unless you really know what you are doing, you will likely end up damaging it or getting bad performance from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timc31610 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 You can only learn by asking. Let's start with big subs in little boxes. I guess that depends on your definition of a little box. Sealed or ported? A 12" sub in a smaller than optimal box can usually handle more power because there is better cone control. The size of the box doesnt determine the tuning, that would be the length of the port in a ported box or the RF of the sub in a sealed (I could be and probably am completely wrong on that part). My Build Log 94 Civic http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188644-94-civic-4-door-build-loq-suggestions-wanted-will-be-super-slow-mo/ Faceebook reluctantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcbrassard Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 OP, boxes are simple and complex at the same time. lease do your research very well and get help omm here before final decision on your set up. Or you'll be like me with a F'ed up substage and have to start all over. Argh! Just my 2 cents, good luck man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timc31610 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Double post. My Build Log 94 Civic http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/188644-94-civic-4-door-build-loq-suggestions-wanted-will-be-super-slow-mo/ Faceebook reluctantly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krakin Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 This site has some good info, that is well written, for people starting car audio. Some of the other information you may know, but it isn't bad to go through it again for a refresher. http://www.bcae1.com/ Krakin's Home Dipole Project http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/186153-krakins-dipole-project-new-reciever-in-rockford-science/#entry2772370 Krakin, are you some sort of mad scientist? I would have replied earlier, but I was measuring the output of my amp with a yardstick . . . What you hear is not the air pressure variation in itself but what has drawn your attention in the two streams of superimposed air pressure variations at your eardrums An acoustic event has dimensions of Time, Tone, Loudness and Space Everyone learns to render the 3-dimensional localization of sound based on the individual shape of their ears, thus no formula can achieve a definite effect for every listener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ojm214 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Sorry for the late reply, I berly got off work. And thanks guys I kinda got it now. But I'll keep on doing research to learn more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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