Shivas ported... ideal size?

[Blados 10+ year member]

Right nowI have 2 shivas in a sealed box, 1.1 ft^3 per chamber stuffed. They sounded really good, but still could have been better. I just sold my mustang that they were in and I have a blazer now. How many cubes would you say is ideal for the 2 for overall performance?

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[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

6ft^3

Mines in 3ft^3

ported it so much louder than sealed

 

[Blados 10+ year member]

That sounds good. What are the dimensions of your box, if you don't mind me asking? And how many watts are you pushing?

 

[supa_c 5,000+ posts]

its a ported wedge

29(w)

16(H)

11(L1)

18(L2)

i believe those are correct

Im using a MA Audio M1889i, 400W rms @ 4 ohms.

Just a lil to much so i have the gain lower