Help tuning sub

[speakerdude123 10+ year member]

Okay so just built the box for my type R 12'', built it to spec from manual at 1.5 cubic feet. This is what it says (F3, ripple, Fb---- 27Hz, 3.9dB, 33Hz) So does this mean I download a 33Hz track and play it while I tune the gain and what not to correct voltage?

If this is correct what would be the difference between tuning from say a 33 Hz to a 40Hz? I might get crap for this but I'm looking for something that just rattles everything in my car, I want my **** mirrors to fall off, windows to break, and teeth chattering (sarcasm) but seriously though I'm looking for something like that.

Also what the hell are all the other knobs for, it has X-over, sub-sonic, and Bass boost....?

Thanks for reading

PS: where would I download a test tone from so I can burn it on CD or ipod, anyone know of an app for making tones?

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[Stalin-ohaulic]

Okay so just built the box for my type R 12'', built it to spec from manual at 1.5 cubic feet. This is what it says (F3, ripple, Fb---- 27Hz, 3.9dB, 33Hz) So does this mean I download a 33Hz track and play it while I tune the gain and what not to correct voltage?
If this is correct what would be the difference between tuning from say a 33 Hz to a 40Hz? I might get crap for this but I'm looking for something that just rattles everything in my car, I want my **** mirrors to fall off, windows to break, and teeth chattering (sarcasm) but seriously though I'm looking for something like that.

Also what the hell are all the other knobs for, it has X-over, sub-sonic, and Bass boost....?

Thanks for reading

PS: where would I download a test tone from so I can burn it on CD or ipod, anyone know of an app for making tones?

Is this a sealed box? If so, it has a Q center frequency and slope, but not really a "tuning" frequency. A tuning frequency is for a port that acts as a passive radiator. A sealed box does not have this. You want to set your gain in the middle of the musical spectrum which is around 50hz. Get yourself a 50hz test tone and follow the gain setting tutorial.

Set your subsonic filter as low as it will go if this is a sealed box or if you can turn it off do it. Set your crossover on 80hz or slightly above. Set the Bass Boost on 0db. Bass boost is a misleading title. It is not something you want to use. Set your gain correctly and you will be very happy.