12'' Type R sounds horrible

[dewbie 10+ year member]

Im running a 12'' type R in a 1ft sealed box, with a MRP-M500, first off it's the 1222D so it's wired to 4 ohms...

It sounds pretty bad, it doesn't bump real hard at all and the sub seems to be really stressed out at semi-low volumes and bass levels... It almost sounds like it's going to blow if i don't turn the bass down sometimes, i'm thinking it's the box that is the problem but more knowledgable input would be great...

long story short, the sub seems to flex way too much and isn't real loud at all, sounds like it's going to blow.

New box suggestions would also be great... i was looking at the free box plans...

thank you guys for reading and for any input i do appreciate it!

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[pbnj22 10+ year member]

run that thing ported all day

 

[kyleorsini 10+ year member]

is bass boost, and gains wide open on the amp? if so your probly sending it a clipped signal.

 

[dewbie 10+ year member]

Gain is 3/4 and bass EQ is a little over half.

 

[M@nJo 10+ year member]

you're making it as if it sounds like its an Sony Xplode woofer.

I heard the 12" alpine type-r run off 300w in a 1 cu ft sealed and it sounds great with hip-hop and trance music. The output isn't the best (mainly due to low wattage). Check and make sure the amp settings are adjusted accordingly and that the box has no leaks

 

[Ryan1126]

your first problem is that its a type-r

 

[Alpine4life89 10+ year member]

i ran mine in a sealed pre fab 1 cf box before for a few days off 1,000 watts, and it didn't get loud at all. You couldn't even feel it when the lows hit.

I hope that makes you feel better. CHANGE THE BOX!

 

[dewbie 10+ year member]

your first problem is that its a type-r

I don't think this is the problem...//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/rolleyes.gif.c1fef805e9d1464d377451cd5bc18bfb.gif

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

They can sound great in sealed boxes and they can create a ton of SPL in ported boxes. Make sure you're sending the sub a clean signal. I get the impression that a ported box will better fit your style.

 

[Alpine4life89 10+ year member]

btw, single sub setups are for *******.

 

[Lakota 5,000+ posts]

btw, single sub setups are for *******.

You would change your mind if you heard something that was loud:laugh:

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

btw, single sub setups are for *******.

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[9515ROB 10+ year member]

btw, single sub setups are for *******.

i guarantee my 1 15 is louder than your 2 12" alpines

 

[chaunb3400 10+ year member]

btw, single sub setups are for getting pu$$y.

Fixed

 

[Alpine4life89 10+ year member]

i guarantee my 1 15 is louder than your 2 12" alpines

maybe....wanna post a vid?