Ported vs bandpass

[luvitloud]

I have 2 15" kicker L7 subs in a ported box and was wondering if stuffing them in a bandpass box would make them louder?

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[raptor727 10+ year member]

need more information like what kind of power and vehicle.. More important what is your box like now, as far as tuning, size, and port area??

 

[phemps 10+ year member]

I have 2 15" kicker L7 subs in a ported box and was wondering if stuffing them in a bandpass box would make them louder?

You cant just "stuff" some subs in a bandpass and get good results and therefore my guess is you may be thinking about getting prefab, if so definitely not a good idea

 

[luvitloud]

I don't know much about this stuff. I just want them to be as loud as possible. The box I'm using now looks scabby and I want to upgrade. I've also been told blow thru would be a good idea

 

[phemps 10+ year member]

I don't know much about this stuff. I just want them to be as loud as possible. The box I'm using now looks scabby and I want to upgrade. I've also been told blow thru would be a good idea

What exactly is the ported box you have now? was it custom built for the subs? or was it purchased preassembled? do you have any specs on the box at all?

 

[luvitloud]

I'm running a Kicker ZX2500.1 amp 0 guage power/ ground in a 1989 chevy 1500 ext. Cab with the back seats taken out.

 

[phemps 10+ year member]

I'm running a Kicker ZX2500.1 amp 0 guage power/ ground in a 1989 chevy 1500 ext. Cab with the back seats taken out.

alright but what info do you have on the enclosure the subs are currently in? thats where i can start from to give you suggestions to get louder. A bandpass box wont necessarily make you louder if a more optimal ported box than the one your currently using could be built

 

[luvitloud]

Its 64" long x 30" high x 30" deep both subs are towards one side and a port on the far side its about 4" x 25"

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

have a pro build the bandpass for you, dont buy cookie cutter crap, it'll sound like **** more than loud. High Output Enclosures pm this guy, he builds hella fking loud boxes. Just remember, cheap out on the box and you'll be outblasted by everyone else.

 

[phemps 10+ year member]

64 inches long !? seriously? if these are really your dimensions this box is MASSIVE. did you build it?

 

[phemps 10+ year member]

33 cubes gross WUTTT if your box is this big you should be worried about whether or not you fucked up your subs yet..

 

[luvitloud]

I got it built when I bought the subs. Its a few inches from the top of the seats, touches the seats and the back of the cab and sits on the floor. I'll post a picture when I get home

 

[phemps 10+ year member]

I got it built when I bought the subs. Its a few inches from the top of the seats, touches the seats and the back of the cab and sits on the floor. I'll post a picture when I get home

alright that should help me see what you have going on

 

[luvitloud]

I think there alright I can't really crank them up they killed my alternator. I'm still working on getting them the power they need

 

[phemps 10+ year member]

I think there alright I can't really crank them up they killed my alternator. I'm still working on getting them the power they need

yea you need some upgraded electrical to be able to run that amp for sure. A high output alternator, as well as some nice extra batteries are important as well as upgrading the 3 main current carrying conductors under your hood. (this is called the big three upgrade)