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SPL & SQ / Fabrication

Calculations, Concepts, Designs, Theories. All General SPL Or SQ Questions Can Be Discussed Here.

  1. Started by Briggiboy33,

    I bought a x12 and have made the reccomended ported box for it. I def sounds amazing when the windows are down in my truck it gets really low. But its not really as loud as i want and most of my music just dosnt go that low.. The other thing is i have a pair of harrison soundlab external subsonic filters... And a pair of right angle adapters from radioshack.. Could these be lowering the signal to the amp and decreasing my out put? Any help would be great. Iv heard you can fill the box a little to raise the tuning frequency.. Idk the sf are at 30hzbtw

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  2. Started by vladd,

    Ok so I am going to be going to sevierville tomorrow and stopping by the place my brother in law works. He said I was more than welcome to use the equipment they have. --read cabinet shop-- Sooo I figure why not go ahead and make a better box for the one avalanche. I'm looking for 3.5-4 cubes, tuned to 21hz. I would like it to be 30"W X 16-18" H X whatever deep. 16" high is better than 18 cause it'd be easier to fit, but i could do 18 if it really helps that much. I guess i will do slot ports so i can actually get a working box quickly. I will probably be using 3/4" MDF. I'm thinking a port on each side with the woofer in the middle. BTW its a 15" sub and the …

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  3. Started by Aaron Clinton,

    dBDRAG Winners -------------- Street A -------- 1. 150.7 Jay Odom 150.3 150.3 149.8 150.7 2. 150.2 Ryan Ferguson 150.1 150.1 150.2 3. 143.8 Casey Sullivan 143.4 143.8 4. 142.5 Henry Montgomery 141.6 142.5 5. 149.6 Jonathan Smith 149.6 6. 148.1 Greg Mccool 148.1

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  4. So ive currently have got an Fi SSD15 in a 3 cube box, ported tuned around 31 hz. it murders the lows, and theres no port noise that i can tell despite it having only about 11 sq inches per cubic foot of box volume. the problem is, there seems to be cancellation in the 50-65hz range. it hits great below that and even gets louder over 65hz until it starts rolling off around 85hz. this is in the trunk of a 2001 BMW 525i. i have the sub fired up with the port back. im very frustrated with this lack of a crucial sub bass octave. i'm about to build a new box, in the neighborhood of 4 cubes with a port tuned around 35 hz, with at least 14 sq inches per cubic foot of interna…

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  5. Hello , I need a new box design for a friend. It is for a Soundstream XXX sub in 18". Power : a Soundstream XXX 15000 amp !!! It is too much, but it's what my friend have bought !!! He'll have to turn the gain down for daily listening. He wants to compete in spl but needs to be able to listen to music. Can he have a way to change tuning / port easily ? The box will be like a wall, panels will be added to the sides of the box to make it look & act like a real wall ! Here are the max dimensions : 38.58" (Height) x 35.43" (Width) x 31.49" (Depth). If it is too big, we can have it smaller, just tell us. He wants 45's in all corners, and some kind of slot port. No tube …

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  6. Started by Eldorado,

    Has anyone done one of these before ? I reciently picked up a eD e8a and I wanted to try it in one. I found a formula that seems fairly simple to follow. Build a box with 2 chambers, one at 3 cuft and the other one EXACTLY half of that, ie 1.5 cuft. Next cut 3 ports all IDENTICAL in length. Put one in the face of each chamber and the third in the wall separating the two chambers. In this instance each port would be either 12.5" long for a little deeper response or 8" long for a little more SPL. Now you have a box with a big chamber with a vent in it, a small chamber with a vent in it, and a third vent in the wall between the two. The woofer also mounts in the large chambe…

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  7. Started by jonbearsmt,

    i have 3 300amp breakers now... im popin one of them somtimes.. the onw between my amp and my rear cells,.. i know that once thay pop thay pop easyer... i bought a new one on ebay... i was stoned and bought another 300 amp!..... so now im looking for a 350 amp or a 400 amp CIRCUIT BREAKER... any ideas?

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  8. Started by finebar4,

    I started to build a new enclosure today. Gross interior is 12.5 X 53.5 X 7.5 bottom and 3.5 top, so 2.5 cubic feet gross. I am recessing the amp and the panel is 22.5 X 13.5 X .75 sunk 1.5 into the enclosure. There are (4) 1 X 2 X 55 and (4) 1 X 2 X 12.5 to account for and the displacement of the sub (RL-P) I think is .18. I want to tune this thing as low as possible (28-32 Hz) so dual 3" ports probably. How long do I make them?

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  9. Started by handman84,

    I am putting together a box for a single 12" xcon. It will net 2.7 ft^3 and be tuned to 30hz. My question is: how much difference will lining the inside of the box with resin make? Is it worth the extra time and money? This is a daily setup, I do not compete. Will my ears b able to tell the difference?

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  10. Started by coreycgarner,

    Anyone have the meca world finals results? Just curious on how our shop vehicles would compare..

