18" in my boot. is it possible?

[VX4SEX]

Hey i got a Blaupunkt 18" sub that does 5400w (VPw 460) and a 3000w fusion amp (PP-AM300010) I had it in a huge box that doubled as a couch in the back of the van and it was pretty average but still did the job. now the van has died though and so im looking for a new home. I'm hoping to put it in the boot of my calais, am i being brave or an idiot?

[StoneX]

It can be done... But did it sound that good? Do you think it's worth putting in?

[NVN07]

If the sound quality is good it would be sick as..... i mean how sweet would it be to pop the boot to revel an 18INCH sub..
But then again that would probably be all you could fit in there??

[VX4SEX]

the sound quality in the old one is average. iv been doing some research and found out that i made it crap which probably caused half the problems. i thought a ported box was just a case of cutting holes in the thing but apparently its way more intense than that.
does anyone know the dimensions of a VX boot?

[TMM]

optimal sealed box size for that sub is ~90L. Ported is ~133L, tuned to 25hz

Definitely do-able

[VX4SEX]

what does that mean? will it be crap if i have a box bigger than 90l and how on earth do i tune a box to 25hz?

[holdenboy]

It wont be crap if it bigger than the 90l, its just the smallest box that sub will work well in and give a flattish frequency response (good for music).

The 25hz tuning refers to the port itself, the diameter and depth of the port determines the tuning frequency. Generally a lower tuning frequency gives a flatter frequency response.

[StoneX]

You use google to learn all about box design... Or pay an installer who already knows that stuff to do it for you.

[edit]
http://www.clubknowledge.com/Car_Audio_FAQ/?t16