too much port area? need help

[skippy90210 10+ year member]

What amp?

Hifonics brutus 3000w

 

[skippy90210 10+ year member]

The port isn't too big, the box is too small. The whole ratio of port area to box volume rather assumes that you have correct/adequate box volume for your subs.
I would suspect that if there's no other problems with the box it would perform better with a single 15 or pair of 12's.

im thinking about doing 2 soundqubed hdc3's and just covering up the other 2 holes. would that box be good for those I heard they like a lot of port area

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Do you know what your amp really does? Hifonics is not know for doing rated power

 

[skippy90210 10+ year member]

Do you know what your amp really does? Hifonics is not know for doing rated power

Its close to rated I know its not 100% but its not a horrible amp either

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

im thinking about doing 2 soundqubed hdc3's and just covering up the other 2 holes. would that box be good for those I heard they like a lot of port area

Let's see some pictures of this box. Might be more problems than just size and port.

 

[skippy90210 10+ year member]

Let's see some pictures of this box. Might be more problems than just size and port.

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

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Wtf is that?

 

[skippy90210 10+ year member]

A link to a picture

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Let's see some pictures of this box. Might be more problems than just size and port.

Assuming it's 3/4" all around and airtight you should be OK just sealing the top holes and putting a better quality pair of subs facing rear. Whatever you do, make sure the holes get sealed 100%

 

[skippy90210 10+ year member]

Assuming it's 3/4" all around and airtight you should be OK just sealing the top holes and putting a better quality pair of subs facing rear. Whatever you do, make sure the holes get sealed 100%

What are some good ones to go with that don't break the bank I was thinking soundqubed

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

What are some good ones to go with that don't break the bank I was thinking soundqubed

HDC3 series and higher are good, otherwise IMO stay away from their lower lines. Not sure if Incriminator is still having their fall sale, but there were some pretty good deals there and their products are proven reliable performers. Not sure if Sundown has any B-stock in their "yard sale" thread over at CACO but sometimes good deals can be had there.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

A link to a picture

That box is a nightmare. TBH Looks like you should only be able to fit a pair of 10s back there for proper loading. Box that tall is preventing a lot of stuff, port should be facing the back. You will get a lot louder with a pair of 10s as in WAAAAY louder. Box is everything man. never EVER cram subs in a small space like that. Thats the worst thing you can do to subs.

 

[skippy90210 10+ year member]

That box is a nightmare. TBH Looks like you should only be able to fit a pair of 10s back there for proper loading. Box that tall is preventing a lot of stuff, port should be facing the back. You will get a lot louder with a pair of 10s as in WAAAAY louder. Box is everything man. never EVER cram subs in a small space like that. Thats the worst thing you can do to subs.

So what would you do here I want to save the box if possible even if I have to modify it in any way

 

[skippy90210 10+ year member]

Okay so im just gonna say screw the box and also my back seats so whats the best design for 4 type s 12's should I do 1.5cu. Ft. Each for 6 cubed or should I go bigger than max recommended? 7 cubes? 8 cubes? Also subs will most likely fire upwards so I'll be able to have them all on the same face of the box so question is where is best location for the port rear facing front facing or up facing with the subs?

 

[Massive spl]

Sub up port back