Integra ~ 2 10" Type R's. Suggested direction/tuning/size of enclosure?

[NJTStang11 10+ year member]

Alright, I picked up a pair of 10" Type R's in a tiny sealed box.

I'm gonna have someone build a new box for them in the upcoming weeks and need to decide the approach. Aiming for around 80% SPL/20% SQ.

I don't care about saving hatch space. I'm used to not having it.

1) What is the ideal direction for sub/port?

I've read a couple threads and got mixed opinions. I'd like to hear from some experienced folks what works best here. I'm leaning towards sub up/port back.

2) Recommended tuning?

I personally haven't owned R's. Aiming for 80/20 mix so Im guessing 36ish?

3) Size of enclosure?

Im limited to 30" Width for over half of the hatch, so it can't be an outrageously large enclosure. I was thinking 3cf? Maybe 3.5 if it fits?

Thanks in advance guys, your always helpful.

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[DB-Audio 10+ year member]

either subs up port up or subs up port back

 

[AlpineUser 10+ year member]

i have had my 2 12" r's at 32hz and now i just switched to one 12 at 36hz and i dont get the lows i was getting....just my 2cents

 

[allout13 10+ year member]

in all of my research Ive almost always read subs up port back is the best for spl in integras

 

[fearless1 10+ year member]

Type R's sound the best to me at around 33-35 hz Going to a lower frequency would smooth the peak out of the response.

 

[NJTStang11 10+ year member]

Thanks guys.

Looks like I'll be going sub up/port back around 34hz

 

[Skip01 5,000+ posts]

Yeh id stick around 35hz....they get loudest around there for me.

I might try subs back port side also.....thatll sound nice in a hb