Box for 1 15" SSA ICON

[codester 48]

Been awhile since Ive been on here but I Just purchased back my 2x 15" SSA Icon subs I first purchased around 11 years ago.

I have/ had them in a 7.2 cubic foot box net tuned to 32 and it sounded great on the bass music and rap/ hip hop I used to listen to but not amazingly accurate/ punchy on rock, etc.

Im looking to only use one of them in my 2010 Ram 1500.

I currently have a 10" JL W7 in a sealed box in the truck and it sounds great and I love it but doesn't quite have the output Id like and planning to put 1 of the Icons in the truck.

Im considering either Ported or sealed. I now listen to mainly bands like chainsmokers, club music, alt rock, heavy rock, and a bit of edm, etc. Looking for it to be very accurate on kick drums but also hit hard so you feel it in your chest.

According to SSA optimal ported is around 3.5-4 net tuned to around 32hz but Im thinking about tuning a bit higher. Ive done some winisd modelling but its been a long time and just wanting to hear thoughts on these designs.

My max dimensions are 20" wide, 24" deep by 22" high.

This is one design i'm considering, is 2.25" wide too thin for port width? im worried about port velocity and noise

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Or if I go sealed this is what im thinking.

 

Thanks again for any help

 

[Aaron Clinton 2,372]

I believe I replied to your email earlier on.  But in terms of the box, if you feel you are not having the proper space to port it, option for sealed and build a nice and sturdy enclosure.