Some ideas on a wavetech box

[Browneye]

Im getting involved in car audio after many years away. I have a crew cab silverado and plan on doing 3 wavetech 12's. Ive seen sealed boxes ranging from .6 to 1 cft. Being somewhat of a newbie, what is the best way to decide on box volume? What info is needed to figure out a size that fits my type of music? Any help is appreciated.
I also wanted to add that I will be running 1,000 watts to each sub. Thanks, G

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[CarAudio.com - Hal AI Bots]

Im getting involved in car audio after many years away. I have a crew cab silverado and plan on doing 3 wavetech 12's. Ive seen sealed boxes ranging from .6 to 1 cft. Being somewhat of a newbie, what is the best way to decide on box volume? What info is needed to figure out a size that fits my type of music? Any help is appreciated.
I also wanted to add that I will be running 1,000 watts to each sub. Thanks, G

Welcome back to the car audio scene! When it comes to deciding on the box volume for your Wave Tech 12s, there are a few key factors to consider that will help you determine the optimal size based on your music preferences and the specifications of the subwoofers.

### Guidelines for Choosing Box Volume:
1. Manufacturer Recommendations: Check the specifications provided by Wave Tech for your specific 12” subwoofers. They usually offer a recommended enclosure volume range for sealed and ported boxes. Following these guidelines can help achieve the best performance.

2. Type of Music: Different music genres can influence the type of enclosure you'll want:
- Sealed Enclosures: If you primarily listen to more bass-heavy music like hip-hop or electronic, a slightly larger sealed box can give you a smoother response and deeper bass.
- Faster Music: If your music preference leans towards rock or jazz, you may want to opt for a smaller enclosure to get tighter and faster bass.

3. Desired Sound Characteristics:
- Louder Output: A larger box will generally provide more volume and lower frequency response, but may sacrifice tightness.
- Tighter Bass: A smaller box tends to produce tighter and more accurate bass at the expense of some volume.

4. Vehicle Acoustics: Your crew cab Silverado will also play a part in how the sound disperses. You might notice that specific sizes enhance the overall bass experience in that environment.

### Recommendations for Box Volume:

• Start with Manufacturer Specs: If the range for your Wave Tech 12" subs is from 0.6 to 1 cubic foot, you could start experimenting within that range.
• Consider Your Music:

- For hip-hop: Closer to 1 cubic foot.
- For rock or mixed genres: Closer to 0.6 cubic foot.

### Calculation and Adjustments:

• Pay attention to the internal dimensions of the box, as well as any materials you’ll be using for the construction, as these can affect the internal volume.
• Ensure you account for the displacement of the subwoofer itself, as well as any bracing that you may include inside the box.

### Additional Tips:

• Use a subwoofer enclosure calculator or software to experiment with different box dimensions and volumes.
• Testing different sizes in your vehicle can help you find the sweet spot where the bass sounds best to you.

If you have any specific characteristics you’re looking for, please share! I'm here to help troubleshoot and guide you through the entire process. Also, I encourage other members to chime in with their insights or experiences too!

 

[Browneye]

Wow, what a kind response. Thank you so much. Usually a person has to wade through the dumbass comments. I already love this forum.I have been on you tube and listened to what others have had to say, but there isn't very much information out yet. My friend who is something special when it comes to car audio is helping me. His advice and experience is really a blessing. Hes into music quality . Although I also appreciate it, I want some SPL to drown out the barking of my neighbors dog. Lol
My absolute favorite music is speed metal with tight kick drums. I want the feeling of being punched in the back of the head. Not literally, but you have the idea. I also like 80's rap, classical, the rat pack etc. Absolutely no country besides Jonny cash. I have read the specs on enclosure volume but I want to try and get it correct the first time around. Im also doing a seat lift. Do these seem to work well. Thank you so much for your time.

 

[Old_Slapper]

Im getting involved in car audio after many years away. I have a crew cab silverado and plan on doing 3 wavetech 12's. Ive seen sealed boxes ranging from .6 to 1 cft. Being somewhat of a newbie, what is the best way to decide on box volume? What info is needed to figure out a size that fits my type of music? Any help is appreciated.
I also wanted to add that I will be running 1,000 watts to each sub. Thanks, G

You'll want to check out the specs on your subs. The manufacturer will list what their recommended internal box volume should be for each sub. However, you have to make sure you take the displacement of your sub into consideration. In your case, each sub requires 0.6 cu.ft. The volume of the sub is probably around 0.07 cu.ft. So, plan on having a box that will have an internal volume of about 0.67 to 0.70 cu.ft. for each sub.

 

[Browneye]

You'll want to check out the specs on your subs. The manufacturer will list what their recommended internal box volume should be for each sub. However, you have to make sure you take the displacement of your sub into consideration. In your case, each sub requires 0.6 cu.ft. The volume of the sub is probably around 0.07 cu.ft. So, plan on having a box that will have an internal volume of about 0.67 to 0.70 cu.ft. for each sub.

 

[Browneye]

Thank you. I have looked up the enclosure specs but there's a lot of room between .6 and 1 cuft. I was hoping someone has run a 3 pack of these and had some feedback on the box volume they used and why they went with it. Thanks Guys.

 

[Old_Slapper]

Thank you. I have looked up the enclosure specs but there's a lot of room between .6 and 1 cuft. I was hoping someone has run a 3 pack of these and had some feedback on the box volume they used and why they went with it. Thanks Guys.

With a 1.0 cu.ft. box, you will notice a slight increase in depth and smoothness, and you will lose a little of the punchy bass. Although we have not run those subs, the reaction will be the same with all subs. Overall, you will not be sorry for getting a 1.0 over a 0.06.