How many more dbs using internal bracing?

[rodolfo28 0]

Ok, guys I have a ported enclosure with a 13W7, It hasn't been braced...

How much more spl do you think I could gain if I braced it?

I'm using 3/4" MDF and I'm driving it with a JBL GTO 14001.

[B7L|BL4Z3R 4]

oh man a 13 w7, just for fair warning you will get bashe don for having it, i like jl alot and it happens all the time just letting you know

[akjay907 0]

HAHA I was just about to say that.

What are you measuring your "spl" with?

Are you competing with that driver?

Dont quote me, but I would say it would have no audible difference.

[rodolfo28 0]

oh man a 13 w7, just for fair warning you will get bashe don for having it, i like jl alot and it happens all the time just letting you know

Bashe don? What do you mean man? BOX EXPLODING OR SOMETHING?

I'm not competing anymore I just love good deep and hard bass (the harder the better)

[B7L|BL4Z3R 4]

bashed on like no one on this forum likes jl they all make fun of people and tell them how much junk it is compared to other brands

[akjay907 0]

He means people here are going to give you crap for having a W7.

[akjay907 0]

He means people here are going to give you crap for having a W7.

[justin smith 0]

every pannel that flexes is wasted energy that can be used as bass

[ohhsosmooth 0]

Lmfao!

Yeah gotta save up for two years to get a single 10" woofer..

Price is crazy on them..

[seanbw 1]

bashed on like no one on this forum likes jl they all make fun of people and tell them how much junk it is compared to other brands

jl makes some great sq woofers. i think it's the attitude not the woofer that get's bashed on. it is the "ey yo patna how many blokz cud u heer me frum wit sum jl dub sevens homey!??" attitude that gets people in trouble.

Edited December 15, 2008 by caligreen

[akjay907 0]

bashed on like no one on this forum likes jl they all make fun of people and tell them how much junk it is compared to other brands

jl makes some great sq woofers. i think it's the attitude not the woofer that get's bashed on. it is the "ey yo patna how many blokz cud u heer me frum wit sum jl dub sevens homey!??" attitude that gets people in trouble.

yup

[rodolfo28 0]

There are not too many good sub brands back in my country, unless you like Audiobahn, Fusion, Kenwood... Well Kicker's a good brand but anyways I love my 13W7 and yes it was expensive as hell!

[akjay907 0]

How much did you pay? USD

I bet you could have got a fully loaded btl plus international shipping for cheaper haha

[rodolfo28 0]

How much did you pay? USD

I bet you could have got a fully loaded btl plus international shipping for cheaper haha

Bout 1000 USD.

I've been hearing a lot from those BTL's. Are they any good? I mean I don't recognize the brand...

[KU40 173]

To answer the question, it's impossible to tell whether you'll gain anything from bracing. Every box is different as to its needs for bracing and whether or not the meter will tell a difference. Bracing never hurts, though.

[Juslivin 1]

How much did you pay? USD

I bet you could have got a fully loaded btl plus international shipping for cheaper haha

Bout 1000 USD.

I've been hearing a lot from those BTL's. Are they any good? I mean I don't recognize the brand...

Yes, Fi car audio makes good sub woofers. I have heard nothing but good things from them. Also it would have costed about half of what you paid for that W7 to get a fully loaded BTL.

[Thumpper 266]

bracing can help alot if placed properly.....

any kind of screen door or window bracing that creates any turbulance towards or

away from the port and woofer will show a drop in SPL with a Termlab

it makes the biggest difference with low tuned enclosures..the low slow notes are the ones that

can really flex the enclosure

[rodolfo28 0]

bracing can help alot if placed properly.....

any kind of screen door or window bracing that creates any turbulance towards or

away from the port and woofer will show a drop in SPL with a Termlab

it makes the biggest difference with low tuned enclosures..the low slow notes are the ones that

can really flex the enclosure

Thanks for the info man.

[rodolfo28 0]

How much did you pay? USD

I bet you could have got a fully loaded btl plus international shipping for cheaper haha

Bout 1000 USD.

I've been hearing a lot from those BTL's. Are they any good? I mean I don't recognize the brand...

Yes, Fi car audio makes good sub woofers. I have heard nothing but good things from them. Also it would have costed about half of what you paid for that W7 to get a fully loaded BTL.

Hey, do you have any pics or links of those subs?

[Adrian_D 520]

bashed on like no one on this forum likes jl they all make fun of people and tell them how much junk it is compared to other brands

FAIL. Seems like a preconceived idea. Who is going to tell you it's junk? Someone who has a boner over the BTL and has never used the product he is bashing ?

As far as using the 13w7 as an spl driver...I've seen one score time and time again over 145db. In the recomended box, with "only" 2kw. Was also driven daily with that kind of power for a few years...

But I guess preconceived ideas will always exist.

[Juslivin 1]

How much did you pay? USD

I bet you could have got a fully loaded btl plus international shipping for cheaper haha

Bout 1000 USD.

I've been hearing a lot from those BTL's. Are they any good? I mean I don't recognize the brand...

Yes, Fi car audio makes good sub woofers. I have heard nothing but good things from them. Also it would have costed about half of what you paid for that W7 to get a fully loaded BTL.

Hey, do you have any pics or links of those subs?

Ficaraudio.com

[mrray13 30]

one should also note that in some cases, any bracing at all will drop a score. be it a second baffle or whatever. completely depends upon vehicle, tuning and build. but thumper's advice is good advice. if building for spl, avoid "window" or "screen door" type bracing. look into dowel rod, all thread or similiar types. and if you go with teh "window" type, a roundover bit is your friend.

and the w7 is a good driver. overpriced for what it is, but solid nonetheless.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[rodolfo28 0]

one should also note that in some cases, any bracing at all will drop a score. be it a second baffle or whatever. completely depends upon vehicle, tuning and build. but thumper's advice is good advice. if building for spl, avoid "window" or "screen door" type bracing. look into dowel rod, all thread or similiar types. and if you go with teh "window" type, a roundover bit is your friend.

and the w7 is a good driver. overpriced for what it is, but solid nonetheless.

wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Dowel rod? Sorry for the ignorance.....

[NB50 206]

Dowel Rod.

[rodolfo28 0]

Dowel Rod.

Those types of braces I've never seen being used, are those as efficient?