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  11. Started by SiMmER,

    hi guys will JBL GT5-S644 amp http://www.indiajbl.com/CarAudioDesc.aspx?ID=97 provide enough power to power up a set of Hifonics Zeus ZXi 6.5C component ? http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_6713_Hifonics-Zeus-ZXi-6.5C.html please reply regards simmer

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  12. Started by antoinez28,

    So I don't have a lot of tools and I don't feel like ordering flush mdf rings so is there something else that I can glue to the base of my ring cut out to give it that same look when I fiberglass them...I do not have a router and I'm not going to buy one just to make 4 flush mdf rings...so Im just wondering is there anything esle out there.

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  13. Started by calvin,

    i am trying to build a box for 4 of my kicker cvx 15's. i called kicker and they recommending using separate 3.5 cub. ft chambers tuned to 38 hz. since this is gonna be my first box build is there an easier less way to build the box without having 4 separate chambers? maybe 2 subs per port or all 4 with one port. it is going inside the car. maybe even a wall design. my available space is 32x56x36.

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  14. Started by talibmohamid,

    Do I fire my sub towards my trunk lid or into my vehicle? I have asked several people and now I'm going to ask the proz.....which way would yeild the better sound? I head that on paper it should be the same? Could you guys tell me why i should do either or? PLEASE - THANKS

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  15. Started by HNaga,

    Hello This is my first post here, I made a quick look ,it's interesting forum. However I want to ask about the specs of the SQ system and components? I have Car PC controlling my sound system which is: Car PC with Turtle beach and Creative Xmod USB sound cards. Rear - Infinity Reference 9613i 6"x9" 3-way car speakers Front - Infinity Kappa 63.7i 6-1/2" 3-way car speakers Amp - JBL CS60.4 4 Ch 240 Watt Full Range Amplifier what do I need to add/change to have SQ system? thanks

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  16. Started by joebangaa,

    What would be considered too small for a round port (in terms of diameter)? I'm trying to design a ported box (0.7 ft^3 ~ 24hz) w/ round ports for an RL-I 8" and the only diameter port I can use w/ a reasonable length is less than 1.5"...won't this create noise? I just can't imagine using a 1" port for that monster... What's the rule of thumb y'all?

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  17. Started by djtomczak,

    My dad has an E8v1 in his van in an old box that was from a component set, he needs a new box. I have leftover wood from my box so I thought I might as well use it! Using sundowns recommendations I figured .6 cubes with a 7x2 PVC aero port. My question is how much port area should it have and what frequency to tune to. He listens to rock music, should I even port it?

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  18. Whats up guys. I am going to try to build my own box. I have only built like 2 before, but I want to give it another try. I was wondering who can I Pay to design a box for me for 2 15" Type R's... If you are interested, or have worked with these before please let me know, or send me a PM.. Thanks. Steve-o

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  19. Started by cerob,

    Well thaks to McVay in Oswego we finally have some "local" shows scheduled for the 2005 competition season for IASCA. The first show is on March 27th, with one show a month all the way up to the month of October. I don't know about the rest of you guys but since I was unable to accrue enough points towards Finals last season, I just can't wait to get back into the lanes this season. For a list of the IASCA Events just click IASCA Event Calender

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  20. Hey guys. Its time to try something new. Not sure what will happen to the sound if i tune my box higher or make it larger. I'm 1.5^3 tuned to 28hz now. love the flat response curve and helps the sub sound really low. What would happen to sq if I make the enclosure larger like 2.0^3 and/or tune higher? TIA

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  21. Started by Peteyglad,

    This will be my first show in over 2 years by this time! Last event I was in was the 2002 SLAP Finals where I was 4th. My system isn't designed for dB Drag so I will be outclassed a bit, but it will be fun to get into the lanes again. Here is the link to the show if anyone cares:) http://www.termpro.com/asp/members2.asp?Who=13&MemberID=6498

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  22. Started by tripleb45,

    This is kind of how I want my box we will be adding some surprised but this is the basics of it. Ok for the car audio techs. What is the specs to make this port tuned at 30hz-35hz L ( ) W ( ) H ( ) I know my installer will know, but I just want to find out for myself. Oh yeah could you also let me know how you got your answer I want to learn as I go.

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  23. Started by sound=vibration,

    Ok this box will be for a customer of mine and i cannot find a damb thing about these woofers.. personally i dont like PT products but if you got money imma build it.. lol so im thinging 4.5cubes 63sqin of port and tunned to like 36hrz sound good smaller bigger let me know

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  24. Started by Shyne151,

    Pods are done... they didn't turn out to bad, here is the pics.... ohh yah they sound a ton better http://www.project04.net/gallery/main.php/.../pods%20001.jpg http://www.project04.net/gallery/main.php/.../pods%20002.jpg http://www.project04.net/gallery/main.php/.../pods%20003.jpg http://www.project04.net/gallery/main.php/.../pods%20004.jpg

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  25. Started by djjdnap,

    Dont know if i need to brace this box or not. ANd if i do how should i go about it? edit:

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