Just though id share

[sonikaccord]

Seems like an awful lot of power going through a ported box if you're looking for SQ.

Clean looking build tho, no doubt.

Sq takes ALOT of power

[TheNextEpisode]

^^^
When you're running at high ohms or something?
I suppose you're also trying to avoid distortion, but I would think there are a lot of weaker subs out there that would provide adequate bass before reaching levels of distortion.

Also, how common is it to use ported boxes for SQ?
I was assuming that you would be losing accuracy when you lessened restrictions on baffle movement.

[JoeyBoy_cb7]

from what I understand, if you have the correct dimensions of the box, tuned, and all that... it could very well be better. but if you get your measurements and build messed up, it could sound real bad.

[sonikaccord]

^^^
When you're running at high ohms or something?
I suppose you're also trying to avoid distortion, but I would think there are a lot of weaker subs out there that would provide adequate bass before reaching levels of distortion.

Also, how common is it to use ported boxes for SQ?
I was assuming that you would be losing accuracy when you lessened restrictions on baffle movement.

It's for dynamics mostly. Soft passages to loud passages could take well over triple the amount of power for your amp to produce.

It's actually very common. The type of tune on the box will determine how it will sound. Low tuned ported boxes have lower extension and higher efficiency than a sealed box up until a certain point, like 15hz. And the frequency response is usually ruler flat until you pass the box tuning where response drops like a cliff.

[Vash744]

Looks good. I like the layout of the box. Never seen the plexi used as a side piece

[hybrid90accord]

The type r in my Opinion can take way more then 500 rms if being fed a clean signal and proper tuning. The owners wants the ability to crank it up when he feels the need but will most of the time listen to it at mid and moderate levels. That is the main reason we went with a low tune so he can have the best of both worlds. It wont be the loudest 1 12 set up and be heard from 2 blocks away but will be very accurate with more low end then a regular sealed enclosue. ill be tuning the system and Eq'ing the system with (2)rockford fosgate 360.2 with will handle time alignment, for a true 3 way active set up, all his crossover points.

ill have more pics up soon, im waiting on this new carbon fiber wrap to come in and im gonna do the inside of the box with it....honestly ive never used it and kinda not look forward to doing it. i order extra just in case but its not cheap at $90 for a 14x42 roll.

[illinois_erik]

Nice clean slot port. I like your tucked speaker lead approach. It will thump nicely indeed. Got any pics of what you guys are doing to the rear deck?