what would give me a better sound? and more thump for the bump? (if that makes sense.. )

i have a box thats ported that sort of fits in the well, im going to make a new one and i havent decided if i should port it or not.

i have 2 ten inch PG's

 

sealed

ported :nono:

IMHO

 

sealed boxes give you punchier, louder bass.
ported boxes give you deeper, cleaner bass.

personally, i like sealed boxes better.

 

Za? I think the general rule of thumb is that sealed boxes are more conducive to sound quality while ported boxes can squeeze out some extra thump; especially if they are tuned properly. It really varies from sub to sub (Orion's HCCA subs perform much better in ported enclosures rather than sealed for both SQ and SPL), so it would be worth looking at what the manufacturer recommends. For most versatile subs, they'll usually provide specs for both sealed and vented enclosures along with a basic idea of what results to expect from each set-up.

But I have to agree: I prefer sealed boxes for several reasons... not the least of which being their edge in sound quality and generally much smaller volume requirements.

 

http://justwoofers.com/Tech/Enclosures/Main.htm
if that link doesn't work, just goe to Justwoofers.com and look for the tech link. Its allso an awsome sight, great prices

 

http://www.crutchfield.com/infocente...nclosures.html

this will help.

and maybe "punchier" wasn't the best word, but you get the point.

 

Just so everyone knows.......

This example in their "Wiring Subwoofers" section is wrong.


To figure Impedance:
(Ohms of subwoofer x #
of subwoofers (per set in series)) /
# of sets paralleled = Load

ex. (4 ohms x 2 subs)/2 = 8 ohms

They're using the correct formula, however their math is wrong. The total load would equal 4 ohms.

I emailed them about this so they can correct it, and possibly have fewer customers complaining they wired their subs that way, and it sounds like POOP!!!!!!

Just wanted to inform anyone who may go to that sight and think it's correct.

 

hmm, thanks for the tips, now ill have to make a new friggin BOX!!! >

 

If you're relatively new to box making, I'd recommend the sealed. There's a lot more room for error with regards to airspace. Couple that with the fact that there isn't a lot of room in a 3rd gen anyway and common sense would tell you that sealed is the better way to go (ported boxes need more air).

 

im pretty much going to copy my design i have now, but lower it more so i can put my ttops in and use those snap things... also will 10 inch subs fit in there? hopefully because i have 2

 

Ya 10"s will fit easy. I made a custom box to fit in the rear well and it sits flush with the top of the hump. The t-tops mount perfectly and I'm running 2 12" Fosgate Punch XLC's. My amp is mounted in the spare tire area. An 800W American Legacy. Sounds pretty damn good.