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Old 09-23-2009, 04:24 AM
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What is the best sub or top 10" subs that fit/work well in a stealth box for our cars in the trunk area cubby, 02 z, idk if the box is the same for birds..anyway I'm not sure about throwing 2 12's in her yet so thinking about going with a 10/stealth box for now to retain my trunk space and keep it out of sight.

I have alpine type r separates & coaxials behind the stock covers w/ h/u&amp already so obv. considering a 10" type R to make it a full sys, also thinking about a JL 10" something or other prob a w3 or w6 etc idk much about them, any other suggestions or comments?

are stealth boxes even ported? I miss Deep Bass (had 2 12's in my suv) just separates in the camaro' is killing me, I know thats farfetched with a single 10 in a stealth box as most subs want more cu feet to be optimal, 12's are much deeper but thats not what I'm asking since im pretty sure they won't fit/function in that space.

how do these stealth boxes hit? I'd assume the acoustics aren't bad with the hatch and all but can it really slam? if yes, what are you running?
my separates rattle the mirrors but not my ears haha.


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Old 09-24-2009, 04:48 AM
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so nothing slams better than a type R in a stealth box for f bodies??
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I have a Boston Acoustics 10" and love it.
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I am completely satisfied with my JL 10w3v2. No one believes its just 1 10.
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10w1v2 is a good sub for a small enclosure, as is the 10w3
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10'' RE SE sub in a 1.2 cbft ported box <-------- Love it

Old setup: ^^^ Same sub but in a stealth box <---------- Hated it
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JL w7 in the H.O. box. I just got mine put in today, and man oh man does this thing slam. The most unbelievable sq, and the ability to get VERY loud. Rap sounds amazing, and rock sounds so clean and crisp. x10 compared to my 2 10'' W1's. I love it.
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Originally Posted by cmac2010
JL w7 in the H.O. box. I just got mine put in today, and man oh man does this thing slam. The most unbelievable sq, and the ability to get VERY loud. Rap sounds amazing, and rock sounds so clean and crisp. x10 compared to my 2 10'' W1's. I love it.
H.O box?
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thx for the suggestions and opinions guys, keep em comin plz. Im gonna go with a a Stealth Box not ready to go fullsized yet and have **** sliding around.
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I'd also look at some of the Diamond Audio subs. The one I have is optimized for .6 to 1 cubic foot. I've got 900 watts going to it and it vibrates the hair on my head when listening to deep base. I did notice the sub become more musical and go deeper when I had a custom fiberglass box made which allowed a full cubic foot for the sub.

I have the M6 mk2 which they don't make anymore but this one would work nicely if given some power. With small sealed subs you need at least 500 watts.

http://www.diamondaudio.com/content/view/128/142/

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i figured itd be hard as hell for a shop to make a box for that space, but if its possible I might just go that route if it fits well etc to gain cubes. can they be ported or have to be sealed for that area?
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Ported would be pretty difficult for that area.
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No way you can go ported stealth
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H.O. High Output box made by JL themselves. It is kind of pricey but imo def. worth it. Only thing is you might need to check the box specs. Looks about that size, ya never know, it might drop straight in there pretty nicely.
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Originally Posted by cmac2010
H.O. High Output box made by JL themselves. It is kind of pricey but imo def. worth it. Only thing is you might need to check the box specs. Looks about that size, ya never know, it might drop straight in there pretty nicely.
Just looked it up. Looks like the H.O box is just a fancy ported box.




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