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NOTALENT
09-23-2004, 11:42 AM
Well I am finally going to start being able to buy my stuff a piece at a time..and since I have a friend who can get me my kicker subs...I wanted to know what would hit harder?? This small sealed box or there Vented Enclosure vs..the basic square sealed enclosure..?? Any Clue??

ROZ
09-23-2004, 12:07 PM
If you have the room, I'd consider the ported box.

mbrown2
09-23-2004, 02:35 PM
Ported and go with a slot loaded enclosure...very efficient design, don't need a ton of watts to get the volume you want...If you have the room...a slot loaded box will take more than a traditional ported or sealed box..Audio Concepts was on the phone with JL for at least an hour trying different combo's to fit in the Malibu with still a reasonably sized box..

SHAKE-YO-AZZ
09-24-2004, 12:04 AM
How About Both

ROZ
09-24-2004, 09:01 AM
Audio Concepts was on the phone with JL for at least an hour trying different combo's to fit in the Malibu with still a reasonably sized box..
Totally cool people over there. I use to ask for Jason. Good kid with great technical advise... He never would tell me what they did to modify my JL5005, though....

STV_Keith
09-24-2004, 01:08 PM
A ported box will typically be louder (db wise).

NOTALENT
09-24-2004, 02:01 PM
the options he showed me were like these..
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/images/normal/s12l5combo.jpg Sealed
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/images/normal/solos12portl.jpg Ported.

OC Ultra
09-26-2004, 09:03 PM
Brop,going thru the upgrade thing myself, where are you going to mount those bad boys?

NOTALENT
09-27-2004, 05:48 AM
On my boat..I have 2 good size storage compartments..kind of like a little cuddy..for the ice chests..etc.. It will fit nicely and its outta the way...otherwise...maybe under the rear seat where the 6x9s are currently are setting..

ROZ
09-27-2004, 01:14 PM
the options he showed me were like these..
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/images/normal/s12l5combo.jpg Sealed
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/images/normal/solos12portl.jpg Ported.
If you can fit it....
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/images/normal/solos12portl.jpg

CEO
09-29-2004, 07:42 PM
If you can fit it....
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/images/normal/solos12portl.jpg
Roz, I just notice you posts #s......dude it was a miracle you were able to squeeze in an awesome TV system with all the goodies in between all of your posts!!!
The system is fricking awesome bro, thanks again :)

Speedin' Ian
09-30-2004, 03:30 PM
I have 2 JBL 12 W6's that I want to put in a 25' Commander, the problem is the JBL amp I have is only 200w at 4ohms, so I don't think it is enough for the two speakers. So what I am thinking of doing is installing just one until I break down and spend some $ on a new amp. So what kind of box should I use? Does anyone have the dimensions for a good box? My uncle owns a huge cabinet shop so building boxes is no problemo