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Old 09-30-2002, 11:21 AM   #51
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You can definitely tell the difference listening to a 15 over say 2 12's or especially 2 10's... a lot of 15's can just hit those really deep bass notes you didn't know existed... the kind that you feel throughout the entire body of the car. Of course, all subs are different. But this has been my experience.

Of course, it really matters what kind of music you listen to. I listen to about everything except country, so.. But those kind of lows are more apparent in rap and some techno/trance.
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Old 08-12-2006, 09:19 AM   #52
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When I bought my car off the previous owner, he had built a 15" sub enclosure, which i soon filled with a crappy Pyramid 15 incher that I bought for 55 dollars.

I've since upgraded subs, but there was a problem. The magnet on the new sub is much much much larger.. almost 3 times as big.

So I ripped the bottom of my old box off and thats what I've been using, but the sound is no better / no louder than my last sub.

I need to build a new box that will accomidate a 15" sub, and I was wondering if anyone had some plans made up that would help me out.

I am already aware that the surface of the box needs to be raised to fit the sub, thats how the old box was made.

Any other ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

I've attatched a crappy picture, just for the hell of it. The mess of amps and wires infront of the box aren't there any more. I was just messing around.
I have the same car as you but mine's a t top and i didnt want to lose the spot for the t top when there off so instead of building a sub box in the cargo area i removed the two back seats and built a custom box for two 12 inch cvr kickers and a 1000 watt jl amp for the subs and and a alpine amp for the speakers, and it came out just fine
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Old 08-12-2006, 09:20 AM   #53
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Well im finally finished. I put the carpet on the box last night... i think it looks great, but here, judge for youselves
another quick tip you should get that hatch window tinted b4 someone see's the sub.
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Old 09-10-2006, 10:57 PM   #54
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Dude the box is awesome...Its all preferance in who likes what...So heres what I like.(or have)...I have a single 15"sub in a slot ported box in my pathfinder...I love it in my truck...it sounds awesome...
In my camaro I prefer having two 12" speakers...I'm still trying to decide what brand though.....
But your box looks great man...
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Old 09-11-2006, 06:26 PM   #55
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Box looks really good man, love the rims too. I will look forward to seeing it when you get the amp tray done.
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Old 09-11-2006, 06:44 PM   #56
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another quick tip you should get that hatch window tinted b4 someone see's the sub.
and get one of those cargo cover things... the rolled up ones for our car.. i have tintedd window and that thingn and you cant see in
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Old 09-12-2006, 07:18 PM   #57
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anyone else done 1 15 box recently
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Old 09-13-2006, 01:24 PM   #58
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Custom 12's

Hey the box looks great, i'm sure the satisfaction of a personally done job is Remarkable !

However i had 12's made at 3000Watts RMS and 2 6X9 1800 RMS Speakers I knoww i knoww that will blow up my Baby Maro but i just LOOVE when everyone breaks there neck to look at what just passed by LOL!

Soo back to the Point how thick should i get the wood for that kind of sound i have a 3000 Amp for the subs and 2800 Amp for the speakers... and the problem was when i payed a fortune and i couldnt get anyone to install them cus i have to get Everything customized the box, the panels, the stereo brackets and its out of town and the fact that i would like the challenge of seing if i can do them on my own helps

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Old 02-14-2008, 12:30 PM   #59
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Re: haha

what angle fits against the gas container because im buliding a box for 4 8in and i have an idea and i want to see what you guys think. i figures to use on board and cut it out to fit from behind the seats to the cargo latch. like a blanket for a smooth clean look. then were the cargo hole is would be were the box actually is. and if you guys have any usefull tips it be greatly appricate

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Old 02-18-2008, 07:58 AM   #60
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Re: 15 inch subwoofer enclosure

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what I was trying to say was that mathematically 2-12 or 10's would have more surface area to push "air" than one 15.
Not trying to be a a-hole but one 15" = 1.5 12" or 2.5 10". So a single 15" would push more that 2 10"'s would less air mass than 2 12".
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Old 02-23-2008, 05:16 AM   #61
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Re: same amp

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im not looking for noise that can be heard down the street... i just like lots of bass.

sorry to be capt random but ok um yea 3rdgens hold in sound good but bass still travelslol
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Old 03-31-2008, 06:23 PM   #62
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Re: 15 inch subwoofer enclosure

i built a box for 2 jl 15w6's for my camaro it was also ported turned out like 6 or 6.5 cubes i got a dif setup now so can't remember exact.. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2303185
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