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Hello, hope this link below works for everyone but based on this enclosure, which I got for free, I'm curious what subwoofer would work well in it based on the specs of the box.  It was supposed to fit a DC Audio XL SPL 10" but that sub requires a 9.35" cutout and this came with a <9.25" opening.

 

It's MDF, double baffle (1.75"), tuned to 33 Hz.

Outside dimensions of enclosure

27" Wide

13" Height

12.75" Deep

Port is 1.5" wide x 11.5" tall

Port length is difficult to measure with 45's and rounded spots (tuning frequency is above)

 

Subwoofer mounting depth appears to need to be <9.75".  Shouldn't be an issue for a 10" subwoofer.

 

Goal would be loudest bass possible for what it is (even though sound is subjective obviously).  It's going in the trunk of my commuter car (2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo).  Amplifier is an American Bass PH-4000 MD.  (2000 watts RMS).

 

I usually build a custom box based on the subwoofer(s), but in this case I'm trying to find a subwoofer based on the custom box.  I'm worried that without the proper subwoofer I will end up with a narrow frequency range, and/or 1 note wonder, etc. etc. etc.  I don't want the end result to sound like ass.  That's why I'm here asking the audio gods for some help.  ~Thanks~  

 

-Karkov 

 

https://sonix-enclosures.myshopify.com/collections/stage-3/products/stage-3-ported-enclosure-for-single-alpine-r-w10-sonix-generated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD)

12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option

2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67

3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 

2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet)

1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4

4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps  (rear fill only)

1 ~ XS Power D4800

1 ~ XS Power D3400

8 ~ XS Power XP3000

160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power

320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener

Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0

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Hi Karkov, long time no see, honestly I would avoid a 10" sub at all costs, they are extremely inefficient and the box size is not that different, so your box is about 1.35-1.4 before sub displacement, a standard box for a DC Audio 12" is 1.5 net so almost same box size being the 12" much louder for the watt, it looks like Fi simply does not make 10" subs anymore likely for that reason.

 

If you still want to use that box simplest would be reverse mount the sub if you don't want to sand a little the mounting hole of the box, if you want to use a sub with a lesser mounting hole diameter you can use a MDF ring to install it.

 

Your port area is limited also so subs above 2K and high excursion subs like Sundown X will find themselves in a low port area box, if you are interested in a particular sub post below and I will check it for you.

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Hey Joe X, yes long time no see!  I REALLY appreciate the effort!  Yea, I have never had 8" subs for similar reasons but I had at least tried 10" in the past.  I have always preferred my 12's, 15's, 18's, etc. (even though enclosure dependent for sound obviously).

 

My conundrum is that I've been out the audio game for a bit but a good friend gave me all this specific gear for free, including ALL the wire to install all this, and so I'm really basically stuck with this box and I only really want to spend money on the sub, otherwise I really wouldn't have had a stereo at all right now.  

 

I have shaved the opening a little bigger in the past with files and such, and I had thought about doing it again but I'd rather not if at all possible.  I know box Guru's like you understand things about enclosures that I don't think I ever will, which is why I was hoping someone could maybe glance at my scenario and make a suggestion.  That's really the place I'm at.  Yes, I'm pretty much wanting/needing if you would help me choose a quality sub that will actually sound decent given the specs of this enclosure.  

 

The subwoofer doesn't need to handle 2k watts, that just happens to be the potential wattage that I'm dealing with and will be running.  Also, I'm not overly concerned about cost of a sub either, although I was mainly looking to only spend a max of $600 for one, roughly, as this isn't my end all be all system, it's just some bass in a commuter car that I wouldn't have had unless mostly given to me anyway.

 

Thank you so much

2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD)

12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option

2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67

3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 

2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet)

1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4

4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps  (rear fill only)

1 ~ XS Power D4800

1 ~ XS Power D3400

8 ~ XS Power XP3000

160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power

320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener

Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0

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Here are 3 suggestions that will fit:

 

For a high output daily use the Sundown Uv2 10 on 2K.

 

For a SQL type of sound use the SSA GCON 10 on 1.5K.

 

For sound quality flatter presentation (like.. I think I have a sub back there) you can use the 10W7AE-3 on 800W (may need a MDF ring).

 

 

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Hey thanks man!!  I will look into each of those

2007 Chevy Tahoe (SOLD)

12 ~ FI Audio X series 10" w/BP option

2 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @0.67

3 ~ DC Audio 5.0K @1.0 

2 ~ PPI 3 way sets (not installed yet)

1 ~ RF T400-4, 1 ~ RF T600-2, 1 ~ RF T600-4

4 ~ CT Sounds 5.25" Strato comps  (rear fill only)

1 ~ XS Power D4800

1 ~ XS Power D3400

8 ~ XS Power XP3000

160 stock alt, Mechman 370 Elite, 185 DC Power

320+ Sq. Ft. Sound Deadener

Pioneer AVH-X5500BHS

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/knfjdkghjudfhsgkjdhf/videos?sort=dd&view=0&shelf_id=0

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