Need advice.... What sub to get... XXX 15in currently

[gc86 10+ year member]

Im really confused with what to do with my setup... first off, I recently bought a 15in XXX locally for 300 dollars picked up, than I was so **** into myself that I went and bought a 15in sealed box from a local shop for 100 dollars because I can't live without bass and I knew it would take a while to get a good box that would make the XXX thump. Ok 2nd, im using a jbl 1200.1 to power the XXX right now and honestly, it's the loudest and nicest sub i've owned. To be honest the best setup's i've owned are 2 12in SE's in the rec. sealed box from RE, and a 15in L7 in some sealed prefab box. So now my dilemma, I don't know what to do now... i've spent over 400 dollars on this XXX and the prefab box and I don't feel happy with it. Im also hurting for cash and I don't think this has been 400 dollars well spent... Should I sell the XXX? and buy something that can take the jbl's 1200wrms and use it to its potential? I have no idea what to do from here. Lemme list my setup actually...

HU: CDA-7995

Front Stage: ARC Audio KAR265 6.5 Components

Rear: Memphis Audio MClass 5.25 Components in 6x8 adaptor plate for rear deck

Speaker AMP: Old School 4ch Alpine... not sure of series... maybe F-250?

Sub: 15in D2 XXX in shitty 1.5cuft? sealed prefab

Sub AMP: JBL BP1200.1

My original plans were to sell the MClass components and put some 6x9s back there just for rear fill, I do know the MClass's are better than the KAR265s but the front doors are 6.5s and I don't feel like making a custom mounting plate, etc. and if your wondering why I bought expensive MClass components and using them for real fill, I got a REALLY good deal on them.

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[thadman 10+ year member]

definetley build a new box. You should have Moe Lester build you a custom box tuned to ~30-33hz.

 

[uicballin22 10+ year member]

Build yourself a nice ported box 4-5ft^3 tuned in the low 30's and you'll see a huge difference from your small shitty prefab box...if you still aren't happy then I don't know what your looking for...is it more SPL or ?? But like I said...start with a new quality enclosure

 

[AndonD454 10+ year member]

x3

 

[gc86 10+ year member]

Honestly, if I have someone build me a ported box my total will be well over 500 dollars spent on just the sub and I honestly don't think 500 dollars is worth it. I can't really tell the difference between sound quality and spl because everything in my **** car rattles, and space is also a big issue, don't think I can fit a 4cu ft enclosure in my small *** trnk.

 

[Raisedin305 5,000+ posts]

Your hurting from cash because you spend it on shit. $40 could have gotten you a way better box than what you have, not to mention it would be much louder.

Get a better amp

 

[baseballer1100 5,000+ posts]

Try building your own im sure you know some people you can maybe borrow tools from from there its like 40 dollars including plans from somewhere on here.

 

[thadman 10+ year member]

Your amp is extremely nice, I would not replace it. It sounds as if you need some sound deadening in that trunk of yours.

I'd sell that prefab box to someone you know local. Custom build a box is always the way to go, its much more cost effective and the performance over prefab is huge. The XXX was designed to be ported, you're holding it back by keeping it sealed. If you still dont think you can fit a 4+ cubic foot box you should glass your trunk since you claim to be low on space. You could always go infinite baffle.

 

[gc86 10+ year member]

yeah, $40 dollars and about give or take 200 dollars or more in equipment to build it?

 

[gc86 10+ year member]

i've built my own boxes before, but back in HS when I had a table saw to use.

 

[thadman 10+ year member]

Stop being so pessimistic, have someone local build it for you or have someone on the forums build it for you.

 

[gc86 10+ year member]

jesus you guys are quick. well I do have second skin sludge painted on the inside of my trunk but thats it, should I add some kind of mat on top of it for a better result?

 

[uicballin22 10+ year member]

Honestly, if I have someone build me a ported box my total will be well over 500 dollars spent on just the sub...

Welcome to the caraudio addiction...i always spend more than i plan on...but in the end it's worth it...but is your goal just to be louder?

 

[nissanrider06 10+ year member]

i built mine with just a circular sae and the line was sraight

 

[gc86 10+ year member]

Stop being so pessimistic, have someone local build it for you or have someone on the forums build it for you.

I would have someone local build it for me but I don't know any people with the right tools. I don't know... im beginning to think I should sell this sub and go with something less expensive. I shouldnt have jumped the gun when I bought this XXX, I had no idea what I was getting into.