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Im going to be buying my box either friday or satureday so do you guys have any tips when looking to pick out a box and what to look for to know im buying a good build box? I have two 12" solo barics and im not putting them in a camaro so size isnt a factor for me and im thinking im gonna go ported.
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if your going to go ported you just cant go buy a box.
The box has to be tuned to the subs. If you want to go ported then you have to go get a box custom made to match the specs to your kicker subs.
If you just want to keep is simple then go with a sealed, the bass is tight. Oposed to a vented/ported design you get boomier bass.
I my self run a ported box. -
Also make sure the box is made out of MDF material as it is the best.Comment
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MDF is the best bang for the buck. There are a couple of materials that are better overall for subboxes, but $$$$.Originally posted by CAMAROWIDBASS:
Also make sure the box is made out of MDF material as it is the best.Comment
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What vehicle is it going in? Just curious.
[ May 20, 2004, 07:50 PM: Message edited by: megabass ]Comment
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It will be going into a dodge durango1997 Black 3.8L Camaro RS {SOLD}<br />Mods:<br />Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-Back<br />Slp Cold Air Intake<br /><br /><br />2001 Dodge Durango R/TComment
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You should see the GMC Envoy box I'm doing right now.Comment
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do you have any pics and a link to your site?1997 Black 3.8L Camaro RS {SOLD}<br />Mods:<br />Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-Back<br />Slp Cold Air Intake<br /><br /><br />2001 Dodge Durango R/TComment
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Not hosted, but I can e-mail one to youComment
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that would be great, amikulec@comcast.net1997 Black 3.8L Camaro RS {SOLD}<br />Mods:<br />Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-Back<br />Slp Cold Air Intake<br /><br /><br />2001 Dodge Durango R/TComment
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Well one place I went to yesterday had a vented box for $80. I called a place today and they wanted $300 for a vented box. Talk about a huge price difference.1997 Black 3.8L Camaro RS {SOLD}<br />Mods:<br />Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-Back<br />Slp Cold Air Intake<br /><br /><br />2001 Dodge Durango R/TComment
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they have to be vented to YOUR sub type/series.Originally posted by kidkash8009:
Well one place I went to yesterday had a vented box for $80. I called a place today and they wanted $300 for a vented box. Talk about a huge price difference.Comment
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Yea I found one for $130 now, it fits real nice into my durango and its got two vents one for each sub.1997 Black 3.8L Camaro RS {SOLD}<br />Mods:<br />Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-Back<br />Slp Cold Air Intake<br /><br /><br />2001 Dodge Durango R/TComment
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You're still taking a chance by buying any old random ported box. Like others are saying, the box needs to be built and tuned specifically to your subs.
Take for example a guy looking for a suit. For the absolute best possible fit, the suit needs to be "custom made" to fit just right. Since everyone's body is built/proportioned different, a "random" (non-custom made) suit just isn't going to look the same.
The same theory can be applied to speakers and boxes. That is why speakers have specifications known as "Thiele/Small Parameters." These parameters can then be entered into a program which calculates complex formulas, which in term tells you what the proper air space of a box needs to be and what diameter and length a port needs to be. You're better off building your own box or have someone like Megabass build one.2006 TiburonComment
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well I talked to the guy about the $300 box and he showed me the sameone that I found at the other car audio shop...... I just dont have $300 to spend on a box and the place with the $130 and the $300 boxes are the only reputable car audio places in my area so I dunno what to do.
what exactlly goes into tuning the box?1997 Black 3.8L Camaro RS {SOLD}<br />Mods:<br />Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-Back<br />Slp Cold Air Intake<br /><br /><br />2001 Dodge Durango R/TComment
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