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Design Help Please: 15" TC 5200 in 4 Cubic Ft @ 28-32Hz
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<blockquote data-quote="Bwap" data-source="post: 8149627" data-attributes="member: 654234"><p><strong>Vehicle</strong> : 2001 Volvo s80</p><p></p><p><strong>Location in the vehicle</strong>: Trunk (Possibly forward facing?)</p><p></p><p><strong>Space available (Depth x Width x Height)</strong>: 14.5"D x 39"W x 16"H (All measurements are MAX)</p><p></p><p><strong>Subwoofer make and model</strong>: <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20070216022836/http://www.tcsounds.com/tc5200.htm" target="_blank">TC Sounds (TC-5200)</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Subwoofer Size</strong>: 15"</p><p></p><p><strong>Number of Subwoofers</strong>: 1</p><p></p><p><strong>Type of Port (Kerfed, Slot, Aero, etc.)</strong>: Slot (Will do Aero if needed)</p><p></p><p><strong>What type of music do you like?</strong>: Dubstep, Electro, Classic rock, and Rap(for lows don't care for the music).</p><p></p><p><strong>Is your goal SPL or Everyday Music?</strong>: Im looking for an in between, I love SPL but need definition between the sounds. So more like an SQL setup.</p><p></p><p><strong>Tuning Freq (Hz)</strong>: 28-32Hz is what I have been recommended for this sub. Although I am very open to opinions.</p><p></p><p><strong>Volume</strong>: 4 Cubic Ft</p><p></p><p><strong>Amp</strong>: Mmats 3500.05 at .3 or .6 ohms. (Input needed as well, adding 30% resistance for nominal would leave me at .4 or .8)</p><p></p><p><strong>Questions</strong>: I have a few dilemmas with this build for the following reasons:</p><p></p><p><strong>1a.</strong> The max depth I have to work with is 14.5", after accounting for the 1.5" of MDF, im left with 13" of mounting depth for the sub. The TC 5200 has a mounting depth of 11.5", leaving only 1.5" of clearance behind the sub. Would there be cooling issues with the sub because of this?</p><p></p><p><strong>1b.</strong> Would adding a sheet of MDF to the front of the box where the sub is being mounted fix/help with the issue by adding .75" for a total of 2.25" of clearance?</p><p></p><p><strong>2.</strong> Does anyone have any input on the tuning of the box?.. I have no experience with these drivers, I was recommended this range for tuning. TC recommends 21-34hz tuning.</p><p></p><p><strong>3.</strong> I have built 5 boxes in the past, all slot ports, tuned 32-40. Because of my depth restriction I may have to do an aero port this time, any reason I should opt away from aero ports?</p><p></p><p><strong>4.</strong> Also I have been having a hard time deciding whether I should aim the subs into the cab or not. If you have experience with both, what did you prefer?</p><p></p><p>Any input is very much appreciated, thanks in advance. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bwap, post: 8149627, member: 654234"] [B]Vehicle[/B] : 2001 Volvo s80 [B]Location in the vehicle[/B]: Trunk (Possibly forward facing?) [B]Space available (Depth x Width x Height)[/B]: 14.5"D x 39"W x 16"H (All measurements are MAX) [B]Subwoofer make and model[/B]: [URL="http://web.archive.org/web/20070216022836/http://www.tcsounds.com/tc5200.htm"]TC Sounds (TC-5200)[/URL] [B]Subwoofer Size[/B]: 15" [B]Number of Subwoofers[/B]: 1 [B]Type of Port (Kerfed, Slot, Aero, etc.)[/B]: Slot (Will do Aero if needed) [B]What type of music do you like?[/B]: Dubstep, Electro, Classic rock, and Rap(for lows don't care for the music). [B]Is your goal SPL or Everyday Music?[/B]: Im looking for an in between, I love SPL but need definition between the sounds. So more like an SQL setup. [B]Tuning Freq (Hz)[/B]: 28-32Hz is what I have been recommended for this sub. Although I am very open to opinions. [B]Volume[/B]: 4 Cubic Ft [B]Amp[/B]: Mmats 3500.05 at .3 or .6 ohms. (Input needed as well, adding 30% resistance for nominal would leave me at .4 or .8) [B]Questions[/B]: I have a few dilemmas with this build for the following reasons: [B]1a.[/B] The max depth I have to work with is 14.5", after accounting for the 1.5" of MDF, im left with 13" of mounting depth for the sub. The TC 5200 has a mounting depth of 11.5", leaving only 1.5" of clearance behind the sub. Would there be cooling issues with the sub because of this? [B]1b.[/B] Would adding a sheet of MDF to the front of the box where the sub is being mounted fix/help with the issue by adding .75" for a total of 2.25" of clearance? [B]2.[/B] Does anyone have any input on the tuning of the box?.. I have no experience with these drivers, I was recommended this range for tuning. TC recommends 21-34hz tuning. [B]3.[/B] I have built 5 boxes in the past, all slot ports, tuned 32-40. Because of my depth restriction I may have to do an aero port this time, any reason I should opt away from aero ports? [B]4.[/B] Also I have been having a hard time deciding whether I should aim the subs into the cab or not. If you have experience with both, what did you prefer? Any input is very much appreciated, thanks in advance. [IMG]//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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