niqnak 0 Posted May 4, 2004 Im about to be getting my car and my system is going in ASAP. I know I want a D2, but I cant decide which size. I would like to have a 15 since it gets louder and lower and I mostly listen to rap music, but will the 4.5 cu ft box fit in my trunk ok? I am getting a 1990 BMW 325is so it has a decent sized trunk, but how big is it gonna be really? Anyone have any pics of that sized box? Also, do you think I REALLY need the 15? I plan on running 1100 watts to the sub. This will be my first system so I really don't know a whole lot about the actually sound of things, just word of mouth. Yes, I know I will have to wait on a 15, but if it will work better for me thats no big deal.Thanks. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Electrodynamic 2 Posted May 4, 2004 You could also go sealed, about 2.5 cubic foot, and still have plenty of bass. You don't need a vented box for our 15's at all. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niqnak 0 Posted May 4, 2004 thats true, but i like my bass loud 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cjj2d 0 Posted May 4, 2004 mine is in 2 cuft sealed, is that to small??? 15 that is. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tirefryr 1,742 Posted May 5, 2004 The box will be rather large once you add the port displacement. Try it sealed first. If it's not enough for ya, port it. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niqnak 0 Posted May 6, 2004 would a sealed 15 be louder than a ported 12 in the recommended enclosure? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tirefryr 1,742 Posted May 6, 2004 Maybe, maybe not. LOUD is a general term. You cannot really say one thing will be louder than another. There are so many factors that will determine the "loudness." You'll be pleased with whatever choice you make. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niqnak 0 Posted May 6, 2004 heh well when i say loud im talking spl 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tirefryr 1,742 Posted May 6, 2004 YOu plan on competing? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niqnak 0 Posted May 6, 2004 (edited) maybe, i havent decided yet, i guess when i say loud i mean my bass just booming, i want people to hear the system and be like Edited May 6, 2004 by niqnak 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I8apony19 0 Posted May 6, 2004 If you want it to sound good...and loud.....put it in the recommended boxIf you want it to set off alarms and be able to hear it 1/4 mile away...put it in a smaller box and HOPE that it sounds like this pooh...because it's hard to do with a Magnum...(High Qtc)Personally...I ran probably 1kw to each of mine in a ported box tuned to 28hz...and while it sounded ridiculously loud inside the car..it didn't sound THAT loud outside the car...which I prefer...because usually being able to hear it outside the car makes it sound like CRAP..IMO...you get that STUPID STUPID boomy sloppy bass that pretty much is just a HUGE PEAK in the frequency response.If you want to compete...put the 12/15 in about a 3.5-6 cube box with an adjustable port at 30hz and 38hz 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tirefryr 1,742 Posted May 7, 2004 Clarke is the enclosure finished yet??? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I8apony19 0 Posted May 7, 2004 Clarke is the enclosure finished yet??? Ask me tomorrow night... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuouwee 0 Posted May 7, 2004 i got mine in a 3.3 cuft venter box used the box plan from gnome audio... man it was crazy loud haha i got a 2003 civic it fits but it was a pain in the ass to get in and the sub is facing up instead of back of the trunk on the side, like how i would want it but its ok.... lets just say i wanan go to a seal enclosure my lil civic can't handle that power... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites