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.87 cubic foot box - too big for a 10" too small for a 12"
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<blockquote data-quote="4BangerStanger" data-source="post: 8673308" data-attributes="member: 676922"><p>Number of subs preferred:. 1</p><p></p><p>Size preferred (if configuration allows):. 10 or 12</p><p></p><p>Budget: $100-$150</p><p></p><p>Power to be used (which amp(s), include which resistance): 500-600 watts</p><p></p><p>Space available (take measurements, do not guess):</p><p></p><p>Goals: clean set up that isn't super heavy or take up a lot of trunk space</p><p></p><p>Listening habits: mostly rap, but will include everything from country to musicals</p><p></p><p>Preferred brands/subs/whatever: have no brand preference, looking for best bang for the buck. </p><p></p><p>Hello all. My story is not unlike a million others you've probably all heard. Used to be really into car audio 15-20 years ago and want to get back in to it. I'm planning a small system for my 2015 Mustang. I don't want to add a bunch of weight or lose my entire trunk. For the enclosure, I think I've decided to go with the one in the link below. It's pretty compact and custom tailored to fit the trunk. I can and have built boxes in the past. I'm just not sure I want to this time around. </p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.zenclosures.com/2015-Mustang-Subwoofer-Box-p/mustang15t1rfhalfbox.htm" target="_blank">https://www.zenclosures.com/2015-Mustang-Subwoofer-Box-p/mustang15t1rfhalfbox.htm</a></p><p></p><p>For the amp, I've been looking at the RF R500X1D for the sub, I'm thinking a Sundown E-12 V.3 D4 or the 10" version. I've read a ton of good stuff about Sundown, so figured I'd give it a shot. My question is based on the volume of the box, .87 cubic feet, would it be better to go with the 10" (which calls for .5 cf) or the 12" (which calls for 1 CF). I guess essentially what I'm asking is if it's better to have a box that's too big for the driver or too small (could always load it up with polyfill). I'd prefer the 12” personally because I like that deeper bass. But, don't want to sacrifice performance for the sake of a larger driver. </p><p></p><p>I'm not married to either of these pieces of equipment. So, feel free to offer up alternative suggestions that would work better. If it matters, everything will likely be run from a Sony head unit. I'm waiting for the XAV- AX7000 to come out this summer. Which is fine, because I still have to save up for the Scosche dash kit, which is crazy expensive compared to the old $20 dash kits I remember <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="4BangerStanger, post: 8673308, member: 676922"] Number of subs preferred:. 1 Size preferred (if configuration allows):. 10 or 12 Budget: $100-$150 Power to be used (which amp(s), include which resistance): 500-600 watts Space available (take measurements, do not guess): Goals: clean set up that isn't super heavy or take up a lot of trunk space Listening habits: mostly rap, but will include everything from country to musicals Preferred brands/subs/whatever: have no brand preference, looking for best bang for the buck. Hello all. My story is not unlike a million others you've probably all heard. Used to be really into car audio 15-20 years ago and want to get back in to it. I'm planning a small system for my 2015 Mustang. I don't want to add a bunch of weight or lose my entire trunk. For the enclosure, I think I've decided to go with the one in the link below. It's pretty compact and custom tailored to fit the trunk. I can and have built boxes in the past. I'm just not sure I want to this time around. [URL="https://www.zenclosures.com/2015-Mustang-Subwoofer-Box-p/mustang15t1rfhalfbox.htm"]https://www.zenclosures.com/2015-Mustang-Subwoofer-Box-p/mustang15t1rfhalfbox.htm[/URL] For the amp, I've been looking at the RF R500X1D for the sub, I'm thinking a Sundown E-12 V.3 D4 or the 10" version. I've read a ton of good stuff about Sundown, so figured I'd give it a shot. My question is based on the volume of the box, .87 cubic feet, would it be better to go with the 10" (which calls for .5 cf) or the 12" (which calls for 1 CF). I guess essentially what I'm asking is if it's better to have a box that's too big for the driver or too small (could always load it up with polyfill). I'd prefer the 12” personally because I like that deeper bass. But, don't want to sacrifice performance for the sake of a larger driver. I'm not married to either of these pieces of equipment. So, feel free to offer up alternative suggestions that would work better. If it matters, everything will likely be run from a Sony head unit. I'm waiting for the XAV- AX7000 to come out this summer. Which is fine, because I still have to save up for the Scosche dash kit, which is crazy expensive compared to the old $20 dash kits I remember :) [/QUOTE]
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