Mr Luke

[bmws50b30]

what box is best for this subwoofer? Just a plain box should be fine for my application. I want to replace my bazooka. Thanks.



here's my current setup.

[bmws50b30]

from the model, it looks like 12". i post a pic of my trunk hoping it can help with the box dimensions, of course with the bazooka removed.

[dashboardmonkey]

The best box would be one of his boxes.

Hopefully he/we will start building more soon.

Andy

[Mless5]

I think it says 12wsomething...eh?

[StereoInstaller1]

Is that a 12W0? If so, it will kick ass in one of my standard 2.0 cubic foot ported boxes.

You gonna try building yourself?

[Mtriple]

1.5 cubic feet sealed Georgie.

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/pdfs/10_12_15W0_MAN.pdf

[bmws50b30]

Thanks guys.

i was so proud of installing my system myself, I'll try to build to the box.

[StereoInstaller1]

Bob, that manual is for the original 12W0, I think his is V2, so WAY different specs.

[dashboardmonkey]

1.5 cubic feet sealed Georgie.

http://mobile.jlaudio.com/pdfs/10_12_15W0_MAN.pdf

2 cf ported will be much louder, cleaner and clearer.

Andy

[Streichholzschächtelchen]

Ported or sealed depends on your taste in music. Ported isn't as clear or sharp, but it's downright loud.

[StereoInstaller1]

Ported or sealed depends on your taste in music. Ported isn't as clear or sharp, but it's downright loud.

Ask anyone who has heard my car...ported, done properly (as 99.9% of cars are NOT!) sounds clearer, more detailed, "faster" and has better impact by a HUGE factor.

E30s have serious bass anomalies. There is a big suckout right about 50Hz, then a rise below 100. This makes for some interesting issues in attempting to make the bass sound "clean", thus my attitude towards ported vs. sealed.

[bmws50b30]

i don't blast my system so i'm really after a clean, tight bass.

luke, what dimensions would you recommend if you are to build a box for this sub? i assume it would be ported. thanks.

[ac3]

i'm curious about this too, i'm putting in a 10" JL

[StereoInstaller1]

i don't blast my system so i'm really after a clean, tight bass.

luke, what dimensions would you recommend if you are to build a box for this sub? i assume it would be ported. thanks.

If I did my normal 12" ported box and you installed it properly you could make FUCKING THUNDER with like 150 watts. The quality of your amplifier will make a significant difference in quality of the sound, but good luck finding something above average! Think Zapco, ARC audio, Tru Technology...bring your wallet!

The good news is that "average" is pretty damn good, and these days, pretty cheap too. You can pick up an amp for $75 that will be incredibly clean and plenty powerful. Remember, most all amps today are either Taiwanese or Chinese...so they are the same product for the most part. Pop a cover off of 10 different amps with the same power rating, you will see 6 of them are the exact same circuit board, the exact same parts.

Seriously, though, those $100 amps sound terrific these days.

i'm curious about this too, i'm putting in a 10" JL

I am in the middle of a build right now. Paypal me tonight, your box will ship tomorrow. I have 12 made, 3 of them aren't spoken for.

PP is stereoinstaller1 AT gmail

Luke

[darrenforeal]

ooooohh a lot of the e30 ones are shipping tomorrow? can't wait for mine!