my ears hate me now.

just put my 2 Boston G2 12"s. i need a bigger amp that will be soon.

yeah you know you have plenty of room back there, nice use of the space :D

well im single no kids. i dont use the hatch anyways. not when i have backseat to throw all my crap in.

Your ears would really been pi**ed had you ported that enclosure.

Your ears would really been pi**ed had you ported that enclosure.

that is a box i had laying around. im gona try my hand in some fiberglass. so wish me luck pictures will be posted.

I was debating putting my 15" MTX 9500 in my caliber but looking at that pic i definetly changed my mind. 1000w of subwoofer that close sharing cabin space is definetly a bit too much. Even in my van its overwhelming.

Your ears would really been pi**ed had you ported that enclosure.

All depends on the sound you are after. Ported boxes are "tuned" for a certain sound. I like my dual 10" subs I have in a sealed box in my Dakota. They hit harder than most 12" subs I've heard, and most people can't believe they are 10" when they hear them.

^^ indeed... I had 2 Elemental Design 6.5" subs in a 30Hz slot ported enclosure... hit a 130db and sounded just as good as my JL 12w3's, not as loud, but sounded really great and had awesome low frequency extension.

Ported enclosures are always louder at a certain frequency than a sealed enclosure with the equivalent equipment. Sealed enclosures have a much flatter response curve and in general are better for actual Sound Quality.

All depends on the sound you are after. Ported boxes are "tuned" for a certain sound. I like my dual 10" subs I have in a sealed box in my Dakota. They hit harder than most 12" subs I've heard, and most people can't believe they are 10" when they hear them.

I know more about box designs than most. I've done prototype testing for one of the biggest names in the industry. Maybe have a gander at the truck in my sig.

P.S. - Enclosures are not tuned for a "certain sound", they are tuned to a specific frequency. What Dawson said.

Ported enclosures are always louder at a certain frequency than a sealed enclosure with the equivalent equipment. Sealed enclosures have a much flatter response curve and in general are better for actual Sound Quality.

More or less what I said.

P.S. - Enclosures are not tuned for a "certain sound", they are tuned to a specific frequency. What Dawson said.

Most people don't know anything about "frequencies" so i was trying to use layman's terms. Sorry for dumbing down my post. While I don't design stereo systems, I do know the theory of them.

I do know the theory of them.

If you did, you wouldn't have made post #7.

If you did, you wouldn't have made post #7.

Whatever dude.

Some people are just belligerent

Whatever dude.

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Some people are just belligerent

You too. :D

that is a box i had laying around. im gona try my hand in some fiberglass. so wish me luck pictures will be posted.

Good luck man. POst lotsa pix.

I've done prototype testing for one of the biggest names in the industry. Maybe have a gander at the truck in my sig.


Not impressed. IMO, big ass boxes like that are a waste of a vehicle. I like to still be able to use my vehicle for what it was made for, and that includes the back seat. Know what's real funny. I had a no **** $300 system in my old '94 thunderbird. Side by side with $1000+ systems it sounded better. Sure, the other systems might have had higher DBs, but they sounded like **** doing it. And unless you are doing nothing but DB drag racing(which most in here aren't) they'd rather have good sound quality as opposed to just loud.

And just for inforamtion purposes, I have two 10" IDQ DVC subs in my truck in an MTX thunderform box powered by a MTX RT2400X amp, and Arc audio components powered by a 40Wx2 Arc Audio amp, with a Alpine CDA-855 head unit. Total cost in they system when I originally installed it was around $1200, but I paid for the install. In my Thunderbird, which I no longer have, I had a Panasonic head unit, stock JVC component speakers, and two 12" Legacy Audio subs($70 for the pair), a $30 Ebay special sealed box, and a Sony Xplod 1000W amp. Like I said, cost me $300 total, and for the price it sounded awsome. Not trying to brag, just saying what I had. Neither of them were anywhere close to competition level systems, but they weren't built for competitions either. They both sounded great to me and to anyone who heard them. I even have friends call me to "tune" their amps because they like the way my systems sound.

little bulky, but im sure it hits. in a hatch especially, ull get a much better sound, clearity, and range out of some 10's though....

i ate insulation, it didnt takes like cotton candy

Not impressed. IMO, big ass boxes like that are a waste of a vehicle. I like to still be able to use my vehicle for what it was made for, and that includes the back seat. Know what's real funny. I had a no **** $300 system in my old '94 thunderbird. Side by side with $1000+ systems it sounded better. Sure, the other systems might have had higher DBs, but they sounded like **** doing it. And unless you are doing nothing but DB drag racing(which most in here aren't) they'd rather have good sound quality as opposed to just loud.

