Help me shake this Volvo

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

The max I can do is 8.3 cu ft (39"x17x22) because I still want to get my spare tire out from the bottom of the trunk. But for one sub that is plenty, I mean I could have two but then my budget comes in. I have always done ported in the past but the local audio store has been trying to tell me that sealed is better when it's in the trunk.. I was dreaming up ways of porting through the rear deck but I know nothing about how subs perform in trunks except that I will probably be investing in a lot of dynamat.

39 x 17 x 22 is only 6.9(ish) ft3

I would say do 2 12s ported. You will be much happier with the performance.

2 SA 12s $390

AQ 1200D $250

Use the rest to buy wires and build an enclosure.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

yup with those deminsions its 6.89 cu ft interior...you can squeeze a dc level 4 18 in their maybe

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

Not ported I don't think. That sub has a good 3.5 displacement. You still to take out the displacement for bracing and port.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

Not ported I don't think. That sub has a good 3.5 displacement. You still to take out the displacement for bracing and port.

i have no idea they just recommend 6 cubes ported for the level 4 18

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

i have no idea they just recommend 6 cubes ported for the level 4 18

My stupid phone lol..I mint the sub takes up .35ft3 of displacements haha...

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

My stupid phone lol..I mint the sub takes up .35ft3 of displacements haha...

thats what you get for the droid platform: lol

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

thats what you get for the droid platform: lol

Naw, it was operator error. Touchscreen phone and being half asleep equals fail. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

Naw, it was operator error. Touchscreen phone and being half asleep equals fail. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crap.gif.7f4dd41e3e9b23fbd170a1ee6f65cecc.gif

rise n shine to caraudio.com lol

 

[n3wt 10+ year member]

Yea you guys are right it's ~6.5ft3, that's what I get for trying to do math while pre-gaming for the bar. Now I'm thinking one dc lvl4 18 ported front firing behind the pass side back seat because I can fold that side of the seat down when I wanna really turn it up and the rest of the time just leave the ski port open to the trunk.

Would 2 12's on the same 1000rms be louder or or tighter, what would the advantages of the 2 be.

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

Yea you guys are right it's ~6.5ft3, that's what I get for trying to do math while pre-gaming for the bar. Now I'm thinking one dc lvl4 18 ported front firing behind the pass side back seat because I can fold that side of the seat down when I wanna really turn it up and the rest of the time just leave the ski port open to the trunk.
Would 2 12's on the same 1000rms be louder or or tighter, what would the advantages of the 2 be.

well one 18 has more cone area then 2 12s but the 12s will be tighter obviously but it wont be a significant difference. i would go with the 18 imo...but it all depends on the space you have...that much space is really tight for that dc

 

[pro-rabbit 5,000+ posts]

I wouldn't do the 18. You do not have the room. Properly build/tuned 12s will out perform an 18 in a half correct enclosure.

 

[plugitin 5,000+ posts]

well one 18 has more cone area then 2 12s but the 12s will be tighter obviously but it wont be a significant difference. i would go with the 18 imo...but it all depends on the space you have...that much space is really tight for that dc

Heres the deal man, you need to learn how a why a subwoofer driver works before you go and spread all sorts of bullshit around. 12's will not be "tighter" than a 18.

I agree with rabbit, i wouldnt do a 18 in that space...

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

Heres the deal man, you need to learn how a why a subwoofer driver works before you go and spread all sorts of bullshit around. 12's will not be "tighter" than a 18.
I agree with rabbit, i wouldnt do a 18 in that space...

chill bro

 

[n3wt 10+ year member]

ok.. 2 12s.. 5 or 600 rms each.. what's decent in that price range besides sa-12's

 

[09civic 5,000+ posts]

ok.. 2 12s.. 5 or 600 rms each.. what's decent in that price range besides sa-12's

Dc is a nice option