Pioneer sub enclosure design

[Varcefiro]

Hi guys I have a pioneer TS-w3001 sub and I am looking to build a ported enclosure that can play as low as 35hz. What specs can you recommend? (Space to fit enclosure isn't a problem)

[ehall8702]

This is the owners manual. Can't find ALOT of info but looks like they like small boxes

[Joe X]

So here is a suggestion, power: to sub rated, amp subsonic filter to 28Hz, minimum port clearance 1 1/2", figure is just an assembly guide:

 

NOTE: If building outside you need to build a cardboard dummy box to test fit in it's way inside.

 

NOTE: your subwoofer looks beat up and poorly repaired don't push it hard at all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[ehall8702]

On 12/19/2023 at 3:17 AM, Joe X said:

@Joe X that's not repaired, that's how those older pioneers surrounds were, looks like just the foam/cardboard playing has been removed tho. Crazy how they look when they get sun beat for years they kinda shed layers on the surround, this one isn't near as bad as I've seen some get. That being said , u can clip the piss outta the old pioneers and over dirty power em and they just don't quit, kinda like a cheap ass kicker sub lol. I can't remember any ever really liking playing too low tho. 35 prolly be as low as it's gonna like. Looks like a solid box design tho, still can't believe they like that small of an enclosure tho 

 

[Varcefiro]

Thanks guys and yes that sub is a beater. My friend had 4 built in a horn enclosure for spl so that had a fair share of licks but suprisingly the suspension is stiff.

[Joe X]

4 hours ago, ehall8702 said:

 

 

Newer subs taking less space is pretty common these days and the way of the future, you can see space wasting brands like DD audio and SoundQubed now have many models working in fairly compact enclosures.

[Joe X]

3 hours ago, Varcefiro said:

Thanks guys and yes that sub is a beater. My friend had 4 built in a horn enclosure for spl so that had a fair share of licks but surprisingly the suspension is stiff.

 

The sub will easily play below 35Hz, it is no sundown X but it will still do pretty good, take good care of it setting your subsonic filter properly and not letting it see too much power, place the box near the rear end of your vehicle to play louder.