Best versatile single sub set-up for music.......

[436SS]

What's the best single sub set-up for music like Jazz, R&B, and Rap?

[Knockoutpie]

Originally Posted by 436SS

What's the best single sub set-up for music like Jazz, R&B, and Rap?

This is very difficult to answer. Honestly I'll go through the whole thing. It's really personal preference. I love my music low. Therefore when I buy a subwoofer in look at the frequency response of the subwoofer. The lower the better the FS is based on the enclosure volume that the sub is in. Typically the larger the volume the lower the box is tuned to (if ported) so it's all personal preference. Low FS means high enclosure volume ft cubed air space. Then you'd have to either buy or build a box to match the subs FS. Or buy a prefabbed box that's sealed and get any sub and any amp because at that point you're only going to be worried about RMS because all subs are going to play pretty close the the exact same note in a sealed box but it's much easier to work with and the note will play louder depending on the wattage rms the subwoofer takes.

[436SS]

thanks bro. It's been a while since I did a complete system install. With so many choices out there, I'm at a crossroad.

Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

This is very difficult to answer. Honestly I'll go through the whole thing. It's really personal preference. I love my music low. Therefore when I buy a subwoofer in look at the frequency response of the subwoofer. The lower the better the FS is based on the enclosure volume that the sub is in. Typically the larger the volume the lower the box is tuned to (if ported) so it's all personal preference. Low FS means high enclosure volume ft cubed air space. Then you'd have to either buy or build a box to match the subs FS. Or buy a prefabbed box that's sealed and get any sub and any amp because at that point you're only going to be worried about RMS because all subs are going to play pretty close the the exact same note in a sealed box but it's much easier to work with and the note will play louder depending on the wattage rms the subwoofer takes.

[Knockoutpie]

The most popular power subwoofers are JL 13w7, Rockford Fosgate P3, Kicker L7, and Alpine Type R. Google the specs for these and look at FS response, the lower the number the better they are. That's how I buy my subs.

[436SS]

How about the JL 12W3v3-4?

Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

The most popular power subwoofers are JL 13w7, Rockford Fosgate P3, Kicker L7, and Alpine Type R. Google the specs for these and look at FS response, the lower the number the better they are. That's how I buy my subs.

[Knockoutpie]

Originally Posted by 436SS

How about the JL 12W3v3-4?

Better than the ones I listed haha.

[436SS]

Thanks for helping make up my mind, LOL.

Originally Posted by Knockoutpie

Better than the ones I listed haha.

[AuburnGrad93]

WHat about a good 10" sub that will fit in the stock Vert position??

[baum]

i also listen to all types of music. i have always been a fan of sealed built to spec for the sub.