SQ is missing from my JL 12w3v2! AHHH!

[eddie269 10+ year member]

Hi guys, after drooling over this sub for a while (I always had a thing for JL) I finally replaced my alpine 12in type R with one of the JL 12w3v2's. I heard this sub is known for it great mix of SQ and spl and I have personally heard a few and I had to agree. I decided my type R didn't give me enough bass so hence the switch.

however, after todays install, I am quite disappointed. the sub is VERY LOUD (spl is GREAT!) but that's all I hear. NO SQ whatsoever!!!!! //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif

My hunch is the box. It is an OLD subzone box from 4 yrs ago which I was never too happy with. You guys think the box is the culprit? If so, I am ready to invest $$$$$ for a new quality box.

If not the box, what else could it be?

anyone had this problem also?

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[PhatalOne 10+ year member]

I would assume so, if its particle board or something else cheap like that a high powered woofer could loose alot of its SQ because of the box flexing. I make all my boxes out of 3/4" MDF and/or fiberglass. I started making my own boxes after I looked at the materials my old prefab box was made from. (3/8" Particle Board)

 

[eddie269 10+ year member]

the box is made from 3/4 mdf. at least i think it is =) but i know its 3/4 in.

anyone know of a good custom box builder?

 

[78nova 10+ year member]

http://www.gnomeaudio.com this guy makes some great boxes, he can build them to specs and everything, or do it yourself and just let him make you the plans

 

[eddie269 10+ year member]

yay for gnome audio. I just read a few threads. thanks!

 

[eddie269 10+ year member]

btw, did u personally get something done from gnomeaudio or did you just hear about him? I like to hear personal experiences (positives I hope)

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

btw, did u personally get something done from gnomeaudio or did you just hear about him? I like to hear personal experiences (positives I hope)

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