2 subs, port and/or seal?

[somefool]

Ok, i was thinking of potential ways i can spend my money of 'worthless stuff' as my dad would put it,
I want to get a dual sub setup happening, but in separate enclosures.
How would it go if i had two subs, One in a ported box (for extended lows) and One in a sealed box (for tight bass).
Aiming for 12s not 10s, the subs will be of identical model, ect
And what about amps? could they still be run from one big amp, or because the sealed one will take more power would it be safer to use separate identical amps as well?

 

[alexlove]

i peronally like ported

 

[acarmody]

Ok, i was thinking of potential ways i can spend my money of 'worthless stuff' as my dad would put it,
I want to get a dual sub setup happening, but in separate enclosures.
How would it go if i had two subs, One in a ported box (for extended lows) and One in a sealed box (for tight bass).
Aiming for 12s not 10s, the subs will be of identical model, ect
And what about amps? could they still be run from one big amp, or because the sealed one will take more power would it be safer to use separate identical amps as well?

I personally would think they would sound crap. The ported one would be slightly out of phase due to the air having to run out the port, and thus slightly slower. Either ported or sealed not both.

Whats your budget? Joe has some VIBE sub-box combos that come with plugs that allow you to plug the ports thus allowing you to run sealed.
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Those already have amps built in so its kind of an all-in-one combo, and I'm sure Joe could work out a good price. Or if you already have the amps then these are bloody good.
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[somefool]

Ahh ok i see what you mean, i did consider the slight difference but kinda put it aside
My budget is really small, I would like to spend $500 at the most of subs, maybe just start out with one sub and a big amp and upgrade a bit further down the track,
The links you gave me were helpful, and they do sound like really good deals, but again they are way out of my budget, thanks anyway.
Well alot of my music is very bassy - very low end bass. No im not a gangsta fag i enjoy all music right up to micheal buble , so im guessing that ported boxed would be the go?

 

[Fun_Bucket]

My vote dosen't fit in with the poll

 

[acarmody]

Ahh ok i see what you mean, i did consider the slight difference but kinda put it aside
My budget is really small, I would like to spend $500 at the most of subs, maybe just start out with one sub and a big amp and upgrade a bit further down the track,
The links you gave me were helpful, and they do sound like really good deals, but again they are way out of my budget, thanks anyway.
Well alot of my music is very bassy - very low end bass. No im not a gangsta fag i enjoy all music right up to micheal buble , so im guessing that ported boxed would be the go?

Is that $500 for subs and amps or just subs.

 

[somefool]

subs and amps.. if it's possible

 

[acarmody]

Not really gonna get much for that price. Second-hand may be your friend here.

Can you make the sub boxes yourself? Its only basic woodworking.

 

[somefool]

Ok i may get lucky.. doubt it

Ive acquired an old pair of rattly shitty floor-standers once and made them shake the walls..
So maybe if i choose to make me own boxes use proper mdf this time.
Just what joining method should be used? I wasnt sure on that one

 

[alexlove]

i know someone selling a 1800 watt soundstream sub for 300 bux in a ported box, i really reccomend you get it