What would be better, a ported or sealed box.Plus, any ideas on designs for the box to max the output/sound(other than the one on the jl audio site?
1640837
Depends on what u want a ported box will be more of a deep bass and sealed would be more crisp and clean. You do not want to change size of the box that is the propervolume u need for the best use
1640838
I have a full enclosed box and it sounds great. The design to my box was custom, since for this size of sub, it is a must. The thickness of the box is 1 inch. My sub I have installed in my Baja power boat, so for this reason, I had to have my box made with special marine grade compounds to prevent expansion and distortion to the box. But if you plan on having installed in a vehicle, you shouldn't have an issue with that. One suggestion, this sub does require a lot of power, so I would highly recommended at least 750watt HD amp from JL audio.
1640839
JUST MY opinion, I'd say the ported box. I'm running the ported run buy a 1200 watt jl amp. The air flow out the bottom of the box is "wow". Couldn't imagine a seal box, I would NOT think the speaker could handle the movement of the pounding without having the ported box.
1640840
I have always had sealed enclosures for my subs in the past and I bought a ported for the w7 and I was not disappointed. There is a guy on eBay that sells custom w7 enclosures but they are pretty expensive. That's who I bought mine from. Since this sub already has great SQ, I think you should go ported to max out your sound. Make sure the box you buy is Jl specs because I have read if it's not, it might not sound the best
1640841
I personally like the sealed box... sounds great in my denali xl..I have a box made to factory specs.
1640842
A ported box is better because then the sub doesn't heat up. The box I used I found at MobileSoundWorks.com for $124.
1640843
I recommend a ported box. A slotted port is best. Probably 2.5 cubic feet of air space inside.
1640844
I like the way this speaker sounds in a sealed box. I would use the box that JL recommends but I would add internal bracing as this will keep your box from flexing/adding turbulence in your box. The cleaner the power you feed it the better it sounds, keep this in mind when choosing an amp.
762191
Yeah, i have a 500 but only run it at 250 because if i turn it up any higher it drones out all the mid and treble in my pickup. 300 watts it pleanty for this sub, cant go wrong with JL Audio!
2031691
Thanks for the reply. I see your point about hooking the sub through to the main speaker outs and then to the L/R fronts. I guess that would be pushing it quite a bit. Thanks for the tips on the powered sub. At $80, I can't really go wrong. One last thing: If I wanted to forgo the rear speakers, could the sub be hooked up to the surround outs or am I letting my complete ignorance show here? Thanks again.
511284
Yes it sounds really good. The sub needs a big sealed box to sound its potential though. I have this same set up in a ported truck box doesn't sound bad just know it could sound better.
2079876
ported is recommended for movies while sealed is recommended for music, you can use them however you want as each person has their own preference, the port lets the sub move more air so it has a deeper impact, the sealed has a 'tighter" bass. Best to order direct from SVS as they have a 45 day trial period where you can make returns with no questions asked. When you order from internet direct sub makers there really isn't to many "cons"
657059
You can do either, the Fosgate site has a box dimension calculator for whichever you choose. You get better bass from a ported box.
819775
I had one of these boxes before and it does sound good. But there are some issues with a ported system. One,the speaker can get away from its web. Two,a sealed box will hit lower than any ported system.. You need a lot of power for a ported system to hit really low. I ran two power bass 10"s of a kicker mono 250 amp in a sealed box and I never heard something hit so low in my life. Just make sure you have a amp that has 18-db bass boost on it
2089874
I use a 400 watt in a 3 cubic foot ported box I did try a 600 watt Sony Xplod amp it sounded OK but the 400 I have sounded way better so went back to it
413906
Just from my experience these subs don't work in a ported box. Maybe they just weren't working in my box but I ended up making a new sealed box and they beat pretty hard for 50 bucks a piece.
104812
For a sealed enclosure like for 1.25cu.ft and 1.5cu.ft for ported. I personally have mine in this box, http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004X63LQ2 gives some good clean bass while still delivering strong bass.
1716378
Ported..., the X loves the lows build a box and tune it between 29-33hz.. and there underrated I have 1700.1 to one and its asking for more..
1297821
Just a guess out of no where but. is the port closer to the cool sub or r they in a sealed box or what
2229313
I'm not a fan of sealed boxes, ported boxes help the subs stay cooler allowing them to breathe. Also, do NOT exceed the 400RMS rating, I put 450 to each of them and damaged the voice coils, I would not run anymore than 300RMS to these subs, they're decent for the price but remember you get what you pay for.
2268001
same here got mine from CL. not a bad sub if you lay it on its side and plug the port (don't care for ported down fireing subs seal it and lay it on its side sna it will sound better!)
107130
It'll work in a sealed box, but you'll be amazed at the difference if you go to a ported box. I bet you get 4 or times the performance from a ported box. You'll be disappointed if you use it in a sealed box.
32583
Probably a bit much for those. Think infinity recommends 1.5 ported or .75 cubes sealed per sub.
104813
I'm running two of these monsters with a 2500 watt amp and they're in a ported single box, I've found they aren't very good at hitting the lows. Get the sealed box, trust me.