Subwoofer enclosures info.
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Subwoofer enclosures info.
I have just finished installing a single 12" DVC Pioneer sub in my C32 just to help out the bose system which lacks the bass....
When i was done i finished with a SEALED enclosure and the bass was there but nothing what i was used to in my previous vehicles where i had upgraded the sound. I was lucky enough to have another box laying around but this one PORTED, and WOW! what a difference this made the bass is over-powering now and have had to turn the gains down...
Just thought i would share this tip with anyone looking into upgrading the bass in their cars.... Rest of my system is stock bose.
When i was done i finished with a SEALED enclosure and the bass was there but nothing what i was used to in my previous vehicles where i had upgraded the sound. I was lucky enough to have another box laying around but this one PORTED, and WOW! what a difference this made the bass is over-powering now and have had to turn the gains down...
Just thought i would share this tip with anyone looking into upgrading the bass in their cars.... Rest of my system is stock bose.
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yeah i prefer the more "solid" bass of a sealed enclosure but it was just not coming through to the cabin ? strange anyway....
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What kind of subwoofer did you have? Are you sure it was "rear-firing". Also, different subs are built for different types of boxes i.e. sealed, porter, vented, bandpass, and also must have the correct air volume.
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Here are the specs to those subs. Most likely a box sizing issue.
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12" Subwoofer
Peak Power Handling: 1000 Watts
RMS Power Handling: 400 Watts
Dual 4 Ohm Impedance
Composite IMPP Woofer Cone with Interlaced Aramid Fiber
Cone Reinforcement Arcs
Wide Roll, Three-Layer Fiber Woven Radial Surround
4-Layer Aluminum Voice Coil
Polyester-Imide Resin Coated Voice Coil Wire
12 Slit Aluminum Voice Coil Bobbin
Conex Spider
Damper Ring
Top Plate Standard
Projected Pole Yoke with Vented Pole
83 oz. Double Mass High-Power Magnet Construction
Stamped Basket with Magnet Cover
Molded Gasket
Spring-Compression Wire Terminals
Subwoofer Specifications:
Subwoofer Size 12"
Dual Voice Coil Yes
Impedance 4 ohms
Peak Power Handling 1000 watts
RMS Power Handling 400 watts
Woofer Surround Urethane Foam
Woofer Composition N/A
Sealed Box Volume 0.85 - 1.75 cubic ft. (1.25 cubic ft. recommended)
Ported Box Volume 1.25 - 2.05 cubic ft. (1.65 cubic ft. recommended)
Sensitivity 89 dB
Frequency Response 18 - 500 Hz
Xmax (millimeters) 9.4 mm
Top Mount Depth 6-1/8"
Cutout Diameter 10-7/8"
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12" Subwoofer
Peak Power Handling: 1000 Watts
RMS Power Handling: 400 Watts
Dual 4 Ohm Impedance
Composite IMPP Woofer Cone with Interlaced Aramid Fiber
Cone Reinforcement Arcs
Wide Roll, Three-Layer Fiber Woven Radial Surround
4-Layer Aluminum Voice Coil
Polyester-Imide Resin Coated Voice Coil Wire
12 Slit Aluminum Voice Coil Bobbin
Conex Spider
Damper Ring
Top Plate Standard
Projected Pole Yoke with Vented Pole
83 oz. Double Mass High-Power Magnet Construction
Stamped Basket with Magnet Cover
Molded Gasket
Spring-Compression Wire Terminals
Subwoofer Specifications:
Subwoofer Size 12"
Dual Voice Coil Yes
Impedance 4 ohms
Peak Power Handling 1000 watts
RMS Power Handling 400 watts
Woofer Surround Urethane Foam
Woofer Composition N/A
Sealed Box Volume 0.85 - 1.75 cubic ft. (1.25 cubic ft. recommended)
Ported Box Volume 1.25 - 2.05 cubic ft. (1.65 cubic ft. recommended)
Sensitivity 89 dB
Frequency Response 18 - 500 Hz
Xmax (millimeters) 9.4 mm
Top Mount Depth 6-1/8"
Cutout Diameter 10-7/8"
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Like many I am somewhat disappointed with the bass response in the Bose system in my '05 S500 - principally the performance of the sub. I don't want it louder; I would like a bass response that is much more taut - not the overly boomy, loose response I have.
The best bass I have heard in a Bose system was in my 2000 Audi A6 2.7T. Possibly like your S4 (I'm not familiar with the '05), it used two 8" ported subs, one on each side of the trunk.
I drive with the windows up, and I'm not looking to cruise to attract the girls with my marvelous overpowered stereo. I just want good, taut bass and I don't want to replace my system entirely.
Do you have any suggestions (preferably suitable for a family publication
)?
Like many I am somewhat disappointed with the bass response in the Bose system in my '05 S500 - principally the performance of the sub. I don't want it louder; I would like a bass response that is much more taut - not the overly boomy, loose response I have.
The best bass I have heard in a Bose system was in my 2000 Audi A6 2.7T. Possibly like your S4 (I'm not familiar with the '05), it used two 8" ported subs, one on each side of the trunk.
I drive with the windows up, and I'm not looking to cruise to attract the girls with my marvelous overpowered stereo. I just want good, taut bass and I don't want to replace my system entirely.
Do you have any suggestions (preferably suitable for a family publication
)?
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Like many I am somewhat disappointed with the bass response in the Bose system in my '05 S500 - principally the performance of the sub. I don't want it louder; I would like a bass response that is much more taut - not the overly boomy, loose response I have.
The best bass I have heard in a Bose system was in my 2000 Audi A6 2.7T. Possibly like your S4 (I'm not familiar with the '05), it used two 8" ported subs, one on each side of the trunk.
I drive with the windows up, and I'm not looking to cruise to attract the girls with my marvelous overpowered stereo. I just want good, taut bass and I don't want to replace my system entirely.
Do you have any suggestions (preferably suitable for a family publication)?
Like many I am somewhat disappointed with the bass response in the Bose system in my '05 S500 - principally the performance of the sub. I don't want it louder; I would like a bass response that is much more taut - not the overly boomy, loose response I have.
The best bass I have heard in a Bose system was in my 2000 Audi A6 2.7T. Possibly like your S4 (I'm not familiar with the '05), it used two 8" ported subs, one on each side of the trunk.
I drive with the windows up, and I'm not looking to cruise to attract the girls with my marvelous overpowered stereo. I just want good, taut bass and I don't want to replace my system entirely.
Do you have any suggestions (preferably suitable for a family publication
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I prefer standard, and don't want to give up much space (I will also want ice water in Hell and a winning lottery ticket before I get there). Will consider other options, but must have most of my trunk floor space (can give some up under the rear deck).
Went to some links on the Stealth box; looks interesting.
Went to some links on the Stealth box; looks interesting.
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I prefer standard, and don't want to give up much space (I will also want ice water in Hell and a winning lottery ticket before I get there). Will consider other options, but must have most of my trunk floor space (can give some up under the rear deck).
Went to some links on the Stealth box; looks interesting.
Went to some links on the Stealth box; looks interesting.
