Proper setup using prefab tuned box in order to not blow sub?

[gentlejax 10+ year member]

Due to space I always have run sealed boxes. I just installed my idq10v3 in a prefab ported box tuned to 44hz

What setting on amp do I need to adjust to not blow up sub?

The box tuned to 44 so what's best way to get most out of the box?

With sealed none of that matters

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[Phoenix Risen 10+ year member]

how do you rack up 3k+ posts on a car audio site and learn nothing?

set the sub sonic just above the point that the sub unloads, and set gains properly as always.

 

[MakkMar10]

Due to space I always have run sealed boxes. I just installed my idq10v3 in a prefab ported box tuned to 44hz
What setting on amp do I need to adjust to not blow up sub?

The box tuned to 44 so what's best way to get most out of the box?

With sealed none of that matters

Turn off SubSonic, blow the seals, invest n a real box....

Or u could set ur filters at 30-35hz an 80-100hz then Jedi Mind Trick urself in to thinking it sounds "OK"

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

sell that 10, get a sundown sa 8 put that in a real box and it'll outdo that IDQ10 in every way.

 

[gentlejax 10+ year member]

how do you rack up 3k+ posts on a car audio site and learn nothing?
set the sub sonic just above the point that the sub unloads, and set gains properly as always.

lol..ok...post count doesnt make you an expert in every aspect...nice guy

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Due to space I always have run sealed boxes. I just installed my idq10v3 in a prefab ported box tuned to 44hz
What setting on amp do I need to adjust to not blow up sub?

The box tuned to 44 so what's best way to get most out of the box?

With sealed none of that matters

You'll need to use subsonic filter to keep from breaking that sub unless you're running very low power. Start at 35hz and keep an eye on it, you may need to go even higher.

Subs that are designed to function tuned in the 40's typically have high x-max and really stiff suspension (read the DD box section on DD website).

 

[gentlejax 10+ year member]

yeah I realize this sub is better suited for sealed even though its specs say it can do either.