Xcon 18 in hatchback box build

[whytee 0]

Well my set up starts as this the 18 inch xcon will be going in my rear seat of my 1993 ford mustang gt i already have a cheap 15 inch sub in the hatch (its on its way to being replaced just figuring out with what) so back seat is where the xcon goes

Now i have enough space for almost optimal ported box but it cuts visability down a fair bit and this is a daily driver. So my questions are how much sound loss would i loose roughly going with a sealed build as to a ported build ( not really going for sq tho most know xcons sound amazing anways).

2nd ? if i do go ported is there a huge diffrence between going say 6ft^3 affter displacement and bracing as apposed to say 7+ft^3.

Granted any of these setups would be on roughly 1500/1600 rms to the xcon.

Goals of build to hit low bass very well being stupid loud 150db+ not needed this is a daily driver but i dont want to sell the sub short either, no point getting an 18 to not play it the way it was built for.

Edited March 4, 2011 by whytee

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Welcome ....

The XCONS will perform great in a sealed enclosure. If your going for more of an sq setup sealed might be your best choice. Though XCONS sound great in ported as well.

[whytee 0]

Thanx glad to be here.

So id still be fairly loud in the sealed box, like i said super loud is not needed but i do want to shake if possible. thanx for the fast response aswell.

[Kanaworm$ 292]

If your wanting the box to be below the window line I would either go sealed or go with Aero ports as they will take up less internal airspace and decrease your port area by up to 50%.

There a lot of members here who have run XCONS both sealed and ported. They will chime when they see this post.

[whytee 0]

Dont think ill be able to get below window line would just like to be below headrest of seat is the main goal. Im rather tall so just need a tiny bit but am willing to go ported if im going to see a huge increase in spl ( granted not super loud but would like to push the sub to its best specs if possible)

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Dont think ill be able to get below window line would just like to be below headrest of seat is the main goal. Im rather tall so just need a tiny bit but am willing to go ported if im going to see a huge increase in spl ( granted not super loud but would like to push the sub to its best specs if possible)

Go ported if you can. It will be more than you expect lol!

[whytee 0]

ya thats what i was thinking,now is there really a big diffrence between min ported box size and optimalcause around 6 ft^3 is about perfect 7 ft^3+ starts to go past the head rest

[Kanaworm$ 292]

ya thats what i was thinking,now is there really a big diffrence between min ported box size and optimalcause around 6 ft^3 is about perfect 7 ft^3+ starts to go past the head rest

Nothing really audible to the ear.

[whytee 0]

That s perfect then, min port will fit very nicely. thanx for all the help

[Notorious97200 339]

I had a 15" xcon in both, ported and sealed box.

It gets loud and clean sealed, but you will see a good increase in output if you try a ported box. Tune it as SSA tells you ( 28 to 34 Hz) and you will love it.

I loved mine with 2 4" aeroports. Save space for sure !

[Dictator1992 6]

You answered your own question "Stupid loud 150+db" thats a ported box if everything you said in your taste is true!

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

[whytee 0]

Thanx for all the responses guys very helpful. Looks like my perfect box size will be just over 6ft^3. Still gives me plenty of room without much audible loss. I just didnt want to sell the woofer short on box build just to save a few inches in space but with the few inch loss not being an issue thats great. thanx guys

[Sir-Lancelot 216]

Dont be afraid to seal it up they still get very loud and sound wonderful, but if you can get at least 6cft @ 33hz after all displacements...Do it. You will love it.