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Me too

yeah that's a good score for that amount of power, cone area, and being a trunk I'll be curious to see the results after you got the xcons in. Have you decided what amp you'll be using?

Another random one,

x2, go ported.

I've been thinking I and guess I will go sealed just because it fits my situation better. The measurements are H:24.5" W:36" D1:18.5" D2:11.5". So a wedge then it probably won't matter where it's mounted.

Rubber mounts inbetween box and floor isn't a bad idea. I'd get all the upgrades, gives you some increased power handling and cooling (doesn't cost that much either) Do you have a design yet for the box? How close would the port be to the magnet if you mounted the driver in the center?

yeah, anyone can comment

Firstly, don't tell me just because someone in their honda civic can hit 150db, that I can too in mine. I understand the differences between installation and burping vs music. I just want to see what people have been able to pull off in their vehicles. Also state if vehicle was walled. I'll start: Vehicle: 1997 Jeep Wrangler (2door, hardtop). Equipment: DC 270xp alt, saz1500d, Fi BL 18" (33hz tuned enclosure). Meter placement: headrest Music: not metered, guessing ~140-142 Tones: 40hz, 143db I'm about to get a new vehicle and would like something sporty to drive, so space will be a restraint, but I'm curious to see what others have been able to do in their vehicles.

If I recall correctly, some time ago you said you were leaving this forum for some reason. But hey, fuck yeah man!

Even if it wasn't his own kid, wtf.

I think I bought my ipod cable from the first guy. After I ordered it, I noticed he lives in the same city as me. What are the odds...

Agreed. I went from being able to turn my volume up to 20, to 25, and the headunit goes to 35. (kinda vague, but you get the idea).

don't need to reassure us, we believe ya I really like the new look to the malibus. Def. gonna be tuned in for this thread. Planning on doing a few comps here and there?

x2, it may or may not rub, but I wouldn't want to risk short circuiting and burning down. I thought the same thing on my dads car, but this was with the wire that went through the door to the speakers, ended up rubbing.. now everything is fucked in his doors. lol nothing works, locks, etc. ouch, what vehicle?

x2, it may or may not rub, but I wouldn't want to risk short circuiting and burning down.

Cheapest I found it is at sonic electronix for $110, I'll sell it $50shipped, only two months old. Any how, good day!

Well I believe the phrase go big or go home applies. 1. only a bit more money so why not. 2. looks 3. Why not? Generally more cone area = more output, but putting a big driver in a small box will have negative effects compared to a step down in size driver in the proper enclosure. Just because a sand rail is fast, doesn't mean it'll work best for rock crawling (bad analogy I know) I think I will be fine considering the recommended ported volume is 6-10 ft^3 and I am close to the middle. sounds like you have plenty of volume for a sealed enclosure then If you do a sealed enclosure you may want to do the "High QTS" option (note: if you do the high qts then that Q should never be played in a ported enclosure).

x2 on the chick, I was listening to some bomb ass music just staring at the bear thing walking and the girls ass. Car looks cool, interested in seeing the "fun stuff"

I'll sell him mine if he wants?

Well I believe the phrase go big or go home applies. 1. only a bit more money so why not. 2. looks 3. Why not? Generally more cone area = more output, but putting a big driver in a small box will have negative effects compared to a step down in size driver in the proper enclosure. Just because a sand rail is fast, doesn't mean it'll work best for rock crawling (bad analogy I know)

I've used one, it's definitely better then stock power, but isn't comparable to a small decent mids/highs amp.

List your current equipment. Are the 18s you have in your van IB? If not, have you tried making the volume smaller by filling the enclosure up with objects, wood, etc, and then adjust tuning?

Sealed box will have a more linear response. I would just do a ported enclosure and tune low, like the 28hz you stated. On paper a ported enclosure is ~3dB louder then sealed, but box size, driver positioning and placement, and cabin characteristics will change this. Most proper ported enclosures w/same drivers are louder then sealed. I had a 18" bl for some time in a ported enclosure and loved it. Sounded very clear on drums, attacks in rock, and was loud on rap

then perhaps 12s and more power... Still up in the air which car I'll get. I'd love to get a volvo v70, has tons of room... but finding one with semi low miles and in my budget may be a bit tricky. On the other side, it looks like I can easily afford a tc with low miles... tomorrow i'll make a trip down to the dealership and measure out the rear cargo area and go from there. hows your build going along?

Thanks for the insight and advice, I'll def be reading through your log. I'd like to keep the rear seats up, but I'll have to see what I can fit behind them... You did 146s with 2 12s? daily power? The most I've been able to pull off is 143db on a 40hz tone in my last vehicle. And that was with the passenger door open... I'd like to be able to do 146db+ sealed up on music. Trying to use efficiency of big drivers (say 2 15s, if big enough ported enclosure can fit) and ~3k. Thanks shizz