Has anyone has used a small bandbass
 

Going to do a SQ install in my wifes Grand Am and was woundering if anyone has used a small bandbass system 2ohm around 1000rms?

Yes, But you have to be carefull with them. Bandpass offers some really good benefits, but it will not allow you to hear some of the things that you need to hear. In some cases, notibly big power ones, many people will drive the sub beyond its mechanical limits and because of the tuning, you may not hear it. What happens? You turn it up for a rocking good time, but are shredding the driver to a pulp. It should be designed really well, with the right driver and application. Is there a reason you would like to use a bandpass? Is this going to be a first order or second order bandpass? (port on both sides or just one on one side?)

I was thinking of trying a single tuned ported with an areo port through the rear deck straight into the cabin.
Reason; so my wife can't damage her subwoofer no matter what she does back there.
Reason two; my wife can't stand it when I pull up to the driveway and she can hear my hatch rattling like hell.
If your married you'll understand.
Wife,"You can put a stereo in my car but!!!!!!!"
:dunno:

ha ha..understand! It will work, but if you plan on building one, I would get some help with the tuning part of it.

I wonder if Alpine gives any recomends for a type x in a bandpass?
There sites owners manuals aren't working.

haven't heard

Bandpass enclosures are usually pretty big...so I don't know if you'll have much luck finding a driver that'll work in a small box...unless it's a small driver.

Also, a capable driver like the Type X would need a pretty big port to avoid port noise...which could make it difficult to build.

Could sound pretty good though...granted the enclosure isn't designed for too wide of a passband.

Infinity perfect 10 recommends .6 and .35 Cuft. with a 3in. port 10" length
which I would consider small.
Unfortunately the perfect 10 can not handle 900rms.
Alpine has no recommendation for a bandpass box for type x but claims it is suitable for use in one.

i would go fo it

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I am not sure a band pass is the best way to go for a SQ install... is there some reason you dont want to do a ported or sealed box?