10" Alpine type R

[aznlunatic206]

I need some options. I recently bought a 10in Alpine Type R and a ported enclosure for $140 brand new. Ive had it for about 2.5 weeks now, so its all broken in. The ported box itself is exactly 1.3cu.ft., its what alpine suggested. The only problem i have is that the sub doesnt sound as loud or some times low, like my old 10in. Do you guys think a tuned box and maybe a little bigger box would make a big difference? i know its not gonna hit the low notes as good as a 18in sub or anything, but the lows now sounds wierd.

This is the box i got, pretty cheapo box:

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...K+CARPET-.html

Now if i upgraded to his box, will it sound louder and hit the lows a bit better? and worth the extra money?

http://cgi.ebay.com/10-CUSTOM-VENTED...item27ac7bf990

[MrSo0h0o]

how much power are you giving the sub? what is the ported box tuned at?

among the above, box design and build quality make a big difference in how your sub will sound. seeing that it is a prefab box, i would lean more towards the box. i would recommend getting a custom box built for your sub. it is a relatively common sub so finding someone to design a box for you will be easy. i recommend MrMarv who is on a member on here. you can also google him, he has a website with many of his box designs. I have also personally spoken with him on the phone and can say he is a very nice guy.

[aznlunatic206]

hey thanks, since its prefab i dont know what its tuned at, but im gussing its pretty high. Im powering it with a JL Audio 500/1 the original slash series. Do you think building a custom box will be cheaper than the one on ebay? Since the one on ebay is tuned to 32hz, so its kinda a custom box.

[MrSo0h0o]

Originally Posted by aznlunatic206

hey thanks, since its prefab i dont know what its tuned at, but im gussing its pretty high. Im powering it with a JL Audio 500/1 the original slash series. Do you think building a custom box will be cheaper than the one on ebay? Since the one on ebay is tuned to 32hz, so its kinda a custom box.

building a custom ported box will most definitely cost more. The "custom" box on ebay really isnt custom. i would definitely check out Mr Marv's work here: http://community-2.webtv.net/MarvsPlace/MarvsPlace/

[dr_green]

Originally Posted by MrSo0h0o

building a custom ported box will most definitely cost more. The "custom" box on ebay really isnt custom. i would definitely check out Mr Marv's work here: http://community-2.webtv.net/MarvsPlace/MarvsPlace/

damn, that guy is sick in making boxes. to bad he didn't live in hawaii.

[gameguru1360]

too bad you don't have a 12" alpine. Then you can go with this box which is what I have:

http://www.millionbuy.com/hbx121kpro.html

it's 3cf inside which makes a BIG difference! I used to use that same vented box that you're using with a standard 1.75 cf inside volume. My box is tuned to about 33hz, have a soundstream t5-12 in it...fs rating is 26hz