Want to go lower

[Falcons 5,000+ posts]

yeah i would definately get a box built from a guy here than at a shop. unless if i got an amazing deal. which you would not be.

 

[UnderFire 10+ year member]

Anyone have input on 38 Hz?

Definitely not 38, that's "fart box" territory, it would sound terrible under like 34hz.

 

[NuckinFutz 10+ year member]

Definitely not 38, that's "fart box" territory, it would sound terrible under like 34hz.

I'm going to try and tell them something like 34 or 35 Hz. I'm paying around 300 bucks for this think so I want it to sound good. To a 17 year old 300 bucks is a lot.

 

[Kangaroux 5,000+ posts]

The higher the pre out voltage, the lower your gain on your amp is, which means the amp doesn't amplify it as much, which means it's a cleaner signal. So yes, prevolt outage is pretty important. But if you're getting 5v pre outs from any HU under $200 they're probably not actually 5v preouts. I'd get an entry level alpine deck. They're 2v pre outs, but they still sound good.

This would be true if wattage was only based on voltage, but because watts is volts * amps it isn't very accurate to say an amp only amplifies it based on the preout voltage. Preouts have hardly any amperage to them, and remember that some older headunits known for great SQ had preout voltages of only 200mV

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

[quote name='NuckinFutz']I'm going to try and tell them something like 34 or 35 Hz. I'm paying around 300 bucks for this think so I want it to sound good. To a 17 year old 300 bucks is a lot.[/QUOTE]
contact @double 07 ;

 

[NuckinFutz 10+ year member]

[quote name='ThatChevyGuy']contact @double 07 ;[/QUOTE]

The problem is I've already paid for the box.

 

[ThatChevyGuy 5,000+ posts]

The problem is I've already paid for the box.

that is a problem, i hope it turns out ok

 

[NuckinFutz 10+ year member]

that is a problem, i hope it turns out ok

They know what they're doing building it. But when I bring my car up there Thursday I'll just talk to the builder and let him know specifically what I want.

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

Whyd they raise the price $50 since yesterday? Didnt you just put a down payment on it?

 

[NuckinFutz 10+ year member]

Whyd they raise the price $50 since yesterday? Didnt you just put a down payment on it?

Its somewhere between 250-300. I handed him 290 today.

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

Why did this turn into a HU discussion?

OP your low bass is not getting quieter as you turn it, your mid/upper bass freqs are taking over. Which is making the lower bass seem quieter. I'm guessing your box/vehicle peaks in the mid/upper 40's freq region.

Do NOT have them tune the new enclosure to 38Hz, 32-34Hz is more like what you'd want.

 

[Timmy13091 10+ year member]

Why did this turn into a HU discussion?
OP your low bass is not getting quieter as you turn it, your mid/upper bass freqs are taking over. Which is making the lower bass seem quieter. I'm guessing your box/vehicle peaks in the mid/upper 40's freq region.

Do NOT have them tune the new enclosure to 38Hz, 32-34Hz is more like what you'd want.

^^^^ this

 

[NuckinFutz 10+ year member]

Guys, I don't know what he tuned it too. Whatever it is. It looks good, and insanely loud. I didn't know a box could make such a dramatic difference.

 

[mazdakid 5,000+ posts]

That's what happens when you go from a sealed box to a ported box. How are the lows now?

 

[NuckinFutz 10+ year member]

That's what happens when you go from a sealed box to a ported box. How are the lows now?

They're awesome! You can really feel them, it makes your hair feel like its standing up.

Im pretty happy with it. Imo it was worth 300 bucks. It looks good and everything. He told me the next upgrade would be some component speakers.