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hey guys i posted a few months ago about half of my port being covered up and basically it isnt much louder and it makes the music sound sloppy so i dont use it i was wondering if anyone could give me tips on a new box that i could build for it to get some more out of the sub box specs: 35" Wide 16 3/4" Deep 27" Long port specs: 25" Long 5 1/4" Wide 16" deep (outwards) 11 3/4" deep (inwards) (port isnt typical L shape) http://s1284.beta.photobucket.com/user/FiAudioUser/media/boxspecs.png.html?sort=3&o=1 (pictures) i drive a station wagon and have a few more inches long/wide to expand if that gives me some more DBs any help guys? ask any questions you need to be able to give me more answers and i'll try to answer them for you thanks in advance

alrighty ill give this one a shit when i get the amp if i dont like it then new box here i come i guess lol

hey guys, i bought an fi btl 18" sub yesterday its my first big sub and im still learning so take it easy on me anyway, the guy i bought it from gave me the box with it as well (looks to be about 6 cubes) and there was a piece of mdf covering half of the port he mentioned something about it being there to build more pressure and im not sure what effect this would have anyway, in my opinion all it could possibly do is fuck the sub up somehow by making it move in a wa its not meant to in that box can i get any opinions on it? let me know why it could be good or bad -Stephen

alright man, thanks a bunch looks like ill have to be all scientific and do a test with both port in and out on the same tones when i get my amp lol

still wouldnt mind some more answers guys anyone else wanna chip in?

the box seems to be designed very well, all the cuts are super clean and stuff so im assuming he knew what he was doing

lmao i know, total brain meltdown x_x finally got some answers though so thanks a bunch i havent been able to afford an amp for it yet so ill just have to wait and see how it plays, if it isnt hitting those lows the way i like (obvious reason why i went for an 18") then ill have to get another one built all i was really concerned about was damaging the sub with the cover (will try both and see how i like them) i intend on getting a Planet Audio BB2400.1D for it so that should be right on the RMS mark, should be getting it in about a month or so lol

shit, the port design came out fucked up if you look at another one of my posts on photobucket i lined out roughly how it's shaped

yeah, that's how the box is shaped The port isn't L shaped like im used to seeing, its shaped more like this: ....._________ |...|..............| |...|..|...........| |___|_______| (pretend the dots arent there lmao i put the data in and got 40 on the dot, but im sure it isnt accurate this is what i put: Box Width: 35" Box Height: 27" Top Depth: 16.75" Bottom Depth: 16.75" Port Width: 5.25" Thats more of the box design without the ___/ shape lol (port design isn't correct though so idk what it's tuned to)

my thoughts exactly im wondering if the port cover lowers the tuning at all though because i would put that in as a temp fix while i get the amps and upgrade my mids and highs

guys? lol

lol, i figured that would happen without the cover, the port is 25 1/2" long and 5 1/4" wide its 16" deep on the outer side and 11 3/4" deep on the inside (closer to the sub) i put the specs into the RE audio box calc and the port frequency came out to like 40Hz, im assuming thats what the cover was for then again, im still only a newb, let me know what more info you might need btw thank you very much for helping this far

seems like my post died lol help guys, still need answers here

Give us the dimensions of the enclosure, including the port opening (the whole opening including where the wood is covering) and port length. http://s1284.beta.ph...html?sort=3&o=1 thats the link to the pic with all the specs (measurements) on it i also included a pic with thee port design, i dont know the dimensions of the inner piece of MDF because i cant take the sub out (screws are in frigging TIGHT), just want some more info on that as well

http://s1284.beta.photobucket.com/user/FiAudioUser/media/boxspecs.png.html?sort=3&o=1 thats the link to the pic with all the specs (measurements) on it i also included a pic with thee port design, i dont know the dimensions of the inner piece of MDF because i cant take the sub out (screws are in frigging TIGHT), just want some more info on that as well

and i wanna know before i start beatin the fuck out of it myself lol

wish i could tell you man, i havent had the money to get an amp for it yet (tire blew out on me, had to replace two) so i still havent heard it play in that box yet personally i know the sub works though kuz ive seen the guy driving around with it so i know it works and i know its loud but i wanna know if it's any harm to the sub

alright when i get my hands on a tape measure ill give you guys some dimensions of the box, final exams this week so be patient :$ lmao yeah its easy to take out, if you look at it, theres little ovals on it, thats where they put holes at an angle to screw it into the box, i took it out a few days ago but havent had the sub playing because i still dont have an amp for it as yet

yup you are both correct, just a small piece of mdf covering half the opening of the port.. :| now you probably see why i came here kuz i have no idea what he was trying to achieve lmao now, any useful info?

alright guys, im failing at uploading them straight to the comment, its saying something about the file isnt allowed on the thread anyhow, heres a link to where i have them on photo bucket http://s1284.beta.photobucket.com/user/FiAudioUser/profile/ also I plan on putting a hifonics zrx3000.1d on it all i have done so far is the big 3, i plan on buy an extra battery and seeing how it works out and then if necessary getting a beefed up alt (ballin on a budget) any suggestions, comments, recommendations? be nice, im only just starting off in the big boy league

alright guys, working on uploading the pics now im not sure about the box, it seems to be a really well built one from my perspective (minus the shitty paint job but meh, sound was meant to be heard, not seen)

tried posting pics but i cant seem to find out how any help?

lol, i try to appreciate it more and more whenever i hear someone talk about it that way sorry about the delay for the pics, i took them but i havent had the means to upload them yet (done with my phone) will try to upload them tonight in any spare time between putting up my christmas tree and studying for finals -Stephen

ill try to post a few later on tonight, really busy at work now