2025 f150 supercrew build?

[slater]

Downfiring has less potential for cancelation. It looks like they have a dual 12" version of that enclosure.

I see what you did there, just go big....
Bypass the 10's & go all in with 2 12's...

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

I see what you did there, just go big....
Bypass the 10's & go all in with 2 12's...

When it comes to subs bigger is better.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

Alpine has the R2-DB8V & 2-DB8V. They're tuned to 36hz, which is a little on the high side IMHO. OTOH, they way the enclosure(s) are built, it leaves space for an amp(s).

 

[slater]

FORD F-150 SUPERCREW 2-10" VENTED 2009+

F150-SC-210-V-092009+ FORD SUPERCREW2-10" VENTED SUB BOXAIR VOLUME: 2.15 CUBIC FEETDIVIDED: NOPORT/VENT TUNE FREQUENCY: 35hzMOUNTING HOLE SIZE: 9.125" Subs with larger frames will require trimming by the installer.MOUNTING DEPTH: 6.25" WITH A 7" DIAMETER MAGNETBOX FINISH AND COLOR: SPRAY BED...

www.foxacoustics.com

Seen some good reviews in this Fox Box, dual ported 10"
Messaged them, theyre response, seems like theyre anti CT Sounds. States its more spl not sq....
Never heard of "Trinity" E subs 800w rms but claiming theyre in line with SD SA classics.
$320 a sub vs $170

Their response:
"The Meso / Stratos (?) 8 is more for loud noise, and people looking for cheap bass. If you're looking for more sound quality I would suggest going with the dual 10" box with the Sundown E series. On the other hand, if you would like more bass go with the Sundown SA classics (you do not have to turn the bass up all the time) and you can still get good sound quality. The more budget friendly option would be to go with the Trinity Audio E-10, which are similar to the Sundown SA Classics."

 

[shredder1 10+ year member]

I think the cuft is close to accurate, but it's tuned to 37hz, which is on the high side.

37hz but 1.25ft3 ea? A good stout 8 displaces .1ft3 so say 1.15ft3 ea? At a 37hz tuning after displacements I'd wager 40-45hz is where he'll likely end up. It IS a prefab after all. 8's are very susceptible to oversize airspace causing response peakiness and a hard rolloff under tuning affecting cone control.
Enclosure is everything in an instance like this, I'd tell him to seek some solid guidance once he chooses gear according to his budget. 3-8's looks like about right for his airspace.
Id advise op to seek help and please don't prefab his subs.

I'm seeing some gravity being given to "reviews" by op... good luck speaking the truth.

The narrative and all... haha... the highest bidder wins.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

37hz but 1.25ft3 ea? A good stout 8 displaces .1ft3 so say 1.15ft3 ea? At a 37hz tuning after displacements I'd wager 40-45hz is where he'll likely end up. It IS a prefab after all. 8's are very susceptible to oversize airspace causing response peakiness and a hard rolloff under tuning affecting cone control.
Enclosure is everything in an instance like this, I'd tell him to seek some solid guidance once he chooses gear according to his budget. 3-8's looks like about right for his airspace.
Id advise op to seek help and please don't prefab his subs.

I'm seeing some gravity being given to "reviews" by op... good luck speaking the truth.

The narrative and all... haha... the highest bidder wins.

Part of the reason I like sealed subs - so much easier and much less peaky.

 

[slater]

37hz but 1.25ft3 ea? A good stout 8 displaces .1ft3 so say 1.15ft3 ea? At a 37hz tuning after displacements I'd wager 40-45hz is where he'll likely end up. It IS a prefab after all. 8's are very susceptible to oversize airspace causing response peakiness and a hard rolloff under tuning affecting cone control.
Enclosure is everything in an instance like this, I'd tell him to seek some solid guidance once he chooses gear according to his budget. 3-8's looks like about right for his airspace.
Id advise op to seek help and please don't prefab his subs.

I'm seeing some gravity being given to "reviews" by op... good luck speaking the truth.

The narrative and all... haha... the highest bidder wins.

I totally agree....
Im not going to wing it & just grab the first box that I think looks cool if the specs/ air space dont make sense...
Yes, im somewhat clueless but I get the basics...
The big 8's I glanced lets say a sundown sa classic only calls for .65 cf ported.
So I definitely get this box is too large....
Then again, the guys who build this specific box puts large 8" DB Drive subs in the box all day long....
Extensive / huge shop in Texas & pumping out nice systems...
As I stated theres multiple reputable builders that can reasonably build a box specific to my specific subs....
Also reached out to a few, def within budget, it is what it is...
I was just digging to see if a prefab checks all the boxes....
Even if its a prefab,
if its built well & the correct dimensions / correct air space / specs per the woofers requirements,
correct port tuned frequency / hz,
3/4" material,
is it truly still "just a prefab" in your mind???????

Gathering info at this point as im getting all sorts of mixed info, & truly have no idea what I want from the feedback im getting....
Asking guys here that know more than me how they would paint this canvas....

Respectfully, You state front firing would produce the best sq....
But have also heard from almost a handful well respected individuals on this board behind the scenes that they would go with larger subs & go with either down or up firing......
& avoid the 8's all together....
8's are intriguing solely cuz I wanted to try the CT Sound subs, not a budget thing but if I ca get by with a cheap sub that crushes it, why not....
But this is far from an SPL build, not at all actually.
I

 

[slater]

Now that I pissed everyone off...
Heres a builder / installed out of florida.
dual 8 ported birch enclosure
He claims .8 per sub, tuned at 34hz

He also reccomends running d4s dbz, right now especially due to cost of the subs currently?
this sub calls for 1.0 cf
Not familiar with this sub at all....

