i just got an eclipse 5000 watt subwoofer and the box is crap...its custom made, but it doesnt fit my car...so i need to get a box that is good for this w/out being to big for my car...how do i know about the airspace necessities and how many watts a box can handle...lemme know!
2006-06-06 08:13:22 · 7 answers · asked by banshee_370 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Audio
should i get it ported or sealed? right now it only hits lows...but no mids, i need to figure out if a box will help this or not........o and i have a power acoustics 6300 watt amp........also im wondering if i could run some 10"s or 12"s for my midbass...or would that sound weird....i still have 1300 watts to work with so im gonna add something....c'mon ppl help me out~!!
2006-06-06 08:15:00 · update #1
what year 1991 or what
2006-06-06 09:03:01 · answer #1 · answered by sniper 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Best bet is a custom box. With a subwoofer that large and that powerfull, the simple 3/4 inch MDF box is likely not going to hold up. May need to actually upgrade to one made of 1" or even 1 1/4" MDF. As for the specifications for the subwoofer, there are 2 places you can get this (and from experience, the subwoofer wants a sealed enclosure - smaller and allows the sub to handle more power)......
1) Check the manuals that came with the subwoofer - these will have the recommended box types and sizes
2) http://www.eclipse-web.com This is the home page for Eclipse and has information online regarding all of their current products.
2006-06-07 01:58:58 · answer #2 · answered by casaudiotc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call Eclipse and get the specs on your sub. Then find an enclosure that matches those specs. I would stick with the sealed... just make sure that it is sealed tight!!! Minimum thickness of the MDF should be 3/4".... no less. If you're gonna try and add mid-bass then go with a good 8 or 10" sub. Don't forget your crossovers and EQ's..... have fun wiring!
2006-06-06 16:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by BrownTown 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you should do is build the box you want in your car then buy a speaker that would fit it good , you are doing it the hard way by building the box around speaker . if you are wanting to get small subs for mids you definately won't find a box pre made for that , you should go to your speaker shop and get them to build you a box for 1 15 and 2 8's , that would sound pretty sweet and look bad *** in your trunk . you can always try ebay just for a box for your 15 , sometimes you will get lucky
2006-06-06 22:14:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The manufacturer will detail the volume reqs. As far as a box...Q-Logic makes excellent boxes that are guaranteed as well. Get sealed unless you want it to sound like a loud boomy mess (which is okay for bass offs).
2006-06-06 16:09:35 · answer #5 · answered by Mr. Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eclipse subs suck, you have a better chance with jensen
2006-06-07 13:24:55 · answer #6 · answered by marcosm_65 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly first buy a better speakers
2006-06-06 17:08:24 · answer #7 · answered by rjrod23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