Building an enclosure for my JL w6v2...

[rex_runner 0]

I have two 12" JL w6v2 subs. I dont have an amp powerfull enough to power them anymore, so I'm going to run with a single sub for a while. I'm want to build a new enclosure for it... it will either be a sono tube or a fiberglass enclosure. I'm just wondering what some of you JL owners are running a single w6v2 in?? I know JL has some specs on their site for "suggested" enclosures. I've made their slot port before... but I sold it when I upgraded to two subs... and to be honest, I dont think its the best it could have been. I would like to go ported, will most likely used a round port. What are specs you guys using for your jl?? Any and all help is needed. I certainly dont want to by a prefab ha. Thanks!

[///M5 2,833]

If you want to run ported, sell the w6 and do something else. That sub really, really likes sealed boxes.

[JimJ 11]

How much power do you have?

And yeah, I wouldn't consider using anything but a sealed setup with these Sounds great.

[rex_runner 0]

Power is about 400 right now, but im going to get a 5-600 watt amp soon. What airspace is best sealed?

[JimJ 11]

In my experience with them JL's recommendations were spot on...

[rex_runner 0]

Hmm.. alright. Well I have a crappy dual prefab sealed box that I might used to test out if I would like my sub sealed. Its probably around 1.5cuft airspace.. soo If I sealed up the second whole I will get an idea. I've always liked ported... so just not sure If I'd like it sealed ya kno.

[///M5 2,833]

And what about ported did you like?

[ABXX49 20]

I don't think a crappy prefab box will do it justice though. Build two boxes so you can swap it whenever you want!

[rex_runner 0]

I don't think a crappy prefab box will do it justice though. Build two boxes so you can swap it whenever you want!

Haha I would normaly do something like that, but money is tight at the moment sooo I guess gota work with what I have to make a choice then spend the money and build one good box. See I do have a ported box (actually borrowing it from my friend) It is another prefab- subzone to be exact. It can be a little boomy at times, but I realy enjoy the ouput when listening to rap/hiphop and electronica music. I would like to kind of compare that to the sealed box I have. I know it may not be the best way to do things... but if figure if I like one over the other then I can put the effort and money to building a nice box.