Does this seem wise?

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

I have a 5 cube box (after displacements) for an 18" sub. I was thinking about refacing it and inverting 2 OA 15's in it. OA says minimum of 2.5 cubes each ported for their 15's. so I'd be at the minimum requirements, but would they do that much better in a slightly larger box? Power would be SAZ 2000

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[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

it would.be wise to quit changing.ur setup like underwear lol

 

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

it would.be wise to quit changing.ur setup like underwear lol

NEED MORE CONE AREA! The x18 doesn't get as loud as my nightshade, however it is more musical. But I wanna be louder lol

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

NEED MORE CONE AREA! The x18 doesn't get as loud as my nightshade, however it is more musical. But I wanna be louder lol

im soo glad i have no desire or.need to get louder ...ppl chase it forever

 

[XxBiggunZxX]

there would be a noticeable difference in the pitch for sure but i dont think it would be enough to justify a new box, unless you get bored

 

[bbeljefe]

If I'm not mistaken, those 15s are rated at 600w RMS?

If so, then you need a smaller cabinet since you'll be running them overpowered. And as long as your tuning is correct, they will reach the lows and be loud. Only thing a larger box will get you is a little bit louder at the same tuning and a bit better low end extension... but that comes with the sacrifice of lower power handling for the subs.

Since you're sending them 2KW, I'd stick with the smaller cabinet. Not to mention... you already have it.

 

[T3mpest 10+ year member]

im soo glad i have no desire or.need to get louder ...ppl chase it forever

Indeed and doing so often end up sounding like crap. Instead of admitting their daily driver that does a 155 at 40hz on tones and falls off like a rock below 30 and above 50 sounds like crap, they just think the need to get "louder" than they will be happy. Not realizing, or letting themselves realize it's their bandwidth on music that's the issue.

Loud is such a relative term. I remember reading his post about the nightshade vs the Xand saying the Z4 gets "lower" while the nightshade is "louder". Guess what getting lower actually is? Both subs can play 25hz, the Z4 sounds "lower" because it's playing it.. LOUDER! Again, it's all relative. When I think loud for daily I just always think of borderline fart boxes between 40-55hz, which is what alot of setups are now-a-days.

The Z4 and X arent' my cup of tea do to their low effeciency, but I still want to try one sometime for fun,

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

I have a 5 cube box (after displacements) for an 18" sub. I was thinking about refacing it and inverting 2 OA 15's in it. OA says minimum of 2.5 cubes each ported for their 15's. so I'd be at the minimum requirements, but would they do that much better in a slightly larger box? Power would be SAZ 2000

You have a SUV, take your rear seats out and do 2 18's or something.

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

Indeed and doing so often end up sounding like crap. Instead of admitting their daily driver that does a 155 at 40hz on tones and falls off like a rock below 30 and above 50 sounds like crap, they just think the need to get "louder" than they will be happy. Not realizing, or letting themselves realize it's their bandwidth on music that's the issue.
Loud is such a relative term. I remember reading his post about the nightshade vs the Xand saying the Z4 gets "lower" while the nightshade is "louder". Guess what getting lower actually is? Both subs can play 25hz, the Z4 sounds "lower" because it's playing it.. LOUDER! Again, it's all relative. When I think loud for daily I just always think of borderline fart boxes between 40-55hz, which is what alot of setups are now-a-days.

The Z4 and X arent' my cup of tea do to their low effeciency, but I still want to try one sometime for fun,

if you arent doing high 40s in the high 20htz to 30htz u aint daily loud //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

You have a SUV, take your rear seats out and do 2 18's or something.

Jeep Liberty rear seats don't come out. plus i need this car to transport stuff too and from school for another year.

 

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

Indeed and doing so often end up sounding like crap. Instead of admitting their daily driver that does a 155 at 40hz on tones and falls off like a rock below 30 and above 50 sounds like crap, they just think the need to get "louder" than they will be happy. Not realizing, or letting themselves realize it's their bandwidth on music that's the issue.
Loud is such a relative term. I remember reading his post about the nightshade vs the Xand saying the Z4 gets "lower" while the nightshade is "louder". Guess what getting lower actually is? Both subs can play 25hz, the Z4 sounds "lower" because it's playing it.. LOUDER! Again, it's all relative. When I think loud for daily I just always think of borderline fart boxes between 40-55hz, which is what alot of setups are now-a-days.

The Z4 and X arent' my cup of tea do to their low effeciency, but I still want to try one sometime for fun,

well i just want two 15's that will be louder overall while staying somewhat musical. i don't do burps.

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

Jeep Liberty rear seats don't come out. plus i need this car to transport stuff too and from school for another year.

all seats "come out " quit making excuses

 

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

if you arent doing high 40s in the high 20htz to 30htz u aint daily loud //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

the X18 did a 145.3 @ kick, door open @ 38hz. the nightshade did a 147.0 @ kick, door open @ 49hz. and my NSv1 15 did a 143.6 @ kick, door open @ high 40's (can't remember for sure). i'm sure two 15's would give me a 147-148, at the kick.

 

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all seats "come out " quit making excuses

no they really don't unless i destroy the car lol

 

[NASTY08IMPALA 5,000+ posts]

the X18 did a 145.3 @ kick, door open @ 38hz. the nightshade did a 147.0 @ kick, door open @ 49hz. and my NSv1 15 did a 143.6 @ kick, door open @ high 40's (can't remember for sure). i'm sure two 15's would give me a 147-148, at the kick. 

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no they really don't unless i destroy the car lol

quit metering.in the kick ppl jesus ..i hate that bs ...really do u listen to music with ur head down in the kick ?? measure at the headrest ..i thought the point was to meter at the headrest which is how loud it to someone sitting in the car ...smdh ...yea i proly do a 52 outlaw im the kick but who gives a rats azz

 

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ur 145 in the kick with the door open is a 142 at the headrest ..not hating.on ur score at all just the method of.metering

 

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so they built a whole jeep libery around the rear seats ? are they structurally integrated into the frame

 

[BoomBoxStereo 10+ year member]

quit metering.in the kick ppl jesus ..i hate that bs ...really do u listen to music with ur head down in the kick ?? measure at the headrest ..i thought the point was to meter at the headrest which is how loud it to someone sitting in the car ...smdh ...yea i proly do a 52 outlaw im the kick but who gives a rats azz 

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ur 145 in the kick with the door open is a 142 at the headrest ..not hating.on ur score at all just the method of.metering

i knew someone was gonna say something about that. i meter both sealed at the glass and kick with door open. the 145.3 at the kick was a 143.5 at the glass. i just don't remember a lot of my sealed scores. the kick scores always seem to stick with me though.