!!!BLINKY!!! Posted February 28, 2010 Report Share Posted February 28, 2010 I think someone might have said it already, but why dont you use fewer subs say 4 and go ported.. I think you will have better luck and will be happier with the final product... But im glad you going away from the X.. Great sub just not for what you wanted to do... Quote HU...Pioneer 5900IB Wireing...Stinger Amps...(1) Modded Stetsom 2K6.. Batts...(1) Stinger 2150 SPL Subs...(2) DD 9515 Hybrids Daily Subs..(1) Mmats P3.0 15 N.S.P.L. 2012 NC State Record Trunk 1801-3600 2012 World Record Trunk 1801-3600 2011 NC State Record No Wall 0-24" 2011 NC State Record No Wall 0-24" Hardcore 2011 World Record No Wall 0-24" 2011 World Record No Wall 0-24" Hardcore 2010 World Record No Wall 0-2500w 2010 NC State Record No Wall 0-2500w 2009 NC State Record No Wall 0-24" 2009 NC State Record No Wall Hardcore 0-24" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_skillz81 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I did 4 12's sealed just a few weeks ago...went for the most woofers I could fit inside the cab 'cause of the looks It was pretty loud... then I took a sub out to fix an air leak...and fired it up like that - with a hole in the baffle, and that was a bit loouder even at half volume. So I swapped in a 6" port instead of the corner most sub. I've got to say I'm a bit sorry I didn't build this box ported in the first place (it real restrictive inside right now with heaps of bracing) - It's nasty loud, and hits real low with 34Hz of tuning - way louder on the lows than the sealed setup But in your case, sealed might work better as you have more cubic feet per sub Quote 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 - Deep Orange Build log - Blowthrought with 4 18's http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/122600-4-18s-in-a-dodge-ram-team-sundown-russia/ Sundown Audio SAX125.2 - Sundown PA 10" Shok-wiring & RCA's XS Power D6500 Mechman 320A Sundown Audio Russia http://sundownaudio....dex.php?/index http://www.drive2.ru...ram/ram/skillz/ - more about my truck http://www.youtube.com/user/Gskillz81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AUDIOADDICT02 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Okay so im ditching the SOLO X idea, cause there's no way im gonna get 5000watts in my little civic right now. (Electrical) Im in doubt between the 4 12's ported and 6 12's sealed. I want my stuff to be loud but sound good at the same time. (Flat response curve) Maybe i should get 6 12s and make a sealed box at first and when i change my mind make it a ported box? I want to know if the extra 2 12s' cone area would make a big difference! Thanks for the replies people! Pretty sure the 4 12s' port would make up for the 2 extra 12s' cone area.... Quote CHECK OUT MY MYSPACE; SOME PAINT WORK I'VE DONE: http://www.myspace.c...customcreationz DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB BOX BUILD: http://www.stevemead...showtopic=48978 DODGE RAM 1500 RUMBLEBEE EDITION CUSTOM ENCLOSURE: http://www.stevemead...showtopic=48983 PREFAB REMODELING: http://www.stevemead...box-remodeling/ G35 CUSTOM PAINTED L7 BOX: http://www.stevemead...om-painted-box/ CHEVY SINGLE CAB PAINTED SUB BOX/AMP RACK: http://www.stevemead...vy-boxamp-rack/ KICKER L512 BOX BUILT TO SPECS: http://www.stevemead...-kicker-l5-box/ RF HE2 10'S KERF PORTED BOX: http://www.stevemead...erf-ported-box/ 2 DC LEVEL 3 15'S KERF ENCLOSURE: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/115502-kerf-ported-enclosure/ 2 HCCA 15'S PORTED ENCLOSURE: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/129468-2-hcca-15s-enclosure/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.p Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 do six 12's ported. if you say you cant fit it your doing something wrong Quote DCAUDIO BALLS DEEP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tequila Posted March 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 do six 12's ported. if you say you cant fit it your doing something wrong lol that coming from you, im sure you're right. but walls just happen to be illegal in this country (blah!) so thats not really an option, otherwise i wouldve walled 6 to 8 12's already haha. btw Love your ride man! Quote '99 Civic hatch 18" AA Chaos - 7cuft @ 34hz - 114sq in. port Mac Audio Fearless ~ 1000wrms @ 2 Ohms Videos: Youtube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepinitloud Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 my friends shop did 4 twelves ported and it was very loud did the soundstream t5's I say four twelves ported Quote 06 chrysler 300C Hemi one mmatts dreadnaut 15 powered by a planet audio vx 2200d fosgate p200 running planet audio 8" midbass drivers and super compression tweeters stock battery and a stinger spv44 Irragi 300 amp alternator big 3 1/0 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/55075-system-in-my-300c/page__view__findpost__p__763656__fromsearch__1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watch the bass Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 I did 4 12's sealed just a few weeks ago...went for the most woofers I could fit inside the cab 'cause of the looks It was pretty loud... then I took a sub out to fix an air leak...and fired it up like that - with a hole in the baffle, and that was a bit loouder even at half volume. So I swapped in a 6" port instead of the corner most sub. I've got to say I'm a bit sorry I didn't build this box ported in the first place (it real restrictive inside right now with heaps of bracing) - It's nasty loud, and hits real low with 34Hz of tuning - way louder on the lows than the sealed setup But in your case, sealed might work better as you have more cubic feet per sub This is the right bad idea Quote "in the abundance of water, the fool is thirsty" Bob Marley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PONCE2006 Posted March 2, 2010 Report Share Posted March 2, 2010 Which would you go for and why? One 18" Solo X ported (lets say 7cft @33hz). Four 12" subs SEALED. (something decent) Six 12" subs SEALED. (cheaper options like MTX road thunder stuff) Assuming all options get the same power! (2000 w rms) Peace EVENTHOUGH YOU'LL HAVE MORE SUBS ON THERE THEY WOULDNT GET THE LOWS AS A 18 SOLO-X WOULD, AND WITH ONE SUB THERE IS NOT MUCH HASSLE IN WIRING AND ENCLOSURE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEvil Posted March 3, 2010 Report Share Posted March 3, 2010 Lows are dictated mostly by xmax/xmech and physical cone area. 18" solo x might not beat the 6x12's. Should be equal or better than 4x12's. though Quote MickyMcD - "Capable of making some serious trouser flapping volumes at where's-my-testicles frequencies, the Servo-Drives used to be fairly jaw dropping..." Any time you have have a power wire next to your frame put some rubber hosing (or cut up an innertube) around it. The wire is bound to wiggle (due to driving or flex) and the casing will eventually wear through. Hammerdown... 1% no links to outside websites, business related FB/YT pages allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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