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[Pl8er 5,000+ posts]

Currently I have a 12w3 in a 1.5 sealed box running off 350 watts (RMS) U.S. amp. I found out last night that my girlfriend just bought me two re se 8's. I was curious to know what type of box configuration I should run on the 8's and if the output would be equal to or greater then my one 12? I was kinda looking at the snail shell design I saw on here where the guy was running 2 6.5's. Anyone got a link to the construction of that box I would appreciate it.

Thanks for all the answers.

~justin

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[Warbleed 10+ year member]

Currently I have a 12w3 in a 1.5 sealed box running off 350 watts (RMS) U.S. amp. I found out last night that my girlfriend just bought me two re se 8's. I was curious to know what type of box configuration I should run on the 8's and if the output would be equal to or greater then my one 12? I was kinda looking at the snail shell design I saw on here where the guy was running 2 6.5's. Anyone got a link to the construction of that box I would appreciate it.
Thanks for all the answers.

~justin

In similar alignments, the 8s are not going to be louder than the 12w3. As far as what enclosure to run the SEs in, at least for musical purposes, I'd probably just go with about 0.3cf or so per driver, sealed.

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

0.5ft^3 / sub ... ported ~ 32hz.

- Steve

 

[Pl8er 5,000+ posts]

Have you tried that setup? .5 at 32 hz? Or is that just what is recommended? Now will this setup not be as loud because they will use less power or because its 2 8's? I was kinda thinking two 8's still had more cone area then one 12. Sorry I guess I am full of stupid questions today. Just want to try this little guys out and I have heard that they do sound very nice.

Does anyone know of a good place to buy this type of box? I have two of them so I would need dual enclosure with those specs. I figure someone on here most likely does good boxes for cheap. I'm sure I could figure out the box and build it myself but 1. I'm lazy and 2. I most likely wouldn't be able to build it as good as an expert //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Thanks for the replies!

 

[marleyskater420 5,000+ posts]

Have you tried that setup? .5 at 32 hz? Or is that just what is recommended? Now will this setup not be as loud because they will use less power or because its 2 8's? I was kinda thinking two 8's still had more cone area then one 12. Sorry I guess I am full of stupid questions today. Just want to try this little guys out and I have heard that they do sound very nice.
Does anyone know of a good place to buy this type of box? I have two of them so I would need dual enclosure with those specs. I figure someone on here most likely does good boxes for cheap. I'm sure I could figure out the box and build it myself but 1. I'm lazy and 2. I most likely wouldn't be able to build it as good as an expert //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

Thanks for the replies!

contact loneranger or rangerman or uhmm....yea....i know those 2 build boxes for sure

 

[Pl8er 5,000+ posts]

Thanks. I will get in touch with them!