I've decided on an SI Mag D2 12" -- enclosure help please

[firealhrdcor 10+ year member]

Not breaking any new ground here, I know, but looking to get a bit more input before I do some spending.

As I've stated in another thread, my ultimate goal is to have a great SQ substage. I was curious what the best route would be in terms of an enclosure.

Sealed?

Ported?

Tuning?

Size?

Sub firing upwards?

Port firing rear?

SI Suggestions:

Sealed 1 to 1.3 ft^3

Ported 2 ft^3 tuned to 32 Hz

I'm sure I'll end up staying close to these, but which end of the 'spectrum' would yield the greatest sq potential of an SI Mag D2 12"?

Other information that may or may not help:

Car - 1999 Subaru Impreza Wagon (sub behind rear seat, ample enclosure space)

Amp - USAmps DE1000 (1000wrms+ @1ohm)

Deck - Pioneer Premier DEH-P880PRS

Music - 70% metal/punk/hardcore --- 30% hip hop

Once again, thanks for any help. I'd really like to hear from some guys that have been through trial(s) with this subwoofer and different enclosure options and speak from experience.

Cheers!

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[t-money 10+ year member]

i have only dealt with the 15's, so i'm not much help. However the search button will give you all kinds of answers.hth

 

[firealhrdcor 10+ year member]

Thanks

Ive done some searching, but was hoping to get some input regarding my specific situation (music choice, not trunk car, power, etc). Not that I'm sure it'll really even end up mattering much anyway. But I'll continue reading what has been written around here about the mag.