Power & Sealed Box Size. Confused. (Best Brahma12 Config)

[BasketBaller 10+ year member]

I've looked everywhere to learn what the best configuration is for a 12" Brahma is and I found this.

http://www.acousticconcepts.com.au/adire/MOVIES/BrahmaPowerHandling.pdf

Is it better to have the brahma getting 1300 watts in a .62cu ft3 box or 500 watts in a 2.10 box? I figure that in the smaller box, it won't have as good a lowend. Is this true?

Will is get louder with more watts in a smaller box or less watts in bigger box?

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What is the optimum (BEST) sealed configuration possible for a 12" Brahma? I am looking for SQL, leaning on the SQ side. To be exact...tell me the ft^3 before displacement.

ps. How much volume does a 12" Brahma displace? (if anyone knows)

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[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

Link doesn't work.

The smaller the box, the better mechanical power handling the woofer is capable of. No box will raise or lower the thermal power handling of a sub though.

Yes, a smaller sealed enclosure will reduce low end output, and have a peak in frequency response closer to the mid/upper range.

I generally like to go oversized slightly with a sealed enclosure to try and reduce the peak as well as get a little more low end response.

 

[BasketBaller 10+ year member]

The link should work now. What size box would you build for this sub?