Ford Two 8" Box

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[shredder1 10+ year member]

Now that I pissed everyone off...
Heres a builder / installed out of florida.
dual 8 ported birch enclosure
He claims .8 per sub, tuned at 34hz

Nobody is pissed that I'm aware of, scrolling down on that Pirate customs page I saw a dual 10" enclosure that had 2 ea 3" round ports. 3ft3 or so airspace.
Seat lift required to work. It's a little pricey but...

I'm a diy guy, a sheet of birch costs what... $75?
Enclosure plans... $50?
Glue, carpet and fasteners... $75?
Seat lift... $?

This has always been how I've done it, possibly easier for me because I've always had the tools to build one.

What basic tools?

Drill, skilsaw, jigsaw and tape measure. With those minimum most enclosures can be built in my experience.

I'm just trying to list options and the best way to save is diy, plus you'll feel great once it's over having done it yourself. My .02

 

[slater]

Nobody is pissed that I'm aware of, scrolling down on that Pirate customs page I saw a dual 10" enclosure that had 2 ea 3" round ports. 3ft3 or so airspace.
Seat lift required to work. It's a little pricey but...

I'm a diy guy, a sheet of birch costs what... $75?
Enclosure plans... $50?
Glue, carpet and fasteners... $75?
Seat lift... $?

This has always been how I've done it, possibly easier for me because I've always had the tools to build one.

What basic tools?

Drill, skilsaw, jigsaw and tape measure. With those minimum most enclosures can be built in my experience.

I'm just trying to list options and the best way to save is diy, plus you'll feel great once it's over having done it yourself. My .02

Was just trying to make a point......
Ive got the tools....
Dont have the desire to mess with it...
Ive winged many boxes together when I was younger, has no choice.
I just feel someone that builds boxes everyday can easily do it better than me,
Thats why I was just trying to find a reasonable means to kill 2 birds with 1 stone & find something that would work reasonably...
Once again, sucks that I dont have the option of listening to 2 8 forward fires, 2 10 down, etc...
Ive got many install shops in my pocket, just isnt many opportunities out there to get some seat time on a specific build thats available to listen to.
Yes, I overthink everything when it comes to spending money on this shit.
Had to ditch the CDT's & the recoil amp in my sons truck cuz I wanted more for him, he was happy with it to begin with....


Get what im saying though in regards to if the box checks all the boxes, its truly not a POS pre-fab per say?
I get to optimize sound quality of an enclosure, you want everything to be dialed....
Not even all professional installers do that these days....
Meaning they may make a behind the seat truck box bit bigger so it takes up the entire area & visually looks better, etc...
Not ideal but just another perspective.

Never heard any dual large fullsize 8's....
I Only recently I only have perspective on my SINGLE 12" jl tw3 in a sealed box, firing up, always have the back seat up so not hindering anything.
Along with 2 10" Hertz MPS 250's in a sealed box. forward fire into the seats, single cab.

 

[slater]

Anybody have an opinions on these D4S DBZ 8's on sale for $200 vs reg price of $340
Not sure if this a sales tactic & nobody ever buys them at the $340 pp.
This could be a steal, same time, I have no idea how they sound.....

 

[Old_Slapper]

Drain your wallet and get this box. It sounds awesome and it hits really good, especially if you put a sheet of Masonite wood under it for the sub to fire into.

JL Audio Stealthbox® Enclosed Subwoofer for Ford F-150 SuperCrew & 2017-Up SuperDuty Crew Cab (SB-F-150-SPRCRW/13TW5/BK) (94462)

JL Audio Stealthbox® Enclosed Subwoofer for Ford F-150 SuperCrew & 2017-Up SuperDuty Crew Cab (SB-F-150-SPRCRW/13TW5/BK)

www.garmin.com

 

[slater]

Drain your wallet and get this box. It sounds awesome and it hits really good, especially if you put a sheet of Masonite wood under it for the sub to fire into.

JL Audio Stealthbox® Enclosed Subwoofer for Ford F-150 SuperCrew & 2017-Up SuperDuty Crew Cab (SB-F-150-SPRCRW/13TW5/BK) (94462)

JL Audio Stealthbox® Enclosed Subwoofer for Ford F-150 SuperCrew & 2017-Up SuperDuty Crew Cab (SB-F-150-SPRCRW/13TW5/BK)

www.garmin.com

Theres one even better....

JL Audio Stealthbox Subwoofer Enclosure for 2009-2026 Ford F-Series SuperCrew Truck

Stealthbox® for 2009-Up Ford F-150 SuperCrew / 2017-Up SuperDuty Crew Cab The Ford F-150 is an American icon with impressive hauling capabilities and a spacious interior, especially in SuperCrew configurations. Unfortunately, Ford’s factory sound systems leave a lot to be desired in the...

soundsgoodstereo.com

 

[Old_Slapper]

Truth be told, about bass, forward facing subs don't sound as loud as subs that bounce off a surface. with forward facing subs, the majority of the sound you hear is from the port. Firing a sub up or down against a hard surface will give you more sound than forward facing subs. A bigger sub will give you smoother and deeper bass. If your wife listens to rock music, then the 8's will work fine. Rap, EDM, and Hiphop will sound better with a larger sub.

 

[Old_Slapper]

Theres one even better....

JL Audio Stealthbox Subwoofer Enclosure for 2009-2026 Ford F-Series SuperCrew Truck

Stealthbox® for 2009-Up Ford F-150 SuperCrew / 2017-Up SuperDuty Crew Cab The Ford F-150 is an American icon with impressive hauling capabilities and a spacious interior, especially in SuperCrew configurations. Unfortunately, Ford’s factory sound systems leave a lot to be desired in the...

soundsgoodstereo.com

That one was discontinued because of the single 13". The dual 12's are the W3's and the single 13 is a W5 powerful. They might have discontinued the dual 12's due to the price.