I'm rounding off my system with an Infinity 10" 1062w. Not exactly sure on the benefits of certain types of enclosures. Anyone have any input? This is all I've pretty much found.

1. Sealed = tighter bass vs. Ported = deeper bass
2. Sealed = more amplification needed (don't know how true this claim is)

This specific sub is more geared toward the SQ crowd, which is why I bought it. I'm looking for a clean bass supplement. Something that can even tighten up the bass associated with Dubstep. With that, would a sealed enclosure make it too tight?

 

I have heard the same analogy concerning ported vs. sealed. I have always had a ported box but I did try a sealed box in my Explorer behind the third row.. The music that sounded better was usually rock or something that isnt very bass intensive. For dubstep I would suggest a ported box because those notes alternate between really high and really low but they dont move too "fast".

 

Yeah, just got off the phone with a sonixelectronix.com rep. He listens to the same genre and has listened to both types of boxes. He has the same sub as well and recommended ported. Thanks for the input!

The required box volume for this specific sub is 1.75'. Having a hard time finding something that meets that. Anyone have any recommendations?

 

you'll get a lot more ouput with a ported box, at the expense of losing some quality. A good subwoofer will still sound tight in a ported box.

Sealed will give you the best response. You don't necessarily have to have MORE amplification, but output won't be as much as a ported enclosure. The total space of a sealed box will also be much smaller than its ported counterparts.

I would get the box custom built by someone who knows what they're doing so that your sub can perform optimally.

Here's a nice plan for a 1.75 ft^3 box, ported and tuned to 32Hz:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images...26sqin2rg.png/

 

Thanks for the plans there.

Do you guys know how essential it is to stick to the recommended box volume? Is there any room for volume fluctuation?

 

A variation of ~10-15% is usually acceptable.

 

Ended up finding a 1.75 cu. ft. vented. Thanks guys.

Also, I was so happy to see the guy in brown show up today. Only to deliver me a DENTED sub woofer. I just want to get this stuff installed - I'm not asking too much, am I?

 

where is it dented?

 

The metal surround under the cone woofer itself, on the edge. A good 1 inch dent - would have thrown off it's alignment onto the box. Got my new one already and my amp will arrive tomorrow

 

I install stereos, etc...and I can tell you it is vitally essential that if you want optimal performance from your subs to have a box custom built to the specifications the manufacturer provides. Also,if youre looking for loud deep bass, youre going to want to step up to a 12" subwoofer. The 10" sub will provide punchy tight bass, but will not produce bass as low as with the 12"...

No matter what you decide to do good luck and post some pics of your install...

 

Just remember that a properly built and tuned ported enclosure will play 3db louder than a properly built sealed enclosure for the same sub. Sealed enclosures are typically less efficient because by nature of the back wave being sealed off from the front wave, the pressures generated inside of the sealed enclosure actually act as a giant spring on the subwoofer, hence the reason for needing more power. Ported enclosures, well simply put, the back wave isnt completely sealed off from the front wave, and thus the sound emits from not only the front of the subwoofer, but also from the port via the back wave, thus giving you a 3db gain. Oh and OP It doesnt matter what the manual says, that Infinity 10" sub will NOT handle anywhere near 1062 watts. Thats a musical peak for a brief, very brief period. I am betting it is more like 250-350wrms