box advice

capt super noob here. well we all know about the big box debate. im almost ready to put my subs in which are not junk, but not the best either. a pair of 1252w infinities. running at 2 ohms. at this time ive got a bandpass box. i do listen to alot of low bass rap, and techno. ive emailed infinity they said it would work fine in this type of incloser. well i wanted some pro advice. ive also seen some stuff to put in the boxes these days that will help with sound issues. aka filler etc. as always  being a noob in car audio, all opinions are welcome please thanx.

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OWWWWWWWWWWW you said you discharged the cap!

If low is what you are after, I think that chasing the bandpass solution is the wrong path. Bandpasses will offer very good efficiency, but not low, unless the enclosure is as big as the car is.

I think you'll do WAY better off with a large-ish vented enclosure. Tuning will be something you'll have to play with, but tuned for somewhere around 40Hz will offer loud, while still offering some amount of extension.

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It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."

yeah after doing a little more research. im going to go ahead with a vented box around 35-45 hrz tuned. thanx for the input.

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OWWWWWWWWWWW you said you discharged the cap!

didnt want to start another post so. found a shop in my area for around 150$ will make a custom fit box and tune it to my spec. this to much? i didnt think so to be honest. bringing the car their thursday. also got a 1 yr warranty. advice as always is welcome thanx..

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OWWWWWWWWWWW you said you discharged the cap!

A buck and a half for a custom box is a pretty good price. Make sure that for that money, (which IS pretty low) that they are using 3/4" MDF, NOT thinner 5/8" MDF or particleboard.

Otherwise, good price...

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It all reminds me of something that Molière once said to Guy de Maupassant at a café in Vienna: "That's nice. You should write it down."

Yea the last shop that tried to sell me a box wanted 300 for a custom ported job - and this was only for a box shaped box - slanting the rear flush with my back seats would have been "very complicated" and they needed another 100 for that 'custom work.'

I was so astounded I asked around - apparently this is a common price 'round here.

I think I spend about $100 on a box I build myself - not included the cost of the tools.

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"I'm finished!" - Daniel Plainview

well to be honest this guys shop is new. hes really not making anything on the box and its 3/4 inch mdf. all he asked in return was to be able to lv his logo on the box and hand out some bizz cards. seems he just wants a little help getting his bizz going. the pump mobile goes there thursday to have the trunk measured. and you guys are right it does seem a little cheap. but ill make sure its not a pos.

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OWWWWWWWWWWW you said you discharged the cap!

He is making something on the box...cost of materials is less than $150

act the price was the max would be 150$ he said prob around 100$ but still he has to make a living right?

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OWWWWWWWWWWW you said you discharged the cap!

That's a good deal for both of you.  Support your local shops!!

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