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New member Username: FrankiehockeyPost Number: 1 Registered: Mar-10 | I am looking into purchasing an Alpine - 500W Class D Mono MOSFET Amplifier with Adjustable Crossover along with a Alpine - 12" Dual-Voice-Coil 4-Ohm Subwoofer. (will be purchasing these from bestbuy and will have their squad install it) Was wondering what would be more suitable for these, a ported box or sealed? Im not very experienced in the car audio category but i've read up on as much information as i can. Any help would be appreciated. |
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Gold Member Username: Dustin3Box Designer & Builder...Dustin Post Number: 5426 Registered: Oct-05 | Depends on what model the alpine's are. E's? R's? And why don't you install it yourself, saves alot of money and it's not hard at all. |
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New member Username: FrankiehockeyPost Number: 2 Registered: Mar-10 | It is Type R. Once i pick them up from the store i will figure out if i am able to install it myself. Like i said, i have no past knowledge of this stuff |
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Gold Member Username: Dustin3Box Designer & Builder...Dustin Post Number: 5427 Registered: Oct-05 | I would go ported with the R. Do not buy a pre-fab ported enclosure though. |
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New member Username: FrankiehockeyPost Number: 3 Registered: Mar-10 | Would this box be ok? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Atrend+-+12%22+Single+Ported+Subwoofer+Enclosure+-+C harcoal/9026868.p?id=1218009783153&skuId=9026868 |
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Gold Member Username: Dustin3Box Designer & Builder...Dustin Post Number: 5428 Registered: Oct-05 | No. Like I said, do not buy ported pre-fabricated enclosures. They are poorly made and are usually tuned way too high for daily driving listening. Get a custom enclosure made. I do custom enclosures if your interested. |
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New member Username: FrankiehockeyPost Number: 4 Registered: Mar-10 | Yes. How would i go about buying it? |
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Silver Member Username: Gcs8Atlanta, Ga Post Number: 285 Registered: Sep-09 | you email him, then take some mesurments with a tape measure then decide how you want your box to look like then you give him money then u get an amazing box. |
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Gold Member Username: Dustin3Box Designer & Builder...Dustin Post Number: 5430 Registered: Oct-05 | haha. Thanks Charles. Frank -- You want an enclosure that is build to the specs of the driver (woofer) so that you get the most out of it. My email is in my profile if your interested. We can talk about it there. |
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Silver Member Username: SkdooleyRoanoke, VA Usa Post Number: 346 Registered: Oct-09 | If you're looking to save money I'd suggest shopping online. I know for a fact a new type R online is going for $115. I just priced some for a friend of mine. He picked a gently used one up online already in a ported enclosure for $71 + shipping. The amp I'm sure will be cheaper as well. Great choice in product though, I'm sure you'll be very happy with it. |
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Silver Member Username: Simple_smithLapeer, Michigan United States Post Number: 321 Registered: Dec-08 | get a dual 2 don't let best buy install it. they will most likely phuck something up and/or overcharge you buy online. try sonic electronix: http://www.sonicelectronix.com/ get a custom ported box. install it yourself. You will gain experience and most likely save a TON of money. We can help you along the way so as you don't mess anything up. |
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Platinum Member Username: Rovin1 15 = 152.5 DBs ...Trinidad & T... Post Number: 16065 Registered: Jul-05 | i u are concern with musical accuracy & just want some clean bass to blend in with ur music then go sealed if u want it a bit loud then go ported let us know the specs of either box ur about to buy b4 u hand over the $ ... |
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New member Username: FrankiehockeyPost Number: 5 Registered: Mar-10 | Thanks for all the input guys, ill go with the ported. ill get it custom made too which is what many people have told me to do. Oh and thankyou for that site Smith. The Alpine SWR-1242D type-R Sub i am going to purchase is $100 cheaper on sonicelectronix.com than Best Buy. Im also going to purchase the Alpine MRP-M500 Amp. Would this be suitable for the Type-R sub? or should i go with the Alpine MRP-M1000? Ill take the advice and attempt to install it myself. Some experience will be good and saving the $80 Best Buy's squad would charge to install it sounds great. Im putting all this into a 2010 Maxima |
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Bronze Member Username: FelejaHamilton, Ontario Canada Post Number: 17 Registered: Jan-10 | if ur only buying 1 sub the m500 should be enough for it but if ur getting 2 buy the m1000 |
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Bronze Member Username: Jay_boyRochester, NY Usa Post Number: 49 Registered: Feb-10 | As little as I know, I know don't buy from BESTBUY when you can get the same stuff brand new for up to 1/3 less and you don't even have to waste your gas to get it. They will bring it right to your door. Usually no shipping cost or tax. As for installation, I had this JL certified place in Henrietta NY called the Stereo Shop install my stuff. I was afraid of messing up something after all I spent to get it. However, I think that they didn't really care too much about the install cuz I didn't buy the stuff from them but I paid 1500 on line and at their store it would have been 2400. See the HUGE difference? Just punch the amp and speaker info in ebay and select the ordering of items to be lowest to high and start browsing. You will see what I mean. |
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Bronze Member Username: Jay_boyRochester, NY Usa Post Number: 50 Registered: Feb-10 | Oh yeah, and even the box can be purchased online. Just as Bassman3 said, you need a box built to the specs of that particular woofer. Makes a huge difference. The box is argued by many to be more important than the woofer itself. Whether it is or not, all agree that is very important to you sound. Good luck and I love the Maxima |