The time has come to replace the Rockwood powered 10" sub with a REAL sub! After weeks of my famous spec comparisons on 10's and 12's I've narrowed my final choices down to either the JBL GT5-10D or the Alpine S-W10D4. After looking closely at the cheesy speaker wire connections of the JBL compared to the high-quality terminals on the Alpine, I've come to my final decision of the Alpine. Sure, it's $40 more but probably worth the extra money.
NOW comes the hardest part I would have ever expected; finding a box that accepts this smaller-than-usual cutout diameter! I would THINK that a 10" subwoofer would take at least a 9" hole or even a tad bigger but no... the S-W10D4 requires a cutout diameter of 8-13/16"!!! After hours on eBay, Amazon, Crutchfield and Sonic, I have NOT been able to find a box with this small of cutout diameter!
What makes matters worse is how Crutchfield shows "accessories" of sub boxes in their listing for this sub, yet NONE of them will accept this sub! I'd pay all that money only to have the sub fall inside the hole!
Does anyone know a specific brand or model number of a sub box that would have the correct 8-13/16" cutout diameter? I don't care if it's sealed or ported, but the wedge type would be better if possible because I'm limited to space in my trunk. Here are the specific requirements for this sub straight from the owner's manual:
Sealed box: 0.58cf
Ported box: .75cf to 1.13 cf
Vent size recommended: 10”x1”
Mounting Depth: 4-11/16”
Cutout diameter: 8-13/16”
Box size: 12”x12”x10.5”
Optional grill: #KTE-10G.2
I'd prefer a sealed box for the tighter bass, but a ported or vented would be okay since it would give more volume ability. All I know is after several hours online this morning I still can't find a box that has this small of cutout for a 10" sub! All I found were a couple sellers of this sub already in a box, but all the reviews say the box is super cheap and falls apart fast.
ANY SUGGESTIONS??? I'm sure there are hundreds of forum members who run this sub so I'm hoping someone can tell me where to find a box for it. Thanks much!
If I can't find a box to order within the next day or two, I might be forced to either go with the same model of 12" OR go back to the JBL idea. If nothing else, I could buy a box for an 8" sub and just cut the hole bigger! LOL, yes, but running out of options fast!