planning new enclosure- sub arrangement ?'s

[TOOLMAKER 0]

Just got about everything I need to start the build, so I am starting to design the enclosure. Did some searching on the site and haven't really found the answer to a couple of my questions, so I will post them up here.

First the box is going to be for 4 RE SE12's powered by 2 SAZ-1500D's strapped. I have the 1/0 for power and runs, and am picking up 2 new batts for the back tomorrow. This all going in the Suburban. Box size ideally is going to be 8cu.ft. with around 128-157cu.in. for port. Will see if I can fit aero's if not I'll do a slot port and this is for daily. I have built and tried 3 different boxes so far. All peaked between 40-45hz, one box being 2 10's ported at 32, 1 10 in 1cu. sealed, and now 1 12 tuned at 40 with a 4" aero, in 2cu. Also the music I listen to varies from classical to rock to rap to whatever hits my taste at the time.

So with all that out of the way, one question is would it make a difference if the 12's are mounted like this.

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Also I know the pro's and con's of having them in seperate enclosures vs. common chamber and but will probably be going with the common chamber with bracing and double baffle min on top with the box being resined or painted on the inside. If this was yours how would you prefer it. Also going to start out with subs up port back.

Like i said this is all in the planning stages so I can buy the wood and get on with the build soon. So thanks for any input.

Edited March 20, 2009 by TOOLMAKER

[3stagevtec 2]

when you put subs close together, you are supposed to get a kind of 'coupling' effect in the sound, improving output.. i think the

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design should have a slight advantage over the 4 subs in a line.. once you have the space...