2 12s Sealed or 2 10s ported?

[TwStDeVo 0]

currently i have 2 12" boston acoustic g5 subs with 2 12" gtr passive radiators running off a mtx 1501D in the spare tire well firing up. im not satisfied with the spl and want something louder. im thinking about taking them out of the spare tire well and removing my rear strut bar and then make a box where the subs can fire towards the rear of the car or fire them towards the cabin since there is only a metal cross brass between the trunk and cabin (2003 mitsu evo 8). since i have the gtr radiators, im also considering firing my subs to the rear of the car and have the gtr radiators fire towards the cabin all in a sealed enclosure (shown in an example on boston's website)

my options are either keep the boston 12s and get rid of or keep the radiators or go with ssa icon or fi car audio bl 10s ported. i will list 2 options in the poll for each as one will be for firing towards the cabin and the other will be firing towards the rear. btw, im also thinking about upgrading my amp if i get 2 10s, maybe a 2-3000 watt amp. currently, my bostons are overpowered since they only handle 450watts rms (if i listen to them at full volume the fuse eventually blows on the sub), i can turn it down if its recommended to keep the subs. im looking to create a really custom and unique trunk, install ideas would also be appreciated!

here is what my set up looks like right now...

http://public.fotki.com/twstdevo/evo/dscn0442.html

http://public.fotki.com/twstdevo/evo/dscn0444.html

***if you choose "other" in the poll PLEASE post what you would recommend***

[shizzzon 461]

before purchasing new subs, just fire to the rear and see how you like it.

Tryin to save you money before tryin the easy

[TwStDeVo 0]

well seems like the 2 12s sealed wont be enough, so looking at 2 10s ported but need to get something quick. opinions on jl w6v2, re se, or diamond audio d9? listen to rap/hip hop so maybe even kicker L7.

[///M5 2,833]

You left out the most important piece of info. Budget and space, without no one can answer.

[TwStDeVo 0]

i got about 35in wide and 15in height. dont want to take my whole trunk up, pics of trunk can be seen in the link.

well i needed to get something quick, so i picked up 2 SSA icon 10s that i will run in either 2.5 or 3 cf ported enclosure tuned to 32hz. i only listen to rap/hip hop so i was told if i go with a little bigger than recommended box (1.5cf each) it will sound better. what do you guys think with this decision and set up? also should i have them to the rear or towards the cabin?

[shizzzon 461]

sound better?

If you do not have enough amp power to get these subs to their max potential, then building a larger box will make the install more efficient. IF you already have 2Kw available, i wouldnt do more than 2.5 NET

it will be louder to the rear but a LOT more rattle outside.

it will be like a sealed box if port is on baffle. Try subs forward port to the side. I would only recommend "trying" this if you could keep your back seats down at all times.

Otherwise, i know not the outcome.

[TwStDeVo 0]

sound better?

If you do not have enough amp power to get these subs to their max potential, then building a larger box will make the install more efficient. IF you already have 2Kw available, i wouldnt do more than 2.5 NET

it will be louder to the rear but a LOT more rattle outside.

it will be like a sealed box if port is on baffle. Try subs forward port to the side. I would only recommend "trying" this if you could keep your back seats down at all times.

Otherwise, i know not the outcome.

well there is only a metal cross brace between the rear seat and trunk plus the sides have holes, basically the whole center section is only separated by the foam rear seat. right now, my installer is going to face them towards the cabin and have the port either in the center or side of the box, but still facing the same way the subs are, which he thinks is always best when it comes to ports. i wanted to fire them towards the rear but that would create alot of rattle and im doing a custom install and walling off the rear of the box, which would hurt sound even more this way. the only other option is that im removing my rear deck speakers, so it can be possible to have the ports facing the holes on the rear deck but they would probably have to be round ports and have the subs either face the rear or face the cabin. what do you think is best for me?