How "SHOULD" type R's sound...

[miker 5,000+ posts]

When I turn it up it kind of sounds like it's "fluttering".....

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[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Even when properly installed Type R's have sounded like ass to me.

 

[miker 5,000+ posts]

Even when properly installed Type R's have sounded like ass to me.

Alright so this "fluttering" is normal? I'm not sure if it's just the subs, or just the shaking, or a mixture...

To me it kinda sounds like there is like a plastic sheet stuck in the port... It's kinda hard to explain..

 

[Mynameis 10+ year member]

sounds like port noise to me. whats the enclosure?

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

Alright so this "fluttering" is normal? I'm not sure if it's just the subs, or just the shaking, or a mixture...
To me it kinda sounds like there is like a plastic sheet stuck in the port... It's kinda hard to explain..

no it's not normal. type r's don't sound that bad. there's definitely worse.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

type r's don't sound that bad.

What else have you heard?

 

[miker 5,000+ posts]

sounds like port noise to me. whats the enclosure?

I forgot how many cubes it is... lol... But it is within the recommended enclosure sizes.. Also it is tuned at 32hz.

 

[azimuth 5,000+ posts]

What else have you heard?

i think kickers sound worse. i'm not going to list every sub i've heard

 

[bamaboy 5,000+ posts]

sounds like:

1-port too small

2- sub not mounted goo, air leak

3-box not sealed good

 

[Mynameis 10+ year member]

I forgot how many cubes it is... lol... But it is within the recommended enclosure sizes.. Also it is tuned at 32hz.

is it custom? Or pre-fab? Im more concerned with the port area.

 

[shortyg83 10+ year member]

Even when properly installed Type R's have sounded like ass to me.

you bashing type Rs pretty bad today. I have used type R 12s and 15s and 10s in the past. And they always sounded fine to me. If tuned around 34 hz they hit clean as long as your not sending them a clipped signal

 

[miker 5,000+ posts]

is it custom? Or pre-fab? Im more concerned with the port area.

Custom.. 3/4 MDF, all nailed, glued, and caulked..

"sounds like:

1-port too small

2- sub not mounted goo, air leak

3-box not sealed good"

oooooooo, that first one would ****...

Well.. I used 1"5/8" drywall screws... What should i use? I think thats the best place to start...

 

[lilmaniac2 5,000+ posts]

you bashing type Rs pretty bad today. I have used type R 12s and 15s and 10s in the past. And they always sounded fine to me. If tuned around 34 hz they hit clean as long as your not sending them a clipped signal

that sounds so ignorant. Hit clean... could you please at least try to sound smarter than the average kid I see buying stuff at the pawn shop?

 

[Mynameis 10+ year member]

lol, do you have a diagrahm/measurements for your box? That would help.

 

[shortyg83 10+ year member]

that sounds so ignorant. Hit clean... could you please at least try to sound smarter than the average kid I see buying stuff at the pawn shop?

Thats ignorant? But him saying they all sound like crap isn't? I am not saying they sound good enough for an SQ setup but for the average daily system the sound better then comparable kickers and subs of the same price from other companies.

How is clean not a good statment? They dont sound like sh*t. Is that better? Im not trying to argue with you because I know youve worked with alot of different subs and all. But the type R is the best sub you can buy from circuit city and best buy which is where most people buy there equipment at. Most people haven't heard of sundown/re/idmax/fi and bigger companies. So as far as mainstream goes it is a pretty clean hitting sub.