should i do it? 2 18" bl's in 16-20 cubes?

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

currently they are sitting in 11.5 cubes or so tuned to about 35hz. output is pretty good but still not quite where i want it to be. seems like with my ammount of power they should be louder, especially for 2 18's. the only thing i can think of is box volume being on the small side. i was told by the FI guys that 5.5-6 cubes would be fine with my power, but im having doubts now.

im thinking of sacrificing my rear seats and build the box to take up the whole cargo area but still be at/under the window line. this would give me a shit load more room to work with not to mention also having room to mount my amps more favorable and add batteries. and also i would be able to get a huge *** port as well, compared to my 168" sq port that i have now.

is this worth it, or am i chasing ghosts trying to get these things louder?

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[smd4life 5,000+ posts]

you need more powa....buy my 40.1

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

you need more powa....buy my 40.1

you dirty *****, i cant afford a 40.1...nor the electrical to back it up //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/blackeye.gif.66a1670f5aaf7f406e783a63e3387dc5.gif

 

[UndercoverPunk 5,000+ posts]

I wouldn't go over 16.

 

[smd4life 5,000+ posts]

well your box seems to be the right size.....

 

[andytb 10+ year member]

have you metered it yet?

 

[bk12321 10+ year member]

my friends explorer with all seats still in it gets pretty ****in loud with 2 15s...

I think you could get by with using all the space in the back and leaving the seats in there

no idea whats wrong with ur setup though, you could use a little more power but a kicker 2500.1 should make those things get pretty **** loud

 

[2002XLT 5,000+ posts]

loud is a relative term...

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

have you metered it yet?

wont even waste my time at this point just to come back with a 110 @ 65hz...

undercover: why do you say that, even the 20 cubes seems to be inline with FI recommendations. would they just be too boomy, sloppy, and play nothing but 30hz tones with a rolloff after 31hz? lol. let me know, im always wanting to learn more.

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

my friends explorer with all seats still in it gets pretty ****in loud with 2 15s...
I think you could get by with using all the space in the back and leaving the seats in there

no idea whats wrong with ur setup though, you could use a little more power but a kicker 2500.1 should make those things get pretty **** loud

nope. sure cant. already MAXED out. only have 1' or so to the roof, and only about 4" from the hatch. no way i can fit anything bigger without putting the rear seats down.

i really wouldnt mind gaining some rearview mirror usage as well lol.

2000xlt: exactly. and these are not that loud to me. louder than a lot of peoples systems around here but not nearly what i thought it would be.

 

[skeptikal Premium Member]

Do it, panzy.

 

[bk12321 10+ year member]

biggest I would go is 8 cubes per 18, and that would be pushing it IMO.

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

Do it, panzy.

oh come on, be serious you testical.

"do it" because you just want to post that im a *****?

or "do it" because you seriously think i should?

bk: i see you like the 210 benz... nice vehicles no doubt.

 

[bk12321 10+ year member]

nope. sure cant. already MAXED out. only have 1' or so to the roof, and only about 4" from the hatch. no way i can fit anything bigger without putting the rear seats down.
i really wouldnt mind gaining some rearview mirror usage as well lol.

2000xlt: exactly. and these are not that loud to me. louder than a lot of peoples systems around here but not nearly what i thought it would be.

thats what im saying, u should be fine with what u currently have, just messing around with it.

I think something is wrong or maybe ur just deaf because there is a TON of space back there to make 2 18s un-quiet

 

[IgnoreMe 5,000+ posts]

thats what im saying, u should be fine with what u currently have, just messing around with it.
I think something is wrong or maybe ur just deaf because there is a TON of space back there to make 2 18s un-quiet

this is an explorer sport btw...

just as an example...my friends cargo space in his 4 door explorer is 8" longer in depth (and thats to his amps, not even his seats. he probably has 10" more if he moved his amps)