SEALED OR PORTED?!

carshateme · 04:14 PM

Got a Hifonics 4000 watt HIF2000D class d mono amplifier. Gonna be buying two PIONEER TS-W3002D4 12" (3,500 watt per sub)

I've always went for enclosed boxes for more dynamic bass but I'm trying to go for that "make the persons car next to yours windows rattle" bass.

My trunk space is very small.. I'm running it in a 1995 buick skylark. It's a very small spaced trunk...so I'm wondering if I should do a ported or enclosed box for these subs

lduarte1973 · 10th October 2011, 04:30 PM

I dont know those woofers but the same box ported will always give you higher SPL , and that´s what you want not precision/dynamics

carshateme · 10th October 2011, 05:01 PM

Okay thanks.

Robcrx · 10th October 2011, 11:57 PM

I love ported. You can hear the sub better with less power, IMO.

lduarte1973 · 11th October 2011, 12:15 AM

i dont , but for the OP request (higher SPL) it´s the best.

another option , more expensive , is to use a passive radiator same size as the driver, avoiding port noise and box ressonance but still getting high spl

carshateme · 11th October 2011, 01:18 AM

A friend of my has 2 d3s powered by a sony 1000watt amp and its in an enclosed box.n I can hear him like streets down.

RS232 · 11th October 2011, 05:28 PM

Why don't you check the Pioneer weebsite they have there the recommended box dimensions (sealed and vented)
Nominal power from this sub is 1000W and not 3500W.

Ric

10th October 2011, 03:50 PM	#1
carshateme diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2011	SEALED OR PORTED?! Got a Hifonics 4000 watt HIF2000D class d mono amplifier. Gonna be buying two PIONEER TS-W3002D4 12" (3,500 watt per sub) I've always went for enclosed boxes for more dynamic bass but I'm trying to go for that "make the persons car next to yours windows rattle" bass. My trunk space is very small.. I'm running it in a 1995 buick skylark. It's a very small spaced trunk...so I'm wondering if I should do a ported or enclosed box for these subs __________________ 1995 Buick Skylark Custom: Hifonics HIF2000D amp Big 3 Upgrade 1/0 gauge wire 3 10" ALUM10N Audiobahns XS Power XP2000 battery Sony CDX-GT43IPW head unit 12k Kensun headlights L.E.D back Kensun lights Street Glow blue neon light interior Last edited by carshateme; 10th October 2011 at 04:14 PM.

10th October 2011, 05:01 PM	#3
carshateme diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2011	Okay thanks. __________________ 1995 Buick Skylark Custom: Hifonics HIF2000D amp Big 3 Upgrade 1/0 gauge wire 3 10" ALUM10N Audiobahns XS Power XP2000 battery Sony CDX-GT43IPW head unit 12k Kensun headlights L.E.D back Kensun lights Street Glow blue neon light interior

11th October 2011, 01:18 AM	#6
carshateme diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2011	A friend of my has 2 d3s powered by a sony 1000watt amp and its in an enclosed box.n I can hear him like streets down. __________________ 1995 Buick Skylark Custom: Hifonics HIF2000D amp Big 3 Upgrade 1/0 gauge wire 3 10" ALUM10N Audiobahns XS Power XP2000 battery Sony CDX-GT43IPW head unit 12k Kensun headlights L.E.D back Kensun lights Street Glow blue neon light interior

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10th October 2011, 04:30 PM	#2
lduarte1973 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lisbon	I dont know those woofers but the same box ported will always give you higher SPL , and that´s what you want not precision/dynamics

10th October 2011, 11:57 PM	#4
Robcrx diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Canada	I love ported. You can hear the sub better with less power, IMO.

11th October 2011, 12:15 AM	#5
lduarte1973 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lisbon	i dont , but for the OP request (higher SPL) it´s the best. another option , more expensive , is to use a passive radiator same size as the driver, avoiding port noise and box ressonance but still getting high spl

11th October 2011, 05:28 PM	#7
RS232 diyAudio Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Swindon	Why don't you check the Pioneer weebsite they have there the recommended box dimensions (sealed and vented) Nominal power from this sub is 1000W and not 3500W. Ric

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