which box?

jtq8713 · Post by **jtq8713** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:26 pm

Which box would be the best for my 2 alpine 12"s type s? I want it to be loud but still have good SQ
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High Society · Post by **High Society** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:30 pm

Most likey none of them. If they are not tuned to your liking, and not built to the specs of the type-s they wont sound very good

jtq8713 · Post by **jtq8713** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:31 pm

so i should just go with a sealed box?

Bwcad1 · Post by **Bwcad1** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:42 pm

depending on your budget and your area one of us box makers could do it for you! post your location and well get you hooked up with the closest box builder!

jtq8713 · Post by **jtq8713** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:44 pm

i live in westland, mi... about 20 mins from detroit... but how much would it cost to get it custom made?

Bwcad1 · Post by **Bwcad1** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:47 pm

your closer to justin but if he doesnt want it im next in line. i wont quote here as i dont want a price war starting PM justin from detroit and he will give you a quote. if he doesnt want the job. come to me! next would be terry then devin

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 6:54 pm

Justin from Detroit is close!

You should check with him on box pricing! Plus you can save a ton on shipping and pick it up from him.

Problem with many "net" or E Bay boxes is you just dont know how they are built. Are they screwed/glued? Or nails or staples or just glued???? You want srews and you want them spaced 4-5" apart...

Wood is also another factor. Particle Board is fine for low powered subs with small (I MEAN SMALL) box sizes/panels. Otherwise MDF or HDF should be used.

You want a box tailored to your vehicle, your subs and your needs. Not just what Joe Schmoe has in his spare room and will tell you "It will sound awesome!"

Now prices... Probably run you 150-180 range shipped...

jtq8713 · Post by **jtq8713** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 7:02 pm

hey ryan do u think a vented or sealed would be better for wat im looking for.... i want my subs to hit hard but still sound good...

Bwcad1 · Post by **Bwcad1** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 7:04 pm

your best bet is to do a ported box tuned low around 32-34hz that will give you a good mix of both

Ryan from Ohio · Post by **Ryan from Ohio** » Sun Jan 22, 2006 7:09 pm

Im going to disagree with Bill here.

If you want it to sound good and be accurate you want sealed.

If you want it to sound fairly good and be much louder you want ported.

Now when you say hit Im thinking you want accuracy.

If you go ported its almost like adding 1 more sub... But it comes at a cost of SQ.