Long time no talk by the way. I've almost missed you flunkies! (No offense of course).
I've got a Shiva sitting hear collecting dust and no box. I just want a cheap (prefab)sealed box to slap it into and push about 325w (4ohm) to it. What volume will give it the best bang until I can set it properly? Do you know if you can still get the Mark IV anywhere?
I'm guessing you're talking about the Mark IV and before. They do best with 2.25-2.5 cu ft net. Not a small box sub by any means, and I doubt you'll find a prefab 12" box that big. 2 cu ft with some stuffing could do the trick. Don't know of anyone that still has the Mark IVs.
Yikes...I have no space for this! Okay, like new Mk IV Shiva for sale....Just kidding.
Now, What's the new "best bang for the buck 12" that runs on 300W Rms 4ohm or 500+w 2ohm. Looking at about $100-$125 max not including the box. Would like it to run well in "small" sealed box.
Last time I was in the thick of this, it was the Vega Vmax. How are the new Alpine TypeR's or CompVR's?