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7
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35
14
53.85%
40
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0%
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4
15.38%
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where should I tune my enclosure?

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Old 08-10-2008, 03:35 AM
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where should I tune my enclosure?

I like a nice low rumble, but I don't want to lose SQ.
what would you tune your encloser to for all around use?
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Old 08-10-2008, 06:46 AM
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I voted 35 because there was no option in the poll for 34hz.
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Old 08-10-2008, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by The Wizard
I voted 35 because there was no option in the poll for 34hz.
would u notice much of a difference between 34 and 35?
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Old 08-10-2008, 10:03 AM
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Depending on the vehicle and the sub being used, maybe, maybe not. I was just nit picking. Anywhere around 35hz would be good for a daily SQL type system.
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Old 08-10-2008, 06:12 PM
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It depends on the woofer. Does the f/s have to do with the roll off? If so I guess it would pointless to tune more than 5hz below it. Decide how much of the low end you are willing to sacrifice, I've got a 36 or 37hz tuned box and it has a steep roll off after 32hz, that was with an XXX in a too-small of a box, it got loud though and it sounded much more musical than anything else I've heard, it had a neutral sound to it and it slammed. I should have gotten a bigger box, more port, more power, and a 33hz tuning, I voted 35hz because there wasn't a 33.
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Old 08-10-2008, 06:16 PM
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Download test tones from Realm of Excursion, listen to 25,26,27, up to 40 and tell us if you notice a difference. Whichever test tone fits your bill, use that. Also tune around the cars resonant if possible, if you see a db or two from tuning +1hz, why not?
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Old 08-10-2008, 09:57 PM
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the sub that I'm using is a pioneer premier TS-L2000spl. The vehicle I'm building it for is a 95 dodge ram supercab. I'm using 2 subs, but in their own enclosures.
I've made ported boxes before, but I've always just guessed at port sizes. I want to do it right this time and build a proper sized box and acually tune it properly
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Old 08-11-2008, 05:12 PM
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Google "subwoofer volume calculator".
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