once again decided to scrap my current setup, thats 4 times already. now going with a single 10w7 in a ported box, just wondering if anybody is using a 10w7 in a ported box, and what size box/port you used, i dont want to use the port jl recommends so i need suggestions.


03 BS/Graph 6MT Prem Cp
19" Gunny TE37 275/30 MichPSports
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I really love this sub, but for the money the elemental designs sounds just as good. If you're going with the 10w7 stick with a sealed

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yup..im going to be using a pair of e10A elemental design subs...just got them today..

As for the 10w7..i would keep it sealed. If you go ported, i do suggest going with what jl states on their website...is there a particular reason you dont want to use their specs?

shaam

 

I prefer ported designs because of output. A ported design gets you and extra 3dB output, equivelant to doubling amplifier power or cone space(another sub). Another benefit of a ported design is that above the tuning frequency, the sub produces less distortion. Although, the difference may not be audible; subtle details are sometimes lost when reproducing bass frequencies. Of course, you cabinet will be larger than a sealed design. There are tredeoffs for everything. Email the tech staff at JL Audio with your ideas. They are a great bunch of guys and always willing to help, very busy though.

Take care,


amG35
2003 Silver Sedan

 

i would like to go with ported because of the increased output, sealed is ok but ported is better IMO. i will probably just email jl and ask.


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A W7 will definatly put out more loudness ported using a smaller amp, but the box will be huge.. kiss your trunk goodbye..

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1.5 cu. ft. ported isn't too bad versus 1.25 cu. ft. sealed. The trick is to use a slot port in the enclosure design.

Take care.

amG35
2003 Silver Sedan

 

That is one of problem that I am facing... I am thinking about either 2 Kicker 10L7 or 2 JL 10W6V2 in a sealed box...

 

I would use the JL subs.

Take care,

amG35
2003 Silver Sedan

 

I have a 10w7 in my 325i in a ported box. my trunk is pretty much gone. i have about a foot between the front of the box and the front of the trunk. it does sound great though in a ported box. much better than sealed. rattles like a motherf*cker though. ha

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what are the dimensions on that box in your beemer, i had a beemer and remember that their trunks are small to begin with, what about the port dimensions


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Alpine/JL/Stinger
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yea..the 10w7 in a properly ported box is going to be pretty damn loud. I've actually never heard it in a ported box, but i can imagine it would be pretty impressive. Too bad our trunks are so small...You could mount the sub in the spare tire well and to a custom ported enclosure with the port being less obtrusive and still keeping some trunk space..just a thought..

 

yeah i bet a ported box will rock, the spare tire well idea is good but the sub is so deep, mounting depth is 10.5" so the box would be too deep, im just gonna have to make a box kinda molded into the trunk to make the box seem smaller.


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It's a sad day when you coupe guys trade in for FX's to get more room for audio gear!

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i would never trade in my G for more audio gear. i would just put on a trailer hitch and build a box with wheels that i could tow!


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