Looking for a decent sub

[rynoman03]

The tuning is in how it's constructed. I'm not all into how that quite works but i've heard it makes a difference.

Quoted from http://www.crutchfield.com/S-7TGBFMS...nclosures.html

The type of bass you get from your component subwoofer doesn't depend on the woofer alone. You'll need a strong, tightly-constructed enclosure for optimum subwoofer performance. Speakers without an enclosure can't deliver full bass because the sound from the back of the speaker can cancel out some low frequencies emanating from the front of the speaker.

Using our box-building accessories, you might choose to construct your own box to create the enclosure size that you want. However, unless you have excellent craftsman skills and a solid understanding of enclosure volumes and other technical terms, you're better off purchasing a convenient, professional-looking pre-made enclosure.

Different types of boxes will produce different types of bass:

Sealed boxes: For deep, precise bass
A sealed box is an airtight enclosure housing your subwoofer. A sealed box is best for any music that demands tight, accurate bass. Expect flat response (not excessively boomy), deep bass extension, and excellent power handling. Since a sealed enclosure tends to require more power than a ported box, use an amplifier with ample wattage for optimum performance.

Ported boxes: For forceful bass
Ported boxes use a vent (called a port) to reinforce low bass response. You get more output than you would from a sealed box at any given amplifier wattage. Some people prefer the sound of ported boxes for rock, heavy metal, or any hard-driving music. Ported boxes can deliver deeper bass than sealed boxes, though they need to be much larger than sealed enclosures to accomplish that.

Bandpass boxes: Maximum slam
Bandpass boxes are a special type of ported box designed for maximum slam. The woofer is mounted inside a dual-chambered box (one chamber sealed, the other ported), with the sound waves emerging from the ported side. The sound that comes out of the port is extra loud within a narrow frequency range.

Because bandpass boxes are super efficient within that range, they tend to boom. Their aggressive sound is great for rap, reggae, and hard rock. Not all subwoofers work well in bandpass boxes, though; consult our product information or call one of our Advisors to be sure.

Free-air subwoofers
A free-air system consists of woofers mounted to a board attached to the rear deck or placed in the trunk against the rear seat. The trunk of the car acts as an enclosure which houses the subwoofer and isolates sound from the back of the speaker, solving the sound cancellation problem of subs without an enclosure.

Free-air systems save space and have flat frequency response. The woofer must be specifically designed for free-air use. The lack of a box makes them more convenient to install, but their power handling levels are usually much lower than their boxed counterparts.

[gtrplyr]

The tuning is in how it's constructed. I'm not all into how that quite works but i've heard it makes a difference. Sealed boxes tend to have tighter, crisper bass. As the Ported box's are more "airy", louder, and the sound quality isn't as good.

I would want a sealed box then because I love tighter bass. The tuning might have been what went wrong with our speaker cabinet for my guitar. So far what ive gotten out of this thread is:


- I'm only going to get 1 sub (still don't know what size I should get)
- I want to get an amp (preferably something that isnt too expensive, I want it to sound good buy I don't need to blow out the neighbors windows)
- Sealed box (will probably just buy one but I really want to make one that will form nicely in my trunk instead of just putting a box in the back)
- I want to spend under $400 on everything I need


I still would like to know some good brands to start looking at and what size speaker I should be looking at. Thanks for all the help everyone, I'm learning a lot!