Whats better??

[HighOnFire 10+ year member]

Whats a better tuning for metal and hard rock. I keep seeing posts that say a higher tune like 37hz is good, but than I keep seeing a lot of posts saying a lower tuning like 32hz is better. So which should I choose??//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/crazy.gif.c13912c32de98515d3142759a824dae7.gif

I got a 2005 Type R 12inch with 400watt rms to it (yes I know thats not a lot for that sub) I finally figured out how to build a box. So which tuning is better for really fast double bass and will keep up and sound good. I will probably make is like 2.5 cubes unless someone suggests otherwise. Thanks!

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[dleccord 5,000+ posts]

i listen to rap but with that power i would go with the 37hz tune because its a bit louder, but thats just me, unless you're gonna get a better amp later on, or just build two boxes

 

[HighOnFire 10+ year member]

I'll probably get a better amp later, but that will most likely also be in a smaller car so I would have to build a new box anyway. I dont really care if its not as loud as possible, because I'm an SQ guy all the way. So with that in mind, which would be better. Also, im not limiting it to 34hz or 37hz, that was just an example.

 

[HighOnFire 10+ year member]

but really, any other opinions on which kinda tuning is better?

 

[PowerNaudio 10+ year member]

2.5cuft at 34 or 37 there wont be a major diffrence. now 2.5cuft @ 30Hz will give you rock bottom lows and cabin gain should make the lows decently loud.

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

If you are sound quality oriented, you'll want to use a lower tuning frequency.

 

[HighOnFire 10+ year member]

*Squeak: Alex Grey rules.*

Ok, so a lower tuning it is. At 30hz, PowerNaudio said I would have rock bottom lows, will it play anything that isnt very low well, or will it make everything sound lower? Sorry, im a noob.

 

[HighOnFire 10+ year member]

or should I just make it 29hz like it says in the manual.

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

29hz sounds like it would work perfect for you.

 

[HighOnFire 10+ year member]

Thanks than!! Lol, after all this trouble I'm just gonna build the manufacturers recomendation. Thanks Again.