Smallest box for Fi bl 18

[QuestionMan 0]

What's the smallest you think i could go with a BL 18. I'd probably wire down to 2 ohms and get about 1100 out of my amp if i went sealed. I've got some extra wood from the real box, and i thought that i could make a box to take up only one seat for when i want to take an extra person, but still have some sound. I don't see a ported working because i couldnt make the port big enough i dont think, maybe i'm wrong.

Anybody ever sealed a BL 18? I doubt too many have, but what would it sound like?

(also, when i say small, max dimensions that id like to use are: 23H*17-18D*22W, which is 4.4 cu ft after wood displacement.)

PS: regular box is 6 cu ft tuned to 34 hz, so please dont give me crap about how i should just buy a smaller sub or something, this is just a little side thing for whenever i want to use it.

[jonbearsmt 919]

What's the smallest you think i could go with a BL 18. I'd probably wire down to 2 ohms and get about 1100 out of my amp if i went sealed. I've got some extra wood from the real box, and i thought that i could make a box to take up only one seat for when i want to take an extra person, but still have some sound. I don't see a ported working because i couldnt make the port big enough i dont think, maybe i'm wrong.

Anybody ever sealed a BL 18? I doubt too many have, but what would it sound like?

(also, when i say small, max dimensions that id like to use are: 23H*17-18D*22W, which is 4.4 cu ft after wood displacement.)

PS: regular box is 6 cu ft tuned to 34 hz, so please dont give me crap about how i should just buy a smaller sub or something, this is just a little side thing for whenever i want to use it.

DO NOT DO NOT seal that BL.. you will NOT be happy... FI spent time to figure out what enclosers the all thair subs sound best in....... its not just a theory.... its proven.... if you want somthing to run in sealed.. .get a Q or an SSD

[///M5 2,833]

And if you don't have room for an 18, do realize that the 15 (in the right space versus the cramped 18) will not only sound better but be louder as well.

[QuestionMan 0]

I knew it probably wouldn't sound as good, i'm just kinda looking for somethin to do with this wood and thought a spare box would be kinda nice. (This box building is kind of entertaining after awhile, i'm not gonna lie lol). Oh well i'm sure i'll find somethin for the wood

Edit: Just saw ///M5s post, i do have room for an 18, my box fits perfect in two of the backseats of my dodge 1500, and i have a feeling i'm going to love every minute of it once i get the sub/amp/wiring within the next few weeks lol.

Edited April 17, 2008 by QuestionMan

[jonbearsmt 919]

I knew it probably wouldn't sound as good, i'm just kinda looking for somethin to do with this wood and thought a spare box would be kinda nice. (This box building is kind of entertaining after awhile, i'm not gonna lie lol). Oh well i'm sure i'll find somethin for the wood

Edit: Just saw ///M5s post, i do have room for an 18, my box fits perfect in two of the backseats of my dodge 1500, and i have a feeling i'm going to love every minute of it once i get the sub/amp/wiring within the next few weeks lol.

you can build me a box and mail it to texas.. i send blue prints:P

[QuestionMan 0]

Lol doubt it'd be worth it to you after shipping. And i have a feeling you use bigger boxes than 5 cu ft. correct? haha

Edited April 17, 2008 by QuestionMan

[jonbearsmt 919]

Lol doubt it'd be worth it to you after shipping. And i have a feeling you use bigger boxes than 5 cu ft. correct? haha

yeah i guess your right on all accounts.