Wut kind of box do you recommend for subs?

Salazar · 05-12-2002, 10:19 PM

I am going to get a system this summer (two 12' JL W3's) and i am trying to see wut kind of box will sound good with it.. I was thinking of some sort of bandpass box where the subs are facing inward towards the car since its going to be in the trunk... or should i just have a custom made one thats just facing outward... i kind of want that smooth crisp kind of bass and not too hard... heres some stuff ive been looking at ebay... tell me wut u think

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1351805279

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1352279343

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1352556933

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1351714074

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1351822849

JACOB NJ · 05-12-2002, 10:25 PM

go with a sealed box.. bandpass will do everything but clean crisp.. it will boom and travel for miles

if you want it to sound louder then it is in the car go bandpass . if you want tight bass that will grab you by the throat then go with a custom made sealed box ,, make sure it to specs and get enough power to them dont be shy with power.. you can never have enough

lilherc79 · 05-12-2002, 10:28 PM

Man, all of those boxes look HEAVY. If your going for the custom box, go with fiberglass. that'll save A LOT of weight.

3 type of boxes.
Sealed box gives you that tight and accurate bass. like classical music, jazz, pop, etc. But tend to need a lot of power to push.

Ported box gives you full, rolloffs, boomy bass. great for R&B, Rap music. Doesn't need much power to make them sound loud.

Bandpass give everything ported box gives plus additional accuracy but controlling the air flow further. It basically is a sealed box and ported box combined. They will sound loud with an ample powered amplifier and will give you great sounding bass with rolloffs.

There is a 4th kind. Freeair. Great for saving weight if you dont want a huge box in ur trunk. They mount directly to your rear dash, or use MDF wood to divide your trunk up and mount the sub there. It uses ur trunk as a box.

But remember, none of these boxes will sound right with your sub if you don't build them to specs. Check your subs specs before beginning construction!

kC323 · 05-12-2002, 11:01 PM

ive had 2 12' subs facing towards the front of the car, in a custom sealed box. sounded like sh!t, i even cut a hole where the arm rest is.... Why? cause they couldnt breath. flipped them around and boom (literaly)... the way bass travels through your car is totally different then regular speakers, the wave is omnipresent, meaning that you'll hear it and feel it no matter what direction they are placed, unlike components and other speakers, where things like the cars soundstage is involved. ive got 10's now and they hit just as hard as the 12's did, just not as low... Sound is one thing im good at, been doing custom systems as long as i could drive. i really wouldnt waste your money on sub boxes on ebay, go to a local shop and they get you hooked up...

hope this helps some

lilherc79 · 05-12-2002, 11:03 PM

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Originally posted by kC323
ive had 2 12' subs facing towards the front of the car, in a custom sealed box. sounded like sh!t, i even cut a hole where the arm rest is.... Why? cause they couldnt breath. flipped them around and boom (literaly)... the way bass travels through your car is totally different then regular speakers, the wave is omnipresent, meaning that you'll hear it and feel it no matter what direction they are placed, unlike components and other speakers, where things like the cars soundstage is involved. ive got 10's now and they hit just as hard as the 12's did, just not as low... Sound is one thing im good at, been doing custom systems as long as i could drive. i really wouldnt waste your money on sub boxes on ebay, go to a local shop and they get you hooked up...

hope this helps some

Totally agree!
I had a 15in Solobaric in a 1.5 cubic feet custom box, and powered by only 280 watts. it hits harder and deeper than 2 12s.

Salazar · 05-12-2002, 11:08 PM

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Originally posted by lilherc79
Man, all of those boxes look HEAVY. If your going for the custom box, go with fiberglass. that'll save A LOT of weight.

Ported box gives you full, rolloffs, boomy bass. great for R&B, Rap music. Doesn't need much power to make them sound loud.

Bandpass give everything ported box gives plus additional accuracy but controlling the air flow further. It basically is a sealed box and ported box combined. They will sound loud with an ample powered amplifier and will give you great sounding bass with rolloffs.

There is a 4th kind. Freeair. Great for saving weight if you dont want a huge box in ur trunk. They mount directly to your rear dash, or use MDF wood to divide your trunk up and mount the sub there. It uses ur trunk as a box.

But remember, none of these boxes will sound right with your sub if you don't build them to specs. Check your subs specs before beginning construction!

which one is good for techno??

lilherc79 · 05-12-2002, 11:12 PM

Techno.. Guess you like the hard hitting, deep pounding, long lasting bass notes. Go With a bandpass box and a high efficiency amp. Class D. Their great at turning electricity to sound and gives a lot less heat than other amps.

kC323 · 05-12-2002, 11:12 PM

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Originally posted by Salazar

which one is good for techno??

"Nobody listens to Techno!"

bender · 05-12-2002, 11:13 PM

I only like JL's in a sealed box. Only heard 1 car with JL's in a ported box that sound nice. You can make JL's sound good in a ported only if its a badass custom guy who built it.

lilherc79 · 05-12-2002, 11:14 PM

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Originally posted by kC323

"Nobody listens to Techno!"

Apparently Moby does!

kC323 · 05-12-2002, 11:18 PM

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Originally posted by lilherc79

Apparently Moby does!

