whats going to be the best sub?
#1
whats going to be the best sub?
Im looking to buy a sub or a set of subs. what do you all think that the best sub is going to be. I want something that is going to hit hard and very clear. I dont want something that going to sound distorted.
also I dont know much about car audio so I am going to ask this. what is porting a sub supposed to do? I like the ideah b/c of the air being pushed out just by the sub but I want to know what the performance gain of it is.
Thanks for all your help!
also I dont know much about car audio so I am going to ask this. what is porting a sub supposed to do? I like the ideah b/c of the air being pushed out just by the sub but I want to know what the performance gain of it is.
Thanks for all your help!
#2
Spend one week here----> www.termpro.com Browse the forums(all of them). People who specialize in all of the specific areas are very willing to help. Be patient on replies till the 10 or 11th of Jan. CES is on till then. At the end of the week, ask that same question. I garauntee you will be able to be specific. If you don't feel like doing that. Let us know what you are tying to accomplish by adding a sub. For instance, do you want SQ(sound quality), a very good reproduction of sound based on clarity, depth and "lifelike" feel. The other would be SPL(sound pressure level), an all out ear bashing session. Personally I prefer a mix of the two. Most important of all is your budget. What are you willing to spend upfront. The reoccuring cost will never stop once you become addicted like me.
#3
Adire Brahma or an RE XXX are my votes. They are pretty much the same exact sub just different manufacturers. Both are very good for SQ and SPL. Im pretty sure porting a box allows for lower frequency response and maybe a little more spl.
#7
If you want clear and hard. Memphis M-Class subs, with their M-Class amp.
And porting increases your SPL, more so than a sealed box. But you do lose some sound quality compared to a sealed.
Most people go with ported for the whole air factor. I can tell you, the Memphis will sound good in either style of box. Only problem is, the memphis subs requires a decent sized box.
Take a peek on my cardomain site. Both styles of boxes that are in my frontier are designed for Memphis subs. As you'll see in the photo's they're pretty big. I do know that sealed dual box is a little bit smaller than the 2 single boxes.
And porting increases your SPL, more so than a sealed box. But you do lose some sound quality compared to a sealed.
Most people go with ported for the whole air factor. I can tell you, the Memphis will sound good in either style of box. Only problem is, the memphis subs requires a decent sized box.
Take a peek on my cardomain site. Both styles of boxes that are in my frontier are designed for Memphis subs. As you'll see in the photo's they're pretty big. I do know that sealed dual box is a little bit smaller than the 2 single boxes.
#8
Originally Posted by SublimeI30t
Adire Brahma or an RE XXX are my votes. They are pretty much the same exact sub just different manufacturers. Both are very good for SQ and SPL. Im pretty sure porting a box allows for lower frequency response and maybe a little more spl.
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#10
Originally Posted by digital_ripper0
how big is that box?
#11
Originally Posted by DJ Kontakt
What is your pricerange?
Originally Posted by DJ Kontakt
Porting your sub will make it technically twice as loud with the same power.
Originally Posted by DJ Kontakt
My Vote is for the DD Audio 9500 series.
Originally Posted by Fosgate Fan
15" brahma extreme.
My vote, for a medium-high price range (300-400ish) Is the Adire Brahma.
for upper price range, DD 9500 series (...550+ )
#13
I would have to say that my price range would be no more than $250. but if you know of a good sub that might cost go on and tell me about it. Im good about finding bargins
HitManSE, your avitar has got to be one of the funniest things that I have ever seen I LOVE IT
HitManSE, your avitar has got to be one of the funniest things that I have ever seen I LOVE IT
#15
Originally Posted by maximaboi
Im looking to buy a sub or a set of subs. what do you all think that the best sub is going to be. I want something that is going to hit hard and very clear. I dont want something that going to sound distorted.
also I dont know much about car audio so I am going to ask this. what is porting a sub supposed to do? I like the ideah b/c of the air being pushed out just by the sub but I want to know what the performance gain of it is.
Thanks for all your help!
also I dont know much about car audio so I am going to ask this. what is porting a sub supposed to do? I like the ideah b/c of the air being pushed out just by the sub but I want to know what the performance gain of it is.
Thanks for all your help!
#16
Originally Posted by SublimeI30t
Adire Brahma or an RE XXX are my votes. They are pretty much the same exact sub just different manufacturers.
Originally Posted by kcidmil
And porting increases your SPL, more so than a sealed box. But you do lose some sound quality compared to a sealed.
Originally Posted by -Red-
MY personal favorites are ... Eclipse Aluminum and Titanium series subs ....
-Robert
#18
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Arc Flatline. But thats only MY opinion.
For a sub to give equal amounts of both SQ and SPL it will cost a decent amount. Like posted above the enclosure will make all the difference but final decision would be based on Your ears. Noone anywhere can tell you what sounds best and achieves what you want except for you.
--Don
For a sub to give equal amounts of both SQ and SPL it will cost a decent amount. Like posted above the enclosure will make all the difference but final decision would be based on Your ears. Noone anywhere can tell you what sounds best and achieves what you want except for you.
--Don
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Originally Posted by HitManSE
Btw I havnt forgotten Don, ill eventually have to fix my setup and you'll hear from me soon enough. Just too busy to do it now, theres a time & place for everything
Not a problem John, Im always here