Where to tune rl-P 12's?

[ghart999 10+ year member]

Going ported on a pair of rl-P 12's. Only have 1.5 ft^3 net per driver (3.0 ft^3 net total).

I will be able to have about 48 in^2 of port area. Power is 1600 watts total.

Mike from Sound Splinter recommends 34Hz. Some way that sounds like *** and 32Hz is much better.

I don't need ultra lows. I want that kick drum snap. What would be a better tune for that?

Thanks all.

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[rc10mike 10+ year member]

sealed

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

Sealed is an option, mine did well in both 2.0 @ 27hz and 1.75 @33hz.

 

[donpisto 5,000+ posts]

I agree with rc10mike. Sealed is a great way to go. Plenty of output still and lowend is very amazing. If you port it, I'd tune it low as Aaron mention. Personally I'd tune under 30 Hz.

 

[ghart999 10+ year member]

Problem is I can't tune below 32Hz without giving up volume. I don't want to try and port with less than 1.5 ft^3 per driver.

Sealed I know is an option. However, the extra 3 dB or so would be really nice from the port.

 

[rc10mike 10+ year member]

I think I may try some of these!

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

32Hz was the sweet spot for my 15's on rock music. Tuning at 34Hz seemed to lose some punch and have a "hollow" sound on some music...

 

[tez4life Premium Member]

32Hz was the sweet spot for my 15's on rock music. Tuning at 34Hz seemed to lose some punch and have a "hollow" sound on some music...

This man speaks the truth, he build (2) boxes to back up his statement //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

But I honestly agree, im currently running one 15" at 28hz and the lows are beautiful, but I would seriously consider the 32hz tune for rock music.

Very versitale subs they seem to work very well in just about any enclosure close to Mike's specs...

 

[ghart999 10+ year member]

Well I decided to have Pete from PWK Designs build me one. Seems his is the man when it comes to box designs....