He's too old!

Listen to techno in a club not your car...

lilherc79 · 05-12-2002, 11:21 PM

I listen to everything from country to Yoddeling. lol as long as it sounds good. I also listen to techno while i'm driving because i feel the music accompanying me driving. Just gives you that feeling of seclusion, where its only you, the car and the road!

ccaz330CI · 05-12-2002, 11:44 PM

What type of combination would you recommend for non-easy listening like Metallica, Megadeth, ACDC, and Disturbed?

lilherc79 · 05-12-2002, 11:47 PM

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Originally posted by ccaz330CI
What type of combination would you recommend for non-easy listening like Metallica, Megadeth, ACDC, and Disturbed?

Rock & Roll... Tight & Accurate Bass. Want to feel those bass guitars. go with sealed. and lots of power!

05-12-2002, 10:19 PM	#1
Salazar Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 281 My Ride: 323ci View My Garage	Wut kind of box do you recommend for subs? I am going to get a system this summer (two 12' JL W3's) and i am trying to see wut kind of box will sound good with it.. I was thinking of some sort of bandpass box where the subs are facing inward towards the car since its going to be in the trunk... or should i just have a custom made one thats just facing outward... i kind of want that smooth crisp kind of bass and not too hard... heres some stuff ive been looking at ebay... tell me wut u think http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1351805279 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1352279343 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1352556933 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1351714074 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1351822849 __________________

05-12-2002, 10:25 PM	#2
JACOB NJ Registered User Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Jersey Posts: 429 My Ride: 00 540 sport View My Garage	crisp bass... go with a sealed box.. bandpass will do everything but clean crisp.. it will boom and travel for miles if you want it to sound louder then it is in the car go bandpass . if you want tight bass that will grab you by the throat then go with a custom made sealed box ,, make sure it to specs and get enough power to them dont be shy with power.. you can never have enough __________________

05-12-2002, 11:01 PM	#4
kC323 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KnoxVegas Posts: 41 My Ride: 2000 323i View My Garage	bass tech... ive had 2 12' subs facing towards the front of the car, in a custom sealed box. sounded like sh!t, i even cut a hole where the arm rest is.... Why? cause they couldnt breath. flipped them around and boom (literaly)... the way bass travels through your car is totally different then regular speakers, the wave is omnipresent, meaning that you'll hear it and feel it no matter what direction they are placed, unlike components and other speakers, where things like the cars soundstage is involved. ive got 10's now and they hit just as hard as the 12's did, just not as low... Sound is one thing im good at, been doing custom systems as long as i could drive. i really wouldnt waste your money on sub boxes on ebay, go to a local shop and they get you hooked up... hope this helps some __________________

05-12-2002, 11:44 PM	#13
ccaz330CI Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 50 My Ride: 2001 330Ci View My Garage	Metal What type of combination would you recommend for non-easy listening like Metallica, Megadeth, ACDC, and Disturbed?

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05-12-2002, 10:28 PM	#3
lilherc79 "DPErt-ASchnizA-*****" Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: OC, CA Posts: 6,673 My Ride: ASA ACS 3.0 Cabrio View My Garage	Man, all of those boxes look HEAVY. If your going for the custom box, go with fiberglass. that'll save A LOT of weight. 3 type of boxes. Sealed box gives you that tight and accurate bass. like classical music, jazz, pop, etc. But tend to need a lot of power to push. Ported box gives you full, rolloffs, boomy bass. great for R&B, Rap music. Doesn't need much power to make them sound loud. Bandpass give everything ported box gives plus additional accuracy but controlling the air flow further. It basically is a sealed box and ported box combined. They will sound loud with an ample powered amplifier and will give you great sounding bass with rolloffs. There is a 4th kind. Freeair. Great for saving weight if you dont want a huge box in ur trunk. They mount directly to your rear dash, or use MDF wood to divide your trunk up and mount the sub there. It uses ur trunk as a box. But remember, none of these boxes will sound right with your sub if you don't build them to specs. Check your subs specs before beginning construction!

05-12-2002, 11:12 PM	#7
lilherc79 "DPErt-ASchnizA-*****" Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: OC, CA Posts: 6,673 My Ride: ASA ACS 3.0 Cabrio View My Garage	Techno.. Guess you like the hard hitting, deep pounding, long lasting bass notes. Go With a bandpass box and a high efficiency amp. Class D. Their great at turning electricity to sound and gives a lot less heat than other amps.

05-12-2002, 11:13 PM	#9
bender hammer talks like this Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Houston Posts: 4,293 My Ride: 2006 Honda insight View My Garage	I only like JL's in a sealed box. Only heard 1 car with JL's in a ported box that sound nice. You can make JL's sound good in a ported only if its a badass custom guy who built it.

05-12-2002, 11:21 PM	#12
lilherc79 "DPErt-ASchnizA-*****" Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: OC, CA Posts: 6,673 My Ride: ASA ACS 3.0 Cabrio View My Garage	I listen to everything from country to Yoddeling. lol as long as it sounds good. I also listen to techno while i'm driving because i feel the music accompanying me driving. Just gives you that feeling of seclusion, where its only you, the car and the road!