Motor widths of 12" sub

[Lifted07Duramax 0]

Does anyone know what the motor width of the sundown 12" sub is?

If theres a few 12" lines Im looking for one that is 6.75" in width if not less

thanks

[Kanaworm$ 292]

Why so crucial on motor width?

[CrazyKenKid 64]

motor width um you want the cut out?

or do you think the bigger the diameter of motor = more power whihc = more db's?? as for a diameter 8-9~ i think i read somewhere

[andymcdo 3]

If you made the cut out the size of the motor, you won't be able to mount the sub woofer itself. You're actually looking for the cut out diameter of the basket.

The cut diameter for Sundown 12" subs is 10 and 15/16". The motors on sub woofers are almost always (99.9%) smaller than the cone itself. The only exception to that rule, that I know of, is the DC LVL 5 10.

[stevemead08 752]

I believe hes asking because the box made for his truck has a recess on the back side of the box the magnet fits in. BTW make sure the sub you buy dose not have a vent on the center of the magnet. it will be too close to breathe. ie subthump.

[Lifted07Duramax 0]

I believe hes asking because the box made for his truck has a recess on the back side of the box the magnet fits in. BTW make sure the sub you buy dose not have a vent on the center of the magnet. it will be too close to breathe. ie subthump.

correct, it is a modified subthump box. It is made just like their typical down fire box but 1" higher

The magnet width is because of the section of the box that the sub sits into

I was told the SSA 12" is only 6.5" wide can anyone confirm that?

[NB50 206]

Which SSA 12"?

[Lifted07Duramax 0]

Which SSA 12"?

The ICON

Im wondering if sun downs SA12 will fit that 6.75" motor width or not

Edited February 4, 2010 by Lifted07Duramax

[NB50 206]

The Icon is actually more like 6.75". No clue on the Sundown.

[Lifted07Duramax 0]

The Icon is actually more like 6.75". No clue on the Sundown.

I guess I COULD always sand down the inside to make it fit alittle better

[///M5 2,833]

NO. You really need to get a different box, like I said in my PM response this has fail written all over it. Just refuse the shipment send it back and order one for 10's.

[stevemead08 752]

NO. You really need to get a different box, like I said in my PM response this has fail written all over it. Just refuse the shipment send it back and order one for 10's.

X2 or try your hand at building one. way cheaper

[Lifted07Duramax 0]

NO. You really need to get a different box, like I said in my PM response this has fail written all over it. Just refuse the shipment send it back and order one for 10's.

cant I had them make this one special for me. Its not just their standard box. So I guess thats my mistake for getting the box with 2 12s

Now that Im in this hole I dug myself in whats my best bet? Theres got to be some descent 12s thatll fit that motor width spec

[NB50 206]

What are the specs of the box? Sealed, ported, internal volume, tuning frequency. Your goals?

[Lifted07Duramax 0]

What are the specs of the box? Sealed, ported, internal volume, tuning frequency. Your goals?

Not sure of the measurements of the box yet UPS should be dropping it off tomorrow. Its sealed 1cu ft of air space per sub. How do I know what the tuning freuency is?

Goals, I just want it to hit hard and sound clean. But I can not send this box back and do not want to sell it and take a loss.

Im told by M5 that itll sound like shit but I dont understand why it will?

I had basically the same box in my 07 crew cab gmc but only .6cu ft per sub and it sounded ok but not great

[NB50 206]

I was asking tuning frequency if it was ported.

I would assume M5 is saying that because you are trying to cram a 12" sub into to small of a space. You can do it but it may not sound correct. The way I see it you may have a couple options, get 12's and try them maybe even adding poly fill or building some mounting rings and getting 10's. If it were me I think I would go with the mounting ring for 10" sub route.

[Lifted07Duramax 0]

Hopefully you and M5 read this thread again. I got a PM from M5 and have another question

If I should be giving 12s more air space why does it say for example RE and Fi subs specs that 1cu-1.5cu ft is optimal?

If I ran my 2 12s in a box similiar to what I have now but only .6cu ft per sub, wouldnt 1cu ft atleast be a world of difference compared to what I was running?

Im thinking of getting SA12s or Re SXXs if the motor will fit

Since its a downfire I dont think I can do the plate and cut 10" holes without having to raise the sub box from the floor even more. Im limited on space in this truck

and no a cut through is not an option

[///M5 2,833]

Cover up one hole and put a port in it. 2cuft is near perfect for a single 12 once you put a decent size port in the box.

1cuft NET and that it is on the minimum spectra, you have to account for the driver and the ones with big motors take up even more space. I would also never recommend the minimum enclosure size in particular for your listening tastes.