DavidRam's 1st Audio Build... EVER! :)

[Etroze86]

Never be thrilled with output from the regular w3 but they have their place.

 

[DavidRam]

^^^ That's how I feel right now, lmao!

 

[Etroze86]

Lol don't get to discouraged honestly I haven't hear the TW3 but the TW5 is a very clean sounding sub. If I was to spend the money on the JL I would take a hard look at the Helix sub you posted earlier first.

 

[DavidRam]

Lol don't get to discouraged honestly I haven't hear the TW3 but the TW5 is a very clean sounding sub. If I was to spend the money on the JL I would take a hard look at the Helix sub you posted earlier first.

So you would choose the Helix over the JL? Personally, so would I.

What attracted me to the JLs is how they already come in a nice enclosure... and I am getting a little frusterated trying to pair the right box with the right sub (Nick did not help with that at all)...

Plus, 2 single enclosures will definitely give me more storage space than one big one.

 

[Etroze86]

So you would choose the Helix over the JL? Personally, so would I.

What attracted me to the JLs is how they already come in a nice enclosure... and I am getting a little frusterated trying to pair the right box with the right sub (Nick did not help with that at all)...

Plus, 2 single enclosures will definitely give me more storage space than one big one.

Here is what mine looks like, each 10in sub in one cubic foot but if you notice it extends out over the back shelf hump a bit and I also have the back wall cut to gain 2ins.

 

[Graygoose]

Ideas david.

 

[Etroze86]

Thats pretty sweet

 

[DavidRam]

Here is what mine looks like, each 10in sub in one cubic foot but if you notice it extends out over the back shelf hump a bit and I also have the back wall cut to gain 2ins.

That's very nice and you still have alot of storage in the center. But it is pretty big, huh? I should probably looking and subs that need less space to reduce the size of the boxes..?

Ideas david.

That is really cool, do they make it for my truck and do they make if for 12"??

 

[DavidRam]

Here is what mine looks like, each 10in sub in one cubic foot but if you notice it extends out over the back shelf hump a bit and I also have the back wall cut to gain 2ins.

You keeping the Skar subs a secret form me?!?!

 

[Booms]

Ideas david.

Man, that is a NICE box setup!

 

[BradKnob]

Omg, haahahaaaa... I think my brain exploded...!

How about two of these???
JL Audio CS112TG-TW3 Sealed PowerWedge™ truck-style enclosure with one 12" TW3 subwoofer at Crutchfield.com

It is this sub in a box, badabing badaboom!
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_13612TW3/JL-Audio-12TW3-D4.html

Those 4 - 8"s are looking better and better aren't they David. Lol

I wasn't joking btw.

 

[Etroze86]

You keeping the Skar subs a secret form me?!?!

Nope not keeping them a secret at all but I know what they play like. I want to see after tuning this weekend if I can get them to "disappear" while listening to music but I'm afraid that they have to much distortion to completely do that.

Brads might be onto something 4 8's could be really sweet.

 

[Graygoose]

That is really cool, do they make it for my truck and do they make if for 12"??

One of our guys custom built it. Just wanted to show ideas.

 

[DavidRam]

Those 4 - 8"s are looking better and better aren't they David. Lol

I wasn't joking btw.

I was afraid you weren't kidding...

What do I gain with 4x 8s over 2x 12s?? Keep in mind I am trying to reduce the amount of space the enclosure takes up, to leave a little cargo area behind the seats.

I am really leaning toward 2x 12" in individual boxes. Between them will be open for stowing stuff and if/when I get a different vehicle there's a better chance of re-using them...

 

[Etroze86]

Shallow mounting depth, smaller airspace needed, as much cone area as 2 12s and its unique

 

[Graygoose]

What do I gain with 4x 8s over 2x 12s?? Keep in mind I am trying to reduce the amount of space the enclosure takes up, to leave a little cargo area behind the seats.

Some 8's can fit in as low as .33 cu ft, and you have a ton more motor to cool.

 

[BradKnob]

^^^ those

I've ran it before in a false floor because of space limitations. Each sub had .4 cuft and no one could guess I had 4-8"s. Dug deep and was plenty loud enough for when I wanted it to be.

 

[DavidRam]

Hhmmmmm, custom box? Firing down?

That could leave my little cargo area with LOTS of space, and the subs would not even be visible... or is my line of thinking completely crazy?

 

[Etroze86]

One of those pics you posted had 4 alpine 8s

 

[DavidRam]

Btw, you guys are all brilliant and I REALLY appreciate your help!!!