BEST BOX DESIGN FOR SINGLE JL 10W7AE-3 at 650w rms?

[NugzNsubs818]

Hey there everyone, just getting back into car audio and haven’t had subwoofer since high school and was wondering what type of enclosure will produce best sound quality for a single JL AUDIO 10” W7 with 650w RMS in a Kia Optima? Sealed, ported or band pass? Also what frequency should I tune to for ported and band pass as I listen to mostly hip hop and metal?

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[Marve_Lous]

For JL, I’d just build the box to their recommended ported specs. Put it in the trunk facing the rear bumper, and put it just a few inches from the opening of the trunk. JL makes great subs! If you still want more bass I’d recommend a 1200 watt amp.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

JL's recommend airspace is good, I would tune 30-34 hz. Not too much port area.