sealed or ported box??
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sealed or ported box??
hey all, currently i have 2 12" L7's installed in my is350. Its in a sealed box. It punches nice but I like the deeper bass. Should I switch over to a ported box? any suggestions on how to configure current set up to get the sound im looking for? Also looking for suggestions on upgrades for the stock speakers and amps. I havent looked into speakers since i was in my teens so i need an update! lol! TIA
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What size is the current box? How much power are you running? You may need a larger sealed box to hit the lower notes you're looking for. Kicker recommends a larger box for the best subbass performance in their manuals (and to their dealers).
First thing I would do is figure out a budget and gauge your options based on that.
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Absolutely correct, IMO. Ported will play louder as you get volume from the port itself. As for sealed, the bass will play tighter (crisper), more accurately, and can play deeper than ported if the box is built correctly. Do keep the Fs in mind when building a ported box, as well as the fact that you want more power on a woofer in a sealed box.
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