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<blockquote data-quote="StillLearning" data-source="post: 8681126" data-attributes="member: 677698"><p>Hey all, just wanted to update on my situation because I think what I dealt with was something somewhat unique. I do believe I fixed my issue for the most part, I think it was the box I was using. The box I used is a bandpass box I got in 2010 and messed around with a Lot! This means I did stupid things like cut extra holes in the top to place a couple 6X9 speakers in so it would just be a 12V boom box. After realizing it wasn't the greatest idea I removed these and just screwed in a warped piece of wood over the top. There were also 2 other decent sized holes in the box along with the openings between the warped wood and box. I believe this created a subwoofer environment that is rather close to free air, which I didn't realize at first and I didn't realize how damaging such a thing can be to a subwoofer. I replaced this box over the weekend and its like a new car, it bumps way harder at lower volumes/gain, the smell has disappeared and everything sounds cleaner. A solid box is just as important as the amp and speaker itself now in my opinion.</p><p></p><p>That said, I have found that at low volume my sub now has a static fuzz to it and I think while playing it in "free air" I really screwed the integrity of the coils. I will be replacing my 12" CVR Kickers with a pair of SKAR VD-12 D4 12"" 800W Max subwoofers and fully expect to have clean clear bass. Once I install my new woofers I will send in a final post just cuz. </p><p>I appreciate everyone's input on this and think that the amount of free air or reliability of a sub box is something that is easily looked over and taken for granted and wanted to share my experience in case anyone else can relate.</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="StillLearning, post: 8681126, member: 677698"] Hey all, just wanted to update on my situation because I think what I dealt with was something somewhat unique. I do believe I fixed my issue for the most part, I think it was the box I was using. The box I used is a bandpass box I got in 2010 and messed around with a Lot! This means I did stupid things like cut extra holes in the top to place a couple 6X9 speakers in so it would just be a 12V boom box. After realizing it wasn't the greatest idea I removed these and just screwed in a warped piece of wood over the top. There were also 2 other decent sized holes in the box along with the openings between the warped wood and box. I believe this created a subwoofer environment that is rather close to free air, which I didn't realize at first and I didn't realize how damaging such a thing can be to a subwoofer. I replaced this box over the weekend and its like a new car, it bumps way harder at lower volumes/gain, the smell has disappeared and everything sounds cleaner. A solid box is just as important as the amp and speaker itself now in my opinion. That said, I have found that at low volume my sub now has a static fuzz to it and I think while playing it in "free air" I really screwed the integrity of the coils. I will be replacing my 12" CVR Kickers with a pair of SKAR VD-12 D4 12"" 800W Max subwoofers and fully expect to have clean clear bass. Once I install my new woofers I will send in a final post just cuz. I appreciate everyone's input on this and think that the amount of free air or reliability of a sub box is something that is easily looked over and taken for granted and wanted to share my experience in case anyone else can relate. Cheers [/QUOTE]
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