charli3 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Ive tried 3 different boxes (sealed, pre fab slot, and a sealed that i put pvc ports in) i had a guy build me a 1.5 sealed box and it sounded goofy so i tried putting 2 pvc ports in they were 3 inch diameter and about 14 inches long but port noise was insane. So i went to a sub shop and they sold me a slot ported box but it sounded worse than my goofy pvc one. So im wondering if the box needs to be 1.5 like dc says cause when i use the psp-inc calculator it says the port tubes need to be insanely long unless i make the box size bigger. Im going to have one more box built and was wondering what size it should be and how many aero ports i should put in it and what size they should be. If my next attempt dont work im gonna have to sell the sub and get some pre built box and subs from best buy or somethin, I really dont wana but i want some clearer base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub7Banger Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 Ive tried 3 different boxes (sealed, pre fab slot, and a sealed that i put pvc ports in) i had a guy build me a 1.5 sealed box and it sounded goofy so i tried putting 2 pvc ports in they were 3 inch diameter and about 14 inches long but port noise was insane. So i went to a sub shop and they sold me a slot ported box but it sounded worse than my goofy pvc one. So im wondering if the box needs to be 1.5 like dc says cause when i use the psp-inc calculator it says the port tubes need to be insanely long unless i make the box size bigger. Im going to have one more box built and was wondering what size it should be and how many aero ports i should put in it and what size they should be. If my next attempt dont work im gonna have to sell the sub and get some pre built box and subs from best buy or somethin, I really dont wana but i want some clearer base. What DC sub are you talking about Quote Warning, you are taking advice from a noob with 0 install experience at this point, any advice I give is strictly based on information gathered via the intrawebz and lots of forum surfing over a period of 2 months If you are considering buying a DC Level 5, do it. Don't think about it, just do it. It'll work. go to lowes get bricks wait in yard. throw said brick at vehicle. If thats me and that just happened to me Im going looking for him after that. 1. Goto lowes 2. Get some bricks 3. ??? 4. PROFIT!! Profit from everything. LOVE ideas like this. xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritosaregood Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 cant give up on a good sub cuz you cant build a box do a box thats 2 cubes with a 6 inch aero port, or a 30 to 40 sq inch slot port never just stick pvc in a sealed box to try and call it ported Quote seller feedback: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=61719 http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/ind...showtopic=68281 build log: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/index.php?showtopic=44800 Gf's build: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/54346-kickergirls-camaro-new-box-pg-5/#entry753970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charli3 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 its a 12" lvl4xl. I tried making the pvc some what official put flanges on the ends even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charli3 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 maybe could some one give me specs on a really good box for this sub and i could bring those specs to a sub shop and be done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdblue Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 maybe could some one give me specs on a really good box for this sub and i could bring those specs to a sub shop and be done? what are you trying to tune it to? length and size of port depend on it. Quote AA-Atomic-Clif Designs-DC-Diamond-Digital Designs-Directed-Eclipse-Fi-Hertz-Hifonics-Kenwood-Memphis-Phoenix Gold-Pioneer-PPI-PSi-Stinger-Sundown-TC Sounds-Viper-Zapco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert8252 Posted September 22, 2010 Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 I can show you mine but the goofy port length for two 3" aeros are real. Two 18" aeros in mine for 1.8^ft in a 16.5" deep box isn't fun. Here what mess I had to over come on mine. And don't blame the damn sub on your user error. The XL is fucking beauty & the beast. It doesn't sound good because of a shitty box and no matter what POS sub you get it will never be worth a damn until you have it in the right box. I can give you my exact box specs but you can see the baffle isn't the funnest part of my box being 4 layers thick to give my aeros as close to 3"s of airspace behind the port. Quote 2013 F150 Crew Cab Old Build Log Feedback 2013 F150 Equipment - Some Awesome Stereo Sound Making Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charli3 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 im not sure what i want it tuned to. the box right now sounds good listening to regular hip hop like gucci but when i play roscoe dash or f.l.y is when it doesnt sound good if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charli3 Posted September 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2010 i wasnt blaming the sub either thats why i said i didnt wana get rid of it and i know the box is the problem thats why im asking for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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