Sub Box Size

[NutBucket]

Finally upgrading my sub setup from crappy pair of RF 10's to a single Infinity Perfect 12. This is the regular model, single voice coil. I'm feeding about 300 watts and plan on going with a sealed box. I've read that I want a 1 cubic ft. box. Does that sound right or should I go for a different size?

 

[V00DOO]

Recommendation from Adireaudio for sealed or vented DIY sub box under "Application Notes". Good luck.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: NutBucket
Finally upgrading my sub setup from crappy pair of RF 10's to a single Infinity Perfect 12. This is the regular model, single voice coil. I'm feeding about 300 watts and plan on going with a sealed box. I've read that I want a 1 cubic ft. box. Does that sound right or should I go for a different size?

What kind of music do you listen to?

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: V00DOO
Recommendation from Adireaudio for sealed or vented DIY sub box under "Application Notes". Good luck.

He is using neither a Shiva nor a Tempest...

 

[spidey07]

need to know what you want the sub to do.

loud? Deep? Flat?

 

[Drakkon]

they lsit exactly what you want/need here:
http://manuals.harman.com/INF/CAR/Boxes%20and%20Parameters/KAPPA%20PERFECT%2012-1%20Enclosure%20Sheet.pdf
I did my isntall of 10's from their specs and it sounds very nice. I'd defiantely go by their specs if at all possible.

 

[Shockwave]

I'd go with manf. spec, 1ft^3

 

[Reliant]

I've got that sub and I went with 1.25 ft^3. I have no complaints.

 

[NutBucket]

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: V00DOO
Recommendation from Adireaudio for sealed or vented DIY sub box under "Application Notes". Good luck.

He is using neither a Shiva nor a Tempest...

Ok, I'm glad I'm not the only one that was wondering why he posted that.

Anyhow, I listen more to rock/alternative. I had a sealed setup before and rather liked how it sounded; not very boomy.

I think I will just go with 1 cubic foot.

 

[Howard]

Originally posted by: NutBucket

Originally posted by: Howard

Originally posted by: V00DOO
Recommendation from Adireaudio for sealed or vented DIY sub box under "Application Notes". Good luck.

He is using neither a Shiva nor a Tempest...

Ok, I'm glad I'm not the only one that was wondering why he posted that.

Anyhow, I listen more to rock/alternative. I had a sealed setup before and rather liked how it sounded; not very boomy.

I think I will just go with 1 cubic foot.

About 1.8 cubic feet will give you the flattest anechoic response. In your car, it should extend pretty low without any boominess.

 

[NutBucket]

I think the "D" is the DVC model. I have the single voice coil model. Let me see, those specs may be in the manual.

EDIT: Tech Specs
Manual