maxmelber Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 i just started beating about a month ago. i have one 15inch kicker comp and i built my own sealed box. and my question is my friends tell me it should be louder and that i should cut a port into it. and i want to wait to do anything to my box because i am i broke a$$ dude and i got a piece from my buddy for stock radios and you wire right positive and negative and same with the left and my RCAS go into that then to my amp and thats wired right to my back 6x9s and i wanted to wait until i get the money for a dash kit(99 ford Taurus) and a head unit. also i was wondering if i do decided to cut a port to cut a circle or 2 or a rectangular slit....and i was also thinking about poly fill but i really don't know my sub is recommended for sealed and if i do cut ports do i have to rebuild or desgin my box in anyway? what the positive or negatives of each are. any input will help me thank you and my stock radio has a tape player and a broken ass 6 disc cd changer and i am using the stupid tapes with the head phone wire to plug into my cd player thats prolly got a lot to do with it. just let me know what you guys think. Quote 2 15in Kicker comp (new sub) 1 1500d hfi Hifonics amp 2single 15 boxs 3.5 cubes sealed JVC KD-R200 headunit Stock battery and alternator lanzar 440watt 3way coaxials 4awg JL Audio power 4awg JL Audio ground JL Audio RCAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treossi Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 what size box is it in now? and if you go ported with round ports.. you should try aero flared ports.. or build another box with slot ports.. but ported might be the way to go for louder Quote Team sundownWESTCOASTSPL.COM we're throwing dbdrag events very soon visit the website for details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chill phil Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 (edited) how big is your box In cubic feet? ninjad' Edited December 25, 2009 by chill phil Quote 2007 Nissan Xterra SE Amp: Sub: Box: Electrical: TL Scores: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigarz Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) I mean how loud can a 15" COMP get? I have two in a sealed box and it pounded but my single 15" in a vented box beats alot louder, so I think you should build a whole new box you'll probably notice a big difference... don't go too big for a single comp they don't need a huge box. Also I would recommend a new HU if you want to get serious, what amp are you using? that subwoofer is 250RMS so you can't expect too much bang, what amplifier are you using and what is the rated voltage on that HU? Edited December 27, 2009 by Cigarz Quote Pontiac Grand Prix SE Stock 105AMP alternator 8guage wiring Pioneer DEH-1100 4 x Infinity Reference 250RMS 1 x Fi SSD 15" Copper Coils D1 1 x Alpine MRP-450 Vented .50MDF tuned @ 40hz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmelber Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 (edited) i just got my head unit and dash kit going to install today its a jvc headunit 11.2-16v says the head unit it was cheap but was told was not too bad for first headunit has sub controls and built a big box 17.5x20 i think after i put in my headunit it prolly will make a big difference because a sound distortion through my speakers And my tape adapter. i am going to cut i port about a inch wide and like 15 inches long and see how that goes and i know mt sub isnt the greatest but its not bad im a right? im broke got head unit for xmas and bought the dashkit myself i paid 60 bucks for my sub with my mas discount so not bad right with a free box i built a practically free power acoustic 400wx2 amp but i might wire up a california amp 400wx2 to see if we can see a difference i was given my 8awg jl wire and 6awg ground and rcas im broke and got a super hook up by my friends only thing i bought was my sub dashkit and my fuse Edited December 27, 2009 by maxmelber Quote 2 15in Kicker comp (new sub) 1 1500d hfi Hifonics amp 2single 15 boxs 3.5 cubes sealed JVC KD-R200 headunit Stock battery and alternator lanzar 440watt 3way coaxials 4awg JL Audio power 4awg JL Audio ground JL Audio RCAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loudcivic Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 well theres your problem your only using a power acoustic 400w amp. at least hook up the profile amp they do a lot closer to rated then the power acoustic does Quote 2015 silverado crew cab nothing atm but soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmelber Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 well theres your problem your only using a power acoustic 400w amp. at least hook up the profile amp they do a lot closer to rated then the power acoustic does yeah i know it was practically given to me and ill try the profile amp good looks Quote 2 15in Kicker comp (new sub) 1 1500d hfi Hifonics amp 2single 15 boxs 3.5 cubes sealed JVC KD-R200 headunit Stock battery and alternator lanzar 440watt 3way coaxials 4awg JL Audio power 4awg JL Audio ground JL Audio RCAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmelber Posted December 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 it took me and my mas friend 6 hours but got my car re wired and my sub beats man so happy its so much louder cant wait to get a better amp and cut my port Quote 2 15in Kicker comp (new sub) 1 1500d hfi Hifonics amp 2single 15 boxs 3.5 cubes sealed JVC KD-R200 headunit Stock battery and alternator lanzar 440watt 3way coaxials 4awg JL Audio power 4awg JL Audio ground JL Audio RCAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z71kris Posted December 28, 2009 Report Share Posted December 28, 2009 When you do the port, just don't cut a hole in the box, make sure you get the dimensions right for the port...you need L x W x D on the port.....also when typing out long paragraphs like above, use a little spacing to make it easier to read...thats just MHO Quote 03 GMC Sierra Z71 Ext Cab l 2 15" American Bass XO's l 1 Lanzar HTG2600 l AudioVox 1510D In dash DVD l KnuKonceptz Wiring l Big Three Done with KnuKonceptz KLMX 1/0 l Infinity Reference 6022si 6-1/2" Front Door Speakers l Upgraded to 145A Alt from 105A Alt l Custom Box 2^3 under the rear bench with resined bottom, and about 4 lbs of polyfill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxmelber Posted December 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 isnt there a website or program that does deminsion ports and such Quote 2 15in Kicker comp (new sub) 1 1500d hfi Hifonics amp 2single 15 boxs 3.5 cubes sealed JVC KD-R200 headunit Stock battery and alternator lanzar 440watt 3way coaxials 4awg JL Audio power 4awg JL Audio ground JL Audio RCAs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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