The Official Type R Thread

[HellyHans 10+ year member]

Well I just ordered my 10" DVC 2+2ohm Type-R, should be in pretty soon.

I will be building a sealed box as its the first attempt.. I will be doing the sealed box specs recommended by alpine 11.5x11.5x12.75.. I will be doubling the front and I will put a 3/4" plexi as the top of the box.. Everything should give me .6ft3 of volume.

I will take pics once everything is done //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

 

[Defconx3 10+ year member]

Well I just ordered my 10" DVC 2+2ohm Type-R, should be in pretty soon.I will be building a sealed box as its the first attempt.. I will be doing the sealed box specs recommended by alpine 11.5x11.5x12.75.. I will be doubling the front and I will put a 3/4" plexi as the top of the box.. Everything should give me .6ft3 of volume.

I will take pics once everything is done //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

Wait, only .6 cuft?!?

Thats not going to sound too good...

 

[HellyHans 10+ year member]

Wait, only .6 cuft?!?
Thats not going to sound too good...

So your saying that alpines recommended optimum enclosure specs are crap?

Alot of people say that it will be enough for a SEALED application on 1x10"

Why do you say it wouldn't be enough?

What are the specs that you tried if you ever did and what do you recommend?

They recommend:

gross volume range :0.5-0.8

optimum sealed box:

gross internal:0.65

Net internal 0.6

 

[toaster 10+ year member]

they recommend that to sell it as a woofer that takes up little room.

it will sound like garbage in that small a box. if you want to do it right, build a ported box and do it right the first time.

 

[HotCarl 10+ year member]

they recommend that to sell it as a woofer that takes up little room.
it will sound like garbage in that small a box. if you want to do it right, build a ported box and do it right the first time.

indeed.

 

[HellyHans 10+ year member]

I do not want a ported box... it would make me build a bigger box which I want to avoid.

My needs are not for SPL, its SQL, I listen to rock/metal.. not big bass

I know the sealed box is good for my application

What would be a good volume for my "needs"

Thank you

 

[SVTFOCUS]

Will a type R sound good in a 1.5 ported box tuned to 45hz? I was looking for a good spl sub. I have an orion HCCA 225G4 amp. Is there any other suggestion for a sub that will sound good? I’m trying to stay under $200 for one 12.

 

[HellyHans 10+ year member]

Will a type R sound good in a 1.5 ported box tuned to 45hz? I was looking for a good spl sub. I have an orion HCCA 225G4 amp. Is there any other suggestion for a sub that will sound good? I’m trying to stay under $200 for one 12.

This thread has become completely useless as nobody comes to read anything on it anymore.. plus 160+ pages.. now who in their right mind will go through all that?? we can't even search "within" the thread

So your better off posting a new topic.

 

[Defconx3 10+ year member]

This thread has become completely useless as nobody comes to read anything on it anymore.. plus 160+ pages.. now who in their right mind will go through all that?? we can't even search "within" the threadSo your better off posting a new topic.

I agree with you, im beginning to think its time to send this thread to the glue factory.

 

[blowsoot 10+ year member]

Im thinking about grabbing a Type R 10" d4 sub. Was wondering if they are good in a sealed box thats all I can really do in my truck. Amp I got is a Kicker KX600.1 740 on birthsheet. Probably have it downfire into the floor. Will this work out pretty good and be loud and sounding good? Also what size enclosure would you recommend for it sealed w/out the speaker installed. I mostly listen to rock music so .. . Not looking for unreal SPL just SQL.

 

[HellyHans 10+ year member]

Im thinking about grabbing a Type R 10" d4 sub. Was wondering if they are good in a sealed box thats all I can really do in my truck. Amp I got is a Kicker KX600.1 740 on birthsheet. Probably have it downfire into the floor. Will this work out pretty good and be loud and sounding good? Also what size enclosure would you recommend for it sealed w/out the speaker installed. I mostly listen to rock music so .. . Not looking for unreal SPL just SQL.

Alot of mixed opinions on here as most people recommend GO PORTED GO PORTED!, but sometimes the just don't realize that some people just don't want to go ported as it takes up more space and you lose SQ.

I built my 10" R with alpine specs and all I good say is it sounds amazing.. people on this forum to do it that way as other said it will be crap, ( but they recommend ported) I also asked on other forums and they said it was no problem

 

[KMHogan224 10+ year member]

Does anyone know where i can get a decent box for a good price for 2 brand new 12"s

 

[phildapimp89 10+ year member]

Are the old Type Rs ok? I just bought 2 off of ebay for 80 shipped.

 

[HellyHans 10+ year member]

Are the old Type Rs ok? I just bought 2 off of ebay for 80 shipped.

Old type R's are still amazing subs, and for the price you payed... thats even more amazing

 

[naut1ca 10+ year member]

Old type R's are still amazing subs, and for the price you payed... thats even more amazing

pfft, ****in a right that is good