[texicali_xB2]

alright guys, ive asked this on a couple other forums and have gotten mixed responses.
the subs are DC Sound Lab lvl 3's
specs here DC Audio - Specifications
1200rms with the two
both setups should cost about the same due to the cost of the ported box.
goals: to get loud and low. i listen to rap mostly, so i would probably tune the 12's to ~32hz, but it would be nice to be able to hit the mid 20's on songs like "Put On"

12's will be in an ideal ported box 4 cubes with either aeroports or a kerf flare slot. this box will be designed (and maybe built) by Fisher Customs

vs

15's in just a simple sealed setup, 6 cubes

which would be louder? sound generally better? fit my goals best?
persuade me!
i will be ordering in about a week unless other complications arise

....and i just looked again, a single 18 ported may be a possibility as well....

[jtwopark]

in my opinion, a sealed box will be tighter and faster response. yeah, do a sealed 15...and push lots of power!!

[texicali_xB2]

2 15's actually.
im kinda leaning towards that. i'll get better low end response, it would be cheaper and easier to build, and it would still be pretty damn loud

a buddy of mine has 2 12" type r's sealed up in a 4runner and its plenty loud...so 2 15's would probably suit me just fine

and if i really wanted to, i could probably squeeze a ported box into the back

[jtwopark]

still a fan and always will be a fan of sealed boxes with lots of power!!

[nosotros213]

Agreed. Sealed rules over the boomy ported boxes!

[texicali_xB2]

yep, thats what im leaning to

[jtwopark]

spl and control of your drivers! that is the way to go!

[JBachman]

Just my 2 cents here... But a sealed box will give you tighter controlled bass. You said you listen to rap and want to get in to the mid 20Hz range... Then a properly tuned and ported box will be the way to go. I have a Rockford Power Series 500 (762 Actual) watt mono pushing 2 12" Rockford Punch Stage 3 subs @ 1 ohm and it's ridiculous.

[texicali_xB2]

well, ive decided to go with the 15's
i should be placing my order early next week and then hopefully get the subs the week after that, so be expecting some pics

and i also underestimated the space we have in the back of our cars so i should have the room to port the 15's, tho i will probably go sealed for a little while anyway

[nosotros213]

Good call man, Can't wait to see the pics! I bet it will sound amazing. What will you be using to power them?

[texicali_xB2]

same amp i have now, Orion d2400
its a solid amp and has yet to fail me, so im just gonna stick with it.
i'll also be picking up a new battery and mayyyybe a new alt, depending on how it goes when i amp my fronts

[JBachman]

Originally Posted by texicali_xB2

same amp i have now, Orion d2400
its a solid amp and has yet to fail me, so im just gonna stick with it.
i'll also be picking up a new battery and mayyyybe a new alt, depending on how it goes when i amp my fronts

FYI, You can put a Kinetik HC1800 in there with minimal mods. My amps are in my sig and after putting in the HC1800, Things are good.

[texicali_xB2]

thanks for the tip.
how much did you get yours for?

[JBachman]

Originally Posted by texicali_xB2

thanks for the tip.
how much did you get yours for?

$229.99 shipped.

[Vokal]

Im pushing 2 JBL GT-5 12"'s on a JBL 300.1 Amp in a ported box and i out hit some kickers running high numbers, 145.8 DB is my highest. Box is key.

Sorry, its a ported MDF

[texicali_xB2]

yea, i really dont care about actual scores. just loudness to the ear. and i would get som epics up but i dont have a fvcking camera. sooooo, fml

[zax1stgxb]

4 months go by and still no pics..... booooo!

[texicali_xB2]

sorry guys, i almost never post here anymore. ill try to get some pics up soon