And just for inforamtion purposes, I have two 10" IDQ DVC subs in my truck in an MTX thunderform box powered by a MTX RT2400X amp, and Arc audio components powered by a 40Wx2 Arc Audio amp, with a Alpine CDA-855 head unit. Total cost in they system when I originally installed it was around $1200, but I paid for the install. In my Thunderbird, which I no longer have, I had a Panasonic head unit, stock JVC component speakers, and two 12" Legacy Audio subs($70 for the pair), a $30 Ebay special sealed box, and a Sony Xplod 1000W amp. Like I said, cost me $300 total, and for the price it sounded awsome. Not trying to brag, just saying what I had. Neither of them were anywhere close to competition level systems, but they weren't built for competitions either. They both sounded great to me and to anyone who heard them. I even have friends call me to "tune" their amps because they like the way my systems sound.

You don't have a clue.

Not impressed. IMO, big ass boxes like that are a waste of a vehicle. I like to still be able to use my vehicle for what it was made for, and that includes the back seat. Know what's real funny. I had a no **** $300 system in my old '94 thunderbird. Side by side with $1000+ systems it sounded better. Sure, the other systems might have had higher DBs, but they sounded like **** doing it. And unless you are doing nothing but DB drag racing(which most in here aren't) they'd rather have good sound quality as opposed to just loud.

And just for inforamtion purposes, I have two 10" IDQ DVC subs in my truck in an MTX thunderform box powered by a MTX RT2400X amp, and Arc audio components powered by a 40Wx2 Arc Audio amp, with a Alpine CDA-855 head unit. Total cost in they system when I originally installed it was around $1200, but I paid for the install. In my Thunderbird, which I no longer have, I had a Panasonic head unit, stock JVC component speakers, and two 12" Legacy Audio subs($70 for the pair), a $30 Ebay special sealed box, and a Sony Xplod 1000W amp. Like I said, cost me $300 total, and for the price it sounded awsome. Not trying to brag, just saying what I had. Neither of them were anywhere close to competition level systems, but they weren't built for competitions either. They both sounded great to me and to anyone who heard them. I even have friends call me to "tune" their amps because they like the way my systems sound.

You have no clue.

little bulky, but im sure it hits. in a hatch especially, ull get a much better sound, clearity, and range out of some 10's though....

Nice try. Maybe you and HSKR (?) should give advice when it's actually correct. http://www.canadiancaraudio.com/online/images/smilies/dunno.gif

One of these days I'm going to take a shotgun to those dumb ass cars that vibrate to everything within 50 yards.

^ Understandable. Some ( not all ) people have no respect.

One of these days I'm going to take a shotgun to those dumb ass cars that vibrate to everything within 50 yards.

come on steveo, you know you like it when youre sitting there and your butthole vibrates :p

You have no clue.

I'm sorry oh great wiseman of all that is stereo stuff. I bow to your supreme knowledge and will never reply to another stereo thread ever again. Obviously you are the only person who could ever give any advice.

Just a little sarcasm. Don't get your panties in a wad over this stuff. It's just an internet forum. Everyone is entitled to thier opinion. Maybe you should read the Dr. Suess quote in your sig a little more often and realize it is so fitting in this case. I know I am taking it to heart right now with any of your replies.

We seem to be getting a little off topic here. One man's sound is anothers noise. This is a very subjective thing. I do sense that the original poster's ears most likely hate him now though.:D

I believe cali_stang just wanted to show us all what he did to his sound system.:cool: Lets keep the personal stuff out of it guys. It won't change anyone's views and just creates ill will. Thanks!

Medic

I'm sorry oh great wiseman of all that is stereo stuff. I bow to your supreme knowledge and will never reply to another stereo thread ever again. Obviously you are the only person who could ever give any advice.

Just a little sarcasm. Don't get your panties in a wad over this stuff. It's just an internet forum. Everyone is entitled to thier opinion. Maybe you should read the Dr. Suess quote in your sig a little more often and realize it is so fitting in this case. I know I am taking it to heart right now with any of your replies.

I couldn't care less what you have to say, but you had to be told. Oh wise-one. LMAO.

Post lots pix cali-stang.

LMAO.


Ed Zachary LMAO

You don't know me well enough to start insulting me.

You don't know me well enough to start insulting me.

Hello Pot, this is Kettle.

re-read the thread

Well, I guess some just don't get a hint. As the original poster has long since departed from this thread, probably for good reason and seeing as it's degraded into name calling and personal insults...this thread is closed.:(

I suggest if anyone has a problem, to take it to PM. As it stands it will only get worse.

Medic