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SS_Dakota
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8/17/2002
17:43:28
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Well, I have built my own speaker enclosure and after I got all of it screwed together, I layed the 12" in the hole and guess what, it sounds horrible... not enough cubic airspace for these 12"s... 1 Kicker 12" comp and one called ER, ever heard of them? I got it from a friend for a trade for a pioneer remote... it sounds just as good if not better than the Kicker.
well, I looked in my Crutchfield and looked to see how much airspace is needed for a general 12"... i have way to little... i have .689 cu.ft. per enclosure... and most 12" take at least 1... So I just went and bought a JBL 10" ($30) and I'll make a "fitting" to fit the 10" in the 12" hole... I'll post pics of the box, fiberglass bottom and the diagram I drew for other to see how it was done later. Just wanted to share the little fiasco with y'all.
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Glenn
Dodge Dakota
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8/17/2002
18:17:48
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Kickers are known for their need for large airspaces. I would recommend 1.75 for the Kickers even if they are rated at 1.0
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Darrel Fry
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12/03/2002
12:05:56
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I am going through the same thing right now. I would like to see your pictures and also get the box dimensions if possible.
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Bad Andy
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12/03/2002
12:09:57
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You could probably get away with a Kicker solo-baric SL-7 for that size box, but they are pricey at about $350 ea, and are power hungry, but they sound great.
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Kyle Kinner
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2/18/2005
00:45:28
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I need to build a box for a buddy of mine, hes got a 18" kicker, i want to get the best boom i can, and i have no idea what dimensions to use, and i have no idea whats going on, so put into moron turms for me if possible...
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Jason Beatty
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4/27/2005
12:37:27
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I'd tell your boy to throw away that 18" and buy a 2X8 or a 2X10. The cabinet size needed to effectively use that 18 isn't worth it (probably 3'x4'x5')
18" speakers are only useful for staduim subs or church organs.
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P Y E
Dodge Dakota
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4/27/2005
15:12:08
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18"s also wobble because of their humongus surface area.
Also, Did you just say you used 2 different types of subs in one box? Thats a NO NO, never mix and match when it comes to subs. Thats may be the reason you got that "ew" sound.
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Musser
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4/30/2005
10:56:32
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I would like to see the pics for your box you built as well. Is this for a Ext Cab or Quad? I am debating between buyin the MTX 2X10 custom encloser for an 03 ext cab or trying to figure something out that I can build myself for just 1 10" sub.
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jimbobwayjohn
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5/13/2005
08:12:26
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wtf is glenn talkin about...kickers are known for be able to perform under minimal airspace conditions
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jay b
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5/13/2005
10:35:36
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you could always try and put some polyester in your box. this will slow down the sound waves, making it sound like you have a bigger box, even though you actualy have like less then a cubic foot to work with.
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Louis
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4/24/2006
02:33:21
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I have an older sound stream 12' dual voice coil that actually works great and want to use it in my bronco, what is the volume of air space I will need, cause what I've heard is that they like a lot of it..
what do ya think 2 and half or some thing..
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cj
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4/28/2006
00:24:02
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idiots
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Big Dave
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5/01/2006
00:11:55
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I've got the MTX Thunderform box in my truck. The box is great. I would highley recomend NOT going with the MTX speakers or the amp. I've got a Directed Audio 1200 watt amp and Rockford Fosgate Punch 2's in the box. Its LOUD! Its not up for a competition, but you'll hear me coming. It does good for just cruisin' around town.
I've had the MTX subs. They weren't that good. O.k. at best. Then I went to Audiobahns. They were pretty good. I liked them, but I ate up the voice coil. I've had the Fosgates for a month and I'm very impressed with the sound quality and the power handling.
They are not very efficient amp for amp and are kind of power hungary, but with a 1200 watt amp, I can deal with it
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